Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
CBS News reports that artificial intelligence puts powerful new technology in consumers' hands — if they can afford to use it.
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Suspect in correspondents' dinner shooting being held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
According to CBS, the suspect in the weekend shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has agreed to remain detained in the lead-up to his trial.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming Nicole Saphier as replacement
According to AP, President Trump on Thursday said he is nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to be the next U.S. surgeon general, replacing his nomination of Casey Means, whose bid has stalled in the Senate for months.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end record-setting 76-day shutdown
Sources from CBS say that the House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will soon end the 76-day shutdown that has left many critical agencies struggling to maintain operations and pay employees.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
CBS News reports that the U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 2% in the first three months of 2026, slower than forecasters expected but a rebound from weak growth in the previous quarter, new government data shows.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists as AI music floods in
Sources from CBS News, with AI ever more capable of producing photorealistic images, seemingly genuine videos and author-like text, it's getting harder to distinguish human-generated art and other content from large language model fare.
Trump administration ends funding for fentanyl test strips, baffling public health groups: "It doesn't make sense"
According to CBS News, test strips used to determine if illicit drugs contain deadly contaminants including fentanyl will no longer be covered by federal funding...
Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup
According to AP, FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at Thursday’s FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations.
Trump order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans in time for a new federal match
Sources from Associated Press say that President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday calling for a new government website where people in the United States can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts
Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades
According to Associated Press, President Lyndon B. Johnson knew the legislation he was about to sign was momentous, one that took courage for certain members of Congress to pass since the vote could cost them their seats.
From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work
According to Associated Press, Artificial intelligence is permeating workplaces, changing the nature of jobs of every stripe.
Iran war has cost $25 billion to date, defense official says, as Hegseth faces questions about war strategy
According to CBS News, the cost of the conflict in Iran is about $25 billion at this point, according to an estimate from the acting comptroller Jules Hurst, who revealed the number in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday.
Comey appears in court after his indictment for allegedly threatening Trump
Sources from CBS News say that Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance on Wednesday after his indictment a day earlier for allegedly making threats against President Trump.
Former Hawks executive Jones sentenced to over 3 years in prison for embezzling $3.7M from team
Associated Press reports that authorities announced Wednesday that former Atlanta Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the team through fraudulent expense reimbursement requests and misuse of corporate credit cards.
Correspondents dinner shooter case raises concerns about train security
Sources from Associated Press, a man acting erratically on a train headed for Chicago was spotted by a rail worker who called police. Officers found guns and a pamphlet about crowd control in his carry-on bag — and a plan for a mass casualty event.
Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision
According to Associated Press, transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet in New York will soon be installed on ground vehicles at the region’s three major airports.
Josh O’Connor usually hates watching his movies for the first time. ‘Disclosure Day’ was different
Sources from Associated Press say that Josh O’Connor heard a quote once that said that Steven Spielberg was like “the director of every child’s imagination.”
Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled
According to Associated Press, California regulators apologized to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk this week as they settled a lawsuit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against the rocket company and its chief executive.
Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to take on the rich in run for California governor
Associated Press reports that Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer is selling himself as a class traitor in his bid for California governor.
Former Florida governor Charlie Crist is running for St. Petersburg mayor
Sources from Associated Press say that Former Florida governor and U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is seeking yet another office, this time running for mayor of his hometown of St. Petersburg.
Supreme Court weakens a landmark Civil Rights-era law and aids GOP efforts to control the House
According to Associated Pres, the Supreme Court on Wednesday weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere
Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
According to CBS News, the average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, according to AAA, the highest level since the war in the Middle East began.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup poll finds
CBS News reports that a record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening, with many expressing anxiety about covering monthly bills and making minimum credit card payments
Former NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of federal gambling cases
Sources from CBS say that Former NBA player Damon Jones became the first person to plead guilty in a pair of federal indictments involving 34 defendants...
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
According to CBS News, a federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday for allegedly making threats against the president...