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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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.
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Women making strides at work have one thing in common: a college degree
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Recent college graduates face a new obstacle in finding a job: AI
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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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Rabbits in Colorado are sprouting "horns." Here's why.
Viral photos have inspired a fluffle of unflattering nicknames, including "Frankenstein bunnies," "demon rabbits" and "zombie rabbits."
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.
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.
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.
As energy costs rise, staying cool a growing challenge for low-income Americans
President Trump's budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year would eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which serves more than six million Americans.
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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
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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.
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.
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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
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
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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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.
Woman killed by falling rocks after summiting world's 2nd-highest peak
Guan Jing was struck by falling rocks on Tuesday while descending K2, a day after reaching its summit, a government spokesperson said.
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.
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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.
Taylor Swift joins Kelce brothers on "New Heights" podcast
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Taylor Swift fans gear up for new album
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
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Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth
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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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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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Trump to host Kennedy Center honors
President Trump has announced this year's list of Kennedy Center Honorees and also says that he will host the annual event. Those receiving the 2025 honors are country musician George Strait, Tony-award winner Michael Crawford, actor and director Sylvester Stallone, disco star Gloria Gaynor and 1970s rock group KISS. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more details.
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.