Wednesday, July 08, 2026 5:33 PM ET
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Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case -- The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.2 hours ago
Trump hails "unity" at NATO summit, despite recent tensions -- President Trump concluded the NATO summit with a press conference touting the "tremendous love" exhibited by the allies.4 hours ago
U.S. military launches second night of strikes against Iran -- The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.1 hour ago
White House announces "Freedom Fuel" gas station selling $3.47 gasoline -- The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.45 minutes ago
Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.7 hours ago
Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead -- The family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump.5 hours ago
2026 Emmy nominations are announced. See the full list. -- The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on NBC on Sunday, Sept. 14.5 hours ago
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out -- Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.1 day ago
China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool -- A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.10 hours ago
Satellites search for wildfires from space -- FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.10 hours ago
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.2 years ago
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit -- Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history." -- Jul 610 hours ago
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models -- The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.2 days ago
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection -- ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems. -- Aug 25, 20223 years ago
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says -- Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.7 days ago
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028 -- After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said. -- Jul 12 days ago
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says -- Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries. -- Jun 307 days ago
AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why. -- AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz. -- Jun 307 days ago
U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model -- The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.8 days ago
How trains drove American history -- The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.9 days ago
California creates AI job trend tracker -- California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.10 days ago
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened. -- The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics. -- Jun 268 days ago
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes -- Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.12 days ago