6/3/19: CBSN Evening News
President Trump begins three day trip to the UK; World War II veterans tour Omaha Beach.
Google, YouTube to prohibit ads on content denying climate change
Users will not be able to monetize content that "contradicts well-established scientific consensus around the existence and causes of climate change" or use it in advertisements.
The new office return date at Capital One? Try 2022
As COVID-19 persists, Capital One is the latest major U.S. company to push its return-to-office date back to 2022.
Google helping users of its offerings shrink their carbon footprints
The company says it's tweaking widely used tools for picking driving routes and flights, shopping and more to enable users factor climate change into choices they make.
Apple, Google plan COVID-19 contact tracker
The CEOs of Apple and Google are joining forces in a combined effort to combat the coronavirus. The Silicon Valley giants are each planning on rolling out technology on their operating systems in May that can notify someone if they’ve been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19. Wired Editor-in-Chief Nick Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain the new technology and how people can use it to keep themselves safe.
Google X is the top-secret lab where the company strives for world-changing innovation. It's been completely off limits to journalists until now
Google X is the top-secret lab where the company strives for world-changing innovation. It's been completely off limits to journalists until now. Fast Company editor-at-large Jon Gertner joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" for a conversation about the secretive lab, as featured in the magazine.
Library drones in VA town get books to kids
It's normal for kids to be encouraged to read during the summer months away from school, but with many libraries closed, some have lost access to the free books that make reading possible. Kris Van Cleave looks at a small Virginia community that developed a workaround with the help of "Wing," a drone delivery company launched by Google's parent company.
A Google executive revealed that the company will soon launch a new wireless Internet service
A Google executive revealed that the company will soon launch a new wireless Internet service. This could shake up the entire industry and force down data prices. The New Yorker magazine's website editor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to tell us more.
Russia threatens Apple and Google with fines over Navalny team's app
Vladimir Putin, whose own lack of tech savvy was on full display this week, is trying to silence dissent by pressuring Western tech platforms, and the fines are already piling up.
Biden teams up with private sector on cybersecurity
President Biden is calling on the private sector to help bolster U.S. cybersecurity. He hosted leaders in tech, finance, education and infrastructure for a summit at the White House Wednesday. Maurice Turner, a cybersecurity fellow for the Alliance for Securing Democracy, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the resulting commitments and initiatives.
Google, IBM execs unveil cybersecurity commitments at White House
Officials from Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, IBM and ADP went to the White House on Wednesday.
Google founder gets New Zealand residency under special visa
"Investor Plus" visa lets new residents "bring your car, boat and household items to New Zealand, free of customs charges."
Employers losing patience with unvaccinated workers
There's "anger and frustration" toward vaccine holdouts, said one business owner seeking jab mandates for workers and customers
U.S. economy reaches pre-pandemic levels
The Labor Department says 400,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week, down 24,000 from the previous week. And the Commerce Department reports the nation's gross domestic product has reached pre-pandemic levels. Michelle Meyer, head U.S. economist for Bank of America Securities, joins CBSN to discuss the U.S. economic recovery.
How COVID misinformation spreads online
A new report claims almost four-fifths of COVID misinformation on Facebook is spread by just 12 accounts, and a group of protesters laid body bags in front of the entrance of the company's Washington, D.C. offices Wednesday and held signs that said "Disinformation kills." Washington Post tech reporter Gerrit De Vynck joins "CBSN AM" to talk about his reporting on the issue.
From Apple to Indeed, COVID variants delay return to office
Some employers are moving their return-to-office dates to January 2022, citing the rise of new strains of the virus.
Major internet outage impacts major websites
A major internet outage took down more than 20,000 websites, including Google, Amazon, banks and airlines. Mola Lenghi reports.
Trump's case vs. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Former President Donald Trump is suing Facebook, Twitter and YouTube over his suspended accounts. He claims the bans are a form of censorship and violate his free speech rights. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined "CBSN AM" with what scholars and those who study the law are saying about the strength and intent of these lawsuits.
Google accused of violating antitrust laws in new lawsuit
Google is currently facing three other federal antitrust lawsuits, including one from the Justice Department.
Trump files class action lawsuits against tech giants
Former President Trump is suing Google, Twitter and Facebook after he was blocked from social media platforms following the Capitol riot. He claims they are censoring conservative views and violating freedom of speech.
Trump is suing Facebook, Twitter, Google
Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suing Facebook, Google and Twitter, as well as their CEOs. Facebook suspended him and Twitter permanently banned him following the January 6th Capitol riot. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green has more.
Epic Games and Apple await antitrust verdict
Epic Games and Apple are awaiting a federal judge's verdict in an antitrust lawsuit which could potentially change how we download apps. The legal challenge was triggered after Apple and Google removed the popular video game Fortnite from their app stores. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Uber-Waymo settlement
Uber has reached a settlement agreement with Waymo, Google's self-driving car company, to end a legal dispute over allegedly stolen trade secrets. John Blackstone reports.
Uber-Waymo trial
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick made his first public appearance since being forced out of his company at the second day of the Uber-Waymo trial. CNET correspondent Dara Kerr, who has been covering the trial, joins CBSN to discuss.
Tech giants see record-breaking sales
Tech giants including Amazon, Google's parent company Alphabet and Apple are celebrating record-breaking sales. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what contributed to Amazon's massive increase in sales and why Apple was able to increase their revenue despite lackluster sales numbers.
Trump deploys National Guard to D.C., takes control of police in crime crackdown
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
Trump names new BLS head after firing old commissioner amid weak jobs report
President Trump announced E.J. Antoni as his nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday, after he fired the former commissioner earlier this month and blamed her for a weaker-than-expected jobs report
At least 1 killed, 1 missing after explosions at U.S. Steel Clairton plant
At least one person has died, and one person remains unaccounted for, while at least 10 people have been injured following multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant.
3 dead, suspect in custody after shooting at Target in Austin
Three people were killed and a suspect was arrested after a shooting at a Target store parking lot in North Austin, police said.
Tropical Storm Erin forms, could become Atlantic's first hurricane this season
Tropical Storm Erin could strengthen to become the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season.
Trump says he'll know if Putin wants peace with Ukraine soon into meeting
President Trump says he expects to know quickly if a deal can be made with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Ghislaine Maxwell case
A federal judge on Monday denied a request from the Trump administration to unseal grand jury material in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Europe heat wave fuels wildfires, forcing evacuations in multiple countries
A heat wave gripping parts of Europe sent temperatures over 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit — 40 degrees Celsius — in southern France and the Western Balkans on Monday.
Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and 4 team members killed in Gaza
Israel's military targeted and killed five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza on Sunday, including Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif.