Man falls to his death from bridge in Spain while making online content
Authorities in Spain say a Briton plunged to his death after climbing the Castilla-La Mancha Bridge, an illegal stunt frequently attempted by social media content creators.
Authorities in Spain say a Briton plunged to his death after climbing the Castilla-La Mancha Bridge, an illegal stunt frequently attempted by social media content creators.
More than a dozen states are suing TikTok for allegedly getting children hooked on the wildly popular video-sharing app. Internal court documents leaked this week claim ByteDance, TikTok's China-based parent company, have long known the app and its algorithm can harm the mental health of children.
Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
14 attorneys general allege in several lawsuits filed against TikTok that the social media app is harming children's mental health and relies on "addictive features." Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell broke down the commonwealth's allegations Tuesday.
TikTok is facing a lawsuit from attorneys general from 13 states and Washington, D.C., who say the app both harms the mental health of young users and relies on "addictive features" to keep users on the platform. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Dirty sodas, which combines your favorite soft drink with creamer, syrups and more, are all over social media. Here's what experts say about the ingredients.
TikTok's latest wellness concoction is dubbed the "adrenal" or "cortisol cocktail," which users claim can reduce stress and even help with weight loss. We asked experts to weigh in.
At just 9 months old, Pesto the baby king penguin weighs more than both his parents combined: "Our chonky king."
A Federal Trade Commission study found social media platforms like Meta, YouTube and TikTok engage in "vast surveillance" of consumers and profit from the data by selling it to advertisers. New York Times reporter joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
TikTok faced a key court hearing Monday in its lawsuit to block a law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. early next year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford is in Washington, D.C., with more details. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the arguments.
The Biden administration is asking Congress to increase Secret Service funding following Sunday's apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. This request comes about two weeks before money for the federal government runs out. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
A court is hearing oral arguments Monday in TikTok's challenge to a law that could lead to the app being banned in the U.S. The legislation passed by Congress requires TikTok to divest from its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, due to concerns about how it's handling U.S. users' data. TikTok has said the law violates free speech. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
TikTok is facing a lawsuit over a 10-year-old girl's death after she took part in a viral challenge on the social media app. This lawsuit centers around TikTok's algorithm and what it promotes to users. An appeals court judge ruled that "TikTok makes choices about the content recommended and promoted to specific users, and by doing so, is engaged in its own first-party speech."
A federal appeals court Tuesday revived a lawsuit filed by the mother of a 10-year-old girl who sued TikTok after her daughter died in 2021 from attempting the so-called "blackout challenge" that dared people to choke themselves until they lost consciousness. While social media companies have been protected from liability in the past, Jo Ling Kent explains why this case could be different.
It's the height of lobster season in Maine, and one lobsterman is providing a unique look into the process of trapping the crustaceans. Jacob Knowles has become a social media sensation on TikTok, and now, he's inviting "CBS Saturday Mornings" to join him for a day on the water to learn the secret of his success.
Schools in Methuen, Massachusetts, and other parts of the U.S. are banning the use of cellphones during class time. Eight states so far have passed laws or issued some sort of policy to curb phone use. Jessica Saum, an elementary school teacher and fellow at the Association of American Educators, joins CBS News with more.
Photobooths are beginning to make a small comeback thanks to Gen-Z. Itay Hod explains why the old-fashioned technology is appealing to a younger generation.
Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend.
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
A Harrisburg mom is getting a lot of attention on TikTok as she raises awareness about lung cancer by sharing her diagnosis journey with the world.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The Justice Department on Friday filed a federal lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, saying that the social media giant collected data on users under the age of 13 without getting the permission of their parents. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a CNN town hall and former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Georgia.
Several people were killed in a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkey's state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara, an official says.
Voters in at least 30 states will decide who will fill 69 state supreme court seats in judicial elections in November.
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Sinaloa has seen a surge in violence since the July arrest of the cartel's co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in the U.S.
A medical student was shot and killed at a cancer walk in Memphis over the weekend. Authorities have charged her ex-boyfriend with murder.
The dispute stems from a federal lawsuit several states filed against Google alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws.
Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.
A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Apple and Goldman "illegally sidestepped" their obligations to Apple Card customers, federal regulators say.
Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.
A medical student was shot and killed at a cancer walk in Memphis over the weekend. Authorities have charged her ex-boyfriend with murder.
The dispute stems from a federal lawsuit several states filed against Google alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws.
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a CNN town hall and former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Georgia.
Apple and Goldman "illegally sidestepped" their obligations to Apple Card customers, federal regulators say.
Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.
Boeing reported a massive third-quarter loss, partly due to billions in charges from its airline programs as well as the current strike.
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
The dispute stems from a federal lawsuit several states filed against Google alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws.
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a CNN town hall and former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Georgia.
Voters in at least 30 states will decide who will fill 69 state supreme court seats in judicial elections in November.
Experts say Russian disinformation groups are behind the baseless claims targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.
The rules passed by the Georgia State Election Board included one that would require ballots be hand-counted.
Some patients fear tirzepatide, sold by Eli Lilly under the brand names Zepbound and Mounjaro, will be hard to get and prohibitively expensive once compounding pharmacies are no longer producing it.
Some bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta, were recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.
A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins buried for almost 1,000 years will go on display in British museums after being acquired for the nation.
A 19-year-old woman was found dead inside the walk-in oven of a Walmart store in eastern Canada.
Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Several people were killed in a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkey's state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara, an official says.
Since the breakup, the U.S. Space Force is now tracking "around 20 associated pieces" of the satellite in space.
On this day 10 years ago, smooth jazz musician Kenny G sparked controversy when a selfie he tweeted during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong caused an international stir.
Ashley Spillane is on a national tour with her Civic Responsibility Project. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus" from Madison, Wisconsin, to talk about using celebrity influence to strengthen democracy.
A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.
The prosecutor's office said that any information about Liam Payne's death will be released through official channels.
The latest episode of "FBI True" on Paramount Plus delves into a tense standoff between FBI agents and a cattle rancher supported by heavily armed anti-government militias. The series offers an inside look at some of the FBI's most dangerous cases.
Apple and Goldman "illegally sidestepped" their obligations to Apple Card customers, federal regulators say.
With so many online images looking authentic, it can be hard to tell what's real. The CBS News Confirmed team, led by Executive Producer Melissa Mahtani and Producer Alex Clark, shares tips on how to verify online content and detect misinformation
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.
Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants.
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
A medical student was shot and killed at a cancer walk in Memphis over the weekend. Authorities have charged her ex-boyfriend with murder.
Sheena Meade, CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative, shares how a criminal record, even without a conviction, can hinder opportunities for work and housing. She's fighting for laws that help individuals clear their records and move forward.
Police in Washington state say a 15-year-old suspect is in custody for the death of five members of the same family. Several neighbors called 911 early Monday, reporting gunfire coming from a home where a family of seven lived. When deputies arrived, they found five people dead. A sixth victim, an 11-year-old girl, was injured. Police arrested the teen, who also lived at the home.
A Missouri appellate court ruled that a lower court was right when it decided to overturn the murder conviction of a woman who spent 43 years behind bars for a killing her lawyers argue was committed by a discredited police officer.
Sinaloa has seen a surge in violence since the July arrest of the cartel's co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in the U.S.
Since the breakup, the U.S. Space Force is now tracking "around 20 associated pieces" of the satellite in space.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
In the face of overwhelming pessimism, the White House is still pushing Israel toward a cease-fire in Gaza along with an outline for plans once the fighting is over. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
With less than two weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump's supporters are voicing concerns about potential election fraud. Meanwhile, Bill Gates is saying privately that he's donating $50 million to back Kamala Harris' campaign. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Nidia Cavazos have more on the race for the White House.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making her case for president through a series of interviews as former President Barack Obama and rapper Eminem headlined a rally for her in Michigan on Tuesday. In a new interview, Harris revealed she is not only thinking about election night, but what could happen in the days that follow.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the killing of Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar provides a real opportunity to bring home the Israelis still held in Gaza, but CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports that a deal is still far from being reached.
Baby Boomers have collected a lot over the years, leaving their children to figure out what to do with it all. Professional organizer Mindy Godding joins us to share expert advice on how to manage the overwhelming task of clearing out family heirlooms and belongings.