The end of the Sony era in TVs

There aren't many tech companies that can claim Sony's level of influence in how we live our lives. From the Walkman to the PlayStation to the Trinitron, Sony has been making excellent gadgets in multiple categories for decades, which makes this week's news just a little sad. Sony's new joint ventur...

Brain device for ADHD shows no benefit in major UK trial

Brain device for ADHD shows no benefit in major UK trial

Diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are rising rapidly in the U.K. More children and teenagers than ever are being referred for assessment and support, and families are often facing long waits and limited options once a diagnosis is made. Schools, health services and parents...

How cool were Emmanuel Macron's sunglasses?

How cool were Emmanuel Macron's sunglasses?

Say what you want about the French, they always know how to do things with style. Revolutions, republics, beheadings, exiles. Even their authoritarians have style. When Jean-Paul Sartre was arrested, Charles de Gaulle asked him to be released immediately, saying in a rather bathetic style: “One do...

Massive winter storm will sweep across the U.S.

A winter storm will affect millions of Americans who expect power outages and dangerous weather conditions over the weekend. CBS News' Rob Marciano and Nicole Valdes report. Also, St. Louis, Missouri, Mayor Cara Spencer joins with more on storm preparations.

This one gene may explain most Alzheimer’s cases

Alzheimer’s may be driven far more by genetics than previously thought, with one gene playing an outsized role. Researchers found that up to nine in ten cases could be linked to the APOE gene — even including a common version once considered neutral. The discovery reshapes how scientists think a...

Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin in custody

Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin in custody

Ryan Wedding allegedly ran a drug-trafficking organisation that moved 60 tons of cocaine a year into Los AngelesRyan Wedding, the Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested, US law enforcement officials announced on Friday.Wedding, 44, has been sought by the FBI and ...

Team USA Skiers Nick Page, Tess Johnson and Lauren Macuga Toast the Winter Olympics at Variety On the Road to Cortina Presented by J. Crew

Team USA Skiers Nick Page, Tess Johnson and Lauren Macuga Toast the Winter Olympics at Variety On the Road to Cortina Presented by J. Crew

Olympians were bundled in cashmere and vintage wool on the opening night of Sundance, courtesy of J. Crew’s new U.S Ski & Snowboard collection. Team USA skiers Nick Page, Tess Johnson and Lauren Macuga found reprieve from the sub-30 degree weather on Thursday night at Main Street’s Firewood rest...

FBI investigating death of Colts owner Jim Irsay

FBI investigating death of Colts owner Jim Irsay

The FBI is investigating the death of Jim Irsay, the former owner of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, according to a new report. The investigation, first reported by The Washington Post, centers on a doctor who provided Irsay with prescription pain pills and ketamine injections in the final months of...

Multiwavelength variability reveals dust structure in quasars

Multiwavelength variability reveals dust structure in quasars

A research team has investigated quasar variability by tracking optical to mid-infrared (MIR) wavelengths of variability information. This multiband joint analysis provides an opportunity to probe the dust structure in the quasar's central region and holds promise for revealing key properties such a...

Oil Rises as Weak Dollar Counters Glut Worries

Oil rose as the dollar headed for its worst week in seven months and global stockpiles are projected to swell by 3.7 million barrels a day this year, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest assessment. Mike McGlone has more on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)