Walmart says it plans to raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
The world's largest retailer said wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are impeding its ability to keep prices low.
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These airlines had the most and least passenger complaints in 2024
Complaints against U.S. airlines soared to a record high in 2024 as carriers struggle with flight cancellations and delays, analysis finds.
More middle class Americans can't afford to buy a home
Households earning $75,000 can afford only 1 in 5 for-sale homes, down from half of all listed properties before the pandemic, a new study finds.
GOP bill proposes new tax cuts. Here's how it could impact your money.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
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.
Kroger customers overcharged for items on sale, Consumer Reports finds
Expired sales labels led to overcharges on more than 150 grocery items, according to an investigation led by Consumer Reports and others.
Toymaker says China tariff cut means "there's going to be a Christmas"
Jesusdoll.com CEO David Mauro said his toy company is racing to import inventory from China after the U.S. eased tariffs for 90 days.
Uber introduces new bus-like "Route Share" feature for commuters
A new Uber service will operate shuttles in select cities along set routes, offering pickups every 20 minutes.
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4 home equity borrowing rules to follow this May, according to experts
Considering a low-rate HELOC or home equity loan this month? Here are four borrowing rules experts say to follow.
What can you not do after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Filing Chapter 7 can offer relief, but it also comes with serious limitations you need to know about first.
Here's what a $250,000 annuity could pay you each month
Before getting started with a $250,000 annuity, it's important to know what the monthly payments would be.
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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.
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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
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
Want to work at Chipotle? Be prepared to chat with AI.
Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants.
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Starbucks workers are striking over the chain's new dress code
More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday, protesting the coffee giant's new dress code.
Surviving climber of deadly fall was unconscious for hours, awoke in dark
Anton Tselykh managed to extricated himself from ropes, gear and debris before trekking over rough terrain, driving 40 miles and finding a pay phone.
More middle class Americans can't afford to buy a home
Households earning $75,000 can afford only 1 in 5 for-sale homes, down from half of all listed properties before the pandemic, a new study finds.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie faces cross examination
Cassie Ventura is back on the stand for cross-examination in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial after accusing him of raping her in 2018.
Walmart says it plans to raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
The world's largest retailer said wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are impeding its ability to keep prices low.
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Starbucks workers are striking over the chain's new dress code
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More middle class Americans can't afford to buy a home
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Walmart says it plans to raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
The world's largest retailer said wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are impeding its ability to keep prices low.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
These airlines had the most and least passenger complaints in 2024
Complaints against U.S. airlines soared to a record high in 2024 as carriers struggle with flight cancellations and delays, analysis finds.
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First judge rules Trump can use Alien Enemies Act. Here's what that means.
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines, a Trump nominee, ruled the president is legally allowed to use the 18th-century law to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of belonging to the gang Tren de Aragua.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Trump administration's bid to enforce its birthright citizenship executive orders gives the Supreme Court an opportunity to address the soundness of nationwide injunctions.
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan enters not guilty plea on obstruction charges
The FBI accused Hannah Dugan of allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse.
Republicans propose gutting Biden climate bill for Trump tax cuts
The heart of the Republican budget legislation targets key climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Bondi sold at least $1 million in Trump Media shares on "Liberation Day"
Attorney General Pam Bondi's stake in Trump Media was worth somewhere between $1 million and $5.5 million at the time of the sale, which occurred on April 2, documents showed.
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UC San Francisco's psilocybin therapy shows promise for Parkinson's patients
On a quiet plot of land in rural New Mexico, Jeff Deming feels like he's really living, once again.
Trump wants drug price caps tied to foreign nations. Here's why Biden never did it.
President Trump is now seeking to implement the idea through an executive order.
RFK Jr. says people shouldn't take his medical advice
"My opinions about vaccines are irrelevant," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during the House hearing.
Why are American drug costs so high?
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that will attempt to bring the down the cost of some drugs in the United States — but why are drugs so high to begin with?
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.
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Retired judge arrested over mass student disappearance in Mexico
Lambertina Galeana, a former senior judge, is accused of helping to conceal videos that allegedly showed the kidnapping of the Ayotzinapa students.
Putin skips Ukraine talks, dimming hope for ceasefire despite Trump's push
Vladimir Putin rejected calls to join direct talks with Ukraine's leader in Turkey, seemingly unphased by mounting pressure from Trump to strike a peace deal.
Toxic algae killing sharks, rays, crabs: "Like a horror movie for fish"
The algae — Karenia mikimotoi — is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say.
Popular beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Valeria Marquez, 23, posted videos related to beauty and lifestyle, some of which had hundreds of thousands of views.
U.S. accuses Russian researcher of smuggling frog embryos from France
Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova, already facing possible deportation back to Russia, has now been charged with smuggling undeclared biological material into the U.S.
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Tiny Desk goes big with new radio show
NPR's popular Tiny Desk concert series now airs as a weekly radio show hosted by Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre. They join Nate Burleson to talk about the show's impact, evolution, and most memorable performances.
Blake Shelton talks new music
Blake Shelton is back with "For Recreational Use Only," his first album in four years. He tells Entertainment Tonight's Cassie DiLaura about launching the new CBS series, "The Road," collaborating with wife Gwen Stefani and embracing family life in Oklahoma.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live updates: Cassie faces cross examination
Cassie Ventura is back on the stand for cross-examination in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial after accusing him of raping her in 2018.
Gene Simmons reveals moment iconic KISS song was born
KISS' Gene Simmons tells "CBS Mornings" about the road that led him to rock and roll and where the band's 1975 hit started.
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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How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
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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Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
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.
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Cassie Ventura faces cross-examination
Cassie Ventura, the former girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, will face cross-examination on Thursday following two days of testimony in the music mogul's sex-trafficking trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Final pretrial hearing in Idaho student murders
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, appears in court today for what may be his final hearing before trial.
Retired judge arrested over mass student disappearance in Mexico
Lambertina Galeana, a former senior judge, is accused of helping to conceal videos that allegedly showed the kidnapping of the Ayotzinapa students.
Mom allegedly aids son's planned attack
A mother in San Antonio, Texas, was arrested and accused of providing ammunition and other equipment to her son, who authorities say was planning an attack on his middle school. Both are now facing terrorism charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka in court for hearing on ICE arrest
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is scheduled to appear in federal court after his arrest outside an ICE facility last week.
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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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NPR's popular Tiny Desk concert series now airs as a weekly radio show hosted by Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre. They join Nate Burleson to talk about the show's impact, evolution, and most memorable performances.
Energy Star at risk as EPA funding faces cuts
As the government looks to trim spending, the EPA's long-running Energy Star program known for labeling energy-efficient appliances is on the chopping block. Nancy Chen explains what that could mean for consumers.
What's behind the military's surprising recruitment rebound
After falling short in 2023, every branch of the U.S. military is now exceeding enlistment goals. Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein explains how policy changes and a cooling job market are helping bring in new recruits.
Texas heat wave in May continues
Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits in Texas on Thursday as the May heat wave raises concerns about the impending summer weather. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest from San Antonio.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects on legacy
In his new book, "We All Want to Change the World," Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recounts how the fight for racial justice from the civil rights era to today influenced his path from NBA icon to outspoken author and advocate.