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Monday, July 06, 2026 3:32 AM ET

CBS News - Technology

Balogun's red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA chief, sources say -- Folarin Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA's president last week to ask whether FIFA was going to review the situation, sources told CBS News.

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At least 10 killed in large-scale attack on Kyiv day before NATO summit begins -- The attacks, which involved missiles and drones, caused a residential building in Ukraine's capital to partially collapse.

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Live - Iran begins 12-hour funeral procession for slain leader through streets of Tehran - An estimated 15 to 20 million people, along with foreign dignitaries and religious leaders, were expected to take part in the ceremonies, which will last for several days. 2H ago

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China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, draws protests -- China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.

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Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan -- State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.

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Ex-CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform agency -- Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry warned the "scientific integrity" of federal health agencies are at risk.

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Millions brace for flooding after deadly heat, storms damper July 4th celebrations -- While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous.

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NASA administrator: "We are very much in a space race right now" against China -- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence.

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Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in California hit-and-run -- Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California. -- Jul 4

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Technology - 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. Jul 1 - 4:15

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How much water does AI really use? -- The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.

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Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off. -- Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?

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IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power -- IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.

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