Nature: Oak trees in California
Nature: Oak trees in California – CBS News Watch CBS News We leave you this Sunday morning seeing green – new oak leaves sprouting in the woodlands near Petaluma, California. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
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On the hunt for sand dollars
In Florida, correspondent Martha Teichner goes searching for sand dollars – cousins of sea urchins and sea stars – with naturalist Kristen Williams (a.k.a. The Seashell Mermaid). She also goes to the California Academy of Sciences’ Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco to learn what makes these sea creatures so special.
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy’s 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
Extended interview: Sen. Dave McCormick on AI
Extended interview: Sen. Dave McCormick on AI – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web exclusive, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) talks with Robert Costa about how energy and the rise in artificial intelligence go hand-in-hand; America’s rivalry with China over AI; and nuclear power.
Extended interview: Scarlett Johansson – CBS News
In this web exclusive, actress Scarlett Johansson talks about how dealing with her sensitive skin for years led to her founding a new line of skin care products, The Outset. She also discusses her life-changing roles, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
Is your phone listening to you?
A lot of people have had a very creepy experience with their phones. One woman told us, “Sometimes when I talk about something with my friends, then I’ll, like, look on TikTok 30 minutes later – and the same thing will show up.” One visitor to New York told us, “We were talking about this …
Taking roller coasters to new heights
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today’s amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster, the New Texas Giant, and the soon-to-open Tormenta Rampaging Run, a “giga dive” coaster, at Six Flags Over Texas.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Marketing executive Mathew Evins lived with chronic back pain for eight agonizing years. He described it as “excruciating.” By 2024, he had trouble just walking. He had exhausted non-invasive treatment, and his doctors agreed he needed surgery. His insurance company had other ideas: “They went back to my surgeon and said, ‘Your patient needs another …
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz and intercept ships that paid tolls to Iran
Washington — President Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran, after marathon talks in Pakistan failed to yield an agreement to end the war. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in …
Chinese electric vehicles pull into the lead
“The ride, the drive, the suspension, the comfort, the level of technology is far superior than anything I’ve had before,” said Justin Watson. This sort of pitch is typical at a car dealership, except Watson is a customer. He’s trading in his Lexus for a BYD, which stands for “Build Your Dreams.” It’s a Chinese …