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.
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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.
AT&T customers eligible for up to $7,500 in a $177 million settlement
AT&T customers whose data was compromised in either of two data breaches, or both, are eligible to file a claim that could provide up to $7,500.
Consumers are skipping their usual fast-food breakfasts. Here's why.
Americans are reining in their spending at fast-food restaurants as they continue to face economic uncertainty.
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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising
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What to know about Trump's push to open 401(k) to crypto and private equity
President Trump signed an executive order that he says will democratize alternative investments for workers saving for retirement.
Trump opens the door for crypto and private equity in your 401(k) plan
Under a new executive order signed by President Trump, workers could add higher-risk assets like cryptocurrencies to their 401(k)s.
How the FIRE movement is inspiring early retirees
Nik and Adinah Johnson, who retired in their forties, are part of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), a movement that looks at work as a means to an end, and where frugality buys freedom from the rat race.
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Women making strides at work have one thing in common: a college degree
New research shows a growing divide between women in the workforce who hold a college degree and those who do not.
Recent college graduates face a new obstacle in finding a job: AI
Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.
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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In governor's race, Spanberger makes pitch to Virginia's Latino voters in new ad
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is trying to win over Latino voters in her bid to be the next governor of Virginia.
AT&T customers eligible for up to $7,500 in a $177 million settlement
AT&T customers whose data was compromised in either of two data breaches, or both, are eligible to file a claim that could provide up to $7,500.
Consumers are skipping their usual fast-food breakfasts. Here's why.
Americans are reining in their spending at fast-food restaurants as they continue to face economic uncertainty.
FBI returns stolen document signed in 1527 by conquistador to Mexico
Federal investigators returned a 500-year-old document signed by Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who captured the Aztec empire, to Mexico.
Visitors warned not to feed bears at national parks: "Bears learn quickly"
The National Park Service warned that feeding bears can cause serious consequences including the "euthanasia of the animal."
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AT&T customers eligible for up to $7,500 in a $177 million settlement
AT&T customers whose data was compromised in either of two data breaches, or both, are eligible to file a claim that could provide up to $7,500.
Consumers are skipping their usual fast-food breakfasts. Here's why.
Americans are reining in their spending at fast-food restaurants as they continue to face economic uncertainty.
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.
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In governor's race, Spanberger makes pitch to Virginia's Latino voters in new ad
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is trying to win over Latino voters in her bid to be the next governor of Virginia.
California Democrats prepare redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are about to answer with a plan of their own.
Trial over California National Guard deployment concludes
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
Former Atty. General Eric Holder talks with House Democrats about redistricting
Holder gave House Democrats an overview on the latest in the GOP Texas redistricting effort.
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.
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Fake doctors made by AI are tricking viewers
Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how AI-generated deepfakes are impersonating doctors and spreading misinformation online.
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
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
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U.S. warships deployed to disputed waters after Chinese ships collided
The U.S. sent two warships to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, where two Chinese ships recently collided while chasing a boat from the Philippines.
Pilot breaks altitude record for solar-powered plane, team says
The achievement is "one of those unforgettable peaks that define great human and technological adventures," the SolarStratos mission said in a statement.
Israeli official OK's West Bank settlement, says it "buries" Palestinian state idea
Israel's far-right finance minister announced approval of the construction of a contentious settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that he says "buries the idea of a Palestinian state."
U.S. sanctions drug cartel associates accused of scamming Americans
The 13 businesses are accused of working with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a group designated by the U.S. government as a foreign terrorist organization.
Kremlin gives details about Trump-Putin summit as Europe braces
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to London, a day before a critical U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska.
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9 things Taylor Swift shared about her new album on "New Heights" podcast
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
"And Just Like That" comes to a close
People magazine's Jeremy Helligar joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview the final episode of "And Just Like That" and reflect on Carrie Bradshaw's lasting impact on fashion, pop culture and TV history.
Taylor Swift talks new album on podcast
Taylor Swift opened up on the "New Heights" podcast, hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce, about her relationship with Travis and the moment she bought back ownership of her first six albums. She also revealed her new album "The Life of a Showgirl" will be released on Oct. 3.
Trump announces Kennedy Center honorees
President Trump announced on Wednesday the Kennedy Center honorees: George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor and the rock band KISS. The awards ceremony will be held in December.
Gloria Gaynor on her 1978 hit "I Will Survive"
President Trump announced the five newest Kennedy Center honorees, which include Grammy-winning singer Gloria Gaynor. We went back in to the CBS News crate and pulled out a good one — when Jim Axelrod got serenaded by Gaynor.
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Fake doctors made by AI are tricking viewers
Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how AI-generated deepfakes are impersonating doctors and spreading misinformation online.
Pilot breaks altitude record for solar-powered plane, team says
The achievement is "one of those unforgettable peaks that define great human and technological adventures," the SolarStratos mission said in a statement.
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.
How AI robots may shape our future
We've seen what AI can do on screens creating art, chatting and writing. Now, experts say it won't be long before we're interacting with AI-powered robots in the real world every day. MIT professor Daniela Rus talks about what's possible and what's safe.
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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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
ASMR (or autonomous sensory meridian response) is the tingling sensation some people experience from certain sounds or visuals – a "brain massage," in the words of Maria Viktorovna, who's been called the "ASMR queen." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Viktorovna about her wildly successful "Gentle Whispering" videos, and with physiology professor Craig Richard, who discusses ASMR's physical effects. Salie also visits Whisperwave, New York City's first ASMR spa. [Originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.]
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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U.S. sanctions drug cartel associates accused of scamming Americans
The 13 businesses are accused of working with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a group designated by the U.S. government as a foreign terrorist organization.
Man accused of faking death, fleeing U.S. convicted of sex assault in Utah
A Rhode Island man accused of faking his death and fleeing the U.S. to evade rape charges was found guilty of sexually assaulting a former girlfriend in his first of two Utah trials.
N.Y. man cyberstalked UnitedHealthcare CEO's family member, prosecutors say
A New York man has been charged with cyberstalking a family member of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Illinois law signed to reform police hiring
More than one year after a woman was shot and killed by a now-former sheriff's deputy in Illinois, the state's governor has signed a new law meant to reform police hiring. JB Pritzker this week signed the Sonya Massey Act into law, which requires more thorough background checks before hiring new police officers in the state. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter reports.
Feds: Scam targeting grandparents eliminated
Federal law enforcement officials say they have taken down a coordinated scam ring that targeted grandparents. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex has the details.
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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
ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.
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.
4 space station fliers undock, head for Saturday splashdown
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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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Zelenskyy meets with U.K.'s Starmer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday ahead of President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's summit in Alaska. CBS News' Ramyh Inocencio has the details.
July wholesale prices higher than expected
U.S. wholesale inflation jumped unexpectedly in July, a sign that higher prices could soon hit consumers. Claire Jones, an economics editor for the Financial Times, joins to discuss.
Trump-Putin summit preparations ongoing
President Trump is preparing for his high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska as pressure mounts for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.
Report: 2024 saw several weather records
The American Meteorological Society's State of the Climate report showed 2024 set numerous weather records and saw high land and ocean surface temperatures. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter breaks it down.
"And Just Like That" comes to a close
People magazine's Jeremy Helligar joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview the final episode of "And Just Like That" and reflect on Carrie Bradshaw's lasting impact on fashion, pop culture and TV history.