Automakers turn to subscription fees
Automakers, including General Motors, Ford and BMW, are charging drivers subscription fees to use certain state-of-the-art features, such as remote locking and hands-free cruise control. Carter Evans has details.
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Inside the rise of the subscription economy
Subscriptions aren't just for streaming services. Groceries, clothes, pet supplies and even extra horsepower for Mercedes-Benz' electric vehicles can now be bought for a monthly fee. David Mack, a freelance writer and reporter who recently wrote a New York Times opinion piece about the subscription economy, joined CBS News to discuss what this all means for consumers.
Netflix Games to roll out three GTA games in December
Netflix's gaming division will release a mobile-friendly Grand Theft Auto game pack just as GTA VI's trailer is slated to debut.
Aria Mia Loberti on starring in "All the Light We Cannot See"
Aria Mia Loberti had never acted before, but she stood out among hundreds in a casting call for Netflix's adaptation of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning World War II novel, "All the Light We Cannot See." The heroine is a young woman who, like Loberti, cannot see. Correspondent Seth Doane visited Loberti on the set during filming in Budapest, where she talked about the responsibility of bringing a blind character to life for audiences.
Netflix raising prices
Netflix is raising the prices of its basic and premium plans as the streaming giant said it added almost 9 million subscribers after cracking down on shared passwords.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
New Netflix series profiles Invictus Games
A new Netflix docuseries is giving viewers an unprecedented inside look at the Invictus Games. The international competition was created in 2014 by the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry. "Heart of Invictus" profiles a group of competitors from around the world as they prepare for last year's games in The Hague. Gabe George, one of the competitors profiled, joins "CBS Mornings."
Netflix testing video game streaming
Netflix is testing a video game streaming service, with an initial rollout to a limited number of subscribers in Canada and the U.K.
Neflix hiring $900,000-a-year A.I. manager amid Hollywood strike
The streaming giant is hiring multiple people for its generative AI division as creators call the technology an "existential threat."
Netflix debuts first original African animation series
Set in a futuristic version of Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, "Supa Team 4" tells the story of four teen girls who turn undercover superheroes after being recruited by a retired secret agent to save the world.
Why the actors and writers strikes are good news for Netflix
Streaming giant, which says it didn't want a strike, expects an additional $1.5 billion cash influx.
Takeaways from Netflix's quarterly earnings
With compensation from streaming platforms front and center in actor and writer strikes, all eyes were on Netflix Wednesday as the streamer reported its latest earnings. The company posted $8.2 billion in revenue and 5.9 million new subscribers. Nicole Sperling, media and entertainment reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to explain what those numbers mean for the strikes and for the streaming industry.
Patrick Mahomes on his career and legacy
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who stars in the new Netflix docuseries "Quarterback," sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to discuss his career and his family.
Patrick Mahomes opens up about "being the villain" in NFL games
Patrick Mahomes, the reigning Super Bowl MVP, sat down with CBS News' Nate Burleson to talk about everything from football to fatherhood.
See the full 2024 Emmy nominations list
Nominations for the 75th annual Emmy Awards include four HBO shows competing for outstanding drama. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
Here Comes the Sun: Arnold Schwarzenegger and more
Actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his first television series "FUBAR," plus the Austrian World Summit he spearheads, and how he does not have a cellphone. Then, Nancy Giles goes on set of CBS' hit sitcom "Ghosts" to learn more about the show and its characters. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Netflix crew experiences back-to-back shark attacks during filming
"We were trying to get it away and it wasn't having any of it," one of the show's producers said. "It was horrific."
Streamers launch ad-supported options
One of the big draws of streaming services has been watching a movie or a series without commercial interruption, but that could all be changing. In an effort to draw in more price-conscious customers, many platforms are launching a less expensive subscription option supported by old-fashioned ad revenues. Axios media deals reporter Kerry Flynn has more.
Netflix shareholders vote to reject executives' pay packages
The symbolic vote on executives' multi-million dollar pay packages comes amid an ongoing writer's strike.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's climate crusade
At 75, an age when most people are retired, Arnold Schwarzenegger is still an action hero, battling bad guys on screen and advocating for a cleaner climate in real life. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with the actor about his first TV series, "FUBAR," on Netflix; and joins Schwarzenegger in Austria, his home country, site of a global summit that he helped launch to address climate pollution.
Netflix warns users against password sharing outside households
U.S. users who want to share Netflix with someone who lives outside their household can pay $7.99 to add an extra member to their account.
Netflix begins password crackdown in U.S.
Netflix has begun cracking down on password sharing in the U.S., alerting users who share passwords with those outside their household.
Why some Egyptians are fuming over Netflix's Black Cleopatra
Egypt's government says its objection to Netflix's new "docudrama" is about accuracy, and "nothing to do with racism."
Shonda Rhimes and Julia Quinn on new book
TV icon Shonda Rhimes and best-selling author Julia Quinn sit down with Gayle King to talk about their new book, "Queen Charlotte." The book is based on scripts Rhimes wrote for the new Netflix Bridgerton prequel series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story."
"Stranger Things" paused due to writers' strike
Many late-night talk shows have been paused due to the strike, but the strike's effect on scripted shows is less immediately obvious.
Police departments sell their used guns. Thousands end up at crime scenes.
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
4 dead as storms slam Houston again; nearly 1 million customers without power
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.
Garland contempt resolution clears House panels as Biden asserts privilege
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Topeka superintendent on furthering the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education
The district at the center of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, which outlawed racial segregation in schools, is now helmed by its first Black female superintendent.
Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of killing protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
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Looking to purchase a home? These U.S. cities are the most buyer-friendly.
A wave of new construction has turned cities in Texas and Florida into the country's friendliest markets for homebuyers.
4 dead as storms slam Houston again; hundreds of thousands without power in Texas
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
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Looking to purchase a home? These U.S. cities are the most buyer-friendly.
A wave of new construction has turned cities in Texas and Florida into the country's friendliest markets for homebuyers.
Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
Older Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges pose risk of fires, maker warns
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Dow hits 40,000 for the first time as bull market accelerates
Robust corporate profits and steady U.S. economic growth are driving stocks to record highs.
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U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
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Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Surgery patients at lower risk with women doctors, more research shows
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
More employees are cheating on workplace drug tests. Here's how.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
Drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
The lure of specialty medicine pulls nurse practitioners from primary care
Nurse practitioners have been viewed as a key to addressing the shortage of primary care physicians. But data suggests that, just like doctors, they are increasingly drawn to better-paying specialties.
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North Korea continues recent spate of weapons tests, South says
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.
Aid starts flowing into Gaza Strip across pier U.S. just finished building
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have started rolling across a newly-built U.S. floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza by their own army's tank fire
As the Israeli defense chief says his troops shouldn't take over Gaza after the war, mistaken tank fire kills 5 of the IDF's own.
Spain claims its "biggest-ever seizure" of crystal meth
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.
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Lainey Wilson the big winner at 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards
Lainey Wilson took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Daniel Martin on embracing his roots and empowering women through makeup
Celebrated makeup artist Daniel Martin is known for his work with Hollywood stars like Michelle Yeoh, Nina Dobrev, Jessica Alba and Meghan Markle.
"CBS News Sunday Morning: By Design" gets a makeover by legendary designer David Rockwell
Preview: The Emmy Award-winning news program's annual "By Design" edition on May 19 features Courteney Cox, a $3 million sports car, a bold new plan by tech billionaires, Martha Stewart and more.
Angie Harmon sues Instacart, delivery driver for fatally shooting dog
Angie Harmon said she heard a gunshot and rushed outside, where she found her dog had been shot, and saw the delivery person putting a gun into the front of his pants, according to the lawsuit.
Whoopi Goldberg reflects on family, career in new memoir "Bits and Pieces"
Whoopi Goldberg described the book as a way to dispel speculations about her upbringing and to share her story on her own terms.
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Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
Nissan data breach exposes Social Security numbers of nearly 53,000
Ransomware attack targeted a Nissan virtual private network, the automaker's U.S. subsidiary said.
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.
'Innovation & Disruption Leaders'
The Innovation & Disruption Leaders documentary series transforms corporate buzzwords like 'tech' and 'AI' into accessible concepts. Through the power of visual storytelling, we delve into the minds of industry leaders, executives and entrepreneurs alike. Who will decide the destiny of tomorrow's business landscape? By putting business in front of the camera, these incredible films get us one step closer to the answer.
MIT-educated brothers accused of stealing $25M in crypto in 12 seconds
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.
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New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Solar storms can affect electronics and the power grid – an expert explains
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
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How police guns end up in hands of criminals
Every year, police departments across the U.S. trade in their used firearms when it's time for an upgrade. But a CBS News investigation found thousands of those former police weapons wind up in the hands of criminals. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
How police guns end up in the hands of criminals
A joint investigation conducted by CBS News and the nonprofit newsrooms The Trace and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting found that more than 140 law enforcement agencies nationwide sell or trade-in their used weapons when they update their arsenals. Thousands of those former cop guns are later tied to a crime. Stephen Stock reports.
Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of killing protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
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Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Boeing Starliner launch retargeted for May 21
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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How police guns end up in hands of criminals
Every year, police departments across the U.S. trade in their used firearms when it's time for an upgrade. But a CBS News investigation found thousands of those former police weapons wind up in the hands of criminals. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
Breaking down the Supreme Court's CFPB ruling
The Supreme Court rejected an effort Thursday to undermine the power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency was created after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers from unfair practices. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the case.
Breaking down the Dow's 40,000 milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 points for the first time Thursday. Well-known brands like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and United Health fueled the latest milestone. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what the record mark suggests about the economy.
Nurse faces her own cancer diagnosis with courage
After years of coaching patients on how to navigate cancer treatment, nurse Leah Wilson of Charlotte, North Carolina, was suddenly facing her own battle after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 35. But she kept working, supporting her fellow cancer patients on their journeys while navigating her own.
Trump lawyers scrutinize Cohen's testimony
Michael Cohen, the ex-attorney of former President Donald Trump, was back on the stand for cross-examination Thursday with Trump's defense team sharply questioning his credibility. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.