Elon Musk's "partisan actions" hurt Tesla sales, Yale study finds
Elon Musk's partisan stances and foray into politics in recent years have dented the electric vehicle maker's business, Yale researchers say.
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NHTSA probes 2.9 million Tesla cars after self-driving crashes
Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traffic signals and making dangerous lane changes.
TechWatch: Elon Musk joins Twitter's board
Elon Musk has joined Twitter's board of directors and is already hinting at making "significant improvements" to the platform. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more about how the addition of Musk could impact the social media company.
TechWatch: Elon Musk accused of market manipulation
In TechWatch, there is a new twist in the Elon Musk-Twitter saga. The company's largest stakeholder is now facing a lawsuit accusing the billionaire of market manipulation. The suit alleges that the world's richest man illegally delayed disclosing his stake in the company in order to purchase more shares at a lower price. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson has more.
Tesla offers new $1 trillion pay package to CEO Elon Musk
Tesla is asking shareholders to approve a pay package that would award 423 million shares to CEO Elon Musk if he hits certain milestones.
Tesla grants CEO Elon Musk $29 billion pay package
The new package comes just six months after a judge ordered the company to revoke his $56 billion pay package.
Tesla ordered to pay $200 million in punitive damages over fatal crash
A court found Tesla partially liable for a deadly 2019 crash that involved the electric vehicle company's Autopilot system.
Tesla heads to court for wrongful death trial involving Autopilot system
Tesla faces questions over the alleged involvement of its Autopilot system in a 2019 crash that killed Florida college student Naibel Benavides Leon
Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
Elon Musk tells tech analyst Dan Ives to "shut up"
Elon Musk told Dan Ives to "shut up" after he made recommendations to Tesla's board on X.
Dow closes red after fresh tariff threats
The Dow Jones closed down over 400 points on Monday as President Trump sent letters to foreign countries warning of tariff increases that would go into effect August 1. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Tesla shares sink as Musk and Trump renew feud over spending bill
Tesla shares have taken a hit as the world's richest person and President Trump continue to exchange jabs over the spending bill.
Traffic safety watchdog looking into erratic driving by Tesla robotaxis
Traffic safety regulators are investigating after videos surfaced showing Tesla robotaxis being tested in Texas driving unpredictably.
Tesla to debut robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, today
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
Tesla’s “bulletproof” truck window shatters
Tesla unveiled its new “bulletproof” truck Thursday, but the reveal did not go according to plan. The futuristic-looking Cybertruck is made from the same metal used for SpaceX rockets. The windows are supposed to be unbreakable, but when the chief designer was asked to throw a metal ball at the armored glass, it shattered.
Economy adds 139,000 jobs in May
Friday's monthly jobs report showed some softening in private sector hiring, but little that would suggest a coming recession, with the economy adding 139,000 jobs in May. Peggy Collins and Laura Davison, who cover politics for Bloomberg News, join "The Takeout" to discuss the jobs report, the latest on the feud between President Trump and Elon Musk, and more.
ATF offers $5,000 reward for tips after Tesla firebombing in Kansas
Security cameras captured a suspect throwing two lit Molotov cocktails at the back of a Tesla collision center in Lenexa, Kansas.
Tesla shares regain ground following Musk spat with Trump
Tesla share rose in early trade after plunging 14% Thursday following a harsh online exchange between Elon Musk and President Trump.
Trump threatens to cut off Musk's subsidies. That could cost Tesla and SpaceX billions.
"The easiest way to save money in our Budget … is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts," Trump said in a post.
Musk claims Trump's name is in Epstein files
Elon Musk and President Trump continued their war of words Thursday with Musk claiming on social media that Mr. Trump's name appeared in the files related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died by suicide in federal custody in 2019 while facing charges of sex trafficking. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Nikole Killion have more. Then, CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins to assess the feud's impact on Tesla stock.
Tesla's Elon Musk: What's changed in a decade
"60 Minutes" first met the visionary CEO in 2008 for a report on the race to make the electric car. Producer Shachar Bar-On explains.
2014: Elon Musk's industrial empire
So many children dream of fast cars and rocket ships, but few actually grow up to build them – and change the world in the process.
Elon Musk: "I have no respect for the SEC"
The Tesla cofounder got in hot water with the Securities and Exchange Commission this summer and explains to Lesley Stahl how his tweeting has been reined in as a result.
BYD may have outsold Tesla in Europe
China's largest automaker, BYD, sold more electric cars in Europe than Tesla for the first time, according to research from JATO Dynamics. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
Trump seems open to lowering tariff rate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet with Chinese officials for trade talks in Switzerland this weekend. Ahead of the meeting, President Trump seemed to suggest he'd be open to lowering the tariff rate on Chinese imports. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Kelly O'Grady have more.
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
3 killed, 4 wounded in Seattle shooting; 15-year-old suspect arrested
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival in Seattle, police said. A 15-year-old suspect was in custody.
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Live Updates: Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy in murders of her 3 kids
Lindsay Clancy is charged with murder in the deaths of her three young children in Duxbury, Massachusetts in 2023. Her attorney claims she was suffering from extreme portpartum psychosis.
Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
U.S. mom and kids trapped by French wildfire: "Such an unstable situation"
A mother from Tennessee slept through wildfire evacuation operations in southwest France, and now she's trapped with her kids as the blaze threatens the city Bordeaux.
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ICE to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Savannah Guthrie asks alleged kidnappers to "do the right thing" in new video
In her Instagram post, the "Today" show host said her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England Patriots coach in 2024.
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
Oil prices tumble, stock set to rise amid pause in U.S.-Iran fighting
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
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Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
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GOP targeted progressive dark money. That could boomerang on Trump.
The Trump-linked group Freedom 250 staged America's birthday with tens of millions that it is not required to disclose.
Pentagon lists 4 killed in Iran war under "Overseas Operations Casualties"
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
Waltz says pause in strikes against Iran is "giving diplomacy some space"
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also said military assets are being moved into the region. GOP Sen. John Kennedy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on Iran.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz join Margaret Brennan.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
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Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Fugitive in 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured
Former military officer Nelson Haase was convicted in the death of Jara, who was tortured and murdered with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
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Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paul de Gelder talks high-risk shark mission
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.
The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
7/26: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Officials give update on Seattle shooting
Authorities in Seattle on Monday gave an update on Sunday night's shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. Three people were killed and four were wounded. CBS News' Anna Schecter provided further context on the news conference.
Chiefs assistant coach's son charged in shooting
Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy's son, Elijah, has been charged in the shooting of his mother in Virginia and is being held without bond, authorities say. Mia Bieniemy, 57, was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Suspect in Berlin Pride attack linked to ISIS
Abdul Ballout, the suspect accused of plowing his vehicle into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, killing at least one and injuring dozens, tried to join ISIS and was headed to a deradicalization program, police say. Chris Livesay shares all the new details.
Latest on Berlin Pride attack suspect
More information is emerging about the timeline of the deadly Berlin Pride car ramming attack and about the suspect. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz has the latest.
Seattle police search for second suspect
Seattle police are searching for a second suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
Officials give update on Seattle shooting
Authorities in Seattle on Monday gave an update on Sunday night's shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. Three people were killed and four were wounded. CBS News' Anna Schecter provided further context on the news conference.
New U.S.-Canada bridge opens
Marta Leardi-Anderson, executive director of the Cross-Border Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Monday, which connects Detroit and Ontario, as President Trump raises questions about the agreement governing its use.
Chiefs assistant coach's son charged in shooting
Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy's son, Elijah, has been charged in the shooting of his mother in Virginia and is being held without bond, authorities say. Mia Bieniemy, 57, was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Trump pausing Iran strikes for now
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says President Trump is "giving diplomacy a chance" amid a multi-day pause in strikes against Iran. CBS News' Weijia Jang has more.