Most Americans don't earn enough to afford costs of living, study finds
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
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Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid falling sales
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Skincare kits and ottomans: A look at United's new premium suites
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Shopping tips to save you money amid ever-changing tariff policies
A shopping expert shares tips for consumers on how to save money amid tariff uncertainty.
Inflation rose by 2.3% in April, CPI report shows. Here's what it means.
The CPI report was cooler than expected, although inflation is still higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% annual goal.
The "de-minimis" tariff rate is now 54%. Here's what that means.
Low-value parcels shipped from China to the U.S. are now subject to a 54% tariff after a trade agreement was reached.
Here's how to file a claim in Apple's $95 million Siri settlement
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
U.S.-China tariff truce offers relief — and plenty of uncertainty
Here's what an agreement by the U.S. and China to suspend steep tariffs for 90 days means for consumers, businesses and the economy.
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Credit card balances are falling. Here's how to reduce yours now.
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Americans fear going broke in retirement more than death, study finds
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
3 questions to ask about your retirement savings when stocks plunge
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What has DEI actually done for U.S. workers and employers?
President Trump has painted a bullseye on diversity, equity and inclusion. But what exactly is DEI, and what has it achieved?
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
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Want to work at Chipotle? Be prepared to chat with AI.
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Mich. man accused of planning mass shooting at military base for ISIS
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, of Melvindale, Michigan, was arrested Wednesday.
Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid falling sales
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Overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura testifies she told him "stay far away from me"
Singer Cassie Ventura is back on the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
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Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid falling sales
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$TRUMP coin buyers spent $140 million to secure Trump dinner invite
The top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin spent from $53,400 to $16.4 million each to get a dinner invitation with President Trump.
Most Americans don't earn enough to afford costs of living, study finds
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
Fresh & Ready Foods recalls products after listeria sickens 10 people
Voluntarily recall comes after listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food puts 10 people in hospital, Federal officials say.
Skincare kits and ottomans: A look at United's new premium suites
United Airlines is adding premium seating and other interior upgrades to its fleet of Boeing 787-9 planes. Here's what it looks like.
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Search all the contracts, grants and leases DOGE says it has cut
CBS News is publishing searchable databases of all of the contracts, grants and leases DOGE says it has canceled.
EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Trump's fast-tracked deal for a copper mine heightens existential fight
Apache tribal members are already feeling harm as the Trump administration moves to fast-track a deal to turn their sacred land of Oak Flat, Arizona, into a copper mine.
Buttigieg suggests Biden's 2024 run was "maybe" a mistake
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USAID to hire lawyers to investigate employees who talked to the press, alleged job posting shows
A job posting reviewed by CBS News shows the U.S. Agency for International Development is trying to hire more lawyers to conduct investigations into employee misconduct.
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Men more likely to die of "broken heart syndrome," study finds
The heart condition, formally known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is associated with stressful events, such as the death of a loved one.
Overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water.
Trump's fast-tracked deal for a copper mine heightens existential fight
Apache tribal members are already feeling harm as the Trump administration moves to fast-track a deal to turn their sacred land of Oak Flat, Arizona, into a copper mine.
Head of worker safety agency NIOSH restored, ahead of RFK Jr. hearing
Letters reversing the layoffs arrived a day before House and Senate hearings with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he was expected to face questions about the layoffs.
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Ex-world champion cyclist avoids jail over death of Olympian wife
Rohan Dennis was arrested after his wife, Melissa Hoskins, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home on Dec. 30, 2023.
Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid falling sales
Japanese automaker joins other automakers in pointing to new U.S. tariffs as weighing on their financial results.
Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza, dimming hope amid Trump's peace push
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.
A radar clocked a "repeat offender" speeding. It was a duck.
Police in Switzerland were astounded when radar images showed that a duck was caught in the speed trap — again.
Relatives of notorious cartel leader enter U.S., Mexico confirms
Ovidio Guzman Lopez is one of the brothers left running a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel after notorious capo "El Chapo" was imprisoned in the U.S.
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Gene Simmons on family, fame
KISS legend Gene Simmons shares how his mother's strength as a single immigrant parent shaped his life and how the band created some of its biggest rock anthems.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura testifies she told him "stay far away from me"
Singer Cassie Ventura is back on the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Robert Benton, prolific filmmaker known for "Bonnie and Clyde," dies at 92
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
Weezer bassist's wife shot by LAPD officers pleads not guilty to charges in Eagle Rock shooting
Shriner is due back in court on June 18, according to prosecutors.
Key moments from Cassie Ventura's testimony at Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand Tuesday at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
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How to clean up your digital footprint
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Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
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.
Big Tech stocks rise with CEOs in Saudi Arabia
The Dow Jones dipped on Tuesday, but Big Tech stocks saw gains as CEOs joined President Trump on his trip to Saudi Arabia. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits.
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Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
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Ex-world champion cyclist avoids jail over death of Olympian wife
Rohan Dennis was arrested after his wife, Melissa Hoskins, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home on Dec. 30, 2023.
Mich. man accused of planning mass shooting at military base for ISIS
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, of Melvindale, Michigan, was arrested Wednesday.
Cassie Ventura at "Diddy" trial
Singer Cassie Ventura, Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend, is back on the stand after testifying at his sex trafficking trial about her relationship with the disgraced music mogul. Her graphic testimony lays out a story of violence and abuse. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie Ventura testifies she told him "stay far away from me"
Singer Cassie Ventura is back on the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Relatives of notorious cartel leader enter U.S., Mexico confirms
Ovidio Guzman Lopez is one of the brothers left running a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel after notorious capo "El Chapo" was imprisoned in the U.S.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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Dangerous weather expected in U.S.
Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, is reeling from dangerous flooding as other parts of the U.S. await extreme heat. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Trump on Russia, Ukraine "good news"
President Trump is teasing some "good news" on the Russia-Ukraine war as meetings on the matter are expected in Turkey. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Kevin McCarthy on Trump's foreign trip
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down President Trump's high-stakes visit to the Middle East, the $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, and the controversy over a $400 million jet from Qatar.
Sneak peek: Fatal First Date
ENCORE: A couple's first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, May 17 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Trump lands in Qatar, meets with emir
President Trump met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani following his arrival in Qatar. Mr. Trump and the emir signed a defense agreement that includes a $200-billion commitment for 160 Boeing jets. CBS News' Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.