Is the Fed likely to finally cut interest rates at this week's meeting?
President Trump has pressured Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Here's what the experts think will happen at this week's monetary policy meeting.
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Six months in, young people have soured on Trump's job handling
Most Americans under 30 approved at the start of President Trump's second term but are dissatisfied with the economy's direction.
Novo Nordisk projects weaker sales as it battles copycat drugs
Novo Nordisk said it expects weaker sales growth of its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy due to competition from copycat drugs.
Lawsuit in court this week could throw a wrench in Trump's trade policies
Opening arguments start Thursday in a federal case that could upend President Trump's signature trade policy.
Stellantis warns of $1.7 billion earnings hit from tariffs
Automaker warns of massive hits to earnings from President Trump's tariffs, as it take steps to build more vehicles in U.S.
Did the U.S. or the EU emerge as the winner in Trump trade deal?
Economists says the new U.S.-EU trade pact averts a trade war and eases uncertainty, but locks high tariffs into place.
Union Pacific and Norfolk seek merger to create first transcontinental railroad
Union Pacific is seeking to buy Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S.
UnitedHealth falls short of 2Q expectations, offers weak outlook for 2025
UnitedHealth delivered disappointing second-quarter earnings and went conservative with its 2025 forecast as soaring medical costs continue to swamp insurers.
Trump says tariff rates for most countries will be roughly 15-20%
Tariffs are generally paid for by the importing business in the U.S. to the U.S. government.
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Best tax debt relief companies for 2025, and the top advice to know now
Struggling with tax debt? These standout companies could help you save while avoiding costly IRS mistakes.
Reverse mortgage dos and dont's seniors should know now
Homeowners shouldn't rush into a reverse mortgage application before considering these four timely dos and dont's.
Will credit card rates fall after this week's Fed meeting?
Credit card rates are high right now, but will they start to decline after this week's Federal Reserve meeting?
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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
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Retirement
Americans are holding off on retirement over money concerns, study finds
About 23% of people over 50 want to delay their retirements over financial readiness and economic worries, a survey found.
Half of all private-sector workers lack access to a retirement plan
Tens of millions of Americans are unable to save for retirement through their jobs. "That's not a gap — it's a crisis," one expert says.
Couple faces retirement fears amid market swings
Like millions of Americans, Alicia and Chu Gomez are experiencing the waves of an uncertain, see-sawing market.
Work
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.
New college grad? Here's what experts say you should know about AI.
We asked three experts what fresh college graduates can do to prepare as artificial intelligence changes how Americans work. Here's what they said.
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Cory Booker accuses Democrats of being "complicit" in Trump's agenda
Sen. Cory Booker's tense exchange with two fellow Democrats marked a rare moment of intraparty disagreement that played out on the Senate floor.
Parents of boy who died from brain-eating amoeba "don't want his death to be in vain"
The family of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr is speaking out about the child's recent death from a brain-eating amoeba in an effort to raise public awareness of the often fatal brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri.
YouTube to roll out AI-powered age-detection technology
Powered by artificial intelligence, the new tool will assess a person's age based on their activity on the platform — regardless of the birthday listed on their account.
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Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein jail video reveals new discrepancies
A CBS News investigation found discrepancies between the government's description of the Jeffrey Epstein jail video and what the video shows.
Trump gives Russia 10 days to reach ceasefire with Ukraine
If Russia can't reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine within 10 days, secondary sanctions will follow, President Trump said.
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YouTube to roll out AI-powered age-detection technology
Powered by artificial intelligence, the new tool will assess a person's age based on their activity on the platform — regardless of the birthday listed on their account.
Lawsuit in court this week could throw a wrench in Trump's trade policies
Opening arguments start Thursday in a federal case that could upend President Trump's signature trade policy.
Novo Nordisk projects weaker sales as it battles copycat drugs
Novo Nordisk said it expects weaker sales growth of its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy due to competition from copycat drugs.
Six months in, young people have soured on Trump's job handling
Most Americans under 30 approved at the start of President Trump's second term but are dissatisfied with the economy's direction.
Union Pacific and Norfolk seek merger to create first transcontinental railroad
Union Pacific is seeking to buy Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S.
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Top tech companies to work with Trump admin. on health care data access
Several companies, including Oracle and Microsoft, are expected to sign pledges to work on the Trump administration initiative, according to multiple sources.
Cory Booker accuses Democrats of being "complicit" in Trump's agenda
Sen. Cory Booker's tense exchange with two fellow Democrats marked a rare moment of intraparty disagreement that played out on the Senate floor.
Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity or a pardon before congressional deposition
Ghislaine Maxwell's deposition is scheduled for Aug. 11 at a federal prison in Tallahassee, where she is serving her sentence.
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Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein jail video reveals new discrepancies
A CBS News investigation found discrepancies between the government's description of the Jeffrey Epstein jail video and what the video shows.
Trump gives Russia 10 days to reach ceasefire with Ukraine
If Russia can't reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine within 10 days, secondary sanctions will follow, President Trump said.
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Parents of boy who died from brain-eating amoeba "don't want his death to be in vain"
The family of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr is speaking out about the child's recent death from a brain-eating amoeba in an effort to raise public awareness of the often fatal brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri.
Deion Sanders: "Let's stop being ashamed" about bladder cancer struggles
From dealing with a catheter to using adult diapers, University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders is willing to speak out about his cancer recovery.
RFK Jr.'s plans for health panel spark "deep concerns" from medical group
The American Medical Association expresses "deep concern" over a report that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy plans to remove members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
CU Buffs Coach Prime gets emotional while revealing bladder cancer diagnosis
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Cutting back on red meat? Here are other expert-approved sources of iron.
Iron is a vital mineral that supports bodily functions, but getting it from red meat can also come with some negative health effects. Here are good alternatives.
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Dominican authorities find 1.5 tons of coke after 12-hour boat chase
It's one of the Caribbean country's biggest seizures in history, a spokesperson for the country's Anti-Drug Agency said.
Trump gives Russia 10 days to reach ceasefire with Ukraine
If Russia can't reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine within 10 days, secondary sanctions will follow, President Trump said.
U.K. will recognize Palestine as a state if ceasefire not agreed on, PM says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K. will recognize Palestine as a state at the U.N. General Assembly in September unless Israel takes several steps to work towards peace in Gaza.
3 men convicted for stealing ancient coins in 9-minute museum heist
Three men have been convicted of the theft of hundreds of ancient gold coins from a German museum in 2022 and handed prison sentences ranging up to 11 years.
Fukushima nuclear plant clean up faces new delay in removing melted fuel debris
The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings said it will need 12 to 15 years of preparation – or until 2037 or later – before starting the full-scale removal of melted fuel debris.
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Paul Wesley honors William Shatner without imitation in new "Star Trek"
Paul Wesley says he made a conscious choice to develop his own version of James T. Kirk rather than copy William Shatner's iconic performance.
Ken Jennings on new trivia book
Jeopardy! host and legendary champion Ken Jennings joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his latest book, featuring 1,000 themed trivia puzzles and 5,000 questions from his hit online game Kennections.
Paul Wesley on "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"
First on "CBS Mornings," Paul Wesley talks about stepping into the legendary role of James T. Kirk, the legacy of William Shatner, and this week's alternate-reality episode on "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
Busta Rhymes returns with new album
Twelve-time Grammy nominee Busta Rhymes joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss his decades-long career, selling more than 20 million albums and what fans can expect from his upcoming project "Vengeance."
Stars of new film "My Oxford Year"
First on "CBS Mornings," Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest talk about starring in the new romantic film "My Oxford Year," based on Julia Whelan's best-selling novel about love, ambition, and life-changing choices at Oxford University.
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YouTube to roll out AI-powered age-detection technology
Powered by artificial intelligence, the new tool will assess a person's age based on their activity on the platform — regardless of the birthday listed on their account.
Tea dating app breach bigger than previously thought, company says
Hackers accessed direct messages and selfies belonging to users of the women-only dating intel app, Tea says.
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.
PayPal to allow businesses to accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies
Merchants can opt into the cryptocurrency system, called "Pay with Crypto," in the coming weeks, according to PayPal.
New technology could improve aviation safety
A team at the University of Maryland is working on a flight suit that could help pilots avoid disorientation by using vibrations. The FAA says pilot disorientation causes 5% to 10% of all general aviation accidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Exploring embryo DNA modification and ethics
Eight babies in the UK were born using DNA from three people through an IVF technique that isn't legal in the U.S. NYU professor Arthur Caplan joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain the science and ethical concerns.
Researchers concerned over rise in teens using AI for friendship
In a new survey, 31% of teens said their conversations with AI companions were "as satisfying or more satisfying" than talking with real friends.
Humans beat AI at annual math Olympiad, but the machines are catching up
Humans beat AI programs made by Google and OpenAI at an international mathematics competition, but the technology shows some "very exciting" progress.
Can laughter really improve your health
Dr. Jon LaPook joins comedy legend Alan Zweibel to explore how laughter can reduce stress and support heart health.
The science of redesigning your personality
Writer Olga Khazan, a lifelong introvert obsessed with work, was unhappy with who she was, and so vowed to redesign her personality by living outside her comfort zone – a journey she documented in her new book, "Me, But Better."
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Manhattan gunman had concealed carry permit
The gunman in Monday's Manhattan office shooting obtained a concealed carry permit in 2022, police said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Jason Allen have the latest.
What to know about CTE
The gunman who killed four people in a New York City office building on Monday left a note voicing anger about his mental illness that may be linked to CTE. Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center who was among the neuroscientists the shooter praised in his note, joined CBS News to discuss the condition.
What is CTE, the brain condition referenced by Midtown Manhattan shooter?
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Dominican authorities find 1.5 tons of coke after 12-hour boat chase
It's one of the Caribbean country's biggest seizures in history, a spokesperson for the country's Anti-Drug Agency said.
What we know about the deadly Manhattan office shooting
The gunman who killed four people, including an NYPD officer, inside a Manhattan office building Monday evening left a note and was apparently targeting NFL offices.
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More than 20% of NASA's workforce requests to leave agency
About 3,870 employees have applied to depart NASA over two rounds through the Trump administration's deferred resignation program, the agency disclosed.
NASA launches twin TRACERS satellites
NASA's twin TRACERS satellites launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The satellites will study how to protect Earth from the space weather surrounding the planet. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA probes will study potentially dangerous "space weather"
Along with launching two NASA probes, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried five other satellites into orbit with goals ranging from basic science to technology development.
Americans on space race support
Sunday marks the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission -- the first to land humans on the moon. Now, NASA is in a multiyear effort to return astronauts to the moon starting in 2026, with an eye toward a crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s.
Piece of Mars sells at auction
NWA 16788, the largest piece of Mars on Earth, fetched $5.3 million at auction. Franklin Institute chief astronomer and planetarium director Derrick Pitts joins CBS News with more.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
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.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Parents speak out after amoeba kills child
A pair of South Carolina parents have more questions than answers after their son contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a lake and died. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Manhattan gunman had concealed carry permit
The gunman in Monday's Manhattan office shooting obtained a concealed carry permit in 2022, police said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Jason Allen have the latest.
What to know about CTE
The gunman who killed four people in a New York City office building on Monday left a note voicing anger about his mental illness that may be linked to CTE. Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center who was among the neuroscientists the shooter praised in his note, joined CBS News to discuss the condition.
Parents who lost son to Naegleria fowleri speak
12-year-old Jaysen Carr died after contracting a rare infection brought on by a freshwater amoeba reportedly in a South Carolina lake. Carr's parents, Clarence and Ebony Carr, and their family attorney, Tyler Bailey, spoke on Tuesday about Carr and his death.
Analyzing discrepancies in Epstein jail video
CBS News analysis of the newly released Jeffrey Epstein jail video finds inconsistencies with the government's claims about what the footage shows, raising questions about the credibility of the federal investigation. CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the findings. The FBI declined to comment on the CBS News report.