Why an Australian dictionary picked "ens***tification" as the word of 2024
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
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Netherlands hits Uber with huge fine over transfer of drivers' data
Uber says it will appeal a $324 million fine imposed by the Dutch Data Protection Authority over the company's handling of drivers' personal information.
DFL leaders, Gov. Tim Walz say they have a deal to pay drivers more, keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota after threats to exit
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.
New rideshare services launch in Twin Cities as Uber, Lyft appear poised to leave
With just 45 days to go until Uber and Lyft plan to leave Minnesota, other rideshare companies are already rolling in with intentions of picking up the slack.
These are weirdest things Uber passengers left behind last year
Rideshare passengers have been known to forget all manner of unusual items, from live animals to a car engine.
Phone scam leads to deadly encounter
An 81-year-old man is charged with murder after thinking the victim was connected to a scam. William Brock received a threatening call last month from someone demanding money. The scammers also called Loletha Hall, an Uber driver, to pick up a package from Brock’s home. Brock confronted Hall with a gun, believing she was connected to the threats. He is now charged with her murder. Warning: The video in this story is disturbing.
Ohio man allegedly shoots, kills Uber driver after both received scam calls
Both the alleged shooter and the Uber driver appeared to have been targets of scam phone calls, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said.
Extra fees for advance rideshare reservations
Uber and Lyft let travelers reserve trips in advance but the service comes with extra costs some people aren't aware of. Lyft says riders can lock in the price and avoid surges. Uber assures users can see the fare calculation breakdown, including the reservation fee, before booking and says the process is beneficial to drivers. Clint Henderson, managing editor for The Points Guy, joined CBS News to talk about his views of the impact on riders.
Wendy's plans to test surge pricing in 2025
Wendy's is planning to roll out a "dynamic pricing" model for its menu in 2025, meaning prices will change throughout the day based on a few different factors. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains.
How often do Lyft and Uber customers tip their drivers?
Tipping has become more important for rideshare drivers as inflation erodes their pay, data show.
Rideshare drivers' Valentine's Day strike
Thousands of rideshare drivers for Lyft, Uber and DoorDash were expected to launch a Valentine's Day strike by turning off their apps in protest of their pay and working conditions. Anne-Marie Green has a breakdown of the stoppage.
Lyft says drivers will receive at least 70% of rider payments
Lyft said its drivers will earn at least 70% of their clients' fares after external fees such as insurance and taxes.
Get $15 off your first Uber Eats delivery with this exclusive code
Order restaurant food, groceries, alcohol and convenience goods on Uber Eats, just in time for the Super Bowl.
Uber to shut down alcohol delivery service Drizly
Drizly, an online alcohol marketplace, will cease operations in March, Uber said.
Woman allegedly kidnapped by fake Uber driver aids in her own rescue
The woman was able to signal another customer and give them a note with her name and information about the vehicle she was being held in.
San Francisco expands driverless taxi program
Self-driving taxis will soon be available for paid trips 24 hours a day in San Francisco after California regulators approved permits for two autonomous car companies, Waymo and Cruise last week. Johana Bhuiyan, senior tech reporter and editor for the Guardian, joined CBS News to talk about the program.
Uber drivers get degrees with new program
Over a hundred Uber drivers have earned their college degrees free of charge this year. Since 2018, the rideshare company has partnered with Arizona State to provide free tuition for online degrees. Kris Van Cleave shares more.
Future of driverless cars
Self-driving robotaxis are a future that's already arriving in a handful of U.S. cities. It's a business that's expected to grow into a $100 billion market by 2029. The company Waymo is widely seen as leading the way and just announced a partnership with Uber. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Minnesota rideshare bill vetoed after Uber threatens to halt operations
An Uber spokesperson said the company would stop operating outside the Twin Cities beginning Aug. 1 if the bill became law.
Uber CEO says this is the most common reason drivers cancel on customers
In an effort to minimize cancellations, Uber has been providing drivers with upfront information about a rider's destination, although that feature is not available everywhere.
Uber CEO on launch of new services
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss news headlines and their new products, including Uber Family profiles, call for ride, Uber car seat, and Group grocery.
Uber launching teen accounts
Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 will soon be able to request their own rides from Uber in several cities across the U.S.
The weirdest items passengers leave behind in Ubers
Passengers sometimes forget a range of unusual things behind in the vehicles, according to the ride-share company.
How AI gets inside workers' heads with "algorithmic wage discrimination"
Reams of data allow companies to pay workers differently based on habits — just like "price discrimination" among retailers.
Bozoma Saint John's "The Urgent Life"
Former Netflix and Uber marketing executive Bozoma Saint John joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir "The Urgent Life" and the lessons she learned through loss.
Trump's auto tariffs draw rebukes, concern from U.S. trading partners
Reaction to Trump's 25% auto tariffs include neighbors who insist "there shouldn't be any tariffs," to adversaries who say nobody will win a trade war.
Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.N. ambassador withdrawn
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked
The comments come amid two high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
Video shows Tufts graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk detained by ICE
Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk is being held in Louisiana after she was detained by federal agents in Massachusetts.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
The Trump administration plans to shrink the workforce of the Department of Health and Human Services as part of a major restructuring.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
Tourist sub sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing 6, officials say
Egyptian officials say a submarine tourist vessel with 45 passengers and 5 crew sank off the country's popular Red Sea coast, killing at least six people.
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Baby born weighing 8 ounces goes home on 1st birthday
The birth of quintuplets is already a rare event. Now, imagine the smallest of the five weighing just 8 ounces. After an incredible year-long journey, Bilal —the tiniest of five — is finally going home.
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Tesla arson suspect charged in Las Vegas "targeted attack," police say
Las Vegas police arrested 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim in connection with a "targeted attack" where he allegedly damaged at least five Tesla vehicles.
Which automakers are most susceptible to Trump's 25% car tariffs?
These automakers are the most and least exposed to President Trump's sweeping tariffs on automobiles.
U.S. economy is facing a long-term slowdown, CBO report says
Weak population gains and higher government spending could hamper growth over the next 30 years, the CBO said Thursday.
Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked
The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
Canada launches anti-tariff billboards in multiple U.S. states
Billboards such as those spotted in the Metro Detroit area this week read, "Tariffs are a tax on your grocery bill."
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Which automakers are most susceptible to Trump's 25% car tariffs?
These automakers are the most and least exposed to President Trump's sweeping tariffs on automobiles.
U.S. economy is facing a long-term slowdown, CBO report says
Weak population gains and higher government spending could hamper growth over the next 30 years, the CBO said Thursday.
Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
What tariffs are Trump planning for April 2, or "liberation day"?
Here's what to know about tariffs ahead of President Trump's plans to announce new import duties on April 2.
Trump's auto tariffs draw rebukes, concern from U.S. trading partners
Reaction to Trump's 25% auto tariffs include neighbors who insist "there shouldn't be any tariffs," to adversaries who say nobody will win a trade war.
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Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked
The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
Canada launches anti-tariff billboards in multiple U.S. states
Billboards such as those spotted in the Metro Detroit area this week read, "Tariffs are a tax on your grocery bill."
Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
Trump has not asked Waltz to resign, but the Signal chat issue is "still a hot potato," one official said
The Trump administration is still monitoring the fallout from the disclosure of attack plans, as a watchdog inquiry looms.
Trump's auto tariffs draw rebukes, concern from U.S. trading partners
Reaction to Trump's 25% auto tariffs include neighbors who insist "there shouldn't be any tariffs," to adversaries who say nobody will win a trade war.
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Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases
23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Their physical therapy coverage ran out before they could walk again
Health plans limit physical or occupational therapy sessions to as few as 20 a year, no matter the patient's infirmities.
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
What food dye bans mean for your health and the food in your fridge
West Virginia is banning seven artificial food dyes, including Red No. 40, in the most sweeping state level food dye ban in the U.S.
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Canada launches anti-tariff billboards in multiple U.S. states
Billboards such as those spotted in the Metro Detroit area this week read, "Tariffs are a tax on your grocery bill."
5 injured, including 2 Americans, in stabbing attack in Amsterdam
Authorities said that no motive had been established for the stabbing attack in Amsterdam that injured five people.
Trump's auto tariffs draw rebukes, concern from U.S. trading partners
Reaction to Trump's 25% auto tariffs include neighbors who insist "there shouldn't be any tariffs," to adversaries who say nobody will win a trade war.
Turkey criticized for detaining journalists amid nationwide protests
Turkish authorities detained and deported BBC correspondent Mark Lowen and arrested other journalists amid the largest nationwide protests in a decade.
France, U.K. lead charge to keep Europe united behind Ukraine
European leaders meet again to discuss Ukraine's security, and their own, with Trump pulling back and Russia "playing games."
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Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
John Grisham reveals new novel
Best-selling author John Grisham joins CBS Mornings to debut his 52nd book, "The Widow," which is his first-ever mystery. Grisham opens up about writing a new kind of story, the twist that changed the ending, and the inspiration behind a book that's already making headlines.
Lady Gaga announces Mayhem tour for 2025. Here are details.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
"Note to Self": Singer Lea Salonga
In a special Women's History Month edition of "Note to Self," Tony Award-winning actress and Disney legend Lea Salonga writes a heartfelt letter to her 17-year-old self—revisiting her journey from the Philippines to Broadway and the legacy she unknowingly built for the next generation of Asian performers.
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Tesla arson suspect charged in Las Vegas "targeted attack," police say
Las Vegas police arrested 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim in connection with a "targeted attack" where he allegedly damaged at least five Tesla vehicles.
Selena Quintanilla's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, denied parole
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
5 injured, including 2 Americans, in stabbing attack in Amsterdam
Authorities said that no motive had been established for the stabbing attack in Amsterdam that injured five people.
Police make arrest tied to Tesla arson attack
Federal authorities have taken into custody the man accused of setting Teslas on fire at a Las Vegas collision center. Police first arrested the man on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Mexican drug lord charged with killing DEA agent could face death penalty
Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty against Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero in a sprawling case that includes the 1985 killing of a DEA agent.
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William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
Democrats warn of cuts to space office
Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
What to know as Gayle King gears up for April space flight
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn.
NOAA cuts could impact space companies, satellites, Democrats warn
NOAA's Office of Space Commerce plays a crucial role in the growing space industry and is tasked with helping to manage satellite traffic to guard against collisions.
Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Tea business rebuilds after Hurricane Helene
Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the southeastern U.S., Ashville Tea Company founder and CEO Jessie Dean joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the rebuilding efforts.
Turkish Tufts student arrested, held by ICE
The detention of a Turkish student attending Tufts University in Massachusetts has triggered another legal battle. The Trump administration is defending her arrest, alleging the woman engaged in activities supporting Hamas. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
How Elon Musk's views on race have shifted
President Trump's billionaire adviser Elon Musk is an outspoken opponent of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, but he hasn't always been. New reporting from The Washington Post examines when and how Musk's views shifted. Beth Reinhard, one of the article's writers, joins "America Decides" to break down the findings.
What led to Stefanik's pulled nomination
President Trump said Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's nomination to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the U.S. has been withdrawn. Her nomination had been stalled for two months amid a razor-thin Republican majority in the House, which appears to be the main reason for the withdrawal. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Some GOP members call for leaked chat probe
The White House is still playing defense on the controversial text chain discussing military strikes in Yemen that inadvertently included a reporter. Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Republican Roger Wicker along with ranking Democrat Jack Reed are asking for an expedited inspector general investigation into the incident. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more of the fallout.