Google unveils Gemini AI agent to handle workplace tasks
The Gemini agent can write and run code, integrate into apps like Gmail, and help workers knock out everyday workplace tasks, Google said.
Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money?
Researchers will explore whether weight-loss drugs can deter risky or impulsive financial decisions. "It might be very good financially for the average person," one neuroscientist said.
Americans are paying 62% more for water than a decade ago, study finds
Americans paid an average of $531 per year for household water in 2025, although people in some states pay far more, according to a new study.
Trump temporarily expands use of red-dyed diesel. Will it lower costs?
Experts say the new executive order will have a limited impact on farmers and truckers who rely on diesel.
Paramount closes $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
The merger unites two major movie studios, news operations CBS News and CNN and cable networks including Comedy Central and TNT.
Coca-Cola reveals new flavors for Coke, Powerade and other brands
Coca-Cola said it will roll out the new flavors, all fruit-inspired, in 2027. Here's what the beverage giant is planning.
Gatorade sold in dozens of states recalled due to undeclared dyes
Recalled Gatorade sold in 37 states could cause temporary "adverse health consequences," a federal regulatory agency says.
AI agents are "very intelligent, charming sociopaths," Kevin Roose says
Noted tech journalist Kevin Roose discusses what he learned about AI in writing his new book on the race to develop "superintelligence."
Trump sending $500 ACA refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans
Some families with more than one "affected person" could receive multiple payments via check or direct deposit, an administration official told CBS News.
NextEra-Dominion merger could jack up electricity prices, lawmakers warn
Lawmakers are warning that a massive energy industry merger could lead to higher costs for ratepayers.
New SNAP rules take effect Oct. 1, raising fears of more benefit cuts
More than 5 million Americans have lost food-stamp benefits since 2025. "I have to prove that I'm sick," one SNAP recipient said.
FTC probing Anthropic and OpenAI over AI safety threats
The regulatory agency's investigation comes amid mounting concerns that AI could pose serious risks to people.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards
Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.