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Technology - Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete - The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports. 7H ago - 3:14

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8 children killed in mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, police say -- Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.

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Live - Trump says more negotiations with Iran will be held in Islamabad - President Trump threatened attacks on bridges and power plants if Iran did not accept a deal. updated 4M ago

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How dangerous trucking companies escape their past and get back on the road -- As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.

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5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students -- Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.

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U.K. police probe if Iranian proxies are behind attacks on Jewish sites -- U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.

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Former judges speak out on Trump admin's immigration court purges -- Following President Trump's promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, more than 200 immigration judges have been fired, forced out or retired, and are being replaced by what are advertised as "deportation judges."

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1 dead after small plane crashes into Florida yard -- One person was killed after a Cessna plane crashed into the yard of a home near Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning.

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Cleanup underway in Midwest after tornadoes leave path of damage, destruction -- Communities across the Midwest were starting the cleanup process Saturday after multiple tornadoes touched down and severe weather struck areas from the Great Lakes to Texas.

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How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated -- President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.

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Using the ocean to power data centers -- The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.

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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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Using the ocean to power data centers -- The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.

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Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company? -- The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.

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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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Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts -- Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more. -- Apr 17

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AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them? -- Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say. -- Apr 17

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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie -- Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence. -- Apr 16

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Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model -- More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details. -- Apr 16

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How hackers are using AI to breach networks -- U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself. -- Apr 16

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New report on utility companies and AI -- U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to help strengthen the nation's power grid, according to a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan nonprofit consumer education organization PowerLines. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details. -- Apr 15

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Maine lawmakers pass rule on data centers -- Lawmakers in Maine passed a temporary ban on new, large data centers in the state this week. If Gov. Janet Mills signs the legislation, the state will become the first to ban data centers. Daniel Kool, a cost-of-living reporter for the Portland Press Herald, joins CBS News to discuss. -- Apr 15

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Sneaker company Allbirds pivots to AI -- Footwear company Allbirds announced Wednesday it will stop making fabric sneakers and become an artificial intelligence company, sending its stock price soaring by more than 600%. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to discuss. -- Apr 15

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New study researches AI and medical questions -- A new study found that a substantial amount of medical information provided by five popular artificial intelligence-driven chatbots is inaccurate and incomplete. One of the authors of the study, Nick Tiller joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. -- Apr 14

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