Feds: Scam targeting grandparents eliminated
Federal law enforcement officials say they have taken down a coordinated scam ring that targeted grandparents. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex has the details.
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19 women sue Lyft over harassment, rape
Ride-share giant Lyft is defending its commitment to safety after 19 women allege they were sexually harassed, abused or raped by Lyft drivers. A lawsuit filed Wednesday says the company’s “response to this sexual predator crisis amongst Lyft drivers has been appallingly inadequate." Jamie Yuccas reports.
Self-driving cars
There have been many headlines about the future of self-driving vehicles – cars that would never get drowsy, never get impaired by alcohol, and never be distracted by cell phones. Well, that future is closer than you think, as David Pogue finds out when he surveys a landscape that features the Tesla Autopilot, and Lyft's self-driving taxis. Pogue also talks with Jason Torchinsky, author of "Robot, Take the Wheel: The Road to Autonomous Cars and the Lost Art of Driving."
Lyft co-founder on why your car is expendable
Self-driving cars may reshape more than our streets. In this web exclusive, correspondent David Pogue talks to John Zimmer, co-founder and president of the Lyft ride-sharing service, about the future of transportation, and what will change as new technologies make us less and less dependent on owning a car. Don't miss Pogue's report on autonomous vehicles on "No Exit!," a "CBS Sunday Morning" primetime special, Friday, May 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Detroit rapper accuses Lyft driver of weight discrimination
A Detroit rapper is suing rideshare company Lyft after a driver allegedly refused to give her a ride because of her weight.
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.
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.
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.
Lyft CEO on new airport feature
Lyft CEO David Risher was hired in April 2023 to save the struggling ride-hailing company. He joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at some of the new features Lyft has rolled out and shares his plans for the company going forward.
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Lyft announces emergency features, discounted car maintenance
Co-founder John Zimmer said the new features "should, over time, be the most affordable way to manage your vehicle."
Lyft launches new services
First on “CBS Mornings,” rideshare company Lyft is launching new services for its customers who own cars. Co-founder and CEO John Zimmer sat down exclusively with Anna Werner to talk about the new services, the company's future, and its competition.
Twitter employees brace for layoffs
More than 7,500 Twitter employees brace for layoffs amid Elon Musk takeover. This comes as other technology companies prepare to slash their workforces. Chief Media Correspondent for Business Insider Claire Adkinson joins CBS News Mornings with the latest.
Layoffs mount as U.S. economy downshifts
With the economy starting to sputter, companies ranging from Lyft to Amazon are moving to cut jobs.
Lyft now allows users in some areas to reserve parking spaces
Ride-sharing company is testing a feature that lets users of its app book a parking spot, like a hotel reservation.
Biden administration proposes rule that could upend "gig" work
Rule would make it harder for companies to skirt minimum wage and overtime laws by classifying workers as contractors.
Meta announces its first hiring freeze
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is announcing a hiring freeze for the first time as its stock down is down 60% this year. This comes as more tech companies are laying off staff due to market slowdown. Business Insider reporter Samantha Delouya joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
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Top tech companies facing economic downturn
The tech industry saw massive gains during the pandemic, but an economic downturn has left some businesses in financial jeopardy. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined Tony Dokoupil and Lana Zak to discuss the layoffs and hiring freezes happening at top tech companies.
Uber brings back shared rides in U.S.
Uber is bringing back the feature that allows passengers to share rides with strangers for a discounted fare.
Uber and Lyft drop mask requirements
Uber and Lyft riders and drivers may now leave their masks at home, after a judge struck down a federal mask mandate.
Lyft, Uber bashed for surge pricing after subway shooting
New Yorkers shared screenshots of soaring rideshare prices after at least 10 shot in attack that halted train service.
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Trump lashes out at Team USA athlete for sharing thoughts on politics
The president criticized freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Lindsey Vonn undergoes surgery for leg fracture after crash at Winter Olympics
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
Ilia Malinin leads Team USA to gold in Olympic figure skating team event
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
DNI whistleblower complaint has intercept of call between foreign nationals
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
Barry Wilburn, Super Bowl-winning star for Washington, dies in house fire
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
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Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Barry Wilburn, Super Bowl-winning star for Washington, dies in house fire
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, which houses families and children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
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Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
As Cadillac races to first F1 season, insiders advise patience for U.S. fans
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Diamonds endure as the industry feels the pressure
For over five centuries, Antwerp's diamond district has been the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Now, that legacy is under strain.
Was Bad Bunny paid for his Super Bowl halftime performance?
Here's how much Bad Bunny earned from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, which houses families and children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Lawmakers in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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2 babies among dozens missing as migrant boat sinks off Libya
The International Organization for Migration says two infants are among at least 53 people feared dead or missing after a boat capsized off Libya's coast.
"Twin Peaks" triple murder mystery deepens with deaths of suspects
Authorities said they found the bodies of suspects wanted over a triple murder linked to an allegedly shady NGO. One prosecutor said it was like something out of "Twin Peaks."
China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa released from prison
Juan Guanipa, one of the closest allies of opposition powerhouse María Corina Machado, had been held at a detention facility since May 2025.
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Recapping Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Bad Bunny's halftime show highlighted Puerto Rican culture and featured Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga, but drew criticism from President Trump. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
As Cadillac races to first F1 season, insiders advise patience for U.S. fans
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some notable people who left us this week, including singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension.
Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' "miraculous run," Glenn Frey, and more
Don Henley acknowledges the Eagles are "kind of a staple" as they sell out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere and cement their status with the best-selling album of all time.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Nancy Guthrie search enters second week
The search for Nancy Guthrie entered its second week after Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released another video, telling their mother's possible abductor, "we will pay." Steven Jensen, a former assistant director at the FBI, breaks down the latest.
"Twin Peaks" triple murder mystery deepens with deaths of suspects
Authorities said they found the bodies of suspects wanted over a triple murder linked to an allegedly shady NGO. One prosecutor said it was like something out of "Twin Peaks."
Latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a third video on Saturday, pleading for their mother's return after she went missing last week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends?
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Trump criticizes Super Bowl halftime show
President Trump took to social media Sunday and without mentioning Bad Bunny by name, decried the Super Bowl halftime show as "one of the worst, ever" and "an affront to the greatness of America." Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech one week ago to criticize the president's immigration crackdown. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Latest on Gabbard whistleblower complaint
More details are emerging on the whistleblower complaint from May against National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, including information on an intercepted phone call between two foreign nationals. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Nancy Guthrie search enters second week
The search for Nancy Guthrie entered its second week after Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released another video, telling their mother's possible abductor, "we will pay." Steven Jensen, a former assistant director at the FBI, breaks down the latest.
Family's latest plea for Nancy Guthrie
With a second ransom deadline apparently set for Monday, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings issued a new plea over the weekend to whoever may have abducted their mother, Nancy Guthrie, from her Tucson home. It's not clear what the terms of the ransom deadline are, but the FBI said it's taking the letter seriously.
Recapping Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Bad Bunny's halftime show highlighted Puerto Rican culture and featured Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga, but drew criticism from President Trump. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.