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Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why - Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said. 2M ago

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Anthropic on global pause on AI development -- Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.

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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. -- Mar 28, 2024

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Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI -- Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more. -- Jun 5

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New details on SpaceX IPO plans -- SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss. -- Jun 4

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Latest CBS News Videos - 06/06: The Uplift - Meet Big Ellie, the elephant mascot of the WNBA's New York Liberty. Plus more heartwarming news. 2M ago - 21:59

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From the archives: "Ragtime" debuts on Broadway -- Based on E.L. Doctorow's kaleidoscopic novel, the musical "Ragtime" tells a sweeping story of a changing America at the turn of the 20th century. In this Jan. 18, 1998 "Sunday Morning" report from the day of the show's New York opening (which also marked the debut of the Ford Center for the Performing Arts), Charles Osgood talked with Doctorow, playwright Terrence McNally, composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens about expanding the story and characters through music. [The show went on to win four Tony Awards.] -- Jan 18, 1998

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El Ni o could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns -- The expected arrival of El Ni o this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.

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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread -- More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.

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Meteor lights up southern Michigan -- Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.

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Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral -- A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.

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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program -- The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.

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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater -- The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.

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What we know about new UFO file release -- The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts. -- The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.

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2 HUMPBACK WHALES SWAM RECORD-BREAKING DISTANCE, PHOTOS REVEAL -- The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.

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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says -- Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.

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L.A. police chase ends in deadly shooting -- The freeways of Los Angeles saw two big police pursuits on Friday. The first chase ended when authorities reported that a robbery suspect was shot and killed on the busy 405 Freeway during morning rush hour. In the second incident, an alleged carjacker was taken down by a police K-9 following a meandering three-hour chase. Carter Evans has more.

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NASA reverses evacuation order for ISS -- NASA has reversed an evacuation order on the International Space Station due to concerns over two small air leaks in the Russian section. Retired NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski joins CBS News with more.

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World waits for U.S., Iran agreement -- President Trump said the situation with Iran seems to be going well, despite Iran claiming negotiations are stuck at a deadlock. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.

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