At-home COVID-19 tests are in stock on this unlikely site
Health company Ro, once known for cheeky ads promising to treat erectile dysfunction and hair loss, has COVID-19 tests in stock.
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Smart TVs, virtual bikes, robot chefs: Fun gadgets at CES 2022
New TVs, VR headsets and home health tech highlight growing popularity of home entertainment systems amid pandemic.
Record number of Americans quit their jobs before the holidays
The "Great Resignation" shows no signs of abating, with 4.5 million people quitting their jobs in November.
Social media users rack up views by wasting COVID-19 tests
Individuals are conducting home science experiments in which they film themselves misusing rapid COVID-19 tests.
Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz reacts to Elizabeth Holmes' conviction
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted Monday of four counts of fraud.
Here are the women appearing on quarters this year
The groundbreaking group of women being honored include poet, astronaut, movie star, principal chief and school superintendent.
Kroger and Walmart hike the price of COVID-19 home tests
A deal with the White House to forego profits has expired, making tests costlier — if they are even in stock.
CES 2022: "The show will and must go on"
Trends at this year's edition of the annual tech showcase include autonomous race cars,16K TVs and AI everywhere.
BlackBerry pulls the plug on its pioneering mobile phone
Software maker, long out of the cellphone business, is no longer supporting its once popular device.
AT&T and Verizon agree to 2-week delay in rollout of new 5G service
The companies are going along with a request from airlines and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who worry the new technology will hinder altitude measuring devices on planes.
Starbucks to require U.S. workers get COVID-19 vaccine or tests
Citing Omicron variant, coffee chain says getting inoculated is the "best option" for containing the virus.
Here's when you'll get your Social Security COLA raise
Seniors will get a hefty 5.9% bump in their checks But some experts doubt it will be enough to offset inflation.
Apple becomes first U.S. company worth $3 trillion
Tech giant's 50% stock's surge in the past year has made it the first American company to reach the investor milestone.
$29,000 for a used car? Blame inflation.
"The average person can't afford the average used car right now," one personal finance specialist said.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.
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CDC says COVID test before ending isolation is "best approach"
Some public health experts had criticized the agency for not requiring testing at the end of a shortened isolation.
DA won't pursue groping case against Andrew Cuomo
The announcement comes after months of friction between the district attorney and the county's sheriff, who initially filed the charge.
Children account for 17.7% of COVID-19 cases
This week, 3,361,912 new cases were reported in the U.S., according to Johns Hopkins University.
PG&E electrical equipment sparked massive Dixie Fire in California
The fire, which started on July 13, burned more than 900,000 acres and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Omicron now 95% of new COVID infections in U.S., CDC estimates
The once-dominant Delta variant now makes up only a small fraction of cases around the country.
I-95 in Virginia finally reopened after storm left hundreds of drivers stranded
A winter storm caused a traffic nightmare. Motorists spent the night in their vehicles, and a 40-mile stretch of the highway was closed.
More police officers sue Trump over January 6
Police officers are suing the former president for alleged wrongful conduct and inciting a riot.
Famed Bogdanoff twins die of COVID after rejecting vaccines
The controversial duo rose to fame with a science-themed TV show, but the unmistakable twins wouldn't put their trust in the vaccines that might have saved their lives.
January 6 Committee seeks information from Fox News' Sean Hannity
The committee says it has communications between Hannity and the White House before, during and after the riot.
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2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
Impact of Holmes' guilty verdict on Silicon Valley
Many in Silicon Valley may be feeling like they dodged a bullet after Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of fraud. Anna Werner shares more.
Here are the women appearing on quarters this year
The groundbreaking group of women being honored include poet, astronaut, movie star, principal chief and school superintendent.
Kroger and Walmart hike the price of COVID-19 home tests
A deal with the White House to forego profits has expired, making tests costlier — if they are even in stock.
BlackBerry pulls the plug on its pioneering mobile phone
Software maker, long out of the cellphone business, is no longer supporting its once popular device.
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Bringing equity to the VC funding process
New data released by Crunchbase shows that only 2.2% of all venture funding went to female-founded startups in the first eight months of this year. Deena Shakir, partner at Lux Capital, joins CBSN to discuss what needs to change to bring equity for female entrepreneurs and investors.
A third of small businesses have reinstated COVID-19 rules
As the Delta variant surges, many small employers are again taking precautions in the way they do business.
NYC giving artists $5,000 checks from Biden stimulus
Some 1,800 artists will receive $5,000 checks, while other federal funds will go to cabbies and homeless people.
Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
44% of small businesses have less than 3 months of cash
"Everything is up in the air," said one Ohio bakery owner who worries that COVID-19 could shut her down again.
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More Americans are working into old age
A growing swath of seniors are working beyond 65, with many needing to supplement their paltry retirement savings.
How gig economy workers can save for retirement
Several types of plans are available, but figuring out which one is right for you can be confusing, so here's some help
When delaying your Social Security benefits pays off
The impact of your age when you begin collecting benefits can be more financially significant than you think
Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
Only 4% of retirees claim the benefit at the optimal time. Everyone else is losing out on $111,000 per household
Hardship withdrawals from your company's 401(k)
The rules for hardship withdrawals are strict and the costs of taking money from your future retirement can be sky-high
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Judge dismisses "Nevermind" album cover child porn lawsuit
Spencer Elden, who appeard nude as a baby on the album cover, sued the surviving band members and Kurt Cobain's estate alleging the image amounted to child pornography.
PG&E electrical equipment sparked massive Dixie Fire in California
The fire, which started on July 13, burned more than 900,000 acres and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
CDC says COVID test before ending isolation is "best approach"
Some public health experts had criticized the agency for not requiring testing at the end of a shortened isolation.
Trump cancels January 6 press conference
The former president was scheduled to hold a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on the anniversary of the Capitol riot.
Here are the women appearing on quarters this year
The groundbreaking group of women being honored include poet, astronaut, movie star, principal chief and school superintendent.
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Trump cancels January 6 press conference
The former president was scheduled to hold a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on the anniversary of the Capitol riot.
Here are the women appearing on quarters this year
The groundbreaking group of women being honored include poet, astronaut, movie star, principal chief and school superintendent.
January 6 Committee seeks information from Fox News' Sean Hannity
The committee says it has communications between Hannity and the White House before, during and after the riot.
More police officers sue Trump over January 6
Police officers are suing the former president for alleged wrongful conduct and inciting a riot.
Threats to democracy and elections - CBS News poll
This is the latest survey from the CBS News Elections and Survey unit's study on the state of democracy.
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CDC says COVID test before ending isolation is "best approach"
Some public health experts had criticized the agency for not requiring testing at the end of a shortened isolation.
Kroger and Walmart hike the price of COVID-19 home tests
A deal with the White House to forego profits has expired, making tests costlier — if they are even in stock.
Seth Meyers tests positive for COVID-19
Meyers said he feels "fine," which he attributed to being vaccinated and getting a booster shot.
Social media users rack up views by wasting COVID-19 tests
Individuals are conducting home science experiments in which they film themselves misusing rapid COVID-19 tests.
Omicron now 95% of new COVID infections in U.S., CDC estimates
The once-dominant Delta variant now makes up only a small fraction of cases around the country.
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At-home COVID-19 tests are in stock on this unlikely site
Health company Ro, once known for cheeky ads promising to treat erectile dysfunction and hair loss, has COVID-19 tests in stock.
Smart TVs, virtual bikes, robot chefs: Fun gadgets at CES 2022
New TVs, VR headsets and home health tech highlight growing popularity of home entertainment systems amid pandemic.
Record number of Americans quit their jobs before the holidays
The "Great Resignation" shows no signs of abating, with 4.5 million people quitting their jobs in November.
Social media users rack up views by wasting COVID-19 tests
Individuals are conducting home science experiments in which they film themselves misusing rapid COVID-19 tests.
Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz reacts to Elizabeth Holmes' conviction
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted Monday of four counts of fraud.
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Suspect in killing of Haitian president arrested in U.S.
Mario Antonio Palacios, 43, could face life in prison if he is convicted.
France's famed Bogdanoff twins die of COVID after rejecting vaccines
The controversial duo rose to fame with a science-themed TV show, but the unmistakable twins wouldn't put their trust in the vaccines that might have saved their lives.
Djokovic will play in Australian Open after getting medical exemption
Djokovic, who hasn't revealed his vaccination status, said he was given a medical exemption to play in the tournament.
Settlement between Prince Andrew accuser and Jeffrey Epstein made public
The prince's lawyers say language in the settlement should bar Virginia Giuffre from suing Andrew.
North Korean defector apparently sneaks back across DMZ to go home
Officials say a man, reportedly a North Korean who defected to the South about a year ago, has made it back across no man's land. Why would anyone do that?
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Judge dismisses "Nevermind" album cover child porn lawsuit
Spencer Elden, who appeard nude as a baby on the album cover, sued the surviving band members and Kurt Cobain's estate alleging the image amounted to child pornography.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – January 2022
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Seth Meyers tests positive for COVID-19
Meyers said he feels "fine," which he attributed to being vaccinated and getting a booster shot.
Twin TV stars die after contracting COVID-19
Twin French TV stars Igor and Grichka Bogdanoff, who were known for hosting a science-fiction-and-fact show in the 1980s, died at the age of 72 after contracting COVID-19. They were not vaccinated against the coronavirus, and friends said the pair believed their healthy lifestyle would protect them, according to BBC News. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
France's famed Bogdanoff twins die of COVID after rejecting vaccines
The controversial duo rose to fame with a science-themed TV show, but the unmistakable twins wouldn't put their trust in the vaccines that might have saved their lives.
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Impact of Holmes' guilty verdict on Silicon Valley
Many in Silicon Valley may be feeling like they dodged a bullet after Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of fraud. Anna Werner shares more.
BlackBerry pulls the plug on its pioneering mobile phone
Software maker, long out of the cellphone business, is no longer supporting its once popular device.
Experts predict job growth around NFTs
Experts are predicting job growth around the creation and marketing of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks joins CBSN's Nikki Batiste with more on his reporting.
Smart TVs, virtual bikes, robot chefs: Fun gadgets at CES 2022
New TVs, VR headsets and home health tech highlight growing popularity of home entertainment systems amid pandemic.
AT&T and Verizon agree to 2-week delay in rollout of new 5G service
The companies are going along with a request from airlines and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who worry the new technology will hinder altitude measuring devices on planes.
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Biden unveils new effort to fight Omicron
President Biden says his administration is doubling its order of Pfizer's new COVID-19 antiviral pill from 10 million to 20 million as the Omicron variant ravages the U.S. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more headlines from the White House.
U.S. shatters record for new COVID cases
The U.S. recorded more than one million new COVID-19 infections on Monday. According to the CDC, the fast-spreading Omicron variant accounts for an estimated 95% of all cases. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the country's recent surge. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Hiral Tipirneni joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Biden talks Omicron COVID variant in speech
President Biden once again encouraged Americans to get COVID-19 booster shots in an address about the Omicron COVID-19 variant on Tuesday. Plus, the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection confirms it is requesting to speak with Sean Hannity. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Los Angeles Times White House reporter Eli Sokols and Boston Globe national political reporter Jess Bidgood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Special Report: Biden speaks on fight against COVID
President Biden updated the nation on his administration's efforts to contain COVID-19, announcing that he was doubling and accelerating the U.S. order for a Pfizer antiviral pill, and also that insurance companies would reimburse Americans for home tests. He urged Americans to get vaccinations and boosters. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus join the CBS News Special Report to discuss the president's remarks.
In major milestone, space telescope successfully deploys sunshade
With the five-layer sunshield deployed, engineers prepare to unfold Webb's mirrors.
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Impact of Holmes' guilty verdict on Silicon Valley
Many in Silicon Valley may be feeling like they dodged a bullet after Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of fraud. Anna Werner shares more.
Suspect in killing of Haitian president arrested in U.S.
Mario Antonio Palacios, 43, could face life in prison if he is convicted.
Death penalty sought in hotel killing of officer "pleading for her life"
Prosecutors said Darius Sullivan likely shot and killed Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon as she begged for her life.
DA won't pursue groping case against Andrew Cuomo
The announcement comes after months of friction between the district attorney and the county's sheriff, who initially filed the charge.
Former Capitol riot prosecutor discusses case
Hundreds of people are facing charges in connection with the events that led to the assault on the U.S. Capitol nearly a year ago. CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge spoke exclusively with the prosecutor who launched the probe and joined CBSN with more on her interview with Michael Sherwin.
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In major milestone, space telescope successfully deploys sunshade
With the five-layer sunshield deployed, engineers prepare to unfold Webb's mirrors.
NASA presses ahead with space telescope's sunshield deployment
It's a major milestone in the James Webb Space Telescope's initial activation.
NASA assesses Webb telescope's performance
It will take two days to tension the sunshade, which is the size of a tennis court.
NASA launches $10 billion space telescope
NASA is a a step closer to getting the first pictures from the James Webb space telescope. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss more.
NASA begins unfurling critical sunshade on Webb space telescope
Deploying the sunshade is crucial to its ability to look back toward the birth of the cosmos.
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Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – January 2022
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
The disappearance of Carole Baskin's former husband Don Lewis
An inside look at the puzzling disappearance of the Florida millionaire
White House Christmas decorations celebrate "Gifts from the Heart"
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The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
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"On the Road with Steve Hartman: Home for the Holidays"
Steve Hartman is taking a look back at some of the most inspiring stories from 2021 in the one-hour special, "On the Road with Steve Hartman: Home for the Holidays."
2020 election officials say they still face threats
More than a year after the 2020 presidential election, many election officials say they still face threats and harassment from those upset about the results. Some say they feel unsafe doing their jobs. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden unveils new effort to fight Omicron
President Biden says his administration is doubling its order of Pfizer's new COVID-19 antiviral pill from 10 million to 20 million as the Omicron variant ravages the U.S. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more headlines from the White House.
U.S. shatters record for new COVID cases
The U.S. recorded more than one million new COVID-19 infections on Monday. According to the CDC, the fast-spreading Omicron variant accounts for an estimated 95% of all cases. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on the country's recent surge. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Hiral Tipirneni joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
How empathy can help heal a divided nation
Empathy can help bridge peoples' differences by helping them recognize their shared humanity. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on what empathy means.