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Doctor explains why bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient, took so long to be authorized
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (56+ words) The Food and Drug Administration approved the chemical compound bemotrizinol in sunscreens sold in the U. S. It's the first time in over 25 years that the FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. C'line Gounder has more....
Ret. Army Maj. Mike Lyons on new U. S. strikes against Iran: "It's kind of about time"
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (56+ words) The U. S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday night following the downing of an Apache helicopter earlier in the week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest. Then, Ret. Army Maj. Mike Lyons joins with analysis. Ret. Army Maj....
Judge pauses Trump administration efforts to add conditions to SNAP benefits
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (65+ words) A federal judge has halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with conditions tied to SNAP food benefits. Twenty Democratic states sued over requirements surrounding gender ideology, immigration and fair opportunities in sports for women…...
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests for 2026 matches
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (179+ words) January 15, 2026 / 8: 57 AM EST / CBS/AP FIFA said Wednesday it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for this year's World Cup. Soccer's organizing body said outside the host United States, Mexico and Canada, the most requests were made by fans…...
Bill Gates faces hours of questioning over Jeffrey Epstein ties
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (51+ words) One of the richest men in the world, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, testified about his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday. Gates told lawmakers he never saw Epstein engage in criminal conduct. Nikole Killion reports....
Teachers turning to side hustles to pay the bills: "I'm going to just keep hustling"
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (53+ words) Over a third of U. S. workers now hold multiple jobs just to keep up, according to a recent survey by Zip Recruiter. Meg Oliver shows how many school teachers are working side hustles in this "Affordability in America." Teachers turning to…...
U. S. targets Iran's ammunition depots, more in new wave of strikes
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (60+ words) The U. S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening after President Trump vowed to retaliate with force over the downing of a U. S. helicopter earlier this week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the details. Then, former senior CIA leader Joe…...
Florida man blames wrongful arrest on "error-prone" AI facial recognition
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (651+ words) June 10, 2026 / 7: 30 PM EDT / CBS News When police arrested Richard Dillon in 2023 for allegedly trying to "lure a child" away from a Mc Donald's in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, he told them he was more than 300 miles away at the time of…...
A look at the global fanfare for the World Cup
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (43+ words) The world's eyes are focused on North America, as the Men's World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday, with matches in the U. S. and Canada on Friday. Matt Gutman reports. A look at the global fanfare for the World…...
The benefits and concerns about smart glasses
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (43+ words) Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, joins CBS News to discuss. The benefits and concerns…...