Tesla drops starting price of Model Y below the cost of the average U.S. vehicle
Tesla's mid-size SUV now costs $759 less than the average new car or truck in the U.S.
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Tesla stock dives as Musk mulls prices
Tesla stock plummeted nearly 10% yesterday amid vehicle price talks. CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks about why that drove shareholder instability.
These are the electric vehicles that qualify for a $7,500 tax credit
The Nissan Leaf and Volvo S60 join a longer list of EVs that have been kicked off the U.S. Treasury Department's list.
Rise of lower-priced electric vehicles
Tom Narayan, the lead equity analyst for Global Autos at RBC Capital Markets, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil to discuss why automakers are rolling out more electric vehicles and who is eligible for tax credits connected to their purchase.
4 in 10 U.S. adults say next vehicle may be electric, poll finds
Even with tax credits, it could be difficult to persuade drivers to ditch their gas-burning cars and trucks.
EV tax credit likely to get updated with proposed battery source requirements
Those requirements apply to a $7,500 tax credit.
These are the 5 most affordable EVs for 2023, according to Edmunds
Some of these models will qualify for federal tax credits that now require American assembly and parts sourcing.
USPS purchases thousands of electric vehicles and charging stations
The move is part of the agency's goal to have a fleet of 66,000 electric vehicles deployed by 2028.
These are the top 10 cars to buy in 2023, Consumer Reports says
The outlet recommends Ford's Maverick Hybrid for anyone with an active lifestyle and Kia's Telluride for infotainment lovers.
Ford stops production on F-150 Lightning truck over battery issue
The Michigan automaker began selling the much-anticipated EV last year and has sold 15,617 of them as of December.
Tesla to open part of charging network to other EVs under U.S. expansion plan
The Biden administration announced rules for EV chargers and new commitments from Tesla, GM and others.
For some EV owners, recharging now more costly than filling up
Some electric car owners around the U.S. have experienced sticker shock charging their vehicles. Here's why.
Huge deposits of vital rare earth elements found in Arctic Sweden
"The EU's self-sufficiency and independence from Russia and China will begin in the mine," said Sweden's energy and business minister.
80% of new cars sold in Norway are now electric vehicles
"There is no excuse for the internal combustion engines' unnecessary pollution when the climate crisis is so urgent," says the head of the country's EV association.
Shift to EVs too slow to avoid "catastrophe," report finds
"Toyota, Volkswagen and other leading automakers are on a collision course with the climate," Greenpeace says.
Rivian recalls about 13,000 vehicles
Rivian Automotive said it is recalling almost all the vehicles it has delivered to customers in order to tighten a loose fastener that could affect drivers' ability to steer.
Ford CEO on the future of electric cars
Ford president and CEO Jim Farley joins CBS News to discuss the future of electric vehicles and the importance of his company investing in them. He also speaks about how the tentative agreement with railway workers should prevent a costly strike that would have impacted the nation's supply chain.
"Where do I find a charger?": Electric car push fuels infrastructure concerns
President Biden has promised to make recharging more reliable, beginning with the construction of chargers along 53,000 miles of national highways.
Biden announces $900 million for electric vehicle chargers at Detroit auto show
The president showcased his administration's efforts to promote electric vehicles during a visit to the Detroit auto show.
An exclusive look inside Chevrolet's design center
Cameras are rarely allowed inside the design center.
General Motors CEO reveals new electric vehicle
By 2040, General Motors plans on going completely carbon neutral.
Why a move to electric vehicles needs a cleaner power grid
As the nation pushes for more electric vehicles, the nation's power grid must continue its move to clean energy, experts say.
Why California's bold electric-vehicle targets are so important
Nation's largest state sets ambitious timeline to make all new cars electric in 12 years — with juicy incentives.
California bans the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035
The plan requires all vehicles sold after 2035 to be zero-emission.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams corruption case dismissed with prejudice, judge rules
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race won by Democrat-backed Susan Crawford
The closely-watched race was the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history.
Trump to announce new tariffs today amid fears of higher prices
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Trump tariffs weigh on stocks as "Liberation Day" looms
Jittery investors await Trump administration's latest salvo of tariffs on key U.S. trading partners.
Republicans win 2 Florida special elections for House seats
Republican Randy Fine won the House seat formerly held by Mike Waltz, while Republican Jimmy Patronis won the house seat vacated by Matt Gaetz.
23 more women come forward after London PHD student convicted of rapes
London police say convicted serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may have targeted over 50 other women, and almost two dozen have come forward already.
Death, displacement as Israel steps up war to seize "large areas" of Gaza
Israel says its war in Gaza is "expanding to crush and clean the area" of Hamas, but Palestinian civilians are once again being killed and displaced in huge numbers.
Tesla decelerates as its vehicle shipments slid 13% in first quarter
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.
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Trump tariffs weigh on stocks as "Liberation Day" looms
Jittery investors await Trump administration's latest salvo of tariffs on key U.S. trading partners.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams corruption case dismissed with prejudice, judge rules
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
241 passengers, crew sickened with norovirus on luxury cruise ship
U.S. health officials said 224 passengers and 17 crew on board the Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary 2 caught norovirus during a voyage that's still ongoing.
Tesla decelerates as its vehicle shipments slid 13% in first quarter
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.
"JFK" director: Reinvestigate assassination at "scene of the crime"
Oliver Stone's "JFK" was nominated for eight Oscars and grossed more than $200 million but was also dogged by questions about its historical accuracy.
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Trump tariffs weigh on stocks as "Liberation Day" looms
Jittery investors await Trump administration's latest salvo of tariffs on key U.S. trading partners.
Tesla decelerates as its vehicle shipments slid 13% in first quarter
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.
Trump to announce new tariffs amid fears of higher prices
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
Can Trump's trade war with China correct years of imbalance?
As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better.
Why experts say you should travel with a carbon monoxide detector
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
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Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor: "The California Dream is slipping away"
Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams corruption case dismissed with prejudice, judge rules
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
McMorrow announces bid for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Peters
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
"JFK" director: Reinvestigate assassination at "scene of the crime"
Oliver Stone's "JFK" was nominated for eight Oscars and grossed more than $200 million but was also dogged by questions about its historical accuracy.
Judge orders legal aid restored for unaccompanied migrant children, for now
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.
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FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Why experts say you should travel with a carbon monoxide detector
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
How one community is fighting rising syphilis infections
The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis.
RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records transparency teams
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
HHS sued by 23 states, D.C. over $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
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German police say online child sex abuse platform busted in huge operation
Police in Europe say "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world" is now offline after a joint operation dismantled the "KidFlix" network.
23 more women come forward after London PHD student convicted of rapes
London police say convicted serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may have targeted over 50 other women, and almost two dozen have come forward already.
Death, displacement as Israel steps up war to seize "large areas" of Gaza
Israel says its war in Gaza is "expanding to crush and clean the area" of Hamas, but Palestinian civilians are once again being killed and displaced in huge numbers.
Congo commutes death sentences of 3 Americans convicted in failed coup
Malanga's 21-year-old son Marcel was among the Americans convicted for participating in the coup plot that left six dead
Can Trump's trade war with China correct years of imbalance?
As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better.
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Paddy Considine on "MobLand"
Paddy Considine talks about starring in Guy Ritchie's latest action-packed series "MobLand," playing the son of a powerful crime boss caught in a turf war alongside a star-studded cast.
Max Thieriot on season 3 of "Fire Country"
Max Thieriot plays Bode Donovan, a former inmate navigating a new life as a firefighter in season 3 of the CBS drama, "Fire Country." He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the inspiration behind the role and the real-life program that shaped the story.
Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65
Hollywood icon Val Kilmer died Tuesday of pneumonia at 65 years old. The actor was known for his roles in movies like "Top Gun," "Batman Forever" and "The Doors." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers looks back on his life and legacy.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Kim Delaney, "NYPD Blue" actress, will not face charges after arrest, DA says
Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on "NYPD Blue," will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend.
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What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
Millions of bees have died this year: "Worst bee loss in recorded history"
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
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German police say online child sex abuse platform busted in huge operation
Police in Europe say "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world" is now offline after a joint operation dismantled the "KidFlix" network.
23 more women come forward after London PHD student convicted of rapes
London police say convicted serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may have targeted over 50 other women, and almost two dozen have come forward already.
DOJ seeks death penalty in Mangione case
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione, AG Bondi says
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
Investigation reveals grim details of infamous cartel's operations
One recruit who reportedly survived the Jalisco cartel ranch said those who refused or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
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NASA's SPHEREx space telescope releases its first images
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed prosecutors to pursue capital punishment for Luigi Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News crime and public safety reporter Anna Schecter breaks it down.
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Paddy Considine talks about starring in Guy Ritchie's latest action-packed series "MobLand," playing the son of a powerful crime boss caught in a turf war alongside a star-studded cast.
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