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Live - Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz - President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT." updated 32M ago

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Watch Live: Total solar eclipse darkens skies across Northern Hemisphere -- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 is crossing the Northern Hemisphere today, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.

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First on CBS - Top Trump officials heading to Iowa to help GOP campaigns, sources say - The upcoming Iowa State Fair is a pivotal window of opportunity for candidates on the campaign trail. updated 25M ago

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Technology - Meta on trial for social media addiction suit - Tech giant Meta is being accused of designing social media platforms that violate privacy and enable social media addiction in children. Jury selection in the trial begins today. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case. 3H ago - 5:09

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Duffy on new tech for air travel safety -- Top transportation officials were at Newark Airport on Tuesday for the installation of a new radar system designed to help controllers prevent runway incidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the new technology.

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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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Wall Street targets $500B for AI -- Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction. -- Aug 11

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Are humanoid robots ready to scrub your kitchen? Not quite. -- Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.

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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.

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Zuckerberg wants open source AI -- Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that artificial intelligence should be open source to improve accessibility. CNET reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more on what the philosophy of open source technology means in the AI era. -- Aug 11

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Behind Mark Zuckerberg's AI essay -- Despite concerns about AI, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has an optimistic vision for its future, which he shared in a new essay. He also described what he thinks is the "most dangerous" AI scenario. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, breaks down Zuckerberg's essay. -- Aug 11

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Meta debuts new AI model; Sanders' regulatory push -- Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday called for more regulation of artificial intelligence, saying companies are losing control of the technology. On the same day, Meta released a new AI tool. Axios tech and policy reporter Maria Curi joins to discuss. -- Aug 10

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Court clears way for social media addiction suits against tech giants -- Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.

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5 takeaways from Zuckerberg's essay on his vision for superintelligence -- In a 6,500-word post, the Meta CEO argues that superintelligence should be shared "with as many people and businesses as possible."

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Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals -- On this edition of CBS Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com. -- Aug 8

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Meta must pay nearly $1B in fines, court says -- Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and others, must pay nearly $1 billion after a court found the social media giant to have put children and teen users at risk. A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta must pay $567 million into a fund to pay for harm prevention and awareness, in addition to $375 million in civil penalties previously decided by a jury. -- Aug 8

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Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout -- At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center​​ needs as much electricity​ as a midsize city.

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Meta fined $567M over child safety issues -- Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children. -- Aug 7

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David Crowley beats progressive Francesca Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary -- David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November.

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Baby with heart defect carried by surrogate must receive care, Texas court says -- Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the fetus she is carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.

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Eli Lilly takes aim at illicit market for its experimental weight-loss drug -- The pharmaceutical company is filing lawsuits against six outlets selling versions of its promising but unapproved weight-loss drug, retatrutide.

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Rubio, Bessent took decoy Air Force One, Hegseth flew on secret flight with Trump -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were on the decoy flight last month when President Trump secretly switched to a different plane while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was with Mr. Trump.

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Los Angeles Lakers to be sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion -- The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.

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How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams -- A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.

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Norah O'Donnell: What I learned from my doctor about menopause -- Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.

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11 charged for alleged sham marriages to help Chinese nationals get green cards -- The Justice Department unveiled criminal charges alleging 11 people participated in a scheme that involved more than 1,000 "sham marriages" between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens.

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How much time does AI save at work? New Census Bureau data breaks it down. -- New Census data shows how much faster workers can complete tasks when they enlist artificial intelligence for help.

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Here's how much Social Security's 2027 COLA could rise under new estimates -- Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is projected to be lower than previously forecast, according to new estimates.

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At least 1 dead, 172 rescued from ferry fire near Bali, Indonesia -- One Indonesian teenager was killed when the vessel caught fire in rough seas.

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Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says -- "In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.

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Baby rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia as death toll rises -- Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.

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