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Science - What's in the released UFO files? The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports. 4H ago - 2:24

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Trump: UFO files released for transparency -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.

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"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files -- The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.

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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see" -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation - and it's time the American people see it for themselves."

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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says -- If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere. -- May 4

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Technology - Online learning platform Canvas hacked - The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports. 17H ago - 2:40

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Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools -- A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.

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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.

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Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles -- As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.

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Google unveils screenless Fitbit -- Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.

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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. -- Aug 25, 2022

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Former OpenAI board members testify in trial -- The high-stakes OpenAI trial pitting tech giants Elon Musk and Sam Altman against each other is wrapping up its second week with testimony from former board members. Ashley Gold, Axios senior tech policy reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.

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AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts -- New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers. -- May 7

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What to know about Apple settlement -- If you bought an iPhone recently you may be able to get some of your money back. Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a lawsuit over false advertising. Kelly O'Grady explains who is eligible.

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Autonomous cars to be ticketed in California -- Autonomous cars in California will no longer be immune to traffic tickets once a new law takes effect in July. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other top technology stories of the day.

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iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement -- A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max. -- May 7

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Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them? -- Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started. -- May 7

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OpenAI co-founder's diary surfaces in Musk trial -- The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.

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Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI -- "This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees. -- May 5

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Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional -- A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged. -- May 5

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