Have astronomers discovered an alien megastructure?
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Astronomers have spotted an object in space that blocks a surprising amount of sunlight, leading to speculation it could be a massive structure built by aliens. CBS News science contributor Michio Kaku spoke to CBSN about the enormous discovery.
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Concerns about iPhones overheating
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Some iPhone 6 owners say their new phones are running hot, even spewing smoke and causing burns. Julie Watts reports from San Francisco.
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Vegas casinos place bets on video game gambling
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Casino revenue on the Las Vegas strip dropped nearly 5 percent in August. That's the third straight month of declines. This comes as Sin City tries to lure the next generation of gamblers. While slot machines are still one of the world's best moneymakers, casinos are having a tough time getting young people to sit down at them. Ben Tracy reports on what casinos have planned to appeal to millennials.
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A look at the new Gamblit Game Station
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From Police Pooches to Lucky Words, Gamblit Gaming CMO Darion Lowenstein shows Ben Tracy what?s in store for their new arcade game launcher. As Las Vegas casinos try to lure the next generation of gamblers, companies are creating games that will appeal to younger gamers.
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Video games that pay out in Vegas
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As part of Las Vegas casinos? goal to lure in the next generation of gamblers, G2 Game Design CEO Gregg Giuffria shows Ben Tracy how a skilled player could win money by playing arcade-like video games.
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Grab poker gets interactive and social
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As casino revenue drops in Las Vegas, Gamblit Gaming CMO Darion Lowenstein shows Ben Tracy a new interactive poker game that his company hopes will appeal to millennials.
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2014 was hottest year ever
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A new report by NASA and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration says 2014 was the hottest year ever on record. NASA's Gavin Schmidt contributed to the report, and he joins CBSN to discuss the findings.
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Examining the lack of affordable internet access in the U.S.
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Some Americans still do not have proper access to high-speed internet, which puts a strain on the economy and is leaving minorities and low-income families with an education deficit. President Biden's $3 trillion infrastructure plan could begin to tackle the issue, but there is still more to be done. CBS News political contributor and BluePrint Strategy founder Antjuan Seawright and Simmons University associate professor Colin Rhinesmith joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
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Kellogg's to debut "Netflix for snacks"
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Snackers seeking healthier foods will have the option to subscribe to a new snack service provided by Kellogg's. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver have the details of munching on demand.
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The science behind the munchies
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CBSN gets behind the science of the munchies. Dr. Tamas Horvath, a professor at the Yale School of Medicine and the lead author of a paper titled "Mulling the Marijuana Munchies: How The Brain Flips The Hunger Switch," explains.
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