Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits.
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Skype is shutting down
Skype is shutting down after launching in 2003 and will be replaced by a free version of Microsoft's Teams. Chris Johnston, a senior editor at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
What new earnings reports say about tech
The stock market closed in the green for the start of May thanks in part to strong quarterly earnings from Meta and Microsoft. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Investors react to strong tech earnings
Investors are reacting to strong earnings from two of America's biggest tech names, Microsoft and Meta. The Dow went up about 80 points on Thursday, one day after data showed the U.S. economy shrank in Q1 of 2025. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin reports.
Microsoft and Meta earnings beat expectations
Microsoft and Meta outperformed expectations in the earnings reports they released Thursday, despite concerns about the economy. Joy Wiltermuth, news editor and senior markets reporter for MarketWatch, joined CBS News to break down the numbers.
Breaking down Microsoft new quantum chip
Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum computing chip, claiming it created an entirely new state of matter to make it possible. Experts say the technology could revolutionize problem-solving, from drug discovery to climate solutions, processing calculations in minutes that would take traditional computers septillions of years. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor of Wired, has more.
Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence
Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to creating "small modular reactors."
Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Microsoft warns of election interference
Microsoft issued a seven-page report on how Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the 2024 U.S. elections. The company's threat analysis center is warning deepfake videos and other tactics are being used to target political candidates. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
Steve Ballmer on becoming one of the world's richest billionaires
LA Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, has seen his net worth soar north of $120 billion.
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer's $2-billion-plus bet on Intuit Dome
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has spent more than $2 billion on the Intuit Dome, the Clippers' new home in Inglewood. He's hoping it will help propel the team to a championship.
How Steve Ballmer went from selling brownie mix to owning the LA Clippers
Billionaire Steve Ballmer bought the LA Clippers in 2014 after a run as Microsoft's CEO. These days, he's focusing his energy on the Intuit Dome — the Clippers' new home — and on getting an NBA title.
Steve Ballmer: The 60 Minutes Interview
Billionaire Steve Ballmer bought the LA Clippers in 2014 after a run as Microsoft's CEO. These days, he’s focusing his energy on the Intuit Dome — the Clippers’ new home — and on getting an NBA title.
Ballmer's Ballgame | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jon Wertheim profiles Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft who is now the basketball baron of the LA Clippers. Wertheim goes inside the gleaming Intuit Dome and delves into Ballmer's love of basketball and drive to win a championship. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
CrowdStrike executive to apologize for global technology crash
In an appearance on Capitol Hill, senior executive is set to deliver an apology for IT meltdown behind mid-July havoc.
Plan would reopen Three Mile Island nuclear plant
The owner of Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant, the site of the worst commercial nuclear disaster in U.S. history, announced this week that it plans to spend $1.6 billion to restart its remaining functional reactor as part of a 20-year deal to provide power to Microsoft data centers. Michael George has more.
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The 9 best laptops for fall 2024 are whip-smart thanks to AI
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Microsoft holding cybersecurity summit
Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.
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Pre-order the new Xbox Series X and S consoles
Enhance your gaming gear by preordering one of the just-announced new Microsoft Xbox game consoles.
The rising energy demands of data centers
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
2024 campaigns, election hacks concerns
Google is the latest entity to allege Iran tried to hack accounts connected to 2024 presidential campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. CBS News homeland security reporter Nicole Sganga breaks down what's known about the hacking efforts.
Election interference attempts in 2024
The U.S. remains on alert about potential foreign attempts to interfere with the 2024 elections as former President Donald Trump's campaign grapples with the possibility of a hack apparently carried out by Iran. CBS News contributor Andrew Boyd, the former chief of operations in the CIA's Counterterrorism Mission Center, has more.
Officials outline security threats to DNC
A new federal threat assessment from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security is warning about potential attacks at the Democratic National Convention later in August. The memo cites the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as the reason for the heightened concern. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
"ICE agents should be allowed to be safe," Hegseth says about L.A. mobilization
One of Hegseth's top deputies testified Tuesday that the estimated cost of deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles will be $134 million.
Private prison operator faces lawsuit after inmate killed day before release
CoreCivic could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of new federal contracts under President Trump. CBS News took a look at safety records at its prisons in Tennessee.
700 Marines arrive in L.A. area amid ICE protests as Newsom files suit
Some 700 Marines have arrived to join National Guard troops in Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a court to block the deployment.
At least 8 people killed in school shooting in Austria, officials say
Officials in Austria say a school shooting has left at least nine people dead, including the shooter, in the European nation's second largest city, Graz.
Israel deports activist Greta Thunberg after seizing Gaza protest ship
Israel, accused of piracy, says it lawfully seized a Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship carrying Greta Thunberg as the crew was planning to breach its naval blockade.
Paramount to cut 3.5% of its workforce amid economic, media challenges
Paramount layoffs come as media giant prepares to merge with movie studio Skydance Media.
RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Hiker dies after bear knocks him into 2,600-foot ravine
A veteran Greek hiker died in a ravine fall in the north of the country after a bear encounter, rescuers said.
Most CEOs aren't expecting a recession anytime soon, survey finds
Business leaders are feeling more optimistic about the U.S. economy despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from tariffs.
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"SmartLess" podcast hosts launch new phone company
The actors and podcast hosts say Smartless Mobile will save customers money by offering plans that match their needs.
Trump and Hegseth to visit Fort Bragg as they send troops to Los Angeles
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are visiting Fort Bragg, the nation's largest military installation.
"ICE agents should be allowed to be safe," Hegseth says about L.A. mobilization
One of Hegseth's top deputies testified Tuesday that the estimated cost of deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles will be $134 million.
Most CEOs aren't expecting a recession anytime soon, survey finds
Business leaders are feeling more optimistic about the U.S. economy despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from tariffs.
Private prison operator faces lawsuit after inmate is killed a day before release
CoreCivic could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of new federal contracts under President Trump. CBS News took a look at safety records at its prisons in Tennessee.
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"SmartLess" podcast hosts launch new phone company
The actors and podcast hosts say Smartless Mobile will save customers money by offering plans that match their needs.
Most CEOs aren't expecting a recession anytime soon, survey finds
Business leaders are feeling more optimistic about the U.S. economy despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from tariffs.
OpenAI tools ChatGPT, Sora image generator are down
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
Paramount to cut 3.5% of its workforce amid economic, media challenges
Paramount layoffs come as media giant prepares to merge with movie studio Skydance Media.
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Conservative Sen. Josh Hawley wants to raise federal minimum wage
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley's position on the minimum wage aligns him with some of the Senate's most liberal members.
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Trump and Hegseth to visit Fort Bragg as they send troops to Los Angeles
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are visiting Fort Bragg, the nation's largest military installation.
"ICE agents should be allowed to be safe," Hegseth says about L.A. mobilization
One of Hegseth's top deputies testified Tuesday that the estimated cost of deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles will be $134 million.
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Conservative Sen. Josh Hawley wants to raise federal minimum wage
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley's position on the minimum wage aligns him with some of the Senate's most liberal members.
Trump admin. mobilizing 2,000 more National Guard troops for L.A. protests
Almost 5,000 National Guard troops and Marines have been assigned to Los Angeles — drawing stiff rebukes from state officials.
Jan. 6 riot victims see hypocrisy in Trump's response to L.A. protests
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn said, "Trump thinks anything done in his name is OK. Jan. 6 was done in his name, so our officers don't matter."
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RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs makes dozens sick across 7 states
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
A woman's heart suddenly stopped. Two passing nurses saved her life.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
BowFlex adjustable dumbbells recalled after dislodging injuries
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze
The Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts have encouraged departures and stalled hiring at the FDA.
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Penguin population decline may be worse than "worst-case projections"
Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica may be declining faster than the most pessimistic predictions, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery.
U.S. allies sanction Israeli cabinet members "for inciting violence"
5 close U.S. allies sanction far-right Israeli officials Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over "extremist rhetoric" calling for "Palestinians to be driven from their homes."
Israel deports activist Greta Thunberg after seizing Gaza protest ship
Israel, accused by activists of piracy, says it lawfully seized a Gaza-bound protest ship carrying Greta Thunberg as the crew was planning to breach its naval blockade.
Hiker dies after bear knocks him into 2,600-foot ravine
A veteran Greek hiker died in a ravine fall in the north of the country after a bear encounter, rescuers said.
Smuggler stopped with lizards, tarantulas, possums, authorities say
Indian customs officers caught a passenger arriving from Thailand carrying nearly 100 creatures including lizards, sunbirds and possums, India's government says.
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At Tribeca Festival, VR and other tech fuels immersive storytelling
The Tribeca Festival in New York City features powerful examples of storytelling through the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, interactive media and other technologies.
Highlights from the BET Awards
The BET Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary Monday in Los Angeles, honoring excellence in Black culture and entertainment. Big winners of the night included Kendrick Lamar, Doechii and SZA. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier has more.
Sly Stone, frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds dismissed
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
Vito Schnabel and Julia Fox on new movie
Art dealer and filmmaker Vito Schnabel stars alongside actress and fashion icon Julia Fox in "The Trainer," a new comedy about fitness, fame and unexpected romance. The film just premiered at the Tribeca Festival and they join "CBS Mornings"
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At Tribeca Festival, VR and other tech fuels immersive storytelling
The Tribeca Festival in New York City features powerful examples of storytelling through the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, interactive media and other technologies.
OpenAI tools ChatGPT, Sora image generator are down
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
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.
Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass user interface at its WWDC
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
New college grad? Here's what experts say you should know about AI.
We asked three experts what fresh college graduates can do to prepare as artificial intelligence changes how Americans work. Here's what they said.
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What to know about invasive ant with fatal sting reported in multiple states
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Looking at Iran's uranium enrichment
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Fungus in "agroterrorism" arrest already widely prevalent in U.S., researcher says
Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.
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Combs' ex-girlfriend continues testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, who is testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," gave more details about her relationship with the music mogul. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Escaped inmate's grandfather speaks out
The grandfather of one of the escaped inmates pleaded for his grandson to turn himself in as authorities continue their search. Lee Taylor told CBS News national reporter Kati Weis that he hasn't heard from his grandson, Antoine Massey, and is worried about what's going to happen.
Jurors report problems in Weinstein case
Jurors deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's New York retrial have run into several issues, according to notes from the jury room. CBS News New York reporter Lisa Rozner has more.
Judge to address Combs' mistrial motion
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case is set to address the music mogul's second motion for a mistrial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
Smuggler stopped with lizards, tarantulas, possums, authorities say
Indian customs officers caught a passenger arriving from Thailand carrying nearly 100 creatures including lizards, sunbirds and possums, India's government says.
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Report: Pentagon, NASA push SpaceX competitors
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Implications of Trump-Musk feud on NASA
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
Japanese lander makes hard landing on moon
A Japanese lander crash-landed on the moon in its second straight failure to touch down on the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the mission, and President Trump and Elon Musk feud's potential impact on the U.S. space program.
Latest on Japanese lunar lander
Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Details on ICE raids amid protests
CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports on the ICE raids that have led to protests in Los Angeles and across the country.
Combs' ex-girlfriend continues testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, who is testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," gave more details about her relationship with the music mogul. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Details on Hegseth's House committee hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before a House subcommittee on Tuesday about the Defense Department's 2026 budget. Later, Hegseth will travel to Fort Bragg with President Trump to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.
Republicans race to meet budget bill deadline
Senate Republicans are still debating the GOP budget bill, trying to meet President Trump's July 4 deadline. Also, the House Budget Committee is set to consider a rescissions package. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Examining California lawsuit against Trump
California is suing the Trump administration over its deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.