Jeff Bezos is richest person on Earth
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is once again the richest person on Earth, surpassing SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is once again the richest person on Earth, surpassing SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a pair of cases that could transform online speech. The two cases involve Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas that restricted social media companies from moderating content. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the cases' impact.
The chief executive officers of tech companies dominating the U.S. market are appearing Wednesday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee as parents and families of online child exploitation victims listen to their testimony. The hearing is part of an effort to pass legislation after years of inaction by Congress in regulating social media companies. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Big tech chief executives, including Discord's Jason Citron, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Snapchat's Evan Spiegel, TikTok's Shou Chew and X's Linda Yaccarino, are testifying Wednesday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on their child safety policies.
Fidelity's new valuation estimated that its shares of X are worth $5.3 million, far from the $19.66 million valuation just prior to Elon Musk's takeover.
It's been one year since Elon Musk took over Twitter, which he later renamed X. In that time, the company has seen massive layoffs and a rise in disinformation shared on the site. Aisha Counts, tech reporter for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to talk about Musk's time leading the company.
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
Elon Musk says possible subscription fees for X, formerly known as Twitter, could be coming as a way to crack down on bot accounts on the site. Kerry Flynn, media reporter for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss if that plan could work and what other motivations Musk may have for the move.
Elon Musk is leading yet another change at Twitter, this time ditching the platform's iconic blue bird logo for an "X." It's the first step in a full rebrand for the company. Caroline Hyde, an anchor for Bloomberg Technology, joined CBS News to talk about the rebrand and Mark Zuckerberg's Threads.
President Biden is in France this week for celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the pivotal World War II D-Day landings in Normandy.
Israel says it struck a school being used by Hamas militants, but Gazan health officials say more than 20 women and children are among the dead.
Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter Biden's brother Beau, was romantically involved with Hunter and would likely testify she discarded the gun at the center of the trial.
Large SUVs offer a sense of security, but some models are safer than others, says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The Starliner's launch was picture-perfect, but additional helium leaks were detected, triggering another round of troubleshooting.
Republicans largely opposed a vote to advance a bill to protect access to contraception Wednesday, as Democrats make a push to center reproductive rights in the run-up to the election.
The Georgia Court of Appeals tentatively scheduled arguments in the disqualification effort involving former President Donald Trump for Oct. 4.
It marks the first time the DNC is using the language "convicted felon" in paid advertising since former President Donald Trump was found guilty in his "hush money" trial.
The exercises will be the first simultaneous air and naval maneuvers Russia has conducted in the Caribbean since 2019.
The discovery comes just a month after a beachgoer found about $1 million worth of cocaine washed up along the Florida Keys.
Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter Biden's brother Beau, was romantically involved with Hunter and would likely testify she discarded the gun at the center of the trial.
It marks the first time the DNC is using the language "convicted felon" in paid advertising since former President Donald Trump was found guilty in his "hush money" trial.
President Biden is in France this week for celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the pivotal World War II D-Day landings in Normandy.
Large SUVs offer a sense of security, but some models are safer than others, says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Large SUVs offer a sense of security, but some models are safer than others, says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Federal lawsuit claims supervisors at a General Mills plant engaged in years of racist acts against Black employees.
Citing high numbers of tourists and their negative impact on local residents, the proposal would curb numbers of visitors allowed on a daily basis.
A top European Union court ruled in favor of Galway-based Supermac's in a long-running legal battle.
Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter Biden's brother Beau, was romantically involved with Hunter and would likely testify she discarded the gun at the center of the trial.
It marks the first time the DNC is using the language "convicted felon" in paid advertising since former President Donald Trump was found guilty in his "hush money" trial.
President Biden is in France this week for celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the pivotal World War II D-Day landings in Normandy.
The exercises will be the first simultaneous air and naval maneuvers Russia has conducted in the Caribbean since 2019.
The Georgia Court of Appeals tentatively scheduled arguments in the disqualification effort involving former President Donald Trump for Oct. 4.
Faulty lead test kits made by Magellan Diagnostics may have been used as late as 2021 to test children for exposure to the toxic metal. The company agreed to pay $42 million to settle criminal charges that it concealed malfunctions.
Large SUVs offer a sense of security, but some models are safer than others, says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans, according to a small study.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
Removing the plastics now helps to stop it from degrading and shedding additional microplastics into the ocean, which can enter the food chain and eventually end up in the human body.
Israel says it struck a school being used by Hamas militants, but Gazan health officials say more than 20 women and children are among the dead.
The exercises will be the first simultaneous air and naval maneuvers Russia has conducted in the Caribbean since 2019.
A CBS News analysis found that edited media shared online after Houthi claims of an attack on the USS Eisenhower on Friday was bolstered by pro-Chinese and pro-Russian social media accounts.
In a 14-minute speech posted on his Facebook page Wednesday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he feels "no hatred" toward his would-be assassin.
"I was her imaginary bodyguard," Costner said about his friend, Whitney Houston, who died in 2012.
The Tribeca Festival returns to New York City with more than 110 feature films, along with shorts, games, virtual reality, concerts, and an 80th birthday celebration of co-founder Robert De Niro.
The play "Stereophonic" broke records by receiving 13 Tony nominations, the most in history for a non-musical production.
Halsey said she's "lucky to be alive" in an Instagram post featuring "The End," the first track off her next album.
Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin shared a first look on Tuesday at their new reality series, tentatively titled "The Baldwins," about their marriage and seven kids.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
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.
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
Last week, Ticketmaster confirmed it was hacked. The group claiming to be behind the breach said it stole the data of some 560 million customers and offered to sell those details for half a million dollars on the dark web. CBS News reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Devastating flooding in Brazil has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes for good. Scientists say human-caused climate change will make extreme flooding more likely, and that there will be more climate refugees in the future. Lauren Risi, director of the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Wilson Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
European scientists say May was the 12th consecutive month the world saw record-high temperatures. According to the ICF Climate Center, many U.S. cities in the South and Midwest are expected to see more days with higher temperatures if current emissions rates continue. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains how Phoenix, Arizona, is preparing.
A heat wave is bringing high temperatures earlier in the summer to some parts of the Southwest, creating dangerous conditions for thousands of Americans. CBS News' Ben Tracy has more.
China hails its lunar probe mission as a success after unfurling a Chinese flag on the far side of the moon and collecting rock and soil samples.
A new report says pollution is a greater global health threat than war, terrorism, addiction or disease. According to data from a coalition of researchers, pollution was responsible for 8.8 million premature deaths between 2015 and 2022. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to unpack the findings.
The discovery comes just a month after a beachgoer found about $1 million worth of cocaine washed up along the Florida Keys.
Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter Biden's brother Beau, was romantically involved with Hunter and would likely testify she discarded the gun at the center of the trial.
The warden of a maximum-security Wisconsin prison and eight members of his staff have been charged following investigations into the deaths of four inmates at the troubled facility over the past year.
President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, returned to court Wednesday where his ex-wife Kathleen Buhle took the stand in his trial on federal gun charges. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Marcellus Williams is scheduled to be executed Sept. 24. He never received a hearing for an innocence claim that some officials believe is legitimate.
Boeing's Starliner capsule finally took off Wednesday after years of delays, with two NASA astronauts on their way to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains why the launch took so long, and how significant it is.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule launched Wednesday with a crew of two on a mission to the International Space Station. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann breaks down how it finally happened after repeated delays.
The third time was the charm for Boeing's Starliner mission on Wednesday as the capsule's first crewed mission successfully lifted out of the Earth's atmosphere on its way to the International Space Station. See CBS News' coverage of the launch.
Boeing Starliner's crew flight test is preparing for its third launch after technical issues scrubbed previous attempts.
A NASA Atlas V rocket is once again prepped to launch Boeing's Starliner capsule into orbit Wednesday as part of its first human-crewed mission. The trip to the International Space Station has been plagued by delays, the most recent being a last-minute launch scrub over the weekend. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Devastating flooding in Brazil has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes for good. Scientists say human-caused climate change will make extreme flooding more likely, and that there will be more climate refugees in the future. Lauren Risi, director of the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Wilson Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a third term in office, but hundreds of millions of eligible voters handed his party and its allies a substantially reduced mandate. Avantika Chilkoti, international correspondent for The Economist, joins CBS News to break down the results.
European scientists say May was the 12th consecutive month the world saw record-high temperatures. According to the ICF Climate Center, many U.S. cities in the South and Midwest are expected to see more days with higher temperatures if current emissions rates continue. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains how Phoenix, Arizona, is preparing.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
Boeing's Starliner capsule finally took off Wednesday after years of delays, with two NASA astronauts on their way to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains why the launch took so long, and how significant it is.