U.S. social media influencer leaves Dubai after arrest for "shouting"
The social media influencer had been arrested in May by police authorities following a confrontation with a male employee of a car rental company in Dubai.
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Andrew Tate getting out of house arrest in Romania, but charges remain
The controversial social media influencer won an appeal to have his control measures eased, but he remains charged with rape and human trafficking.
Instagram and AI-generated content
Instagram appears to be working on ways to alert users to AI-created or modified content on its platform. A screenshot posted on social media by an app researcher appears to show an Instagram notification reading, "The creator or Meta said that this content was created or edited with AI." It's unclear when or if the notification will be implemented. Christianna Silva, a senior culture reporter at Mashable, joined CBS News to discuss.
YouTuber "MrBeast" sues company that developed his burgers
Popular social media personality alleges a ghost kitchen company has tarnished his reputation by selling low-quality food.
Flashing Twitter "X" sign dismantled at company's San Francisco headquarters
San Francisco's Department of Building Inspection launched a complaint, saying the sign was installed without a permit.
Twitter is now X. Here's what that means.
Elon Musk, who has long had a fascination with the letter X, is taking another step in turning the social platform into an "everything app."
Threads loses half its users
Mark Zuckerberg's new app, Threads, hasn't been able to maintain its explosive debut, losing half its users since launch. In other Meta news, the company has announced a new game for its VR world. Alexander Konrad, the senior editor of Forbes magazine, joins CBS News to talk about it all.
"Dr. Tim" sharing health info on social media
Dr. Timothy Tiutan, aka "Dr. Tim," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss using social media to promote medical information. His content focuses on health tips, nutrition, and cancer prevention. He discusses his journey and how he comes up with creative ideas to make medical information more digestible.
Malala Yousafzai has playful "Barbie" moment
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai had some fun with a "Barbie"-inspired social media post. The renowned women's rights activist shared a photo showing her and her husband, Asser Malik, striking a pose inside a life-size Barbie box. In her caption, she humorously wrote, "This Barbie has a Nobel Prize -- he’s just Ken." Malik joined in the fun by responding with a movie reference: "I’m Kenough."
The Uplift: A dramatic rescue
Tony Dokoupil gets a behind-the-scenes look at "Mission: Impossible" and tries out film stunts. A bachelor party in Minnesota makes a dramatic rescue when they see a dog stuck in mud. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Girl arrested for falsely reporting friend's abduction for "YouTube challenge"
The child sent multiple texts to 911 with details about the hoax kidnapping, including a description of the fake suspect, authorities said.
In latest TikTok fad, creators make big bucks off "NPC streaming"
Content creators like PinkyDoll make thousands of dollars per day reacting to virtual gifts from users during livestreams.
Examining Elon Musk's Twitter rebrand to "X"
Elon Musk is leading yet another change at Twitter, this time ditching the platform's iconic blue bird logo for an "X." It's the first step in a full rebrand for the company. Caroline Hyde, an anchor for Bloomberg Technology, joined CBS News to talk about the rebrand and Mark Zuckerberg's Threads.
Hollywood strikes could fuel creator economy
The simultaneous writers' and actors' strikes have left Hollywood at a standstill, and that could reshape the entertainment industry as we know it. Some well-established actors and writers had been making a living off social media content -- even before SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild started picketing. Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell joins CBS News to discuss "the creator economy" and how it could affect the future of entertainment.
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Elon Musk takes charge of Twitter; No U.S.-born players to play in 2022 World Series.
Bye-bye birdie: Twitter jettisons bird logo, replaces it with "X"
Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging.
Texas woman trapped in Dubai after arrest for "shouting"
Tierra Allen, known on social media as the "Sassy Trucker," has been stuck in the UAE since her arrest on an accusation of "shouting" in May.
DeSantis threatens Anheuser-Busch over Dylan Mulvaney promotion
State pension fund shareholders could take legal action against beer maker for linking brand with "radical social ideologies," Florida governor says.
Big brands helping build "Barbie" buzz
The "Barbie" movie is out and the marketing leading up to the big release, in addition to collaboration with big brands, has reinvigorated people's long-time love for Mattel's iconic doll. Hope King, senior business reporter for Axios, joins CBS News to talk about the marketing blitz for "Barbie."
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Deadly shooting in Orange, California; Vatican sees decline in revenue due to pandemic
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Pennsylvania governor's race tightens; Elon Musk moves forward with Twitter bid.
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Mariupol on brink of catastrophic crisis; Teen influencer on chasing social media fame
Court halts order barring Biden admin. communications with social media companies
The temporary administrative stay from the 5th Circuit will remain in place "until further orders of the court."
"Money envy" and mental health
According to a new survey from NerdWallet, 54% of people who have so-called "money envy" say it negatively impacts their mental health. The survey also says more than half of Americans feel guilty about how they spend money in general. Kimberly Palmer, personal finance expert at NerdWallet, joined CBS News to talk about the survey.
Judge won't pause order limiting feds' contact with social media firms
U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty issued a preliminary injunction limiting the Biden administration's contact with social media companies on July 4.
Trump threatens to cut aid to Nigeria, escalates claim of Christian persecution
For a second-straight day Saturday, President Trump accused the Nigerian government of not doing enough to prevent the killings of Christians.
British police say at least 10 wounded in stabbing attack on train near Cambridge
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the stabbing attack, British police said.
Uncertainty over federal food aid rises as shutdown fight continues
Rulings by two federal judges eased pressure on SNAP benefits, although President Trump said payments are likely to be delayed.
Syrian leader to meet Trump at White House this month, U.S. envoy says
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., on Nov. 10, Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria and U.S. ambassador to Turkey, confirmed.
Obama, Mamdani talk as Election Day approaches in New York City mayor's race
Zohran Mamdani is viewed as the leading candidate to become the next mayor of New York City, even as the contest has divided the normal partisan lines between Republicans and Democrats.
2 suspects sought in intentional explosion at Harvard Medical School building
Police say an explosion inside a building on the Harvard Medical School campus in Boston early Saturday morning appears to have been an intentional act.
Canadian prime minister says he apologized to Trump over anti-tariff ad
Prime Minister Mark Carney also told Ontario's Premier Doug Ford not to run the ad.
Rep. Nancy Mace cursed and berated airport police, incident report says
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was flying out of Charleston International Airport on Thursday when the incident occurred.
Latest remains returned from Gaza were not hostages, Israel says
The unidentified remains of the three people were returned late Friday to Israel, where they were being examined overnight.