
Sextortion scams run by Nigerians are targeting U.S. men, Meta says
Meta says it's rooted out 63,000 accounts from Nigeria that were attempting to target adult U.S. men with the financial scam.
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Meta says it's rooted out 63,000 accounts from Nigeria that were attempting to target adult U.S. men with the financial scam.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling for a label warning users, especially teenagers and their parents, of the mental health dangers behind social media applications. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from Facebook's parent company Meta related to a lawsuit over how the company relayed a data breach to investors. A lower court previously ruled the investors' suit could move forward. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on that and other major cases the court has on its docket.
John Demay said that what started as a seemingly innocuous encounter on Instagram quickly turned deadly for his teenage son Jordan.
An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger.
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
The changes stem from recommendations issued by the company's oversight board after its review of a highly edited Facebook user video of President Biden.
The rampant growth of disinformation is creating an ever-evolving problem for politicians. A new book called "The Lie Detectives" seeks to understand the players fighting against the issue, and what they're trying to teach political campaigns. Author Sasha Issenberg joins CBS News to explain.
European Union regulators have opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta under a new law designed to stop tech companies cornering digital markets.
Reddit, the popular social media platform, has gone public after almost two decades after its launch. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on what Reddit will have to modify as it seeks to make profits for shareholders.
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during Monday's oral arguments over whether contact between the federal government and social media platforms should be limited. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
The House has passed a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if ByteDance, TikTok's parent company that has ties to the Chinese government, doesn't divest in the app. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang report on what happens now.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
Despite growing awareness that the party drug is dangerous, the social media company is open to promotion of the drug in treating mental health.
In California, we learn why Meta is sharing its AI research findings with the world. Then in Massachusetts, we get an in-depth demo with some of the robots at Boston Dynamics. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in cases that will likely shape the future of free speech online. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter for the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to unpack what's at stake.
The Supreme Court heard two cases Monday that could change how Americans interact with social media. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the oral arguments.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a pair of cases that could transform online speech. The two cases involve Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas that restricted social media companies from moderating content. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the cases' impact.
The Supreme Court on Monday is hearing two cases concerning social media moderation and the First Amendment. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
The two cases concern Republican-backed state laws that aim to restrict social media companies like Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, from moderating content.
Tech industry jobs are being slashed further as companies look to tighten spending and invest more in artificial intelligence. Social media company Snap says it's laying off 10% of its global workforce while companies like Okta and DocuSign are each cutting around 400 employees. Sarah Needleman, reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joined CBS News to discuss the current landscape for tech careers.
It's been 20 years since Mark Zuckerberg created the program that would become Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, birthing a trillion-dollar company that's changed the world. Steven Levy, author of "Facebook: The Inside Story," joined CBS News to discuss the company's impact on our lives.
Powerful storms cause flooding, power outages in California; social media giant Facebook marks 20 years since launch.
DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni made multiple critical comments of his agency in court during a hearing over the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
It was the first such measure singling out all passport holders from a particular country since President Trump returned to the White House.
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.
The budget resolution is just the first step in the complicated reconciliation process.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
The attacks were among the deadliest on Kryvyi Rih since the start of the war in 2022 and come as U.S. President Trump pushes for a ceasefire.
The White House is criticizing Democrats' lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections.
The Gators will have the chance Monday night to win the SEC's first title since Kentucky in 2012.
DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni made multiple critical comments of his agency in court during a hearing over the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
Some Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips may contain undeclared milk allergens, Frito-Lay said.
As world leaders wrung their hands over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Argentine president Javier Milei was feted at Mar-a-Lago.
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain's biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would occur this month.
Wholesale egg prices are falling, with stores saying they're now lowering prices and easing restrictions. But tariffs could be an issue.
It was the first such measure singling out all passport holders from a particular country since President Trump returned to the White House.
DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni made multiple critical comments of his agency in court during a hearing over the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador.
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
Heather Barry, now 36, is among the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
In a last-minute move Wednesday, the Trump administration excluded pharmaceuticals from its retaliatory tariffs, giving consumers a break for now.
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that he expects about 20% of fired employees may have been cut by mistake, and some could be brought back, following widespread layoffs directed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
It was the first such measure singling out all passport holders from a particular country since President Trump returned to the White House.
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers Farlis Almonte and Ricardo Rodriguez were assigned to immigration inspection booths at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
As world leaders wrung their hands over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Argentine president Javier Milei was feted at Mar-a-Lago.
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain's biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would occur this month.
Why are concert tickets so expensive and so frustratingly hard to get? Brook Silva-Braga spent a year talking to artists, fans, scalpers, and executives from Ticketmaster and StubHub in search of answers.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Western Tennessee has released three albums since 2013 and performed alongside musical legends. This Friday, she will unveil her highly anticipated fourth studio collection "Owls, Omens and Oracles." From "Owls, Omens and Oracles," here is Valerie June with "Endless Tree."
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Western Tennessee has released three albums since 2013 and performed alongside musical legends. This Friday, she will unveil her highly anticipated fourth studio collection "Owls, Omens and Oracles." From "Owls, Omens and Oracles," here is Valerie June with "All I Really Wanna Do."
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Western Tennessee has released three albums since 2013 and performed alongside musical legends. This Friday, she will unveil her highly anticipated fourth studio collection "Owls, Omens and Oracles." From "Owls, Omens and Oracles," here is Valerie June with "Joy, Joy!"
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
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.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
The brutal killings of two students within days of each other have unleashed a wave of anger and calls for a "cultural revolution" against violence towards women.
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Why are concert tickets so expensive and so frustratingly hard to get? Brook Silva-Braga spent a year talking to artists, fans, scalpers, and executives from Ticketmaster and StubHub in search of answers.
This Sunday, Scott Pelley reports on an American doctor who volunteers in Gaza, and from Qatar, where medical teams work to rehabilitate children injured in the war.
CBS News has learned that Elon Musk's DOGE is setting its sights on the Peace Corps. The agency could face similar job cuts that other government departments have felt since President Donald Trump tasked the billionaire with slashing the federal workforce. The blueprint for Musk's cost-saving measures can be traced to another world leader elected in 2024: Argentina's Javier Milei.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Western Tennessee has released three albums since 2013 and performed alongside musical legends. This Friday, she will unveil her highly anticipated fourth studio collection "Owls, Omens and Oracles." From "Owls, Omens and Oracles," here is Valerie June with "Endless Tree."
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Western Tennessee has released three albums since 2013 and performed alongside musical legends. This Friday, she will unveil her highly anticipated fourth studio collection "Owls, Omens and Oracles." From "Owls, Omens and Oracles," here is Valerie June with "All I Really Wanna Do."