Zuckerberg, other tech execs to defend child safety practices
Social media CEOs from Discord, Meta, Snap, TikTok and X set to testify at hearing looking at child sexual exploitation online.
Ophthalmologist shares tips on preventing eye problems and protecting your sight
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and health officials are urging adults – especially those who are age 40 and up – to get routine eye exams. Dr. Christopher Starr, an ophthalmologist and associate professor of ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins us to discuss the importance of eye health.
Elmo’s simple tweet reveals existential dread
“Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” the X page for the Sesame Street character posted. Many answers were brutally honest and downright cynical about the dread people are feeling.
Zuckerberg, other social media CEOs to testify before Senate about child safety
The leaders of Snap, TikTok, X, Meta and Discord will testify before the Senate Wednesday on whether they’re doing enough to protect kids who use their platforms. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent sat down for an exclusive interview with the senators spearheading the hearing.
CBS News joins hurricane hunters’ flight over atmospheric river
Atmospheric rivers can cause widespread flooding and billions of dollars in damage. In our series “Protecting the Planet,” Ben Tracy joins an airborne research mission with hurricane hunters to learn more about the intense storm systems.
What to know after study shows shift toward shorter pregnancies and earlier births
An alarming new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a shift toward shorter pregnancies and earlier births. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for Public Health at KFF, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the report, early-birth risk factors and what expecting mothers can look out for.
What to expect from the Fed’s first rate meeting of 2024
The Federal Reserve is expected to wrap up its first rate meeting of 2024 on Wednesday. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to expect and how the Fed’s interest rate decisions affect your finances.
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Hurricane hunters chase powerful atmospheric rivers
Atmospheric rivers can dump rain and snow in large areas and cause intense flooding.
Oklahoma gas pipeline explosion shoots flames 500 feet into the air
The fire department said the glow from the pipeline explosion “can be seen for miles”
