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Company that owns Burger King swallows fried chicken franchise; Verizon gets $350M discount on Yahoo; and Uber taps Eric Holder to lead probe. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
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Company that owns Burger King swallows fried chicken franchise; Verizon gets $350M discount on Yahoo; and Uber taps Eric Holder to lead probe. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
SEC investigating if Tyson manipulated chicken prices; smart TV maker settles charges of secretly tracking consumers; and Labor Secretary nominee hired an undocumented worker. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Trump orders Dodd-Frank rollback; Uber CEO quits White House biz board; and U.S. filled 227K new jobs last month. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky revolutionized the fields of transportation and travel with their startups. Brad Stone, Bloomberg News' head of global technology coverage, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he chronicled the often rocky rise of these tech titans for his new book, "The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley are Changing the World."
Google is trying to break into the ride-hailing app market with "Waymo." CNET associate editor Dan Graziano joins CBSN with more on what could become Uber's new competition.
California slammed the brakes on Uber's self-driving car pilot program on Wednesday, only a week after the ride sharing giant debuted its technology in San Francisco. Uber pulled its fleet off the streets following a meeting Wednesday with lawyers from California's DMV. Carter Evans reports.
Uber is at odds with California regulators after incidents last week involving its self-driving vehicles. The two sides met Wednesday to discuss whether the company needs special permits to continue testing, something the company has avoided in the past. Carter Evans reports.
Uber and the state of California are battling over the company's plan to test autonomous vehicles in the streets of San Francisco. CBS News contributor Nick Thompson joins CBSN with more on the debate over self-driving cars.
Uber launched its self-driving cars in San Francisco last week, but just hours later, regulators ordered the cars off the road. Lawyers for the ride-hailing giant and the state's DMV will attend a meeting today about the dispute. NewYorker.com editor and CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what's behind the friction between the two parties.
Officials in California are locked in a battle against Uber and its driverless cars. Carter Evans reports.
California says Uber must stop testing its self-driving cars on streets. Uber started offering self-driving rides in San Francisco Wednesday. Just hours later, state regulators told the company to stop after dashcam video captured what appears to be a self-driving Uber blowing through a red light on a busy street. Uber blames human error and says their new program isn't breaking any rules. John Blackstone reports.
Popular apps on your phone could put your privacy at risk. Many of them ask to access your location, including ride-hailing app Uber. Anna Werner shows why some are concerned about a recent change in the company's privacy policy.
Uber's new feature has some calling the app kind of creepy. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on why the ride-hailing service wants to track your location even after your ride is over.
Overseas stocks slump; Uber to test self-driving taxis; and Samsung urges customers to stop using Galaxy Note 7 phones. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Uber is putting self-driving on the fast track of its business model. The on-demand car pioneer recently bought Otto, a company that's designing autonomous big rigs, and it'll soon be testing self-driving passenger cars in the race among transportation rivals. Only on "CBS This Morning," John Blackstone goes on an exclusive test drive.
Uber has announced that they will introduce self-driving cars on their app in Pittsburgh later this month. CNET senior editor Scott Stein joins CBSN with more details.
Uber is launching a new feature that will track its drivers' speeds to look for unsafe behavior on the road. CBSN's Reena Ninan has the details.
Mark Cuban doubts Donald Trump is a billionaire; millions more cars added to airbag recall; Feds want to curb payday lender abuses. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
The government is warning car buyers that some of the leading automakers are still selling vehicles equipped with faulty air bags made by Takata. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has that story and other business headlines on CBSN.
Sports Authority has filed for bankruptcy, and every store in America will have sales on almost all products. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has that story and other business headlines on CBSN.
Toyota will partner with Uber and help drivers lease cars. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has that story and other business headlines on CBSN.
Apple is investing a billion dollars in an Uber-like company based in China. CNET's Jeff Bakalar explains what may come of the Apple investment.
Uber and Lyft drivers are saying they won't provide service in Austin, Texas after citizens voted to keep regulations on the road. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more.
Uber and Lyft are shutting down their operations in Austin, Texas, after losing a battle over background checks. Voters rejected the ride-sharing companies' proposal to self-regulate and do their own screening, and the city will now require on-demand drivers to get fingerprinted. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from San Francisco to discuss the implications of the vote.
Voters in Austin, Texas, decide whether the city can screen drivers who work for ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft. It's the latest battle between the companies and cities across the nation over whether car services should be regulated like taxis. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
The Senate is moving forward with Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday, despite President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
President Trump is set to hold a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
The Senate is moving forward with Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday, despite President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
President Trump is holding a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
The Senate is moving forward with Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday, despite President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George is holding a lead with 64% of ballots counted.
President Trump is holding a news conference to wrap up the Group of Seven summit in France.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness since the U.S. military began them in September 2025.
The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
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.
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Rex Heuermann, the man who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on how the case unfolded.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News officials allegedly seized weapons, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and tactical gear while conducting search warrants in connection with the foiled plot to attack the UFC event at the White House over the weekend. CBS News security and law enforcement contributor Lance Leising has more.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"We want to tell the American people what's in this deal," Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Mornings," adding that the public can expect to see the contents of the deal between Wednesday and Friday. Ed O'Keefe reports, and Imtiaz Tyab has more on President Trump's comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones entered the Republican runoff for Georgia governor as the frontrunner, backed by President Trump, but billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson has won the runoff, according to a CBS News projection. Jackson will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November general election. CBS News political director Fin Daniel Gómez reports.
Dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian joins "CBS Mornings" to break down risks of tanmaxxing, where people maximize their exposure to the sun for the darkest possible tans.
There are more than 800 confirmed cases of Ebola in central Africa and nearly 200 of those patients have died. Ramy Inocencio has more on the effort to control the spread.
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.