OpenAI, the company that developed ChatGPT, announced new parental controls on Monday aimed at helping protect young people who interact with its generative artificial intelligence program. All ChatGPT users will have access to the control features from Monday onward, the company said. The announcement comes as OpenAI, which technically allows users as young as 13 to…
ChatGPT wants to be your personal online shopper. A new “Instant Checkout” feature lets users make purchases on a product the AI-powered bot brings up in a chat, without having to navigate outside of the app, ChatGPT creator OpenAI said in a statement Monday. For example, if you query ChatGPT for the “best mattress under…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has chosen a new chief of staff, two sources familiar with the decision told CBS News. WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 25: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears in the in the Oval Office of the White House on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images The key…
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground outside an immigration court in New York City has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News. The officials, who requested anonymity to discuss an…
After nearly 10 years, McDonald’s is bringing back its Monopoly Game, a sweepstakes inspired by the iconic board game. The promotion, which now includes a digital component, gives customers a chance to win free food and prizes from their purchases. The Monopoly Game, which runs Oct. 6 – Nov. 2, allows customers to gather physical…
Legendary singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, also known as Yusuf, announced that his upcoming North American book tour will be postponed due to unspecified visa issues. The “Morning Has Broken” singer took to Instagram to share the news on Monday, saying his “Cat on the Road to Findout” book tour won’t be going ahead as scheduled next month….
Washington — Hundreds of thousands of federal employees could soon go without pay or face potential layoffs if Congress remains at an impasse over government funding, with a shutdown set to begin Oct. 1. The GOP-controlled House passed a bill earlier this month to extend government funding until Nov. 21, but the bill has stalled…
New details are emerging Monday about the gunman in a fatal attack on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan. Thomas Jacob “Jake” Sanford, 40, drove his vehicle through the front doors of the church and fired multiple rounds from an assault rifle during Sunday services, authorities said. Sanford also apparently used gas…
Carson City School District students are helping decorate the state’s first U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. The students have been working with their teachers to design and decorate ornaments that reflect Nevada’s culture, landscapes and people. Their ornaments will adorn the Capitol Christmas Tree and smaller companion trees displayed throughout Washington, D.C. later this year. The…
Fresh tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities recently announced by President Trump on social media could cause already high prices to rise even further, and deter some Americans from embarking on home renovation projects. Mr. Trump on Thursday said his administration will levy a 50% tariff on all imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities…