Ex-Google engineer sent to prison for stealing robocar secrets
Levandowski accused of wanting to "be seen as the singular inventor of the self-driving car, the way Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone."
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Twitter accounts targeted in bitcoin scam
High-profile Twitter accounts, including those of Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Kanye West, were hacked in an apparent scam asking for bitcoin payments. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with the details.
Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
With Postmates buyout, Uber becomes the nation's No. 2 food delivery service, while DoorDash remains the leader.
Uber to bail out delivery workers arrested past curfew
None of its workers should have to fear being arrested, the ride-share company said in a statement.
Connecticut murder suspect used Uber, police say
The multistate manhunt for a University of Connecticut college senior suspected of killing two people continues. Police released new details about the alleged crimes and the suspected timeline. Errol Barnett spoke to a neighbor of one of the victims who believes he may have heard one of the murders.
Jeff Bezos will get even richer with Uber IPO
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, an early investor in Uber, stands to make $400 million when the company has its initial public offering.
Uber loses an average of 58 cents per ride
The pioneering ride-sharing company is valued at $80-90 billion but has yet to turn a profit.
Uber & Lyft drivers strike ahead of Uber IPO
Uber and Lyft drivers are on strike in cities around the world. The protest comes ahead of Uber's expected initial public offering that could value the company at more than $90 billion. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Uber & Lyft drivers go on strike
Uber and Lyft drivers across the country are shutting off their ride-sharing apps today to protest low wages and a lack of access to full-time employment benefits. Michael Reich, professor at UC Berkeley and co-chair of the Center on Wage and Employment Dynamics at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, joins CBSN to discuss.
Uber drivers demand better benefits
Uber and Lyft drivers went on strike in several cities across the country. They want better pay and benefits as corporate owners cash in. John Blackstone explains.
IPO values Uber at twice the size of Ford
People who enjoy riding in Uber cars will be able to buy shares in the company for the first time Friday. The stock market debut is expected to be one of the largest initial public offerings ever, with the company valued at more than $82 billion. Uber's stock will start trading at $45 a share. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" with what it means for Uber drivers and their customers.
MoneyWatch: Uber IPO, Party City store closings
Uber launches IPO at $45 per share, Amazon cracks down on toxic school supplies, and Party City closes stores due to a helium shortage. These are today's MoneyWatch headlines.
Uber's rocky start; China tariffs hit market
Uber stock fell 7% after a disappointing initial public offering, and U.S. stocks plunged after China announced tariff retaliation. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks to CBSN.
MoneyWatch: Uber unveils "quiet mode"
Uber unveiled new features for Uber Black riders, including the option for passengers to tell drivers they don't want to talk. And more women are leading Fortune 500 companies. CBSN has today's MoneyWatch update.
Uber to offer helicopter rides in NYC
Ride-hail service Uber is about to go airborne: The company said Thursday it's readying its first helicopters for takeoff in New York City starting July 9. Uber is rolling out Uber Copter service for its Uber Reward Platinum and Diamond cardholders, offering the top-tier members an 8-minute helicopter ride to or from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport near Wall Street and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Inside Uber's secret self-driving car center
At its secret self-driving test facility in Pittsburgh Uber showed CBS News' Kris Van Cleave how it is trying to make self-driving technology safer. This comes after a series of delays and setbacks, including a deadly accident last year involving an autonomous vehicle.
Companies spent more than $300 million settling FCRA violation claims
Big employers, including Amazon, Uber and Wells Fargo have spent hundreds of millions of dollars over the past decade to settle allegations they unlawfully snooped on job applicants.
Uber driver gives clothes to customer in need
When this Uber driver found out her customer was waiting until Christmas to get new clothes, she decided to do something. She surprised the woman at work with a new outfit for church – and her reaction says everything.
Ex-Google engineer charged with theft
An indictment filed in Silicon Valley reads like a Cold War spy thriller. A former engineer at Google is accused of acting as a secret agent for Uber, in a high-stakes tech war. Jamie Yuccas has the story.
Ex-Google star allegedly gave secrets to Uber
A former star engineer at Google faces criminal charges for allegedly stealing company secrets about self-driving cars and giving them to Uber, a major competitor. The federal indictment filed Tuesday in Silicon Valley escalates the high-stakes fight to reshape the future of transportation. Kris Van Cleave reports.
How autonomous vehicles could be "hell"
The race to create the self-driving car continues at a feverish pace, with major players pumping billions into the effort. The intense pursuit may have led to corporate espionage: this week, former Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski was charged with 33 counts of trade-secret theft and accused of bringing key data from Google to rival Uber. Kevin Delaney, editor-in-chief and co-CEO of Quartz, joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the future of autonomous vehicles.
California expands worker protections
The state of California has passed a sweeping worker protection bill that makes it harder for companies to avoid paying minimum wage and overtime. Here's who the "Uber law" affects.
Newsom expected to sign new legislation for "gig workers"
California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign new legislation intended to help the Legion of Independent Workers in the so-called gig economy. The law would make "gig workers" eligible for benefits. But companies like Uber, Lyft, and Doordash are spending big, trying to put the brakes on the bill. Carter Evans reports.
Uber unveils new passenger safety features
An explosive new Washington Post report raises fresh questions about how Uber handles passenger safety. It focuses on Uber's "special investigations unit" which handles some of the worst incidents reported by passengers. The Post says agents in the unit are coached to put the company ahead of passenger safety -- allegations Uber disputes. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Uber CEO responds to safety criticisms
The head of Uber is responding to a scathing report about the ride-hailing company's passenger safety protocols. The Washington Post reported Wednesday that agents in Uber's "special investigations unit" are coached to put the company's reputation "ahead of passenger safety." Kris Van Cleave reports.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
The criminal civil rights case has also ensnared journalist Don Lemon.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say
A U.S. official says a laser weapon was used to down the drone in the area of Fort Hancock, a small community on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Stocks tumble as investors fret over inflation data, AI
Stocks fell in afternoon trading after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.
Photo of Lutnick on Epstein's island removed from DOJ files now restored
A photo released last month as part of the Epstein files that showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Epstein's island was removed from the DOJ's website before being restored Thursday night.
Pentagon official lashes out at Anthropic as talks break down
The Pentagon's top technology official told CBS News the military has offered compromises to Anthropic, amid a feud over whether its powerful AI technology will be restricted — but Anthropic called the offer inadequate.
Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul
Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.
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This tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, and now borrowers can find even lower-cost loans, experts said.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
The criminal civil rights case has also ensnared journalist Don Lemon.
Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here's how.
Two competing bills would restrict big investors from buying single-family homes, but they take different approaches.
State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.
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Stocks tumble as investors fret over inflation data, AI
Stocks fell in afternoon trading after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.
This tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, and now borrowers can find even lower-cost loans, experts said.
Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here's how.
Two competing bills would restrict big investors from buying single-family homes, but they take different approaches.
State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.
Trump Media & Technology Group says it may spin off Truth Social
President Trump's media company, which is merging with a fusion energy player, is exploring whether to spin off Trump Social as a publicly traded concern.
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Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
The criminal civil rights case has also ensnared journalist Don Lemon.
Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here's how.
Two competing bills would restrict big investors from buying single-family homes, but they take different approaches.
Scouting America to alter policies to maintain military support, Hegseth says
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
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Rare 2,000-year-old treasure unearthed by metal detectorists
The find was made on a farmer's land in western Wales, museum Amgueddfa Cymru said.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction
One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."
U.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel amid tension with Iran
As Trump leaves the threat of war on the table amid nuclear talks with Iran, the State Department urges Americans to "consider leaving Israel" while they can.
U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles"
The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.
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Book excerpt: "Never Mind the Happy" by Marc Shaiman
In his memoir, the Tony Award-winning composer of such hits as Broadway's "Hairspray" writes of his half-century in show business, which grew in part from his youthful worship of Bette Midler - an adoration that would grow into a collaboration.
"Sinners" composer on blues music journey
For Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, creating the score for "Sinners" was a challenge, explaining he had to find his "voice within the blues." He describes his unlikely personal connection to the music and how he met the film's director.
"Scream" creator on directing latest movie
"Scream" writer and creator Kevin Williamson describes his passion for horror films and being asked to direct a "Scream" movie for the first time, at the request of one of the returning stars. Natalie Morales reports.
Bobby J. Brown, "The Wire" and "Law & Order: SUV" actor, dies at 62
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Morgan Freeman on AI replicating his voice
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman, who has starred in more than 100 movies in his six-decade career, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about narrating the docuseries "The Dinosaurs" and how he's fighting the use of artificial intelligence to replicate his iconic voice.
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Pentagon's deadline nears for Anthropic
The Pentagon's Friday afternoon deadline for Anthropic on granting use of its AI technology for certain military matters is rapidly approaching. Axios tech reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.
Official on Pentagon-Anthropic standoff
Emil Michael, the U.S. under secretary of defense for research and engineering, speaks with CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs about how the military can benefit from artificial intelligence and defends the Pentagon's stance in its dispute with Anthropic over the use of the AI model Claude. Michael says the military has "made some very good concessions" and hopes Anthropic will do "the right thing" and reach a deal.
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.
Pentagon's clash with Anthropic over AI use
The Pentagon's ultimatum for Anthropic on the use of its AI technology could impact U.S. military readiness. Tara Copp, a national reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon vs. Anthropic on use of AI
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth set a deadline for Friday afternoon that involves Anthropic granting all lawful use for its AI technology. Amrith Ramkumar, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Bill Clinton opening statement for deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Did ICE lie before detaining NYC student?
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Bill Clinton's turn for Epstein deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is up next for a deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee regarding his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Latest news Columbia student taken by ICE
Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva has been released after ICE took her from one of the institution's residential buildings. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Epstein files questionings continue
Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick may be asked to testify on his knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. This comes as former President Bill Clinton prepares for his deposition. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Trump slams Iran negotiations
President Trump says he is not happy with the way Iran carried out negotiations on its nuclear program in Geneva. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S. shoots down another drone near border
The U.S. shot down a Border Patrol drone near the Texas border. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Iran doubt impacts gas prices, Wright says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Texas and boasted about eased costs at the gas pump under the Trump administration, although he conceded prices are high amid uncertainty on Iran. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe spoke to Wright at a Corpus Christi gas station.
Inside the transformation of Hollywood
Hollywood is known for its iconic sign, Walk of Fame and studio lots bringing movies to life – but in 2026 the future of the entertainment industry is changing. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Pentagon's deadline nears for Anthropic
The Pentagon's Friday afternoon deadline for Anthropic on granting use of its AI technology for certain military matters is rapidly approaching. Axios tech reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.