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Lawmakers debate stricter regulations for social media platforms

Lawmakers are looking at ways to regulate social media platforms to combat misinformation. Critics say these platforms have caused extremist groups to grow, and played a role in inciting the January 6th assault on the U.S Capitol. The CEOs’ of Twitter, Facebook and Google deny their platforms are solely responsible for the spread of misinformation. Jonathan Peters, an associate professor at the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source

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Preview: The Battle Above

The U.S. Air Force’s Space Command is tasked with defending the satellites upon which our daily life and national security have come to depend. Now, says a general, Chinese weapons could pose a threat to those satellites. David Martin reports on Sunday April 26 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Source

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Why being a workaholic is bad for you and the boss

You might be a workaholic if you’re watching this from the office while answering emails, eating breakfast, writing a report and listening to a conference call. More than 1,000 people responded to a new CBSThisMorning.com survey, and 38 percent said they fit that label. The Energy Project founder and CEO Tony Schwartz joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how to make smarter choices at the office. Source

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Popular Muslim comedian’s battle against extremism

As the number of ISIS runaways increases, police are using a new weapon to try to keep people from joining the extremists: humor. Competing with the apparent excitement and even perceived glamour of the Islamic militant groups, people have learned how to tap into the cultures that recruit young western Muslims. Mark Phillips reports on a popular 29-year-old British comedian named Humza Arshad. Source

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Google takes on mobile service with “Project Fi”

Google has unveiled a new strategy to disrupt the cell phone business. The tech giant launched a wireless phone service designed to be a cheaper alternative to other carriers like AT&T and Verizon. Yahoo Finance editor-in-chief Andy Serwer joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the new service. Source

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DOJ investigation into GOP congressman deepens

Investigators are looking into whether GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz traveled across state lines with or gave a 17-year-old girl gifts in exchange for sex. Gaetz denies the allegations. Major Garrett reports. Source

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