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Thursday, August 06, 2026 2:05 AM ET

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Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing -- Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.

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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.

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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed: "Major step forward" -- Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope​, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

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More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues -- SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.

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Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says -- Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.

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Qdoba removes jalape os as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states -- At least 345 people - the majority in Colorado and Minnesota - have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Investigation -- Company's safety record raises questions after massive L.A. warehouse fire -- The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.

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AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead. -- AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions - in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.

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At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran -- Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport -- When the helicopter that transports President Trump crosses the Potomac, Reagan Washington National Airport is required to impose a ground stop on air traffic.

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As FDA approves marketing for nicotine pouches, some doctors sound alarms -- One health advocate called nicotine pouches a "profound risk" for young people.

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Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug -- "It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.

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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director -- The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.

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Why SpaceX stock is falling despite strong revenue growth -- Investors are focused on whether SpaceX will be able to deliver on its ambitious artificial intelligence agenda.

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First on CBS -- Senator pushes DoD to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops -- A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.

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