New York bans sale of all gas-powered cars by 2035
The new law follows a similar one passed in California last year.
Electric Vehicles
GM recalls all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk
The latest recall will cost the company about $1 billion, bringing the total cost of the Bolt battery recalls to $1.8 billion.
Elon Musk's "mission to change the world"
A new book explores how Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla has changed the automotive industry. Tim Higgins, author of "Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of a Century," joined CBSN to discuss how Tesla combined a vision of Silicon Valley with the "harsh reality of Detroit."
Want an electric car? Here's how much you'll have to pay
Once unable to compete with conventional autos, electric vehicles are now increasingly affordable.
Biden sets new vehicle emissions goals for 2030
On Thursday, President Biden signed an executive order that aims to shift new car manufacturing toward electric and other zero-emissions engines. CBS News senior White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has a look at the executive order, and Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason discusses how the administration will incentivize car makers to make the shift.
California's electric-car goal raises concerns
California is already home to the nation's largest fleet of electric vehicles, and it's signaled its intention to put more of those cars on the road with a goal to go all-electric by 2035. A Los Angeles Times series called "The United States of California" digs deeper into the potential environmental risks. National reporter Evan Halper joined CBSN to discuss.
Why is it so hard to find chargers for electric cars?
The Biden Administration is increasing its efforts to expand the nation's green economy, starting with electric vehicles. CBS News climate and energy reporter Cara Korte spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about why current utility restrictions could hamper the President Joe Biden's efforts to add 500,000 charging stations nationwide.
Electricity regulation might slow EV infrastructure
The days of driving a few blocks for cheaper fuel could rapidly be coming to an end. That might leave some areas without places for EVs to charge up.
Formula-E pushes boundaries on electric cars
At the Formula-E race set to take place in New York this weekend, all-electric cars will be competing at speeds of up to 174 miles an hour. Errol Barnett visited the racetrack and got an inside look at the technology likely shaping the future of electric cars.
Lordstown Motors says it may go out of business
Electric vehicle maker warned it doesn't have enough money to start commercial production of its pickup truck.
Ford F-150 pickup truck goes electric
Ford's F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck in the world. Now the company has revealed an electric model. CBS transportation correspondent Errol Barnett went for a ride.
Experts: Biden's tough China stance damaging
President Joe Biden touted his electric vehicle and infrastructure plans Tuesday during remarks at a Ford facility in Michigan, where he told reporters China was currently ahead in the race for green technology. CBS News climate and energy reporter Cara Korte joined CBSN to discuss why policy experts say America is far behind and should focus instead on working with other countries.
Electric planes: A new revolution in the air
Of all the major industries that spew out planet-warming greenhouse gasses, one stands out as unfixable - so far. Fossil fuel power plants can be replaced with wind and solar power. One can switch to electric cars. But as Mark Phillips reports from the British Aviation History Museum for the "CBS This Morning" series Eye on Earth, the one thing aircraft have had in common down through the ages is aviation fuel. A commercially viable electric airplane cannot yet be made, aviation fuel is too powerful to replace with batteries.
Biden talks jobs and energy at Ford plant
President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday at a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan, declaring "the future of the auto industry is electric." Mr. Biden is pushing for alternative forms of energy and transportation in his American Jobs Plan. Watch his remarks and read more here.
Biden drives electric vehicle and touts it as the "future"
President Biden is visiting a Ford plant in Detroit on Tuesday.
Electric vehicles could soon cost less than gas-powered vehicles
If ever there was a time to want to be driving an electric car, it may have been last week — after the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack forced the company to take some of its systems offline.
Electric cars test safe in crash tests
The extra weight of heavy electric car batteries may help keep drivers and passengers safer, too.
CBS News: Eye On Earth Polling
The first installments of our polling examining climate change and the solutions that could help solve it.
Inside Factory Zero, where GM is betting big on electric vehicles
Batteries, which make up about 70% of an electric vehicle's cost, are now getting cheaper and helping lower the cost.
You can now buy a Tesla with bitcoin, Elon Musk says
After Musk's announcement, the price of a single Bitcoin rose to over $56,000.
Biden's plan to revive U.S. manufacturing
One way the Biden administration says it's planning to help the nation's economy during the pandemic is by investing billions of dollars to revive U.S. manufacturing. Noam Scheiber, labor and workplace reporter for The New York Times, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with a breakdown of the proposal as well as bipartisan concerns over China's industrial ambitions.
GM drops out of air pollution lawsuit against California
Automaker had sided with the Trump administration in a bid to block California from setting clean-air standards.
U.K. leader says new gas cars sales will be banned in a decade
PM Boris Johnson brings forward deadline on sale of new gas and diesel cars and vans as he promises Britons a future full of green jobs.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
California to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035
The executive order, one of the most ambitious in the nation, will require all new vehicles sold after that date to be zero-emission.
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Pacific Palisades fire burns in Los Angeles, Eaton fire kills 2
The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires are burning in Southern California and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates on the fires in Los Angeles County.
Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?
Donald Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places are so important.
Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, like the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
As Meta abandons fact-checking, here's how to tell what's real online
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips you can use to tell fact from fiction online.
Biden on whether he had stamina to serve another term: "I don't know"
The outgoing president ended his reelection campaign as he faced increasing concerns about his age.
President Biden now a great-grandfather as Naomi Biden gives birth to baby boy
President Biden said he became a great-grandfather on Wednesday with the birth of his eldest granddaughter's first child.
New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
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Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.
Massachusetts law aims to prevent repeat of Steward Health Care crisis
The law is intended to prevent the financial maneuvers Steward used to siphon money away from direct patient care.
Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Elon Musk's DOGE says it's hiring. Here are the jobs it wants to fill.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency says it's now hiring. Here's how to apply.
As Meta abandons fact-checking, here's how to tell what's real online
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips you can use to tell fact from fiction online.
MoneyWatch
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Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.
Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Elon Musk's DOGE says it's hiring. Here are the jobs it wants to fill.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency says it's now hiring. Here's how to apply.
As Meta abandons fact-checking, here's how to tell what's real online
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips you can use to tell fact from fiction online.
Jimmy Carter's funeral will bring some closings. What to expect.
President Joe Biden designated Thursday, Jan. 9, as a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
Politics
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Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation
U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening.
Massachusetts law aims to prevent repeat of Steward Health Care crisis
The law is intended to prevent the financial maneuvers Steward used to siphon money away from direct patient care.
Biden on whether he had stamina to serve another term: "I don't know"
The outgoing president ended his reelection campaign as he faced increasing concerns about his age.
George Santos asks judge to delay sentencing so he can make more podcasts
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos is seeking a delay to his February sentencing so that he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Special counsel's Trump report should be partially released, DOJ says
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that the portion of special counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation involving the 2020 election should be released to the public.
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How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?
Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.
New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Shortage of primary care doctors in U.S. comes down to money — and respect
More medical schools say they will no longer charge tuition. But evidence suggests it will take a lot more than a free ride.
World
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Iran puts on show of force with war games ahead of Trump's second term
Weeks before Trump's inauguration, Iran is preparing for potential threats to its nuclear facilities – and for the possible domestic reaction.
Mexico president addresses fentanyl production after Trump's tariff threat
President Claudia Sheinbaum's statement on Mexico's anti-drug campaign follows President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.
Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?
Donald Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places are so important.
Iran frees Italian journalist held for 3 weeks with no explanation
It's believed that Iran detained Italian journalist Cecilia Sala to use as a bargaining chip for the release of two Iranians held by Italy and the U.S.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Entertainment
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How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
Julia Michaels on new song with Maren Morris
Julia Michaels, a six-time Grammy nominee known for writing hits for artists like Dua Lipa and Justin Bieber, shares a first look at "Scissors," her upcoming collaboration with Maren Morris.
Amazon Books on top reads for 2025
Amazon Books' editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" with recommendations to help reset your life in January and become the best version of yourself in 2025.
"Wicked" leads with 4 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Second man charged in Liam Payne's death surrenders to Argentine police
David Ezequiel Pereyra, 21, surrendered Monday to police in Barracas, south of Buenos Aires.
Technology
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Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Implications of Meta's decision
Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic" and former editor-in-chief of "Wired," discusses the consequences of Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program and the rise of self-policing in a "post-information" age.
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.
AI is center stage at 2025 CES
The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show was underway in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The annual trade conference spotlights some of the newest technological innovations from companies across the globe. Jason Hiner, editor-in-chief for tech news site ZDNET joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Meta to stop fact-checking on Instagram, Facebook
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Tuesday that its platforms will eliminate their third-party fact-checking systems. NPR correspondent Shannon Bond joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what that could mean for users moving forward.
Science
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Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
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Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation
U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening.
George Santos asks judge to delay sentencing so he can make more podcasts
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos is seeking a delay to his February sentencing so that he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Cartel threatens to kill famed singer: "Last time you will receive a warning"
Photos of a banner threatening the lives of Natanael Cano and several other artists circulated on social media over the weekend.
Yellowstone Park shooter spewed racist views before attack, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said the gunman expressed white supremacist and antisemitic views before the shooting at Yellowstone National Park.
Image shows IED that was placed in French Quarter by truck attacker
Authorities say the New Orleans truck attacker placed two IEDs in the French Quarter. The photo shows rolls of nails and what appears to be a radio receiver inside a cooler.
Space
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NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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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.
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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Eaton Fire guts buildings in Altadena
Cars, businesses and homes are gutted in Altadena, California, as the Eaton Fire continues to spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.
Extreme weather impacts the California fires
High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant professor of biology at Pepperdine University, joins CBS News with more on the extreme conditions.
Altadena senior center in flames
Firefighters are trying to mitigate the growing fire in Altadena, California, where a senior center is now in flames. Low water pressure and exhausted responders are impacting efforts. CBS News Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel has more.
Power lines fell during Palisades Fire
The Palisades Fire, which is spreading into Malibu, downed power lines and charred homes as residents tried to evacuate. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports
Dramatic evacuations of wildfire victims
Thousands of Los Angeles area residents were forced to evacuated with little notice as the Palisade Fire quickly spread. CBS News' Elise Preston breaks down the latest conditions near Malibu, and David Hansen, who rescued his elderly mother from the fire's rage, joins CBS News with more on his efforts.