June 30, 2015: A look at CBSN's business headlines
It's down to the wire for Greece, President Obama weighs in on OT pay, and a customer satisfaction survey sheds light on fast-food
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June 23, 2015: A look at CBSN's business headlines
A company is recalling 14 brands of bottled water, Martha Stewart's empire has been sold, and you may soon see "safety trucks" on highways
June 16, 2015: A look at CBSN's business headlines
Investors are eyeing the Fed, an iconic American store is shuttering a quarter of its stores and Chipotle aims for the perfect tortilla
Apple's not-so-new new features
Apple revealed some big changes at WWDC; and if you think you've seen some of them before, it's because you have
May 26, 2015: A look at CBSN's business headlines
A mega media combo is in the works, Etsy gets some competition, and the "Soup Nazi" is going mobile
A look at CBSN's business headlines
A beer brand sees a sales boost despite so-so marks, Tesla test drivers encounter an odd mishap, and an epic time waster turns 25
Ready for Oculus Rift? Too bad your computer isn't
The virtual reality headset is due for release next year, but many desktops and almost all laptops won't be able to handle it
Your PC may not be strong enough to handle a virtual reality headset
As cool as virtual reality gaming might be, the odds of your computer being strong enough to handle it are pretty slim
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Possible leak investigated at the Federal Reserve; airlines collected $3.5 billion in bag fees last year; Panera Bread will drop artificial ingredients; and Fiat announces a higher education program for its employees
You could soon unlock your phone with your ear print
An experimental system uses your smartphone's touchscreen as a sensor that can do more than read a fingerprint
Facebook adds video calling to Messenger app
It works like Skype and Apple's FaceTime and connects people on both Android and iOS phones
#CBSNBusiness: April 21, 2015
Google is changing the way searches will appear on you smartphone; ESPN is crying foul over Verizon's a-la-carte cable package option, and the average roundtrip airfare this summer is $454
#CBSNBusiness: April 14, 2015
Americans boosted their spending on big-ticket items in March, most Americans are covered by health insurance, and Pepsi is replacing Coke as the official drink of the NBA
Microsoft set to hire people with autism
The pilot program will launch in May, seeking to add "untapped potential" to its talent pool
Microsoft to hire more autistic workers
Microsoft is expanding its diversity outreach by adding more employees with autism
Google considering wireless service
Search engine giant Google will reportedly venture into the world of wireless providers. CNET's Bridget Carey goes over what this means for carriers
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Millions in small business aid went to "hate groups"
One anti-immigrant group's leader says he's against the Paycheck Protection Program, but had obligation to take money.
Goya Foods CEO "not apologizing" for praising Trump
Family company's top exec, Robert Unanue, calls an anti-Trump Goya boycott an attempt at "suppression of speech."
Universal basic income cause gets $3 million boost from Jack Dorsey
The Twitter co-founder's donation will help fund a group of guaranteed income pilot programs in a dozen U.S. cities.
What Americans could learn from Donald Trump's financial records
Real estate holdings, business relationships, spending habits, even romantic entanglements can be deduced from tax and bank records.
COVID-19 surge: Next bailout could cost $1.5 trillion, Moody's says
The price tag jumped from an earlier estimate of $1 trillion due to the hit to states that are struggling with a surge.
After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4 billion in virus aid
The Catholic Church used an unprecedented exemption to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed aid.
Florida man fired after mask meltdown at Costco
Man's videotaped tirade after being asked to follow public health requirement at store ultimately costs him his job.
Ford rejects workers' suggestion it stop making police vehicles
Nation's second-largest automaker won't give up its status as top seller of transportation for law enforcement.
Are indoor dining delays the final straw for restaurants?
"Anybody that thinks that outdoor dining is a solution needs to have their head examined," said one restaurant owner.
Coin shortage has Wawa saying "exact change, please"
Production and circulation of coins are down amid COVID-19, prompting stores to request other payment methods.
Unemployment benefits: Do you have to pay taxes on them?
Almost 1 in 3 jobless workers mistakenly believe their unemployment benefits are tax-free.
Philippines Congress officially silences nation's biggest broadcaster
President Duterte's office denies any role in depriving ABS-CBN of its broadcast license, but he's threatened the network for years.
Treasury names small businesses receiving PPP loans
The names make up less than 15% of the nearly 5 million small businesses that received forgivable, low-interest loans.
Goya faces calls for boycott after CEO praises Trump
Julian Castro was among many to tweet his disapproval of Goya, urging consumers to "think twice before buying their products."
A second stimulus check? Here's how much you could get
President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession.
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Rome's empty streets reveal a tourism industry in crisis
With visitors from America (where coronavirus is raging) banned from Europe, Italy is suffering even further from the economic fallout of the pandemic
World Council of Churches "dismayed" by Hagia Sophia decision
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally converted the former museum back into a mosque Friday and declared it open for Muslim worship.
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan hospitalized with coronavirus
Bachchan's son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus as well.
Bodies are being exhumed in Mexico to make room for coronavirus deaths
Photojournalist Jonathan Alpeyrie says the pandemic is stretching the system to its limits.
How to see Neowise before it disappears
The comet is putting on quite the show this weekend.
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Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Surgeon general "trying to correct" earlier guidance against masks
The Trump administration has done an about-face regarding the wearing of face coverings in public.
Transcript: Tom Wyatt on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with KinderCare CEO Tom Wyatt that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Surgeon General Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Surgeon General Jerome Adams that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Terry Shaw on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with AdventHealth CEO Terry Shaw that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Surgeon general "trying to correct" earlier guidance against masks
The Trump administration has done an about-face regarding the wearing of face coverings in public.
Transcript: Surgeon General Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Surgeon General Jerome Adams that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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Trevor Noah on responding to these times without laughs
When the pandemic shut down his studio, the "Daily Show" host posted a video online to help audiences understand a societal tipping point, without relying on humor
Trevor Noah: Responding to the moment
When the pandemic shut down his studio, Trevor Noah took "The Daily Show" online, and for the stand-up comic it's become a stand-out moment. Jim Axelrod reports.
Award-winning chef Dominique Crenn is determined to beat coronavirus
The first woman in America to receive three Michelin stars says the restaurant industry will never be the same, but she is fighting the effects of pandemic with the same passion with which she fought cancer
Dominique Crenn, the “Rebel Chef”
Dominique Crenn is the first woman in America to receive the culinary world's highest honor – three Michelin stars – for the San Francisco restaurant that bears her name, Atelier Crenn. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on her recipe for success, and how she, and the restaurant industry, are addressing the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers Oscar-winning film composer Ennio Morricone (“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”); Grammy-winning singer-songwriter-bandleader Charlie Daniels ("The Devil Went Down to Georgia"); Tony-nominated Broadway actor Nick Cordero (“Bullets Over Broadway”); and longtime CBS arts critic Dennis Cunningham.
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Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say
Nearly half of hospital biomedical techs denied access to service information including manuals to fix ventilators.
Walmart reportedly launching subscription service
The $98 membership comes with same-day grocery delivery and early deals access, according to a report.
Facebook civil rights audit: "Serious setbacks" hurt progress
The audit recommends a "civil rights infrastructure" for the social media giant, but its suggestions aren't binding.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
With Postmates buyout, Uber becomes the nation's No. 2 food delivery service, while DoorDash remains the leader.
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How to see Neowise before it disappears
The comet is putting on quite the show this weekend.
Spectacular photos capture Neowise, one of the brightest comets in decades
Astrophotographers around the world have captured incredible photos of the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
Mystery elephant killer could leave herd "decimated," expert warns
Something has killed more than 350 elephants in the country's Okavango Delta, and officials hope to have some answers in the coming week.
"Watermelon snow" in Italian Alps may be climate change red flag
The bizarre pink snow can accelerate snow melt in the fragile mountain region.
Most expensive medical procedures in the U.S., ranked
These pricey surgeries are the most expensive in the country.
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Surgeon general "trying to correct" earlier guidance against masks
The Trump administration has done an about-face regarding the wearing of face coverings in public.
Dr. Jon LaPook on the importance of wearing face masks
The science behind how using a mask can help prevent an infected person with no symptoms from transmitting the coronavirus to others
Trump seen wearing face mask in public for first time
"I've never been against masks, but I do believe they have a time and a place," Trump told reporters.
New York reports lowest 3-day average virus death toll since March 16
The state also announced that virus hospitalizations dropped below 800 for the first time since mid-March.
Inmates are 5 times more likely to get virus than others, study says
"Prisoners have a right to adequate protection of their health while incarcerated," said the lead author of the study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Goya Foods CEO "not apologizing" for praising Trump
Family company's top exec, Robert Unanue, calls an anti-Trump Goya boycott an attempt at "suppression of speech."
Universal basic income cause gets $3 million boost from Jack Dorsey
The Twitter co-founder's donation will help fund a group of guaranteed income pilot programs in a dozen U.S. cities.
What Americans could learn from Donald Trump's financial records
Real estate holdings, business relationships, spending habits, even romantic entanglements can be deduced from tax and bank records.
COVID-19 surge: Next bailout could cost $1.5 trillion, Moody's says
The price tag jumped from an earlier estimate of $1 trillion due to the hit to states that are struggling with a surge.
After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4 billion in virus aid
The Catholic Church used an unprecedented exemption to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed aid.
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Chowchilla bus kidnapping survivors relive their terrifying ordeal
Twenty-six children abducted by masked gunmen and buried alive in a truck trailer — survivors relive their horrifying ordeal and journey to escape
Surgeon charged in scheme to pay addicts to receive experimental implant
Dr. Randy Rosen is facing 88 felony charges from the Los Angeles Orange County district attorney, who called him "a real life" Frankenstein.
Execution blocked after victims' family raises virus concerns
Daniel Lewis Lee, a former white supremacist who robbed and murdered a family of three, including their 8-year-old daughter, was scheduled to be executed on Monday.
Michael Cohen back in custody after refusing terms of home confinement
Cohen had been furloughed in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic within the federal prison system.
5 arrested in death of rapper Pop Smoke in Los Angeles
Pop Smoke, whose real name is Bashar Jackson, was killed in February.
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How to see Neowise before it disappears
The comet is putting on quite the show this weekend.
Spectacular photos capture Neowise, one of the brightest comets in decades
Astrophotographers around the world have captured incredible photos of the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
NASA, Boeing work to resume Starliner flights
Some 80 recommendations are being implemented to prevent a repeat of problems marring the previous Starliner test flight.
Rocket Lab declares Electron launch failure
The innovative Electron rocket suffered a malfunction while its second stage was firing.
How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
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Wildest celebrity fashion
Rihanna isn't alone; celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
Most expensive medical procedures in the U.S., ranked
These pricey surgeries are the most expensive in the country.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
How accurate is Hamilton?
Did history really happen the way the hit show portrays it?
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Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump calls 99% of COVID-19 cases "harmless"
President Trump declared "99%" of COVID-19 cases to be "totally harmless" during Fourth of July remarks over the weekend, prompting backlash from mayors of both political parties. The president's FDA commissioner struggled to provide a factual basis for the president's claim. Paula Reid reports.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.
Ashley McBryde performs “Hang In There Girl”
Arkansas native Ashley McBryde said she learned how to sing in a biker bar, and that authenticity has never worn off. Her major label debut earned her three Grammy nominations and got her named “New Artist of the Year” at the CMA Awards. McBryde’s latest collection, “Never Will,” came out in April. She joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Hang In There Girl”
Coronavirus cases continue to rise
There's a notable rise in new coronavirus cases in several states, particularly in populous states like California, Texas and Florida. More than 2 million Americans have been infected thus far and the national death toll is now at 115,000. Janet Shamlian reports.