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
Minneapolis homicide unit commander calls Derek Chauvin’s use of force “totally unnecessary”
The first week of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial wrapped up with the Minneapolis Police Department’s most senior officer taking the stand. Homicide unit commander Lieutenant Richard Zimmerman said Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was “totally unnecessary.” CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down the prosecution’s case after the first week. Source
Kid cries because Hillary Clinton is running for president and he’s not
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week’s best viral videos, including the search for a doppelgänger, daredevil downhill skateboarders and a red hot ball of nickel on a giant jawbreaker. Plus, Zeke gets really emotional when he learns that Hillary Clinton is running for president. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Blake Lively has eternal life in “The Age of Adaline”
A young woman discovers the secret of eternal youth… But what does it cost her? Blake Lively stars in the title role in the new film, “The Age of Adaline.” Suzanne Marques has a sneak peek and some insight from the leading lady. Source
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
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
Johnson & Johnson testing COVID-19 vaccine on teenagers
Pharmaceutical company says it plans to launch studies in children and pregnant women “in the near future.” Source
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
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