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  • 1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Cunningham |Aimee Picchi

    The S&P 500 is approaching a record high, marking a stunning turnaround from April when stocks nosedived after President Donald Trump unveiled a flurry of tariffs on so-called "Liberation Day."The S&P 500 has jumped 23% since closing at its 2025 low on April 8. On Thursday, it closed up 9 points, or 0.8%, to 6,141, just three points shy of its record closing high of 6,144 on February 19.

  • 3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Cunningham |Aimee Picchi

    Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former journalist Lauren Sanchez are set to tie the knot in Italy this week, even as local frustrations mount over the multi-million dollar event. Here's what to know about the three-day wedding celebration, as well as the protests unfolding in the background. Where and when is the wedding? Bezos, 61, and Sanchez's wedding extravaganza kicks off in Venice this Thursday, with the ceremony scheduled to take place Saturday at an undisclosed location.

  • 4 days ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Cunningham |Aimee Picchi

    Navigating electric vehicle roadblocks Ford Motor is recalling more than 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles over an issue with door latches that could trap passengers inside. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced last week that the automaker is recalling 197,432 of the all-electric vehicles, model years 2021-2025, due to an issue with door latches that puts children at risk.

  • 1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Cunningham |Aimee Picchi

    Dozens of Tesla vehicles take over Michigan parking lot After years of teasing a new line of self-driving vehicles, billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk is finally making good on his promise with the rollout of Tesla's robotaxi service. When is the robotaxi event? This Sunday, June 22, Tesla will give a select group of people the chance to ride in its Model Y Robotaxis  in Austin, Texas, where the EV maker moved its headquarters from California in 2021.

  • 1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Mary Cunningham |Aimee Picchi

    Meta signs nuclear power deal for AI energy Meta is expanding its line of AI-powered eyewear through a new partnership with sportswear brand Oakley. The new smart glasses introduced Friday, called Oakley Meta HSTN, were built for performance wear and are intended for "athletes and fans alike" according to a Meta statement. The full lineup will arrive this summer, Meta says, with glasses starting at $399.