https://www.cbsnews.com/ Moneywatch From CBSNews.com Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:15:06 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trader-joes-cookie-recall-rocks/ "Please do not eat them," the grocery store said of its Almond Windmill Cookies and Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:54:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/24/b373180f-c1f7-4677-b87e-fbafb81b3747/thumbnail/60x60/2bfad6048c3d18f417a62faf716173bb/trader-joes-cookie-recall.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 d2ec5edd-71c8-428d-9cb0-a9108f205087 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ivy-league-acceptance-rate-higher-for-wealthy-lowest-for-middle-class/ Students from middle-income families are the least likely to gain admission to elite universities in the U.S., Harvard researchers say. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:05:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/06/aff3281d-1d08-44b0-aef3-64627a68ec2d/thumbnail/60x60/47579cbeabe43433cec306aa07139d06/gettyimages-1240568262.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 c82b4a65-182f-456b-93eb-faaad4d05a78 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/twitter-rebrand-x-name-change-elon-musk-what-it-means/ Elon Musk, who has long had a fascination with the letter X, is taking another step in turning the social platform into an "everything app." Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:33:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/24/f17d6801-5410-40c7-a912-b302acd42df0/thumbnail/60x60/1dc898bb28cbf72eb29cd4391541ea1b/twitter-gettyimages-1568025474.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 d8972721-92f0-4c2f-bd44-0acd45e76a43 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ups-strike-2023-teamsters-what-to-know/ "With a UPS strike, everyone in America will feel it if it happens," said one expert who pegged the potential economic hit at $5 billion. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:12:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/21/885eeeeb-9b4b-4c67-8570-87da010908e6/thumbnail/60x60/108e54e2d3b0364b9f1d6a171067d4f9/ups-gettyimages-1542021087.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 5f165f25-0936-4912-88c7-5dd43019abaf https://www.cbsnews.com/news/irs-agents-unannounced-visits-will-stop/ The "major policy change" is aimed at reducing public confusion and improving safety for agents, the agency Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:53:34 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/02/04/55447c47-4ce1-4048-9099-c930ca9bc83e/thumbnail/60x60/be62d03ce2a9aa27d2c7509b0e3bc951/irs-sign.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 e4b62800-acda-4a77-a26d-89107a8169c4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gender-pay-gap-women-men-earnings-smallest-on-record/ Yet while women have gained ground, they still make only 84 cents for every $1 men earn for similar work. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:32:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/06/12/c54acbb0-226e-40c4-bbf4-ef3b23dd4d55/thumbnail/60x60/d7623288fd2a172188aef869a5595e97/applying-for-a-private-student-loan-heres-what-experts-say-to-look-for.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 73fc1e26-5eda-4efc-b938-225f7278a8b1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/buy-now-pay-later-loans-interest-rate-fees-tips-what-to-know/ Although "buy now, pay later" loans are supposed to make purchases more affordable, it's easy to lose money, consumer group warns. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:28:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/24/5a3d7e52-1465-4a52-a7d1-20ba8a3de36b/thumbnail/60x60/9683036be02f0de7b9cac52c40c3923c/gettyimages-1241915248.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 1196d869-37c1-47a3-8f18-4e6a0dee0743 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hollywood-strike-georgia-movie-industry-hit/ Four out of Hollywood's six highest domestic-grossing films were shot in Georgia. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:51:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/24/dcbcc9dc-84cb-4240-9533-dd8e5a464501/thumbnail/60x60/d2bf04dc7bd0d2bc1571f5864fb805c5/0724-cmo-hollywoodstrike-strassmann-2150579-640x360.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 326e0266-78e6-46f4-9868-ca8792ff3f40 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/electric-vehicle-price-tesla-ford-rivian/ Automakers have hit their production stride and the government is offering $7,500 in tax incentives, experts noted. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:42:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/06/13/84e1d802-27d5-452d-ad83-ea2e59c26213/thumbnail/60x60/8e88000d0e19af85903bebdc113715dd/gettyimages-1485183738.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 437bf71e-c58b-4d6c-96ee-0d9a86b5eb93 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/twitter-bird-logo-replacement-x-elon-musk/ Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:43:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/24/556c9d2b-fe29-4f6b-b626-1d8d2e2b1ab4/thumbnail/60x60/a2262b44b9e7a3d66158b0d4f33b2fa4/2023-07-24t072331z-1390555261-rc2i92avbz2z-rtrmadp-3-twitter-musk-logo.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 b0d23483-6f72-4db2-8377-13a54fa3c9bc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mattel-barbie-themed-merchandise-brand-partnership/ Through license agreements with dozens of brands, Mattel has painted a wide variety of consumer merchandise pink to promote "Barbie" film. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:14:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/20/0d0ecfa1-5438-4563-99c6-92b11e13fa2d/thumbnail/60x60/348d006b3e4d836f7d3f99f96ca2b44d/screen-shot-2023-07-20-at-4-48-59-pm.png?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 6ef33287-8ca0-4bae-ba87-d09fe6c2c797 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-ron-desantis-bud-light-dylan-mulvaney-anheuser-busch/ State pension fund shareholders could take legal action against beer maker for linking brand with "radical social ideologies," Florida governor says. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:40:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/19/d866de2f-0d37-4f32-a67a-1cde9a510e3a/thumbnail/60x60/0701d50876f1f1fec5da19bcb5c985e7/ron-desantis.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 900d46a1-add1-47d3-a610-bbe067ef991d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ai-artificial-intelligence-dentists-health-care/ Dentists who are now using AI say it can enhance diagnosis, improve care and even eliminate racial bias. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:36:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/06/03/a6e6a4b5-6911-4996-a64c-ef4175ef7cb3/thumbnail/60x60/37129445e9e5d2cf2ece7c64606e1551/gettyimages-960885894.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 2ad72a35-9042-4789-b1e3-b54e4737fc3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/powerball-winning-numbers-billion-jackpot/ The winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Los Angeles. The grand prize was the third largest in the game's history since it started in 1992. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:58:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/20/127f09c4-ea0d-4b92-b22a-a33c2608bf79/thumbnail/60x60/c16754603e042a196f66c47a0d4b1d78/2023-07-20t184031z-581439211-rc2672ayu26u-rtrmadp-3-usa-powerball.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 1e7489ba-5a1c-4f1c-8b99-31df609c950a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amc-seating-pricing-plan-abandoned/ AMC, the largest movie theater chain in the U.S., launched a pricing initiative pilot at three theaters several months ago and had planned to expand it nationwide. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:32:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/21/12d3aeab-6f3f-47c8-baba-457024ba3ffe/thumbnail/60x60/25fae0fd19a04b975b75e4b755af92d6/gettyimages-1207531292.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 149720c8-8f8f-4cd9-af2e-27631e2484ae https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sec-charges-digital-world-acquistion-corp-spac-donald-trump-trump-media-technology-group/ "Blank-check" company created to take Donald Trump's social media firm public settles allegation of "material misrepresentations." Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:03:31 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/07/02/76085fb7-89f9-4bf3-b1cd-cab10cd4f373/thumbnail/60x60/c5e286efed9be4b238c23ec235250899/download.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 ba98482b-426e-4f2d-9926-af1bd0ffbabb https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-prices-big-mac-sparks-expensive-menu-darien-connecticut-debate-online/ The average price for a Big Mac in the U.S. is $5.35. At the location in Darien, Connecticut, some combo meals top $21. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:57:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2018/09/26/80a45de0-36b5-4fa3-99ff-a56a1f229bda/thumbnail/60x60/f3bc280e46c802d0c759557aaef84255/20180828_bigmac.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 205f8bc7-b1be-410b-8cb1-24e66653be07 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/netflix-actors-writers-strike-earnings-1-5-billion-extra-cash-sag-aftra-wga/ Streaming giant, which says it didn't want a strike, expects an additional $1.5 billion cash influx. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:36:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/20/9e8d3312-81d3-433d-8633-e9b57b6e7cc3/thumbnail/60x60/7e284d8515ef075145cef4ea6d09402c/strike-gettyimages-1556411883.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 0fa25544-110f-4ae7-ad4b-e3493b353149 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/powerball-winner-inheritance-surprise-cash-windfall-dos-and-donts/ Here's how to manage a sudden cash windfall for long-term success. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:13:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/20/11192623-86fe-41aa-9b1d-a3a236e9b2bd/thumbnail/60x60/1e3a6bde6bc194400fdacd324aaa45af/gettyimages-155350190.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 f20f22a2-5ea8-4dda-b489-ed0a47f777c5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-girl-burned-mcdonalds-chicken-mcnugget-awarded-800000-damages-olivia-caraballo/ Photos the mother took of the burn were shown and sound clips of the child's screams were played in court. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:17 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/20/7bfbb872-a6dd-48eb-b163-ead1abb031f6/thumbnail/60x60/954a70e754e9c56e1f625a8ef1493b31/ap23199673435782.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 47156212-51e4-4f9f-8f20-0bc7c68c83f8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sag-aftra-strike-hollywood-union-actors/ Disagreements between performers and studios focus on minimum pay rates, the role of streaming services and the use of A.I. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:30:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/19/479662eb-4fd3-4f17-816c-ace4264c56a8/thumbnail/60x60/4b712b5439f65d734db549da64f0e65c/strike-gettyimages-1553497994.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 f797a83c-8b18-49b2-aa54-0509e930a638 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sag-aftra-strike-faq-crossing-picket-lines-see-a-movie/ Striking unions aren't asking movie fans to boycott theaters — but this year's awards season will likely look very different. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:59:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/19/37de13b4-9501-4480-ab75-13f9138e742a/thumbnail/60x60/072fb67085c3ee1244d16815159427f3/gettyimages-1556158545.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 4811f8d5-aba3-4b8c-ab70-078e7572be0d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/grocery-credit-card-rewards-savings-cash-back/ Savings can be substantial, but which card is best for you depends on where you shop, what you buy and how you pay for it. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:03:26 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/19/0342fc34-8e58-4b66-97dd-275a2448dd91/thumbnail/60x60/33798c11b21465f038a0510ce7f6c246/gettyimages-1497187191.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 ebf4a4ac-fd3c-4237-99da-08caef62bfba https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-buying-ac-fans-heat-wave-record-temperatures/ Sales of cooling appliances have surged as people across the U.S. face record-breaking heat waves. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:49:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/19/28ed4e4b-2e84-411e-8519-044379c3b323/thumbnail/60x60/17ad7175ab690410fa8bf1b1e9173426/gettyimages-1541245269.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 0d0c3500-3b25-4e8b-8064-a91b2e7b8ef8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/death-valley-tourism-heatwave-summer-temperature/ People are gathering at to snap picture next to an outdoor temperature reading that will shock friends and family. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:44:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/19/6165bf3b-626d-40f1-b599-eb3a04e201bb/thumbnail/60x60/a20f330e48c678e7b8ae921723266783/gettyimages-1266869871.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 5aff640f-363f-4225-885a-de71d2b3d52f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/temu-shein-lawsuit-antitrust-legal-battle-as-they-compete-for-u-s-customers/ Temu has accused Shein of illegally strong-arming suppliers from working with newer company and other "monopolist" tactics. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:48:40 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/12/88d90e1a-b3f7-460f-8550-01eed7061b17/thumbnail/60x60/22b8c6ecd373c218141f26cfb88cfe22/gettyimages-1249593392.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 dcbb1037-785c-44bd-b4f0-4c9ea9d9f5e7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fran-drescher-sag-aftra-president-union-being-stonewalled-strike/ "I wish we would be talking to the other side," said Drescher, adding, "they're punishing us." Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:44:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/18/74bea2e9-3bf3-472e-aea4-dc2072fefc0b/thumbnail/60x60/e394628dd2576ab034744b65efbf3321/cnn-l19jb21wb25lbnrzl2ltywdll2luc3rhbmnlcy9jbg9uzs10ahvtym5hawwtmzmznwuxntaxzmeyzji5yjc2zjlimzhmnjexyzdizte-l19wywdlcy9oxzu1nze1ndqxnwzimzbjmzvmzdc2nzhmowq0mwrkyty4.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 7913acbf-3c08-4326-8c61-dfec43a96bad https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scammers-ai-mimic-voices-loved-ones-in-distress/ Artificial intelligence is making phone scams more sophisticated — and more believable. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:48:32 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/19/c47c1db1-c4b8-49af-9584-f6a64fce55dc/thumbnail/60x60/145a906e34db09648b1eee348b9011bc/0719-cmo-aiscams-evans-2137776-640x360.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 b096c7dd-4dd2-4b8e-a76a-1c1dde679029 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-targets-junk-fees-in-apartment-rentals-anti-price-gouging-help/ The White House has been targeting junk fees in other sectors, too, like air travel and concert tickets. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/08/28/5adb6269-7492-4e32-b7b0-d4f29e608e3e/thumbnail/60x60/47c8b7a1b863d92ca2b970efc942fa36/gettyimages-554297545.jpg?v=94f2acb875ced7d2c9cff754c6407fa0 a26cdb8f-3555-49f2-95a2-f4149cdfd19b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/in-n-out-burger-to-ban-employees-5-states-wearing-masks/ Only In-N-Out employees in California and Oregon will be exempted​ from the requirements due to state laws there. 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