Wildfire smoke disrupts airports across the Northeast for second day
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
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PGA-LIV golf deal sparks fury of 9/11 families, human rights group
Union of rival golf tours signifies that "human rights clearly took a back seat to the merger's financial benefits," critics say.
Wildfire smoke costs U.S. workers more than $100 billion a year in pay
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
Two-thirds of Americans now have a dim view of tipping, survey shows
Many service employees are seeing smaller tips as inflation-hit consumers rebel against digital gratuities.
Is it safe to work outside amid wildfire smoke? What experts advise.
Millions of workers who work outdoors should take extra precautions due to the poor air quality in parts of the Northeast, a physician says.
Rampant racism alleged by Black workers at California Tesla plant
Hundreds of employees in the automaker's Fremont factory allege racism, including references to the site as a plantation or slave ship.
New Yorkers flee indoors as Canadian wildfire smoke smothers city
Public schools barred students from going outside, while sports organizations scrapped events because of unhealthy air.
CNN chief executive Chris Licht is stepping down
Embattled executive is leaving after only 13 months following a series of missteps and declining employee morale
Unemployment aid applications jump to highest level since October 2021
Some 261,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, a 10% increase from the week before.
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Why pet insurance is cheaper for mixed breeds
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Home equity loan vs. home improvement loan: Which is better?
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Social Security's 2023 COLA was 8.7%. It may be stingier in 2024.
Seniors and other recipients of the Social Security program may get a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.1% next year, one forecast says.
Inflation is ruining Americans' efforts to save for retirement
Even a brief interruption in plan contributions can affect people's financial goals years down the road, experts say.
How your ex could boost your Social Security benefits
Divorced people can often collect benefits under the federal retirement program based on their ex-spouse's work history.
Difficult economy and loneliness forces some retirees to move in with family
An estimated 60 million Americans live in households with two or more adult generations, according to numbers from the Pew Research Center.
One way to fix Social Security? "Smash the cap"
Eliminating or lifting the tax cap would help stabilize Social Security, while also being fairer to most Americans, experts say.
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Apple unveils new iOS 17 features: Here's what users can expect
The company's operating system upgrade, coming September, adds live voicemail transcribing and an enhanced autocorrect tool.
Here's what to know about Apple's debut virtual reality headset, Vision Pro
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
How to protect your home security camera from hackers
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
Give up your personal data and get a free 55-inch TV
Company is is giving out TV sets valued at $1,000 each in exchange for info including you shopping habits and home address.
People are asking ChatGPT how to get rich quick
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How job seekers are using AI to supercharge their job hunt
Automated search tools like LazyApply, Sonara and Massive let job hunters fire off hundreds of applications in just a few clicks.
Haven't checked your old Gmail account in a while? Google could delete it
Google plans to delete accounts that have been inactive for at least two years.
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Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Deaths reported as Ukraine dam attack continues flooding region
Ukraine's president has called for an international rescue operation amid concern for civilians in flooded Russian-occupied parts of Kherson.
Trump informed he is target of special counsel criminal probe
Donald Trump's legal team has been told the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
Pope working from hospital as he recovers from successful surgery
The surgeon who operated on Francis to treat a painful abdominal hernia said the 86-year-old pope was likely to remain hospitalized for at least five days.
Family of Florida mom shot through neighbor's front door speaks out
Susan Lorincz, the woman charged in Owens' death, is expected to make a virtual appearance in court today.
DeSantis says he doesn't "have sympathy" for sanctuary states
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently transported a group of undocumented migrants from Texas to Sacramento.
Fugitive captured after boys killed while playing with kittens in yard
Prosecutors said they intend to pursue the death penalty against two suspects in the fatal shooting of three people, including two children who'd been playing with kittens in the yard
"Bob's Burgers" actor charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 attack
Jay Johnston has been arrested and charged for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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K-9 dog dies after being in patrol car with broken AC, police say
The patrol car had "multiple" system failures, and a series of emergency safeguards did not activate properly after the AC switched off, police said.
Unemployment aid applications jump to highest level since October 2021
Some 261,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, a 10% increase from the week before.
U.S. investing billions to expand high-speed internet access to rural areas
More than 8.3 million homes and businesses nationwide don't have access to high-speed broadband service, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
Family of Florida mom shot through neighbor's front door speaks out
Susan Lorincz, the woman charged in Owens' death, is expected to make a virtual appearance in court today.
Wildfire smoke disrupts airports across the Northeast for second day
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
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Unemployment aid applications jump to highest level since October 2021
Some 261,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, a 10% increase from the week before.
Wildfire smoke disrupts airports across the Northeast for second day
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
Rampant racism alleged by Black workers at California Tesla plant
Hundreds in the automaker's Fremont factory allege racism, including references to the site as a plantation or slave ship.
Two-thirds of Americans now have a dim view of tipping, survey shows
Many service employees are seeing smaller tips as inflation-hit consumers rebel against digital gratuities.
PGA-LIV golf deal sparks fury of 9/11 families, human rights group
Union of rival golf tours signifies that "human rights clearly took a back seat to the merger's financial benefits," critics say.
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Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Biden administration announces new LGBTQ protections
The Biden administration announced several new protections for LGBTQ families and transgender children ahead of White House Pride event.
DeSantis says he doesn't "have sympathy" for sanctuary states
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently transported a group of undocumented migrants from Texas to Sacramento.
Trump informed he is target of special counsel criminal probe
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt relief
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
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Health concerns from hazardous air quality
Millions of Americans are under air quality alerts as Canada's wildfires continue to burn. CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for Public Health at KFF, Dr. Celine Gounder, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the health risks wildfire smoke poses and offers advice on how to protect yourself.
Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Northeast covered in orange haze
Parts of the Northeast, including New York City, were engulfed in an orange haze Wednesday due to wildfires burning in Canada. Health officials have advised people to wear masks to protect themselves from the blanket of harmful smoke. Lilia Luciano reports.
Wildfire smoke costs U.S. workers more than $100 billion a year in pay
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
Health impacts of exercising in bad air quality
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
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Pope working from hospital as he recovers from successful surgery
The surgeon who operated on Francis to treat a painful abdominal hernia said the 86-year-old pope was likely to remain hospitalized for at least five days.
5 reportedly dead as Ukraine dam attack continues flooding region
Ukraine's president has called for an international rescue operation amid concern for civilians in flooded Russian-occupied parts of Kherson.
Kids seriously hurt in stabbing attack at playground in French town
Officials say the suspect in the stabbing attack in the French Alpine town of Annecy, who's in custody, is a Syrian national who had sought refugee status in the country.
Diver finds long-lost WW2 submarine after searching for 25 years
HMS Triumph was officially declared missing with 64 people on board in January 1942.
U.S. offers $5M reward for fugitive who sold encrypted phones to traffickers
Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.
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Comedian Fortune Feimster on series "Fubar"
Comedian Fortune Feimster joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new series "Fubar" and acting alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.
2023 Tribeca Festival: Opening highlights, in-person and streaming
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Tupac Shakur posthumously receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
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Key moments from Prince Harry's testimony in court
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U.S. investing billions to expand high-speed internet access to rural areas
More than 8.3 million homes and businesses nationwide don't have access to high-speed broadband service, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
Founder of Lesbians Who Tech & Allies
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SEC cracks down on cryptocurrencies
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Tech companies and election misinformation
Some big tech companies are rolling back policies put in place to curb misinformation around the 2020 election, spurring concerns voters may find it difficult to decipher what information is real and what's fake in the 2024 presidential election cycle. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.
Study says AI better at predicting cancer risk
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Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
How poor air quality impacts health
Millions of people across the Eastern U.S. are facing dangerous air quality due to hundreds of wildfires in Canada. The haze has disrupted flights and prompted warnings to stay inside. Dr. Leonardo Trasande, children's environmental health specialist, joins CBS News with tips to stay safe from the health risks associated with poor air quality.
When will air quality improve on East Coast?
Smoke traveling down from Canadian wildfires has caused the air quality in several states to reach hazardous levels. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on how officials are mitigating the fires, and how much longer people can expect the smoke to last. Plus, CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains the science behind the sky turning orange.
When will the wildfire smoke clear? Here's what meteorologists say
Forecasts suggest hazy skies and reduced air quality will persist across the Northeast and into the Midwest for at least a few more days.
What's behind the Canadian wildfires blanketing the East Coast in smoke?
Canada is on track to have its most destructive wildfire season in history — and climate change has set the stage.
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Fugitive captured after boys killed while playing with kittens in yard
Prosecutors said they intend to pursue the death penalty against two suspects in the fatal shooting of three people, including two children who'd been playing with kittens in the yard
Man who killed California dad camping with daughters gets 119 years in prison
Anthony Rauda fatally shot Tristan Beaudette in the head while the 35-year-old father camped in a tent with his young daughters.
Man dubbed "Zombie Hunter" sentenced to death for 1990s murders
Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas both disappeared while riding their bicycles along the Arizona Canal, according to authorities.
Kids seriously hurt in stabbing attack at playground in French town
Officials say the suspect in the stabbing attack in the French Alpine town of Annecy, who's in custody, is a Syrian national who had sought refugee status in the country.
Two officers fired after man becomes paralyzed in back of police van
They were let go over their treatment of Richard "Randy" Cox after his arrest in New Haven in November 2022. The two and three others are criminally charged.
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SpaceX cargo Dragon docks at space station
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
New Webb telescope images reveal center of far-off galaxy
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
Livestream captures images of Mars
In a first of its kind event, the European Space Agency on Friday livestreamed images of Mars in what it called an opportunity "to get as close as it's currently possible" to the Red Planet.
A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
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For first time ever, a near livestream of Mars
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Where will air quality be worst Thursday?
CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson has the forecast for how long the Northeast will be dealing with smoke from Canadian wildfires and what areas will be affected the most Thursday.
Founder of Lesbians Who Tech & Allies
For our "Changing the Game" series, we are highlighting Leanne Pittsford, the CEO and founder of Lesbians Who Tech & Allies. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss creating a tech company to help promote visibility and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people.
Apple's launch into virtual reality
Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.
Comedian Fortune Feimster on series "Fubar"
Comedian Fortune Feimster joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new series "Fubar" and acting alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Lionel Messi to play for Inter Miami
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is coming to the United States. His arrival comes despite massive offers from Saudi Arabia, as the country tries to divert attention through sports from its human rights abuses. Roger Bennett, co-host of the "Men in Blazers" podcast, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Messi's decision.