Elmo's X account hacked, shares antisemitic posts: "Disgusting messages"
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
Elon Musk unveils Grok 4 update
Elon Musk's xAI is rolling out Grok 4 after the previous model, Grok 3, made a series of antisemitic posts praising Hitler. Mike Isaac, technology reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
Details on Grok's antisemitic posts
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, made several antisemitic posts and praised Adolf Hitler on X on Tuesday. The comments have since been deleted. Makena Kelly, senior writer at Wired, joins "The Takeout" with more.
Grok posts antisemitic comments later deleted
The AI chatbot Grok made several antisemitic comments and praised Adolf Hitler on X on Tuesday before the posts were deleted. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
Trump floats cutting Musk's federal contracts
President Trump and Elon Musk are engaging in a social media brawl. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Aaron Navarro, plus Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai, join "The Takeout" to unpack how the spat could affect the fate of Mr. Trump's economic agenda.
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.
How Elon Musk's views on race have shifted
President Trump's billionaire adviser Elon Musk is an outspoken opponent of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, but he hasn't always been. New reporting from The Washington Post examines when and how Musk's views shifted. Beth Reinhard, one of the article's writers, joins "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Sen. Mark Kelly says he's giving up his Tesla
Tesla sales are down, its stock prices are slumping and the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company has just lost another previously satisfied customer in the U.S. Senate: Mark Kelly of Arizona. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to analyze this and the Democrats' bad week in Congress.
Examining Musk's relationship with California
Before becoming President Trump's right-hand man in Washington, D.C., Elon Musk built his career on the West Coast. Emma Anderson, California tech editor for Politico, joins "America Decides" to dissect Musk's Silicon Valley background.
How Trump buyouts echo Musk's Twitter revamp
There are similarities between ongoing federal "buyout" offers and how Elon Musk handled his acquisition of Twitter. Federal workers received the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer in an email entitled "fork in the road," the same subject line as a 2022 message Musk sent to Twitter employees. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Ex-Twitter employee questions federal buyout offer
So far, about 100,000 federal workers have been fired or accepted buyouts offered by President Trump and adviser Elon Musk. Ed O'Keefe talked to one who took the deal, and to a former Twitter employee who believes she — and others like her — got taken.
X reaches $10 million settlement with Trump over prior Twitter suspension
The social media platform X will pay President Trump $10 million to settle a lawsuit over the suspension of his account in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
SEC sues Elon Musk, accusing him of withholding info from Twitter investors
The SEC has sued billionaire X owner Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in 2022.
Meta to end fact-checking
Meta is overhauling its fact-checking programs, ending the current system and adopting a "community notes" style of content moderation, similar to what is used on X. This will apply to posts on Instagram, Threads and Facebook. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
Why an Australian dictionary picked "ens***tification" as the word of 2024
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
Analyzing Trump's relationship with the media
Will President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the media be any different from his first term? After he won the election, Trump told Fox News he would be "open and available to the press" unless he is "not treated fairly." Max Tani, media editor for Semafor, joins "America Decides" to discuss what to expect during Trump's second term.
Bluesky picking up steam as alternative to X
Social media platform Bluesky has seen a rise in users in recent weeks as an alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter. On Thursday, the platform reported more than a million users had signed up in a single day. Jay Peters, news editor for the Verge, joined CBS News to discuss Bluesky.
German soccer club St. Pauli quits X ahead of snap elections
Named after Hamburg's St. Pauli district, the club is known among soccer fans for its left-leaning supporter base.
When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
Australia plans "world-leading" social media ban for children under 16
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Firings at Trump's DOJ impact case against man accused of bilking kids with special needs
Firings at the DOJ have ensnared a prosecutor who is pursuing a Florida man accused of treating a more than $100 million fund intended for children with special needs as a "personal piggy bank."
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by expanding wildfire
The Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17% duty.
Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
9 dead in assisted living home fire in Massachusetts
Nine people were killed and one was critically injured in a fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts.
New Texas flood threat hinders search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding
Ground search operations were disrupted Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where many lives were lost in the catastrophic July 4 flooding.
Trump admin. blocked from ending deportation protections for Afghans for now
An appeals court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking deportation protections and work permits for thousands of people from Afghanistan.
How the "big, beautiful bill" helps car buyers save money on taxes
The tax and spending bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 includes a limited tax break for car buyers.
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Seattle's Cal Raleigh wins 2025 Home Run Derby
Seattle's Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round.
A year after historic Midwest flooding, farmers look to recover losses
Dave and Judy Oberg lost their home in 2024's historic flooding and had to sell off more than a third of their farmland to get a new house.
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta after car break-in, police say
Unreleased music by Beyoncé was stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta last week as the singer was in town for her Cowboy Carter Tour, according to police.
Martin Cruz Smith, bestselling author of "Gorky Park," dies at 82
Popular novelist Martin Cruz Smith engaged readers for decades with "Gorky Park" and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko.
Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
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Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
How the "big, beautiful bill" helps car buyers save money on taxes
The tax and spending bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 includes a limited tax break for car buyers.
Trump's latest tariff salvo fuels economic uncertainty, experts say
As President Trump ramps up the pressure on dozens of countries, trade experts fear U.S. tariff policy leaves consumers and businesses in limbo.
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
Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million deal with Musk's xAI
The announcement comes just days after Grok generated antisemitic responses and praised Hitler, which were later deleted.
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Trump admin. blocked from ending deportation protections for Afghans for now
An appeals court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking deportation protections and work permits for thousands of people from Afghanistan.
Firings at Trump's DOJ impact case against man accused of bilking kids with special needs
Firings at the DOJ have ensnared a prosecutor who is pursuing a Florida man accused of treating a more than $100 million fund intended for children with special needs as a "personal piggy bank."
Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
Trump's latest tariff salvo fuels economic uncertainty, experts say
As President Trump ramps up the pressure on dozens of countries, trade experts fear U.S. tariff policy leaves consumers and businesses in limbo.
Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
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Nicotine pouch ingestions among children have surged, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
FDA approves new blue food dye derived from gardenia fruit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new blue color additive derived from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen, for use in a variety of drinks and candies.
Disaster registry may offer false sense of security, disability advocates warn
Several states have registries to prioritize help for vulnerable residents in natural disasters. But many disability advocates say they endanger people with mobility problems by giving a false sense of security.
Plague kills Arizona resident, health officials say
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
A 13-year-old had chest pains. He was "close to sudden cardiac death"
Micah Clayborne was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare condition, after complaining of chest pains. He needed a heart transplant.
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Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
Aristocrat and her partner found guilty over baby daughter's death
Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were arrested after a seven-week police hunt in 2023 during which they spent time living in a tent.
Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without Ukraine deal in 50 days
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said Monday while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
U.S. imports from China fell in June from last year, despite rush of orders
U.S. retailers and other importers that had largely halted shipments in May due to tariffs, resumed imports from China in June, amid truce.
Fugitive drug lord dubbed "Chubby Jos" has $112 million seized by court
Jos Leijdekkers is on Europol's most-wanted list, with the European police body offering over $225,000 for information leading to his arrest.
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From the archives: Martin Cruz Smith on writing mysteries
Martin Cruz Smith, author of such bestsellers as "Gorky Park" and "Polar Star," died on July 11, 2025, at age 82. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired Oct. 20, 2002, Smith talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about how he continued writing mysteries featuring Moscow detective Arkady Renko, despite being blacklisted by the Soviet Union. He also discussed the "boring" aspects of writing, and the research he conducted in Japan for his novel "December 6," set in Tokyo on the eve of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta after car break-in, police say
Unreleased music by Beyoncé was stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta last week as the singer was in town for her Cowboy Carter Tour, according to police.
Daniel Silva returns with new thriller
Author Daniel Silva joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his newest novel, a fast-paced international mystery filled with stolen treasure, murder, and secrets inside the Vatican.
7/13: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Billie Eilish on finding her voice
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is just beginning to know herself. With her latest album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas and her parents), the 23-year-old music superstar is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there. She describes to correspondent Anthony Mason finding a new voice as a songwriter, and about stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons. (This story was originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.)
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Exploring the rise of OpenAI
Karen Hao joins "CBS Evening News Plus" to discuss her new book, "Empire of AI," which delves into the rise of Sam Altman and OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Nvidia CEO dismisses concerns about China
The United States has a ban on sales of Nvidia's high-level chips to Chinese firms, but Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China doesn't actually need Nvidia's chips. Stephen Witt, author of the book "The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, And The World's Most Coveted Microchip," joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Elmo's X account hacked, shares antisemitic posts: "Disgusting messages"
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
Secret Service adds drones, mobile command posts
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
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Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
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Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta after car break-in, police say
Unreleased music by Beyoncé was stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta last week as the singer was in town for her Cowboy Carter Tour, according to police.
Man gets 65 years in prison for killing woman whose daughter remains missing
Jose Morales, 48, was convicted by a jury of murder and evidence tampering in Christine Holloway's killing. Their baby daughter, Vanessa, disappeared at the time and remains missing.
Ex-Army officer pleads guilty to sharing classified war info on dating site
In exchange for David Slater's guilty plea in conspiring to transmit classified information about Russia's war with Ukraine on a foreign online dating platform, two other counts were dropped.
Aristocrat and her partner found guilty over baby daughter's death
Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were arrested after a seven-week police hunt in 2023 during which they spent time living in a tent.
Fugitive drug lord dubbed "Chubby Jos" has $112 million seized by court
Jos Leijdekkers is on Europol's most-wanted list, with the European police body offering over $225,000 for information leading to his arrest.
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Mars rock could fetch millions at auction
A piece of Mars is going up for auction this week, and it could go for as much as $4 million.
Axiom space crew returns from historic trip
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the U.S. are returning from the International Space Station following the historic Axiom Mission 4 trip. CBS News' consultant Bill Harwood joins with more details.
Want to own a huge chunk of Mars? It'll likely cost you up to $4 million
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars is expected to fetch up to $4 million when it goes up for auction later this month at Sotheby's.
Webb telescope captures images of new stars forming in Cat's Paw Nebula
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Court blocks FTC's "click-to-cancel" rule
A Federal Trade Commission rule that would have made it easier for Americans to cancel unwanted online subscriptions was set to go into effect Monday, but a federal appeals court struck it down last week. Shira Ovide, writer of the Tech Friend newsletter at the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the decision.
Kids accidentally swallowing nicotine pouches
Data published in the journal Pediatrics found that cases where children under 6 ingested nicotine pouches jumped more than 700% between 2020 and 2023. Natalie Rine, one of the co-authors of the study and director of the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital, joined CBS News to discuss.
Congress considers billions in funding cuts
This week, the Senate will consider a bill that would make the Department of Government Efficiency's cuts to public broadcasters and global public health programs permanent. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Stocks inch higher, tariff deadline approaching
Stocks finished the day up slightly with President Trump's new August 1 trade deal deadline looming. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Trump appeals California immigration order
The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's order that paused immigration enforcement operations across Southern California. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.