Facebook's new biz plan? Find young people in the metaverse
Mark Zuckerberg says the social media company wants to make serving young adults "our North Star."
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Details of leaked "Facebook papers"
Thousands of pages of internal Facebook documents shared with journalists around the world are shedding light on the platform's approach to misinformation, hate speech and research on algorithms on users' news feeds. CBS News' Laurie Segall reports on CEO Mark Zuckerberg's response. Then, CBS News' technology and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain the details of these documents and how Facebook's algorithms work.
Donald Trump NFT on sale for 240 ethereum
Non-fungible token depicting Trump years before his term in the White House will set you back just over $1 million.
Microsoft says Russia-backed hackers are attacking cloud services
Tech giant said it informed 609 customers they had been attacked 22,868 times by hacker group it calls Nobelium.
Hertz to buy 100K Tesla Model 3 cars in push for EV rentals
The car rental service is spending billions on Tesla's Model 3 vehicles, just months after leaving bankruptcy.
More details on leaked Facebook documents
CBS News, along with other news outlets, has reviewed thousands of pages of leaked internal documents from Facebook. They suggest the social network was aware its platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, can fuel hate, polarization, conspiracy theories and misinformation, but at times did little to stop it. 60 Minutes+ correspondent Laurie Segall joined CBSN to discuss the Facebook papers.
Facebook researchers saw how its algorithms led to misinformation
Facebook researchers in 2019 created three dummy accounts to study the platform's technology for recommending content in the News Feed.
Facebook internal documents show execs knew platform spread misinformation and failed to act at times
A consortium of 17 U.S news organizations, including CBS News, has reviewed the redacted versions of the documents received by Congress.
Ex-executive: Leaked files show Facebook's harm
We're getting an inside look at more of the massive trove of leaked documents from embattled tech giant Facebook. CBS News, along with a consortium of other new outlets, reviewed thousands of pages of internal research, employee comments and presentations. They suggest the company was aware its platforms — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — can fuel hate, polarization, conspiracy theories and misinformation but at times did little to stop it. Laurie Segall reports.
Facebook's struggle with misinformation
Thousands of pages of leaked documents from Facebook show how the company struggled to deal with the spread of misinformation, division and hate. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen appears before the U.K. Parliament on Monday as lawmakers draft a new online safety bill. Constitutional law professor Lawrence Lessig, an adviser to Haugen, joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
New docs leaked from Facebook
Leaked documents from Facebook show employees thought company response to the January 6 attacks was "piecemeal." CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN with the latest.
Supply chain crisis risks ethical shopping habits
Experts are worried high prices and out-of-stock items resulting from America's supply chain backlog will create social and environmental consequences. Keesa Schreane, author of "Corporations Compassion Culture," joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain why the holidays are expected to exacerbate the issue and how consumers and businesses can limit the damage.
Millions quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout
More than 4 million Americans quit their jobs in August alone. The biggest reason: burnout. And rather than complain, thousands have decided to start their own companies. Mark Strassmann reports.
Walmart shoppers can buy bitcoin at kiosks in some stores
Cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream as largest U.S. retailer hosts Coinstar machines in 200 locations.
SPAC backing Trump Media surges more than 800%
The former president's social media venture is creating a trading frenzy. But the company has no financial results yet.
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FDA advisers set to meet on Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11
The CDC also has to weigh in before younger children can be vaccinated.
Survivors recount deadly Idaho mall shooting: "We've got to run"
Two people were killed and four injured - including an officer - at the Boise Towne Square shopping mall, authorities said.
Dave Chappelle willing to speak to transgender community
"To the transgender community, I am more than willing to give you an audience, but you will not summon me. I am not bending to anybody's demands," Chappelle said.
Japan's Princess Mako weds, then goes on TV to defend the marriage
Her new husband's family became tabloid fodder almost as soon as she announced her decision to marry him. She calls him "irreplaceable."
Texas governor signs bill restricting transgender athletes
When the bill goes into effect in January, transgender students will be forced to compete on the team that corresponds to the sex on their birth certificate – which differs from their gender identity.
Democrats rush to reach deal on social spending plan before Biden trip
"The alternative to what is being negotiated is not the original package, it is nothing," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
TikTok star pleads not guilty to killing wife and man in San Diego
Prosecutors said Ali Abulaban installed a listening device on his daughter's iPad, and when he heard his wife and another man talking, he went to her apartment and shot them to death.
On the table for Thanksgiving this year? Higher food prices
For Turkey Day, expect increased food and energy costs to take a bigger bite out of your pocketbook.
North Atlantic right whale population hits nearly 20-year low
One of the world's most endangered large whale species continues to face declining populations as climate change and humans are "driving this species toward extinction," researchers say.
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New York City police union sues city over COVID vaccine mandate
The union is asking the court to halt the vaccine mandate ahead of Friday's deadline.
Democrats rush to reach deal on social spending plan before Biden trip
"The alternative to what is being negotiated is not the original package, it is nothing," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
Dave Chappelle willing to speak to transgender community
"To the transgender community, I am more than willing to give you an audience, but you will not summon me. I am not bending to anybody's demands," Chappelle said.
Rules broken if "Rust" assistant director handled gun, armorer says
Dutch Merrick, an armorer and prop master with 25 years of experience, says industry regulations on firearms are supposed to keep sets safe.
Can I get a booster shot? Latest guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC recently recommended additional doses for millions of Americans, including all adults who were first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's shot.
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Democrats rush to reach deal on social spending plan before Biden trip
"The alternative to what is being negotiated is not the original package, it is nothing," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
Iran believed to be responsible for attack on U.S. base in Syria
Last week, five drones were launched from within Syria at al-Tanf, where approximately 200 U.S. troops are located.
Virginia's governor's race remains close
The race could be a referendum on President Biden's agenda and popularity.
White House rejects more Trump claims of executive privilege
"President Biden has determined that an assertion of executive privilege is not in the best interests of the United States, and therefore is not justified," White House counsel Dana Remus wrote in a letter.
CBP agents cited for "misconduct" in Facebook posts were largely allowed to keep jobs
A report released Monday the House Oversight and Reform Committee found a "number of failings at CBP, including an inconsistent disciplinary process."
Health
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New York City police union sues city over COVID vaccine mandate
The union is asking the court to halt the vaccine mandate ahead of Friday's deadline.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Can I get a booster shot? Latest guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines
The CDC recently recommended additional doses for millions of Americans, including all adults who were first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's shot.
Vaccine deadline looms for L.A. school district student athletes
High school schools in the district will pull unvaccinated teens from their favorite sport or after-school activity if they are not vaccinated.
FDA advisers meet on Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11
The CDC must also weigh in before younger children can be vaccinated.
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On the table for Thanksgiving this year? Higher food prices
For Turkey Day, expect increased food and energy costs to take a bigger bite out of your pocketbook.
For evidence of inflation, look no further than kids' shoes
Tariffs and supply-chain woes have driven up children's shoe prices to their highest level in 70 years, group says.
Facebook internal documents show execs knew platform spread misinformation and failed to act
A consortium of 17 U.S news organizations, including CBS News, has reviewed the redacted versions of the documents received by Congress.
Why many Black employees don't want to return to the office
For people of color, working from home can offer a refuge from racial slights and a welcome relief from "code-switching."
3 states lead the U.S. in workers quitting jobs
Workers are joining the "Great Resignation" due to burnout, COVID-19 anxiety and a search for higher wages, experts say.
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Man kills 7 in stabbing rampage and jumps off bridge, police say
A man killed seven people in China, including a village Communist Party chief, before jumping off a bridge, police said.
Police apologize to family of slain sisters for response to crime
The mother of the women said police actions suggested signs of "racial profiling, misogyny or classism."
Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" are legally people, U.S. judge rules
The case involves a lawsuit over whether to kill or sterilize the hippos whose numbers are growing at a fast pace and pose a threat to biodiversity.
Japan's Princess Mako weds, then goes on TV to defend the marriage
Her new husband's family became tabloid fodder almost as soon as she announced her decision to marry him. She calls him "irreplaceable."
Worldwide sting of "dark web" nets 150 suspects
Europol says they were buying or selling illegal goods and almost half were in the U.S. The agency calls "Operation DarkHunTOR "one of the biggest operations of its kind.
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Dave Chappelle willing to speak to transgender community
"To the transgender community, I am more than willing to give you an audience, but you will not summon me. I am not bending to anybody's demands," Chappelle said.
Ava DuVernay on Colin Kaepernick's story
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay co-created Netflix's "Colin in Black and White" with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick. It follows Kaepernick's teen years growing up as an adopted child of White parents and puts a societal lens on the issues of race, class and identity. She joins “CBS Mornings” to discusses how the show tackles those issues.
Alan Cumming on his new memoir, "Baggage"
Alan Cumming speaks with Anthony Mason about his new memoir, "Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life," which details his wide-ranging career in Hollywood. He tells Mason how his work on the stage and the screen "saved" him, as he navigated divorce, a nervous breakdown at 28, and worked through trauma from his childhood.
Brandon Lee's sister on "Rust" shooting
Court filings show Alec Baldwin was given "cold gun" before fatal shooting. Entertainment industry expert says Halyna Hutchins death could have been prevented. Omar Villafranca reports.
Britney Spears: My family hurt me "deeper than you'll ever know"
Pop star takes to Instagram to address their "humiliating" behavior and says she's "tired of being this understanding Mother Teresa."
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Facebook's new biz plan? Find young people in the metaverse
Mark Zuckerberg says the social media company wants to make serving young adults "our North Star."
Details of leaked "Facebook papers"
Thousands of pages of internal Facebook documents shared with journalists around the world are shedding light on the platform's approach to misinformation, hate speech and research on algorithms on users' news feeds. CBS News' Laurie Segall reports on CEO Mark Zuckerberg's response. Then, CBS News' technology and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain the details of these documents and how Facebook's algorithms work.
Donald Trump NFT on sale for 240 ethereum
Non-fungible token depicting Trump years before his term in the White House will set you back just over $1 million.
Microsoft says Russia-backed hackers are attacking cloud services
Tech giant said it informed 609 customers they had been attacked 22,868 times by hacker group it calls Nobelium.
Hertz to buy 100K Tesla Model 3 cars in push for EV rentals
The car rental service is spending billions on Tesla's Model 3 vehicles, just months after leaving bankruptcy.
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Kids could get Pfizer COVID vaccine soon
A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee is meeting Tuesday to consider endorsing Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Dr. Mark Kline, chief physician at New Orleans Children's Hospital, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what's next.
North Atlantic right whale population hits nearly 20-year low
One of the world's most endangered large whale species continues to face declining populations as climate change and humans are "driving this species toward extinction," researchers say.
Extreme weather takes aim from coast to coast
These storm systems have amazed meteorologists and, not surprisingly, are consistent with what climate scientists expect from a warming planet.
What a pediatrician says about the COVID vaccine for kids
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on vaccines for children age 5 to 11.
What to know about COP26 ahead of global climate summit
Experts say the world still has a narrow window of opportunity to act – and crucial global summit is coming up.
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Police apologize to family of slain sisters for response to crime
The mother of the women said police actions suggested signs of "racial profiling, misogyny or classism."
Survivors recount deadly Idaho mall shooting: "We've got to run"
Two people were killed and four injured - including an officer - at the Boise Towne Square shopping mall, authorities said.
TikTok star pleads not guilty to killing wife and man in San Diego
Prosecutors said Ali Abulaban installed a listening device on his daughter's iPad, and when he heard his wife and another man talking, he went to her apartment and shot them to death.
2 dead and 4 injured after shooting at Boise mall
The suspect, who was apprehended on the scene, was hospitalized and is in critical condition, officials said.
Worldwide sting of "dark web" nets 150 suspects
Europol says they were buying or selling illegal goods and almost half were in the U.S. The agency calls "Operation DarkHunTOR "one of the biggest operations of its kind.
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Blue Origin unveils plans for commercial space station
The privately-funded outpost will provide a destination in orbit after the International Space Station is retired.
New infant planet discovered by researchers in Hawaii
The baby planet burns at the same temperature as the lava erupting from Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaii.
First lunar samples in over 45 years key to moon's history
The rock samples are the youngest ever collected, and indicate there was volcanic activity on the Moon much later than previously thought.
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
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Linda O'Keefe murder: Inside the investigation
Newport Beach Police give 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe a voice on Twitter hoping to solve her cold case 45 years later.
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Jasmine Hartin case: What happened on the pier?
A wealthy socialite and a senior police official end up on a moonlit pier in paradise. Then a single fatal shot rings out. Locals called it the crime of the young decade, but what happened?
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Japan princess loses royal status
Japan's Princess Mako has lost her royal status after marrying her college sweetheart. CBS News' Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo.
An (Un)Civil War: The Evangelical Divide
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series reveals that as Christian nationalism attracts followers, traditional pastors fear for their faith and the country.
How close are Democrats on Biden's agenda?
Democrats on Capitol Hill appear to be close to reaching a framework for the social programs and climate change reconciliation bill. Meanwhile, President Biden will be campaigning in Virginia on Tuesday night for Terry McAuliffe. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump stock slumps after trading frenzy
The shell company that plans to merge with former President Trump's new media platform is losing steam after a trading frenzy in the stock market last week. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for more on the story.
CBSN Originals: Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
A new CBSN Originals documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.