Social Security 2026 cost-of-living adjustment predicted to increase 2.7%
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Air Canada to begin cancelling flights Thursday ahead of possible strike
Air Canada says cancelling flights will allow for an orderly shutdown of operations in case of a strike.
McDonald's Japan scraps Pokemon card Happy Meals after grownups get greedy
McDonald's Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to 1,000 cities
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery service so more customers can get their goods within hours.
New York AG sues Zelle parent company, alleging lack of fraud safeguards
The lawsuit alleges that Early Warning Services, Zelle's parent, failed to implement safeguards, enabling fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion.
Mousse sunscreen products might not work, FDA warns
Mousse sunscreens made by Supergoop!, Vacation and others pose risk to consumers, FDA says.
GE Appliances moving some output from China, Mexico to U.S. as part of $3B plan
GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in the U.S.
DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
U.S. stocks rally toward record highs after better-than-expected inflation data
The U.S. stock market on Tuesday rose toward records after data suggested inflation in July was a touch better than economists expected.
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Trump opens the door for crypto and private equity in your 401(k) plan
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Women making strides at work have one thing in common: a college degree
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Layoffs across the U.S. reach highest level since 2020. Here's why.
Companies have reported more than 744,000 job cuts this year — the highest figure since the first six months of 2020, according to an outplacement firm.
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New York AG sues Zelle parent company, alleging lack of fraud safeguards
The lawsuit alleges that Early Warning Services, Zelle's parent, failed to implement safeguards, enabling fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion.
Missouri confirms case of rare brain-eating amoeba infection
A person in Missouri has been hospitalized after contracting a brain-eating amoeba, possibly after water skiing in the Lake of the Ozarks, state health officials said Wednesday.
Mousse sunscreen products might not work, FDA warns
Mousse sunscreens made by Supergoop!, Vacation and others pose risk to consumers, FDA says.
FAA works to fix air traffic controller shortage
The FAA is confronting a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers, with roughly 35% of trainees failing to complete the agency's three-month training program.
Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
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Air Canada to begin cancelling flights Thursday ahead of possible strike
Air Canada says cancelling flights will allow for an orderly shutdown of operations in case of a strike.
New York AG sues Zelle parent company, alleging lack of fraud safeguards
The lawsuit alleges that Early Warning Services, Zelle's parent, failed to implement safeguards, enabling fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion.
Mousse sunscreen products might not work, FDA warns
Mousse sunscreens made by Supergoop!, Vacation and others pose risk to consumers, FDA says.
Social Security 2026 cost-of-living adjustment predicted to increase 2.7%
One advocacy group estimates that Social Security recipients will get a 2.7% cost-of-living increase in 2026.
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to 1,000 cities
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery service so more customers can get their goods within hours.
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Appeals court allows Trump administration to cut billions in foreign aid
A divided panel of appeals court judges says the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign aid.
Trump says he expects Congress to extend federal takeover of D.C. police
President Trump said the White House will seek "long-term extensions" from Congress to maintain federal control of the D.C. police as part of a push to crack down on crime.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
GE Appliances moving some output from China, Mexico to U.S. as part of $3B plan
GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in the U.S.
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Missouri confirms case of rare brain-eating amoeba infection
A person in Missouri has been hospitalized after contracting a brain-eating amoeba, possibly after water skiing in the Lake of the Ozarks, state health officials said Wednesday.
Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
Wegmans recalls cheese products due to potential listeria contamination
Wegmans is recalling its brand of medium camembert cheese and products that contain it due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.
A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
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mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
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Air Canada to begin cancelling flights Thursday ahead of possible strike
Air Canada says cancelling flights will allow for an orderly shutdown of operations in case of a strike.
Reindeer populations could drop by up to 80% by 2100, researchers say
Reindeer populations across the Arctic will likely decline due to future climate change with the North American population facing the highest risk, researchers predict.
New species of "deceptively cute" ancient whale found on beach
Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was "deceptively cute" but a dangerous predator.
McDonald's Japan scraps Pokemon card Happy Meals after grownups get greedy
McDonald's Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.
In talks with Trump and NATO countries, Zelenskyy says Putin is "bluffing"
Presidents Trump, Zelenskyy and numerous NATO leaders held a virtual meeting Wednesday ahead of Friday's scheduled summit between Mr. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Taylor Swift fans gear up for new album
In a special "Talk of the Table" segment, USA Today's Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West joins "CBS Mornings" from Nashville to discuss the announcement and fan excitement.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Kid Cudi opens up in new memoir
Rapper and actor Kid Cudi, born Scott Mescudi, talks about his memoir "Cudi: The Memoir" where he recounts his struggles and the personal milestones that have brought him peace today.
Child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening!!," died Monday after a battle with cancer. She was 60.
Kid Cudi reveals some of his darkest hours in new memoir
In one of his most candid conversations in years, Kid Cudi tells "CBS Mornings" about some of the darkest moments from his new memoir, his relationship with Kanye West, taking the stand at Sean "Diddy" Combs's trial and more.
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Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to 1,000 cities
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery service so more customers can get their goods within hours.
AI accounts impersonate doctors online
Artificial intelligence accounts that impersonate medical professionals on social media are on the rise. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex Clark joins to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.
Breaking down Trump's deal with Nvidia, AMD
The U.S. government has given artificial intelligence giants Nvidia and AMD the green light to sell some chips to China in exchange for a 15% cut of the revenue. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to dig into the deal and some of the other top AI stories.
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mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
New species of "deceptively cute" ancient whale found on beach
Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was "deceptively cute" but a dangerous predator.
Why ASMR is making a lot of noise
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Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
Butterfly populations rapidly declining in Midwest
A new study finds that butterfly populations are rapidly declining in the Midwest. Elise Zipkin, one of the authors of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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What National Guard can, can't do in D.C.
National Guard troops arrived in Washington, D.C., following President Trump's deployment and federalization of local police to crack down on crime in the nation's capital. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
U.S. woman found guilty of U.K. murder plot
A Wisconsin woman on Tuesday was found guilty in the U.K. of trying to kill a man at point-blank range in 2019. Aimee Betro, 45, was part of a plot with two other co-conspirators to murder Sikander Ali, prosecutors said.
National Guard troops arrive in D.C.
National Guard troops have arrived in Washington, D.C., following President Trump's announcement to combat crime. D.C. police were also placed under federal control. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Some CDC staff blame misinformation for attack
Law enforcement officials are sharing new details about last Friday's deadly attack on the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control. The update comes as some workers blame misinformation for the attack. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the story.
Police investigate after 2 bodies found in South Carolina clearing
The bodies appear to have been deliberately placed in a cleared rural area, Sumter County police said.
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New way to detect signs of life on Mars
Scientists have a new way to detect signs of life on Mars through an already-existing instrument called a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer and planetarium director at the Franklin Institute, joins with more.
ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
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Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
Space station astronauts return to Earth after 5-month mission
The splashdown off San Diego closed out a 148-day mission for two NASA astronauts, a Japanese flier and a Russian cosmonaut.
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Crew 10 is the first NASA-sponsored crew that will land in the Pacific Ocean. All previous NASA Crew Dragon flights ended with splashdowns off the Florida Gulf coast or the Atlantic Ocean.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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Trump considering marijuana reclassification
The Trump administration is considering changing the federal classification of marijuana. Right now, at the federal level, marijuana is classified as a schedule one drug, the same classification as heroin and LSD. President Trump says a preliminary decision on lowering that designation could come soon. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
U.S. doctor in Gaza describes conditions
Three U.S. doctors from the Dallas-area are now on the ground in Gaza, treating patients in the enclave as the humanitarian crisis there deepens. One of those doctors, Dr. Mohammed Adeel Khaleel, joined CBS News to discuss his experience.
Current economic impact of Trump's tariffs
The Producer Price Index, which shows the wholesale cost of goods, is set to be released Thursday with economists saying it will give better insight into how President Trump's tariffs are impacting the U.S. economy. Constance Hunter, chief economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit, joins CBS News to discuss.
Zelenskyy: Putin bluffing about want to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday after speaking with President Trump that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is bluffing about his desire to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelenskyy also said there is no chance of a ceasefire without the three leaders meeting. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
More on IDF-approved framework for Gaza
Israel's military chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, has approved the framework of a plan for a new offensive in Gaza. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more details.