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Can delivery drones and robots make it in “the last mile”? – CBS News Watch CBS News Today, delivery is a bigger business than ever, with more than two billion packages being delivered this holiday season. John Blackstone got access to the testing of delivery drones that may replace many of those truck deliveries. And then there are the Kiwibots – four-wheeled robots that navigate sidewalks to bring food to hungry college students in Berkeley, Calif. Blackstone also witnessed something somewhat anachronistic in these times: organic dairy products delivered by a milkman. Be the first to know Get browser notifications…
A view shows the wreckage of an Air India aircraft, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, which crashed during take-off from an airport in Ahmedabad, India June 12, 2025. Adnan Abidi | ReutersAn Air India plane that was bound for London and carrying 242 people crashed seconds after takeoff in western India on Thursday, killing all but one person on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.It marked the first crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and was the deadliest plane crash in years.Here’s what to know:What kind of plane was it?The aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. It is a popular twin-aisle…
FTC issues warning for internet-connected smart toys – CBS News Watch CBS News A new government warning highlights the risks of internet-connected smart toys including speakers, robots and educational toys. The Federal Trade Commission says these devices can expose your children’s personal information. Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what to look for when buying tech gifts for kids. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
Barbie maker Mattel is partnering with OpenAI to develop generative AI-powered toys and games, as the new technology disrupts a wide range of industries, Mattel announced Thursday. Mattel billed the alliance as a “strategic collaboration to support AI-powered products and experiences based on Mattels’ brands.” It added that the pair would likely announce their first product later this year, as the toymaker strives to get ahead of the AI curve.The collaboration will combine Mattel’s most well-known brands — including Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl and more — with OpenAI’s generative AI capabilities to develop new types of products and experiences, the companies…
Maryland real estate company gives $10 million in holiday bonuses – CBS News Watch CBS News A Maryland real estate company had an extraordinary surprise for its employees at its holiday party this year. Small envelopes revealed that St. John Properties gave its workers $10 million, divided among them. Everyone got a bonus, from maintenance workers to receptionists to vice presidents. The average award was $50,000, and the highest was $270,000, based on how long they’d all been working there. The bonus was for meeting a massive expansion goal. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…
E. coli outbreak linked to Fresh Express salads sickens 8 people – CBS News Watch CBS News A dangerous new E. coli outbreak is linked to Salinas, California, a city known as the Salad Bowl of the World. At least eight people in three states have become ill. It’s not clear if these cases are linked to a recent, more widespread outbreak from contaminated romaine lettuce that sickened 102 people in 23 states. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
Walmart heiress Christy Walton promoted a planned nationwide protest against President Trump by running a full-page advertisement that ran in the New York Times on Sunday. The ad, which notes that it was paid for by the billionaire heiress, calls on people to participate in the “No Kings” protest slated to take place across the U.S. on June 14 — the same day a military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th Anniversary is set to take place in Washington, D.C. The date of the parade and protests also coincides with Mr. Trump’s birthday. Ad placed in the New York Times by Walmart heiress Christy Walton urging…
Deal or no deal? The expansion of Dollar Stores – CBS News Watch CBS News It’s the latest struggle between Main Street and corporate America: Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar have opened tens of thousands of retail outlets across the U.S., and in many rural areas they are the only game in town. Grocers say these stores have effectively forced them out of business, thereby reducing options for fresh food and produce for miles around. Experts say it is having negative effects on public health, but according to Dollar General it is up to consumers to decide where…
If you’re unemployed and juggling multiple debts, you may be looking for ways to make your financial situation more manageable. A debt consolidation loan—which combines several debts into a single monthly payment—might sound like a smart move. But without a job, can you actually qualify for one? The short answer: probably not. Most lenders want to see proof of steady income before approving a loan. Still, there are a few cases where it might be possible, depending on your financial situation. Here’s what you need to know. What Is a Debt Consolidation Loan? A debt consolidation loan is a personal…
Baby car seat carriers for sale at a Walmart store in Secaucus, New Jersey, US, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe cost of some baby gear has risen in recent weeks due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, according to a new congressional report.The cost of five common items bought for babies has increased 24%, or by $98 combined, between April 1 — the day before Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement — and June 9, according to the analysis by the Joint Economic Committee’s minority arm.The analysis tracked the prices of five popular baby…