FDA weighing approval of first new sunscreen ingredient in decades
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
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The best sunscreen options for fall 2024
Protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays this fall with these top-rated SPF 30 and SPF 50 sunscreens.
How dangerous misinformation spreads online
U.S. security officials have warned voters to stay vigilant for false information ahead of the 2024 election. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and the CBS News Confirmed team take a look at the way misinformation spreads online, and how you can tell fact from fiction.
Dermatologists fight online sunscreen misinformation
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
Fighting the "anti-sunscreen movement" online
An anti-sunscreen movement is heating up online this summer, spreading misinformation that could lead to potentially dangerous behavior. Dermatologists are taking to social media to stop the misinformation.
Concerns about titanium dioxide in foods
Titanium dioxide, an ingredient usually found in some sunscreens, is turning up in foods consumed by many Americans, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. David Julian McClements, a food science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins CBS News with more details.
These tanning tips trending on social media are "dangerous," doctor says
People are taking to social media to share their extreme sun habits, from anti-sunscreen stances to out-of-control tanning tips. Here's what experts say.
Law limits sunscreen availability in U.S.
American's sunscreen selection is limited, compared to other places in the world, like parts of Europe and Asia. A 1938 U.S. law classifies sunscreen as a drug, rather than as a cosmetic, and requires animal testing. The law keeps foreign brands off U.S. shelves and limits sunscreen makers. The Environmental Working Group says, on average, U.S. sunscreens don't protect as well from UVA rays, which can cause skin cancer.
Why American sunscreen options are limited compared to other countries
How do American sunscreens stack up against others around the world? A 1938 law may be blocking your best options for skin cancer protection.
Concerns over the effectiveness of U.S. sunscreens
There's growing concern that sunscreen manufactured outside the U.S. may be more effective than American-made products. But a law from the 1930s is keeping those other sunscreens off U.S. shelves. Manuel Bojorquez has the story.
Are there "toxins" in your sunscreen? A dermatologist explains
Sunscreen helps protect against the damaging effects of the sun, including skin cancer. But do you have to be worried about its ingredients?
Get the best sunscreen options for summer 2023 during a heatwave
These sunscreen picks include staff-loved options that will help protect your skin during the summer heatwave.
Tips for choosing an effective sunscreen
With countless sunscreens on the market, trying to choose which is the safest and most effective can be overwhelming. Nikki Battiste takes a look at some of the different factors to consider.
Hotel workers continue strike in California
Workers are striking for better pay and benefits at roughly 60 hotels, including Marriott and Hilton. A bargaining group representing some of the hotels said the hotels will continue to operate. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
As summer kicks into gear, what to consider when picking sunscreen
Broad spectrum sunscreens protect from both UVA and UVB radiation.
What to consider when picking sunscreen
With countless sunscreens on the market, trying to choose which is the safest and most effective can be overwhelming. Nikki Batiste takes a look at some of the different factors to consider.
Dermatologists say you may be forgetting these spots with your sunscreen
Dermatologists share the spots (and steps) you could be missing with your sunscreen — an important tool in protecting ourselves from the sun's harmful rays.
Are there better sunscreens outside the U.S.?
Skincare experts explain why you may find a wider range of sunscreens in other countries.
Aerosol products higher risk for benzene: scientist behind recalls
Dove, Nexxus and Suave are among recalled dry shampoo brands sold nationwide that may contain the human carcinogen.
Best sunscreen options for fall 2022
Protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays all year long with these top-rated SPF 30 and SPF 50 sunscreen options.
Banana Boat spray sunscreens sold nationwide recalled over carcinogen
No injuries or deaths related to the products have been reported, the company said.
Best sunscreens for summer
Beauty director April Franzino joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the best sunscreens Good Housekeeping Beauty Lab tested for summer 2022. She offers tips for parents on ways to get kids to wear sunscreen when heading outside this summer.
How sunscreen can harm marine life
Your sunscreen could be killing marine life. Here's what scientists say happens when your lotion hits the water.
New research shows how sunscreen kills marine life
Up to 6,000 tons of sunscreen end up on coral reefs every year, according to the National Park Service – and it's taking a deadly toll on vital ecosystems.
Trump's defense secretary pick was probed for alleged sexual assault in 2017
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.
Judge says death row inmate Melissa Lucio is "actually innocent"
Melissa Lucio has been on death row in Texas since she was convicted in the death of her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.
What unified government means for Trump's Cabinet and agenda
Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.
Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier then expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
Jets scrambled after Russia spy plane spotted near U.K. airspace
The Royal Navy also shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel this week, officials said.
Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Tropical Storm Sara pounds Central America with heavy rains
Mexican authorities warned the storm could cause "intense rains" over the resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.
Rights group says weapons from U.S. allies fueling Sudan's forgotten war
Amnesty International says there are weapons from the U.S.-allied UAE and even France in Sudan's civil war, helping fuel the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Elon Musk's DOGE is hiring. Here's the kind of person he's looking for.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
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What unified government means for Trump's Cabinet and agenda
Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.
Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
Aldermen: Police overtime at Chicago street festivals is going unpaid
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Conan O'Brien will host the 2025 Academy Awards
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Judge says death row inmate Melissa Lucio is "actually innocent"
Melissa Lucio has been on death row in Texas since she was convicted in the death of her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.
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Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
Elon Musk's DOGE is hiring. Here's the kind of person he's looking for.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
It's Starbucks Red Cup Day. Here's what to know about the event.
Here's how to get a free holiday-themed reusable red cup and what else there is to know about the event.
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What unified government means for Trump's Cabinet and agenda
Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.
Trump's defense secretary pick was probed for alleged sexual assault in 2017
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary in his second term, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.
U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
What to know about recess appointments as Gaetz faces Senate headwinds
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
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Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Some U.S. women are being asked to prepay for their baby
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
What to know about Trump's HHS pick, RFK Jr.
Public health expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's choice for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a long record of criticizing vaccines and has spread false and misleading claims about their safety.
FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Exercising like this could give those over 40 extra years of life, research says
Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.
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Rights group says weapons from U.S. allies fueling Sudan's forgotten war
Amnesty International says there are weapons from the U.S.-allied UAE and even France in Sudan's civil war, helping fuel the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Tropical Storm Sara pounds Central America with heavy rains
Mexican authorities warned the storm could cause "intense rains" over the resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.
Oldest member of Japan's royal family, Princess Yuriko, dies at 101
Princess Yuriko became the sister-in-law of Japan's World War II-era Emperor Hirohito when she married his brother Prince Mikasa.
Jets scrambled after Russia spy plane spotted near U.K. airspace
The Royal Navy also shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel this week, officials said.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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Ali Larter talks "Landman"
Ali Larter stars as Angela in the Paramount+ series ""Landman,"" created by Taylor Sheridan. Set in the intense world of West Texas oil rigs, Larter navigates the life as the ex-wife of Billy Bob Thornton's character in West Texas.
Mike Tyson to take on Jake Paul
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is returning to the boxing ring Friday against social media star Jake Paul. Tyson, who retired in 2005, last fought in 2020 during an exhibition with former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr.
The Offspring on 30 years of punk rock
Jamie Yuccas catches up with The Offspring to discuss their groundbreaking album "Smash," their influence on punk rock and their latest album, "Supercharged."
Conan O'Brien will host the 2025 Academy Awards
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The Onion buys Infowars at a bankruptcy auction
Satirical publication The Onion bought the conspiracy theorist outlet Infowars, but now its former owner Alex Jones is going to court to stop the sale. Infowars was auctioned off after a judge ordered Jones to pay a $1 billion penalty to victims' families from the Sandy Hook school massacre for his false and defamatory claims.
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"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
Meta facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
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.
The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon debuts Amazon Haul with "crazy low prices." Here's what to know.
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
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Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
Who is Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick for EPA head?
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
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Aldermen: Police overtime at Chicago street festivals is going unpaid
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Untangling a twisted plot to kill Texas mom
Texas mother Alyssa Burkett was killed in front of her co-workers in broad daylight on the morning of Oct. 2, 2020. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports on the brutal murder of Burkett amid a bitter custody battle with her ex-boyfriend.
After woman's murder, detectives learn killer was "only half the story"
After Alyssa Burkett was murdered in broad daylight in Carrollton, Texas, Andrew Beard, the father of her child, became a suspect. Investigators would eventually discover a twisted murder plot they say was orchestrated by his fiancée, Holly Elkins.
Skulls linked to missing woman, other possible victims found in New Mexico
Authorities suspect they've found the remains of 10 to 20 human skulls on a property in southeastern New Mexico.
Kelce's and Mahomes' homes burglarized
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
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Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
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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.
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.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Ali Larter talks "Landman"
Ali Larter stars as Angela in the Paramount+ series ""Landman,"" created by Taylor Sheridan. Set in the intense world of West Texas oil rigs, Larter navigates the life as the ex-wife of Billy Bob Thornton's character in West Texas.
Report shows how grind culture affects teens
A new report from Common Sense Media reveals more than a quarter of American teens feel burnout due to grind culture, with 81% experiencing pressure in at least one area of their lives. Dr. Sue Varma explains the impact.
Breaking down America's two-party system
Political scientist Lee Drutman joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss America's winner-take-all system, its flaws, and whether a third party could reshape the nation's politics.
Preserving family stories through art
A South Bay artist found purpose and connection by painting with his grandmother, capturing her stories and turning them into a heartfelt book.
"Morning Memory" on the college lifestyle
In today's "Morning Memory," we travel back to 1994 for a CBS News report that explores how the fun and freedom of college life never have to end.