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Reddit co-founder and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian says "we've waited too long" to have conversations about technology that's already used widely in our society. He spoke with CBSN about the upcoming congressional hearings that are meant to explore possible antitrust violations by Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Apple.
Grumpy Cat, the famous feline whose signature frown is used in memes everywhere, has died at the age of 7. The cat, whose real name is Tardar Sauce, became an internet sensation after her photo went viral on Reddit in 2012.
Tech entrepreneur and Reddit co-founder looks back on his life, from losing his mom at a young age to building a family with Serena Williams
In our series Note to Self, we hear from tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian Sr. He co-founded Reddit, which is now ranked the sixth most popular website in America. Now he's investing in other entrepreneurs and companies, as co-founder of the venture capital firm, Initialized Capital. In the last couple years, he also became a first-time parent when his wife, tennis superstar Serena Williams, gave birth to their daughter, Olympia. In a letter to his childhood self, Ohanian looks back on his life.
The U.S. is the only developed nation without paid family leave. The co-founder of Reddit tells CBS News why he wants to change that.
In the letter, the 86-year-old writes about seeing the tape of his wedding and "all the family and friends, many of which are no longer around"
The investment, which values the social media service at $3 billion, comes as Reddit is blocked in China
"I didn't even know I could do that," Emelia Holden said of her swift takedown, and it's made her a hero to many on social media
An Iowa man opened up a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup only to find there was no peanut butter inside; the company learned of the snafu and sent a care package to make up for it
A woman wanted to take a photo with Jason Momoa at Denver Comic Con, but her husband said he was uncomfortable with that; the photo happened, and Momoa got the last laugh
An online audio clip is puzzling people worldwide. Do you hear "Yanny" or "Laurel" -- and why do some people hear it differently?
A Reddit user know as "Rubinjer" pushed the fake graphic content around the 2016 U.S. presidential election
Citing "some bugs" that were affecting purchases, the social media platform is bailing on the largest cryptocurrency
Russian propaganda and troll accounts remain on Reddit despite efforts to crack down on the spread of fake news. A recent article in Wired highlights some of the main issues permeating the website. The co-author of the article, Wired senior writer Issie Lapowsky, takes CBSN through the latest.
Groups of them team up to use the service to sell retweets to hoards of followers, reaping thousands of dollars a month
The company's CEO says Reddit is “digging deeply" into potential abuse
Reddit's front page is being flooded with posts criticizing senators who took money from telecommunications lobbyists and applauding those who support net neutrality.
Tech investor made headlines during her 2015 gender discrimination trial against Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
Its choice of words regarding the identity of the person who created the Trump-tweeted anti-CNN video sparked a firestorm
She met the Reddit co-founder in Rome
Rep. Robert Fisher came under fire after an article revealed he founded a Reddit forum called "The Red Pill"
Robert Fisher of the the New Hampshire House of Representatives says he will "stand strong for men's rights"
"CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King interviewed Williams on stage at the TED2017 conference in Vancouver
More time using apps and sites like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook were linked to greater sense of isolation in a new study
Power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston, an official warned Friday.
Maryam Kamalmaz told the Associated Press that eight senior U.S. officials revealed earlier this month that they have specific and highly credible intelligence about the presumed death of her father, Majd.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York City to Niagara Falls.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, 59, was attacked as he greeted supporters following a government meeting Wednesday in the former coal mining town of Handlova.
The announcement escalates a divide within Israel's leadership.
Eight were wounded and according to preliminary information were from Norway, Australia, Lithuania and Spain.
The latest disaster came on the heels of devastating floods that killed at least 70 people in April.
A man is in custody more than a week after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
The announcement escalates a divide within Israel's leadership.
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York City to Niagara Falls.
Maryam Kamalmaz told the Associated Press that eight senior U.S. officials revealed earlier this month that they have specific and highly credible intelligence about the presumed death of her father, Majd.
Family tragedy nearly derailed Chris Rowland's college goals. But through all the missteps and blown opportunities, Pete Kadens stood by his side.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
Employees of the German luxury car maker reject membership in the United Auto Workers after a contentious campaign.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
David DePape, convicted of trying to kidnap Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer in October 2022, was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
The announcement escalates a divide within Israel's leadership.
According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
French police are hunting for armed robbers who hit a jewelry store on one of Paris' poshest streets.
The latest disaster came on the heels of devastating floods that killed at least 70 people in April.
Maryam Kamalmaz told the Associated Press that eight senior U.S. officials revealed earlier this month that they have specific and highly credible intelligence about the presumed death of her father, Majd.
A return visit to Saturday Sessions from The Avett Brothers. The Grammy nominees just released their first album in five years. From their self-titled collection, "The Avett Brothers" here is "Forever Now".
A return visit to Saturday Sessions from The Avett Brothers. The Grammy nominees just released their first album in five years. From their self-titled collection, "The Avett Brothers" here is "Country Kid".
A return visit to Saturday Sessions from The Avett Brothers. The Grammy nominees just released their first album in five years. From their self-titled collection, "The Avett Brothers" here is "Orion's Belt".
Comedian Paul Scheer shares stories from a new memoir "Joyful Recollections of Trauma."
Fashion designer who styled heavyweight champion Tyson Fury before his boxing match in Saudi Arabia against Oleksandr Usyk hopes clothes will give him an edge.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Disturbing video obtained by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs pushing, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports.
David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
In California, we learn how the site of past environmental disasters could be a key to America’s clean energy future. Then in Florida, we explore restoration efforts to reverse years of devastation in the Everglades. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Trucks carrying desperately needed aid are rolling across a newly U.S. built pier into Gaza; Chef Salil Mehta introduces diners to Malaysian food after eatery earns Michelin star
Join Norah O'Donnell for a rare, private tour inside St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the largest church in the world. Watch Sunday's 60 Minutes for a wide-ranging conversation with Pope Francis and tune in Monday, May 20, for a Primetime special, "Pope Francis: The First", on CBS.
Severe storm in Houston, Texas kills at least seven people and caused power outages that could last for weeks. Also, North Korea launched short range ballistic missiles toward the sea of Japan. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
A mom gives her teenage daughter a lifesaving gift that strengthens their bond. A barista gets a meaningful gift from a stranger who wanted to reward her for her kindness. Plus, other good news.