Cryptocurrency is making lots of noise, literally
The peace and quiet of rural Bono, Arkansas, has been shattered by a loud and incessant mechanical buzzing sound created by a bitcoin mine. Residents are HODL.
The peace and quiet of rural Bono, Arkansas, has been shattered by a loud and incessant mechanical buzzing sound created by a bitcoin mine. Residents are HODL.
Craig Wright has for eight years claimed he was the man behind "Satoshi Nakamoto," the mysterious pseudonym masking the identity of the creator of bitcoin.
The value of bitcoin has climbed $25,000 since the start of the year, fueled by growing demand among mainstream investors.
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange platform admits it did not take appropriate steps to prevent money laundering on its site.
In a move that may have looked like a late April Fools joke, users checking Twitter this week found the familiar bird logo was replaced with an internet-famous dog.
Sam Bankman-Fried now faces 13 federal charges, including allegations he offered millions in bribes to a Chinese official.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and celebrity backers of his crypto asset companies Tronix and BitTorrent.
People duped by the complex scheme say they were lured by misleading advertising and, in many cases, trusted acquaintances who'd been fooled themselves.
Former Celtics player agreed to $1.4 million in penalties after pushing a crypto token he was paid to promote.
Criminals with ties to North Korea helped create "the biggest year ever for crypto hacking" in 2022, according to Chainalysis.
They also seized 55.27 million shares of Robinhood stock currently valued at about $526 million.
The new chairman of the House Financial Services Committee said on "The Takeout" this week that Bankman-Fried has "proven himself to be untrustworthy by his actions," and "no word he utters should be believed."
Crypto trading exchange is eliminating 20% of its workforce, its second round of layoffs in recent months.
FTX founder duped customers by using their crypto to pay debts at hedge fund Alameda Research, prosecutors say.
Prosecutors will have to prove the cryptocurrency company founder intentionally duped customers, legal analysts said.
Users of the cryptocurrency exchange accuse it of stealing their assets and stopping them from making withdrawals.
The FTX founder was ordered to home confinement at his parents' home in Palo Alto, California.
Word of the agreements came on the same day Bankman-Fried was being flown back to the U.S. from the Bahamas to face fraud charges.
A bankruptcy court is hearing FTX's case days after its founder Sam Bankman-Fried was charged with fraud. He told the Wall Street Journal prior to his arrest that he did not know about potential fraud at his company, and "can only guess" where billions of dollars from his customers went. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich interviewed Bankman-Fried, and joins CBS News to discuss the former CEO and the ongoing investigations into his failed crypto company.
Customers of Binance, the biggest crypto exchange, withdrew billions in funds this week. The company says it's safe.
Bankman-Fried is facing eight charges for financial crimes, including campaign finance violations.
Once hailed as a genius, the 30-year-old MIT grad now faces multiple charges of fraud following the collapse of his crypto firm.
Prosecutors allege the FTX founder defrauded customers by using their crypto to pay debts incurred by his hedge fund.
Securities regulators claim Sam Bankman-Fried built a "house of cards" while telling investors their money was safe.
Bankman-Fried was arrested on charges including wire fraud and conspiracy related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange.
An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
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.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Jordyn Zimmerman is autistic and nonspeaking at 29, but she's still making her voice heard.
TikTok filed a lawsuit over U.S. legislation that could ban the social media app. It says a new law demanding it sever ties with the Chinese government is unconstitutional and is a free speech issue. However, supporters of the law say it's essential for national security.
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
Highway safety regulators said they don't believe Ford is properly fixing a fuel injector problem plaguing both SUVs.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Allan W. Knepper, 27, was among a squadron that encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Axis powers in July 1943.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a combined Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming service this summer.
Highway safety regulators said they don't believe Ford is properly fixing a fuel injector problem plaguing both SUVs.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a combined Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming service this summer.
A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
The Biden administration is planning to announce a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
Allan W. Knepper, 27, was among a squadron that encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Axis powers in July 1943.
One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.
The blue lobster could have sold for roughly $30 based on her size, but it was decided to donate her to an aquarium to keep her safe instead.
Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.
A Japanese breadmaker "would like to apologize deeply for causing trouble" after black rat parts were found in 2 sliced break packets.
In "The Office" actor Rainn Wilson's new podcast "Soul Bloom," he speaks with comedians, experts and authors about creativity, spirituality and psychology.
Award-winning actor Rainn Wilson, famed for his role as Dwight Schrute in "The Office," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about hosting the new podcast 'Soul Boom,' inspired by his bestselling book.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
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.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.
The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."
Campus police discovered an assault rifle registered to the student, as well as several high-capacity magazines, ammunition and "hand-drawn images in a journal depicting a violent act."
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Exclusively on "CBS Mornings, NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves is announced as this year's recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
Violent storms and tornadoes bore down on six states Wednesday, this time across the southern U.S. The extreme weather is not letting up, with more danger expected Thursday.
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was in his off-base apartment last week in Florida when deputies burst through his door and shot him six times after seeing he was armed with his legally owned gun, according to civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The 23-year-old later died at a hospital.
Stormy Daniels is back on the witness stand in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Trump's attorneys will continue their cross-examination of the adult film star. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
Mother's Day is this weekend and if you're still trying to figure out what to get your mom, maybe a getaway is the answer. Erin Florio, executive editor of Condé Nast Traveler, joined CBS News with some ideas on where to go.