Google to start deleting inactive accounts
Starting this week, Google will be deleting inactive accounts as part of its updated security policy. Betty Lin-Fisher, a consumer news reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to talk about the purge.
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Today is the last day to save your old Google account. Here's what to know.
Starting Dec. 1, Google will delete accounts that haven't been used in two years, which could impact photos, emails and more.
Google wants to make your email inbox "less spammy." Here's how.
Search giant is taking action to deter bulk senders of email messages, including fraudsters.
Haven't checked your old Gmail account in a while? Google could delete it
Starting on Dec. 1, Google plans to delete accounts that have been inactive for at least two years.
Gmail users gripe about ads in middle of inboxes
Google account holders say new positioning of sponsored emails makes it harder to keep their inboxes clean.
Google supporting passkeys for password-free login
Google account holders can now use passkeys instead of passwords to login to their accounts. Google says passkeys are safer than passwords and resistant to phishing.
Google services including Gmail and YouTube suffer outage
Services including Google Drive and Google Classroom suffered a widespread outage on Monday morning.
How political ads make it into Gmail inboxes
According to a report by the new tech news site The Markup, most political emails never make it into a Gmail user's primary inbox. Almost half of the messages were delivered to the promotions tab, while 40% were sent to spam. Adrianne Jeffries, investigative reporter at The Markup, joins CBSN to discuss her findings.
Google must turn over Jussie Smollett's data
A judge has ordered Google to turn over a year's worth of Jussie Smollett's emails, private messages, photographs and location data to a special prosecutor who is looking into why prosecutors abruptly dismissed criminal charges against the actor.
How to stop Google Calendar invite spam
Spam is bad enough in email. Here's how to stop it from invading your calendar too
Google Cloud outage hits YouTube, Gmail and other sites
Google Cloud is relied on by a variety of large-scale companies, including Weight Watchers, PayPal and Target
Google makes move against Chinese telecom giant Huawei: Report
The search and mobile giant's apparent move follows Trump's executive order that effectively bans the Chinese company in the U.S., according to Reuters
How I tried and failed to quit Google
Technology experts explain why attempting to stop using one of the world's largest tech companies is so difficult – and possibly futile
Google reportedly allows apps to scan some people's Gmail inboxes
Wired's Nicholas Thompson discusses why this is raising privacy concerns and what Google should do about it
Report: App developers scan through Gmail
A new report says Google allows third-party applications to scan the emails of some Gmail users. According to the Wall Street Journal, Google does little to police developers that gain access to inboxes by offering email-based services such as price comparisons or other tools. Google says it vets all the apps that request access to Gmail accounts and only grants access with the explicit consent of users. Wired editor-in-chief and CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether this is similar to the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal and what Google needs to do to make privacy settings clearer.
Google rolls out security tools for Gmail
Users of Google's popular Gmail and other G Suite apps are getting a new set of privacy and security controls. TechRepublic senior writer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to explain the changes.
Gmail revamp puts focus on security, privacy
Google's changes are mainly aimed at business customers, but many will also be coming to the free consumer version of Gmail
"It doesn't come free": How to shop online without being tracked
With hidden trackers on most websites -- and with companies making billions off our info -- trying to hide is easier said than done
Google: No more reading your emails to place ads
A less creepy Gmail experience expected as Google stops showing users ads based on the content it mines from their messages
Google issues "digital death sentence" to resellers
Google's latest disciplinary action is a warning to resellers large and small
The dark side of Pokemon Go
Millions are enjoying the addictive mobile "augmented reality" game -- but too many are also unaware of some dangers
Google's April Fools' Day prank backfires
Gmail's Mic Drop feature is dropped after complaints that silly animation lost email users their jobs; "It looks like we pranked ourselves this year"
How to "undo send" in Gmail
Wish you hadn't hit send? Gmail's newest feature gives you a digital do-over
Make Gmail better with these simple tweaks
Gmail is a very bare-bones email client, but there are some ways to make it work better -- you just need to learn about Gmail Labs
You may soon be able to pay bills from Gmail
Google is reportedly building a service called Pony Express that will put bill pay in your email
Judge won't block Musk and DOGE from accessing data, making cuts at 7 agencies
A judge on Tuesday declined to stop Elon Musk and DOGE from accessing data systems at seven federal agencies.
Why did the Delta plane crash and flip in Toronto? Here's what we know.
An investigation is underway into the Delta plane that crash-landed Monday in Toronto. What caused it remains to be seen, but here's what we know so far.
Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia, Vatican says
The new development comes while Pope Francis receives treatment at a Rome hospital.
DOGE meets with Pentagon officials to plan cuts at the biggest U.S. department
DOGE representatives attended meetings at the Pentagon on Friday, according to two defense officials, marking the start of their next cost-cutting project.
Passengers describe crash-landing: "Everything went sideways"
Passengers aboard the Delta Air Lines plane that flipped onto its back after crash-landing in Toronto recalled the frightening incident.
Senate to vote on budget resolution this week, speeding ahead of House
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that the upper chamber will move forward with a vote on a budget proposal focused on border security, defense and energy.
Top criminal prosecutor in U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C. resigns
The head of the criminal division in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C, has resigned her post, the latest in a string of Justice Department officials to leave.
Egypt announces discovery of the lost tomb of King Thutmose II
Archaeologists in Egypt have found of the tomb of King Thutmose II - the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.
Actor's death sparks discussion about toxic online comments
Kim Sae-ron, 24, was found dead by a friend at her home in Seoul on Sunday.
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Trump signs executive order aimed at reducing IVF costs
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that directs his administration to find ways to reduce the high costs of in vitro fertilization, or IVF.
Border patrol aircraft targeted by lasers 6 times over past 4 months
Shining a laser into an aircraft cockpit is a federal crime that could lead to up to 20 years in prison, as well as a $250,000 fine.
Judge won't block Musk and DOGE from accessing data, making cuts at 7 agencies
A judge on Tuesday declined to stop Elon Musk and DOGE from accessing data systems at seven federal agencies.
Musk is not an employee of DOGE and has no authority, White House says
The White House said in a legal filing that Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't an employee of its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
DOGE meets with Pentagon officials to plan cuts at the biggest U.S. department
DOGE representatives attended meetings at the Pentagon on Friday, according to two defense officials, marking the start of their next cost-cutting project.
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Musk is not an employee of DOGE and has no authority, White House says
The White House said in a legal filing that Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't an employee of its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
DOGE meets with Pentagon officials to plan cuts at the biggest U.S. department
DOGE representatives attended meetings at the Pentagon on Friday, according to two defense officials, marking the start of their next cost-cutting project.
Musk launches Grok 3 AI chatbot. Here's what to know.
Musk's xAI claims its chatbot outperforms other AI models in assertions that have not been independently verified.
USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy signals exit after nearly 5 years
The U.S. Postal Service announces that it will start the process of identifying a successor for the postmaster general.
Banksy art for sale by Blink-182 bassist could fetch millions
Banksy's "Crude Oil (Vettriano)," valued at $6 million, hits Sotheby's auction block March 4. Some proceeds will go to Los Angeles wildfire victims.
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Trump signs executive order aimed at reducing IVF costs
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that directs his administration to find ways to reduce the high costs of in vitro fertilization, or IVF.
Judge won't block Musk and DOGE from accessing data, making cuts at 7 agencies
A judge on Tuesday declined to stop Elon Musk and DOGE from accessing data systems at seven federal agencies.
Musk is not an employee of DOGE and has no authority, White House says
The White House said in a legal filing that Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't an employee of its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
DOGE meets with Pentagon officials to plan cuts at the biggest U.S. department
DOGE representatives attended meetings at the Pentagon on Friday, according to two defense officials, marking the start of their next cost-cutting project.
Senate to vote on budget resolution this week, speeding ahead of House
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that the upper chamber will move forward with a vote on a budget proposal focused on border security, defense and energy.
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Trump signs executive order aimed at reducing IVF costs
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that directs his administration to find ways to reduce the high costs of in vitro fertilization, or IVF.
The pope has a "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection." What is it?
Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Here's what to know.
Parents say nonverbal son spoke after trying off-label drug for chemo side effects
The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.
Measles outbreak in Texas rises to 58 cases and counting
A measles outbreak in Texas has led to 58 confirmed cases, making it the state's worst in over 30 years — and local health officials say additional cases are likely to occur.
Measles outbreak in Texas raises concerns
Officials have confirmed 48 measles cases, most of them in Gaines County, Texas. According to the CDC, cases have also been found this year in four other states and New Mexico's health department recently confirmed a case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" with more on the outbreak and who is at risk.
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Why did the Delta plane crash and flip in Toronto? Here's what we know.
An investigation is underway into the Delta plane that crash-landed Monday in Toronto. What caused it remains to be seen, but here's what we know so far.
Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia, Vatican says
The new development comes while Pope Francis receives treatment at a Rome hospital.
Passengers describe Toronto crash-landing: "Everything went sideways"
Passengers aboard the Delta Air Lines plane that flipped onto its back after crash-landing in Toronto recalled the frightening incident.
Egypt announces discovery of the lost tomb of King Thutmose II
Archaeologists in Egypt have found of the tomb of King Thutmose II - the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.
Toronto airport CEO: Crews "mounted a textbook response" to plane crash
The CEO of Toronto Pearson Airport applauded the heroism of Delta Air Lines Flight 4819's crew members after Monday's crash, when the aircraft flipped over and started on fire while landing.
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Eric Puchner reads excerpt from "Dream State"
In "Dream State," by Eric Puchner unveils a story of life's sudden realizations and relationships. In this excerpt, Garrett grapples with his emotions and his unexpected happiness as he watches Cece, whose presence stirs long-forgotten feelings.
Oprah Winfrey picks "Dream State" as her newest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest book club selection, "Dream State," by Eric Puchner, which explores love, betrayal, and the choices that shape our lives.
Actor's death sparks discussion about toxic online comments
Kim Sae-ron, 24, was found dead by a friend at her home in Seoul on Sunday.
Banksy art for sale by Blink-182 bassist could fetch millions
Banksy's "Crude Oil (Vettriano)," valued at $6 million, hits Sotheby's auction block March 4. Some proceeds will go to Los Angeles wildfire victims.
Brandon Sklenar on Season 2 of "1923" and "It Ends With Us" core message
In "1923" Season 2, Brandon Sklenar's character, Spencer Dutton, faces even darker challenges and an emotional finale.
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Musk launches Grok 3 AI chatbot. Here's what to know.
Musk's xAI claims its chatbot outperforms other AI models in assertions that have not been independently verified.
New technology improves home affordability
A CBS News analysis found the cost of home construction supplies across the country has increased by 47% since 2016. Now, one company says it can rebuild a home in a matter of weeks for less money. CBS News' Nancy Chen shows how.
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.
Meta failing to curb spread of many deepfake celebrity images on Facebook
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
Apple, Google restore TikTok to their app stores
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
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Egypt announces discovery of the lost tomb of King Thutmose II
Archaeologists in Egypt have found of the tomb of King Thutmose II - the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.
Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
NASA rover captures images of "mother-of-pearl" clouds on Mars
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
NASA announces plan to bring Starliner crew home next month
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Mexican long-nosed bats now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva
Endangered Mexican long-nosed bats are now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva.
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A$AP Rocky trial jury deliberations
The jury is deliberating in A$AP Rocky's assault trial. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, faces two felony counts of assault with a firearm. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Leonard Peltier released after Biden's commutation in FBI killings
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been released from a high-security Florida prison. For nearly half a century, Peltier's imprisonment has symbolized systemic injustice for Native Americans who believe in his innocence.
Mexico announces big meth seizure amid pressure from Trump
Mexico has announced a series of major drug discoveries in recent weeks in an apparent attempt to highlight increased efforts to combat drug smuggling.
14 killed in narco gang clashes as police warn of "reprisals"
In one incident, gunmen on motorcycles fired into a crowd gathered outside a grocery store, killing a child and six adults, police said.
Luigi Mangione makes 1st remarks since arrest
The 26-year-old man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will be in a New York City courtroom Friday. Luigi Mangione was charged with first-degree murder for Thompson's death. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, joins with more.
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Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
NASA rover captures images of "mother-of-pearl" clouds on Mars
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
NASA announces plan to bring Starliner crew home next month
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
When and where to see February's Snow Moon
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.
Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth go up as NASA tasked with studying it
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
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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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Potential Capital One, Discover merger
Shareholders for Capital One and Discover are voting on a proposed merger that could shift the credit card industry. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Kash Patel Senate procedural vote coming
A Senate procedural vote on Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI is expected. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on his confirmation chances.
Vatican gives Pope Francis health update
The Vatican says Pope Francis is being treated for bilateral pneumonia. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
Netanyahu announcement on hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a deal with Hamas for the release of six more hostages in the coming weekend. Hugo Bachega with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Officials on Delta plane crash
Most of those hospitalized after the Delta plane crash in Toronto have been released, officials said. This comes as more questions emerge about what may have caused the crash landing. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.