Tesla investors set to vote on Musk's proposed $1 trillion pay package
Shareholders to decide this week whether to grant Musk, the world's richest person, one of the richest compensation packages in corporate history.
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Elon Musk's "partisan actions" hurt Tesla sales, Yale study finds
Elon Musk's partisan stances and foray into politics in recent years have dented the electric vehicle maker's business, Yale researchers say.
White House rehires workers laid off by DOGE
The Trump administration is rehiring hundreds of federal employees who were laid off during cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more details.
TechWatch: Elon Musk joins Twitter's board
Elon Musk has joined Twitter's board of directors and is already hinting at making "significant improvements" to the platform. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more about how the addition of Musk could impact the social media company.
TechWatch: Elon Musk accused of market manipulation
In TechWatch, there is a new twist in the Elon Musk-Twitter saga. The company's largest stakeholder is now facing a lawsuit accusing the billionaire of market manipulation. The suit alleges that the world's richest man illegally delayed disclosing his stake in the company in order to purchase more shares at a lower price. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson has more.
DeSantis to announce 2024 bid with Elon Musk
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday in a Twitter Spaces chat with the platform's owner Elon Musk, three sources confirmed to CBS News. Elaine Quijano has more.
SpaceX rocket explodes minutes after launch
SpaceX's uncrewed Starship, the world's largest and most powerful rocket, failed in a midair explosion a few minutes after clearing the launch pad in a test flight Thursday. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Trump, Schumer and Jeffries to discuss budget
President Trump is expected to meet this week with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries amid a looming government shutdown, sources tell CBS News. Eleanor Mueller, Congress reporter for Semafor, and Daniella Diaz, Congress reporter for NOTUS, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Musk, Bezos' competition for space dominance
Today's quest for dominance in outer space looks quite different from the first space race between the U.S. and Russia in the 1950s. The new book "Rocket Dreams" looks into the new era, including the trillion-dollar competition between Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. Author Christian Davenport joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Tesla's stock surges after CEO Elon Musk buys $1 billion worth of shares
Tesla's stock is climbing after Musk on Monday disclosed the purchase of more than 2.5 million shares worth approximately $1 billion.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
Tesla offers new $1 trillion pay package to CEO Elon Musk
Tesla is asking shareholders to approve a pay package that would award 423 million shares to CEO Elon Musk if he hits certain milestones.
Tesla grants CEO Elon Musk $29 billion pay package
The new package comes just six months after a judge ordered the company to revoke his $56 billion pay package.
Trump hosts dinner with tech giants at the White House, but without Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk did not attend the dinner.
SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship launches 10th test
SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship from Texas on Tuesday for the rocket's tenth test flight. The previous three launches ended in catastrophic in-flight failures. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX resets Super Heavy-Starship's 10th test flight again, for tonight
SpaceX hopes to pick up the pace with Super Heavy-Starship test flights amid concern the rocket may not be ready in time for a planned 2027 moon landing.
SpaceX scrubs Starship test due to weather
For a second straight day, SpaceX scrubbed the 10th test launch of its Super Heavy-Starship rocket, this time due to weather conditions. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Elon Musk accuses Apple and OpenAI of stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit
Elon Musk on Monday targeted Apple and OpenAI in an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the iPhone maker and the ChatGPT maker are teaming up to thwart competition in artificial intelligence.
SpaceX reschedules Super Heavy-Starship test flight after ground systems issues
Taking no chances, SpaceX called off an attempt to launch its huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket after running into problems with ground equipment.
Musk threatens to sue Apple over its exclusion of X or Grok from top apps
As of early Tuesday, the top app in Apple's App Store was TikTok, followed by Tinder, Duolingo, YouTube and Bumble.
"Mandalorian" actress Gina Carano and Disney settle lawsuit
In the lawsuit filed in February 2024, "Mandalorian" actress Gina Carano argued that she was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against following controversial posts made on social media.
Democrats trying to bar DOGE workers from jobs
Several Democratic lawmakers are trying to stop DOGE employees from moving into permanent positions in the federal government. Political strategists Joel Payne and Terry Sullivan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
CBS News analysis: DOGE says it's cutting costs but claims are exaggerated
A CBS News review of three of DOGE's largest cuts claimed so far found actual savings of 3% of what was claimed.
Analysis: DOGE not saving as much as it says
Elon Musk boasted about how much he'd saved taxpayers when he was running the Department of Government Efficiency. CBS News took a close look at some of the numbers and found the money saved doesn't line up with what DOGE is saying. Nancy Cordes reports.
Analysis of how much DOGE is actually saving
President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency maintains it is cutting costs in a major way, but a new CBS News analysis finds the savings are just a fraction of what DOGE claims they are.
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Election Day 2025 live updates as voters weigh in on key state and local races
Voters are headed to the polls today in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
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UPS plane crashes near airport in Louisville, Kentucky, officials say
A shelter-in-place has been issued after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, officials said.
Shutdown set to become longest ever after 14th failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now tied for the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.
White House says administration is complying with court order on SNAP funds
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
Border Patrol agent testifies sandwich thrown at him "exploded all over"
Sean Dunn has been charged with a misdemeanor felony count for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent during President Trump's federal takeover of D.C.
Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts of the airspace" if the shutdown continues.
Dick Cheney, powerful former vice president, dies at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
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Dems seek details on Epstein co-conspirator probe that was "inexplicably killed"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein provided the Justice Department with "precise and detailed" information about 20 alleged co-conspirators, House Democrats say.
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UPS plane crashes near airport in Louisville, Kentucky, officials say
A shelter-in-place has been issued after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, officials said.
Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.
Border Patrol agent testifies sandwich thrown at him "exploded all over"
Sean Dunn has been charged with a misdemeanor felony count for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent during President Trump's federal takeover of D.C.
Remains of Indigenous woman who vanished in 2020 found; $60,000 reward offered
The remains of an Indigenous woman were recently identified as hers, five years after she disappeared on the Tulalip Reservation in Washington state.
Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
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Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
Tesla investors set to vote on Musk's proposed $1 trillion pay package
Shareholders to decide this week whether to grant Musk, the world's richest person, one of the richest compensation packages in corporate history.
Denny's to go private in $620 million deal for the 72-year-old breakfast chain
The breakfast chain's deal to go private comes after it closed some locations and struggled to boost sales.
Chrysler recalls 320,000 SUVs, telling owners to park outside over fire risk
High-voltage batteries can fail and cause a fire while the vehicles are either parked or in motion, federal regulators warn.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
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Election Day 2025 live updates as voters weigh in on key state and local races
Voters are headed to the polls today for Election Day 2025 in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.
Border Patrol agent testifies sandwich thrown at him "exploded all over"
Sean Dunn has been charged with a misdemeanor felony count for throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent during President Trump's federal takeover of D.C.
Attorneys for Jan. 6 defendants face lawsuits for plagiarism
A Texas-based researcher produced a 26-page study for a defense lawyer in a Jan. 6 Oathkeepers case to argue for a change of venue, which she alleges was "pirated" by other attorneys.
Some U.S. airspace might be closed if shutdown continues, Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
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Sock hops and concerts: How some places spent opioid settlement cash
States, counties, and cities are receiving millions in opioid settlement money to address the addiction crisis. The ways they spent the dollars in 2024 sometimes drew criticism.
Maldives becomes only nation with generational smoking ban
The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born on or after January 2007, making it the only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco, the Health Ministry said.
6 deaths, 27 illnesses tied to outbreak from prepared pasta meals
The CDC reported two additional deaths and seven new illnesses tied to a listeria outbreak from meals sold at major grocery chains.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
From Narcan to gun silencers, opioid settlement cash pays law enforcement tabs
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.
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Israeli military says remains of a hostage have been turned over in Gaza
Ahead of the announcement Tuesday, Hamas had returned the remains of 20 hostages to Israel under the ceasefire that began Oct. 10.
Brazil's president urges probe after police "massacre" leaves 121 dead
The raid against the Red Command drug trafficking gang saw thousands of officers battle heavily armed men who dropped explosives on police from drones.
Ex-Israeli military lawyer arrested over leaked video of alleged abuse
The Israeli military's former top legal official was arrested days after admitting to leaking a video allegedly showing troops abusing a Palestinian detainee.
Afghan quake death toll climbs as families face winter without homes
The death toll from an earthquake in northern Afghanistan is climbing, and hundreds of families have lost their homes as the harsh winter arrives.
5 months after Air India disaster, sole survivor struggling with PTSD
Visvash Kumar Ramesh was the only survivor of the fiery crash of Air India Flight 171. He calls it a miracle, but says he "lost everything" that day.
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Cher reflects on her legacy and career: "I've always been exactly who I am"
Cher spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decades working in music, movies and fashion — along with her latest project: Cherlato.
Cher reflects on legacy and career
Cher's movie, music and fashion career spans six decades. The icon reflects on her legacy and what's next with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
Patti Smith on discovery while writing memoir
Patti Smith is on the road while celebrating 50 years of her debut album, "Horses." She talks about her career and the stunning discovery she made while writing her new memoir.
UFC boots fighter as betting probe unfolds
The UFC cut fighter Issac Dulgarian days after his loss by first round submission prompted a probe of potential pre-bout irregular betting patterns. He was the favorite in the contest.
Remembering Diane Ladd
Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd has died at the age of 89. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers looks back at her life and career.
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Researchers use AI to treat male infertility
Researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center have reported the first successful pregnancy using a new artificial intelligence method they developed to help with male infertility. Dr. Zev Williams, director of the Columbia University Fertility Center, joins CBS News to explain how it works.
Almanac: November 7
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
Meta stock falls after AI commitment
Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet recently reported their quarterly earnings and one thing is certain: the jaw-dropping investments in artificial intelligence are only just getting started. This all comes just days after Nvidia became the world's first-ever $5 trillion company. Jacob Ward, technology journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Are we in an AI bubble?
The health of the U.S. stock market on any given day depends on a number of variables, but the New York Times reports that lately, it almost entirely hinges on the success of artificial intelligence and the companies behind this technology. Evan Gorelick, writer for "The Morning" newsletter at the New York Times, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
Almanac: November 7
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Scientists say they've solved debate about origins of mysterious dinosaur
The discovery "rewrites decades of research on Earth's most famous predator," the study's co-author said.
"Fertility tourism" booming as U.S. couples seek affordable treatments abroad
A Florida couple traveled to Colombia to make their dream of a family a reality through the booming "fertility tourism" business.
Fish named Arnie swims a record 530 miles, mostly upstream
The Murray cod, named Arnie after Australia's recently retired Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, was first tagged in 2022.
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Brazil's president urges probe after police "massacre" leaves 121 dead
The raid against the Red Command drug trafficking gang saw thousands of officers battle heavily armed men who dropped explosives on police from drones.
George Banks, mass murderer who killed multiple children, dies in prison
George Banks had been in prison since 1982 after shooting 14 people, and killing 13, including his own children, during a rampage in Wilkes-Barre.
New details in foiled Michigan attack
Two men are facing federal charges in what the FBI called a "potential terrorist attack" that was foiled in Michigan. According to a newly unsealed criminal complaint, authorities found multiple AR-15 style rifles, shotguns, handguns and more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition in the suspects' homes.
China sentences 5 people to death over links to Myanmar fraud gangs
Chinese and Thai authorities have tried to crack down on violent criminal gangs running vast fraud operations in Myanmar's borderlands.
13 suspected drug cartel members killed in shootout with police
Four suspects were arrested and nine people kidnapped by the gang were freed following the clash in Sinaloa, officials said.
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Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
25 years of International Space Station
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
Astronomers discover most powerful "odd radio circle" twins ever detected
"Odd radio circles" are enormous and unexplained phenomena that can only be detected using radio telescopes.
Weak spot in Earth's magnetic field keeps growing, satellites show
The weak spot, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, was identified in the 19th century and expanded in recent years.
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Shutdown set to be longest in history
After another failed vote in the Senate, the U.S. is on the verge of breaking the record for the longest government shutdown in history. At 35 days, Tuesday ties the record for the longest stalemate, which was set during President Trump's first term in the White House. Although a deal has not been reached yet, there is some discussion about a path forward that could end the shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
What to know about California's Prop 50
Voters in California are deciding whether the state will redraw its congressional maps to favor Democrats ahead of next year's midterm elections. The ballot measure, known as Proposition 50, is backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. CBS News investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Looking back at Dick Cheney's life and career
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a force in Republican politics for over 30 years, and one of the most powerful people to hold the second-highest office in the U.S., has died. He was 84. Major Garrett has more.
UPS plane crashes in Louisville
Injuries have been reported after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday. The aircraft was heading to Hawaii when it crashed just after 5:15 p.m. local time. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Bomb threat halts air traffic at D.C. airport
What's poised to be the longest government shutdown in history has made air travel chaotic for millions, and traffic was halted at Reagan National Airport when an apparent bomb threat was made against a United flight. Kris Van Cleave reports.