Homeowners: Beware these scams following a natural disaster
The trail of destruction left by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters carries another threat — fraud.
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Disney reopens after closing as Hurricane Ian blasted Florida
Entertainment giant is gradually welcoming back visitors to its theme parks and hotels starting Friday morning.
Teen survives car wreck only to get hit with $17K medical bill
A growing number of U.S. hospitals own urgent care centers, which limit who they treat for medical — and financial — reasons.
A year after child's death, more residential elevators recalled
Federal safety regulators say repair needed to fix potentially deadly gap between product's inner and outer doors.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Meta is laying people off for the first time in its history
With its stock down 60% this year, Meta is cutting costs as it tries to convince investors that its Metaverse pivot will succeed.
Unnecessary meetings can cost companies $100M a year, report finds
Workers around the U.S. attend an average of nearly 18 meetings a week. They say nearly a third are skippable.
Apple exec leaving company after off-color joke goes viral
Apple's VP of procurement is out of a job after crude remarks were captured on TikTok, according to Bloomberg.
Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26 million to SEC in crypto settlement
Kardashian is paying the settlement without admitting to or denying the SEC's findings, the agency said.
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Meta is laying people off for the first time in its history
With its stock down 60% this year, Meta is cutting costs as it tries to convince investors that its Metaverse pivot will succeed.
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth has dropped $71 billion this year
Once the world's third-richest man, he's been knocked off his perch by the stock market slump and Meta's troubles.
Uber dealing with "cybersecurity incident" after hacker appears to breach system
There was no indication that Uber's fleet of vehicles or its operation was in any way affected.
Ethereum's "Merge" is live — here's what you need to know
Crypto enthusiasts say a shift in how ethereum — the second-most popular blockchain — works will revolutionize digital currencies.
California sues Amazon, alleging its dominance pushes up prices
Lawsuit claims the retail giant forces sellers to keep their prices high in order to use its platform.
Twitter had "no locks on the doors," whistleblower tells Senate
Twitter's former security chief, Peiter Zatko, said the tech giant is a "decade behind" in protecting user safety.
United Airlines sees future for flying electric taxis
Carrier is investing $15 million in a maker of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles.
Twitter is finally testing out an edit button
Twitter said the feature will later expand to Twitter Blue subscribers, which means you'll have to pay to use the edit button.
California lawmakers OK bills to curtail social media
"The online world has created tremendous opportunities, but also real and proximate threats," said one legislator.
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Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska on Russia's war
"We have thousands of dead. Hundreds of children are dead," she told Scott Pelley.
Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26 million to SEC in crypto settlement
Kim Kardashian is paying the settlement without admitting to or denying the SEC's findings, the agency said.
Maggie Haberman says Trump "saw the presidency as the ultimate vehicle to fame"
The New York Times correspondent, who has been covering the world of Donald Trump since the late 1990s, talks about her new book, "Confidence Man," and about how the real estate developer's "playbook" has not changed since he entered politics.
Sweden's Svante Pääbo wins Nobel prize in medicine for work on evolution
The medicine prize kicked off a week of Nobel Prize announcements.
Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Brando's "Godfather" Oscar, dead at 75
The motion pictures academy recently apologized to the Native American civil rights activist for the way she was treated since rejecting the award on Brando's behalf in 1973.
National Archives tells House it hasn't retrieved all records from Trump White House
"While there is no easy way to establish absolute accountability, we do know that we do not have custody of everything we should," said Debra Steidel Wall, the acting archivist of the United States.
U.S. skier given traditional Nepalese funeral after falling from peak
The renowned extreme skier died last week after falling from the summit of Mount Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain.
Occupant's phone alerts responders to car crash that killed 6 in their 20s
The car hit a tree in Lincoln, Neb. Police said an iPhone detected the impact and called responders automatically when the phone's owner didn't respond.
Bolsonaro and Lula headed for runoff in Brazil election
The election wound up being far tighter than anticipated, both in the presidential contest and those for governorships and congressional seats.
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Abortion pill startup sells meds to women who aren't pregnant
Company says giving patients abortion pills before they're needed provides "peace of mind."
Community aids in Filipino food truck's pandemic rebound
Owner encourages customers to "give a high five" to local businesses raising prices. "It means a lot."
Small business faces big challenges: Inflation and 18-hour days
"Would you be comfortable paying $36 for a hamburger? That's kind of what it's worth," says restaurant owner Jenna Petersiel.
For small businesses, looming recession brings uncertainty
But Jessica Johnson-Cope, CEO of a family-owned security services company, remains optimistic even as the U.S. economy darkens.
Want to cool off in a swimming pool? There's an app for that
Swimply lets private pool owners rent them by the hour, while helping people beat the heat.
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Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
A common retirement strategy can erode your savings: watchdog
Workers who move 401(k)s into IRAs can lose significant money to a choice they didn't have to make, new analysis shows.
How can you financially prepare for a recession?
"The quicker you move, the more agency you have in reducing the impact of a recession," one expert says.
Stock drop has erased $3 trillion in retirement savings this year
With Americans' nest eggs mostly held in 401(k)s and IRAs, the swoon could force many to delay their retirement.
Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year
Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.
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Natalie Morales named CBS News correspondent
Award-winning journalist and anchor Natalie Morales has been named a CBS News correspondent, effective November 1.
Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26 million to SEC in crypto settlement
Kardashian is paying the settlement without admitting to or denying the SEC's findings, the agency said.
U.S. skier given traditional Nepalese funeral after falling from peak
The renowned extreme skier died last week after falling from the summit of Mount Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain.
National Archives tells House it hasn't retrieved all records from Trump White House
"While there is no easy way to establish absolute accountability, we do know that we do not have custody of everything we should," said Debra Steidel Wall, the acting archivist of the United States.
Trump airs 2020 grievances in Michigan, weeks before midterm elections
Over half the statewide and federal GOP candidates in Michigan have perpetuated Trump's false claims of a stolen 2020 election.
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Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26 million to SEC in crypto settlement
Kardashian is paying the settlement without admitting to or denying the SEC's findings, the agency said.
U.K. scraps tax cut for wealthy that sparked market turmoil
It was a major reversal by the new British government. Reducing taxes for top earners while millions face soaring inflation was widely seen as politically toxic.
Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Homeowners: Beware these scams following a natural disaster
The trail of destruction left by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters carries another threat — fraud.
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National Archives tells House it hasn't retrieved all records from Trump White House
"While there is no easy way to establish absolute accountability, we do know that we do not have custody of everything we should," said Debra Steidel Wall, the acting archivist of the United States.
Trump airs 2020 grievances in Michigan, weeks before midterm elections
Over half the statewide and federal GOP candidates in Michigan have perpetuated Trump's false claims of a stolen 2020 election.
Supreme Court: New term brings opportunity for conservatives to flex muscles
The Supreme Court begins its new term Monday, Oct. 3.
Bolsonaro and Lula headed for runoff in Brazil election
The election wound up being far tighter than anticipated, both in the presidential contest and those for governorships and congressional seats.
King Charles III will not attend U.N. climate change summit
Buckingham Palace said that Charles will not appear at next month's conference after reaching an "agreement" with Prime Minister Liz Truss.
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NFL concussion protocol under new scrutiny
The recent concussion of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has sparked renewed debate over the league's protocols. Nate Burleson has the latest reaction and speaks to Dr. David Agus about the new scrutiny.
Sweden's Svante Pääbo wins Nobel prize in medicine for work on evolution
The medicine prize kicked off a week of Nobel Prize announcements.
Arizona judge rejects request to pause abortion ban
Abortions were halted on Sept. 23. The ruling means the state's abortion providers will not be able to restart procedures.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
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U.S. skier given traditional Nepalese funeral after falling from peak
The renowned extreme skier died last week after falling from the summit of Mount Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain.
"Shooting heard" as Iran's anti-protest crackdown hits top university
Rights groups say forces "attacked" a top Tehran university, leading to clashes as weeks of anti-government unrest escalates and the ayatollah blames the U.S. and Israel.
Sweden's Svante Pääbo wins Nobel prize in medicine for work on evolution
The medicine prize kicked off a week of Nobel Prize announcements.
U.K. scraps tax cut for wealthy that sparked market turmoil
It was a major reversal by the new British government. Reducing taxes for top earners while millions face soaring inflation was widely seen as politically toxic.
Bolsonaro and Lula headed for runoff in Brazil election
The election wound up being far tighter than anticipated, both in the presidential contest and those for governorships and congressional seats.
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Natalie Morales named CBS News correspondent
Award-winning journalist and anchor Natalie Morales has been named a CBS News correspondent, effective November 1.
Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26 million to SEC in crypto settlement
Kardashian is paying the settlement without admitting to or denying the SEC's findings, the agency said.
John Stamos: "This is a great moment"
The star of the Disney+ series "Big Shot," whose looks and charm earned him a devoted following as Uncle Jesse in the sitcom "Full House," talks about fame, rehab, and the impact of the death of his friend Bob Saget.
John Stamos of "Full House," "Big Shot" on fame, friends
The actor whose looks and charm earned him a devoted following as Uncle Jesse in the sitcom "Full House," and who currently stars as the intense coach of a high school girls' basketball team in the Disney+ series "Big Shot," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the impact of the death of his friend Bob Saget, and how the future looks today.
Cate Blanchett on the art of transforming herself in the drama "Tár"
The two-time Academy Award-winner talks about her performance as an orchestra conductor facing multiple crises, and about her preparation that, she believes, audiences shouldn't care about.
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Occupant's phone alerts responders to car crash that killed 6 in their 20s
The car hit a tree in Lincoln, Neb. Police said an iPhone detected the impact and called responders automatically when the phone's owner didn't respond.
Bullseye! How DART hit an asteroid 7 million miles away
NASA's mission to change an asteroid's path, as a test of a way to deflect planetary objects that threaten Earth, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away. Correspondent David Pogue looks at what the results of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and its new technologies, may mean for future missions.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
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Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
U.K. inquest finds "online content" partly to blame for teen's suicide
Coroner concludes 14-year-old Molly Russell "died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content."
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DART mission: How NASA hit the bullseye
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, aimed at changing an asteroid's path as a method of protecting Earth from asteroid strikes, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away.
Bullseye! How DART hit an asteroid 7 million miles away
NASA's mission to change an asteroid's path, as a test of a way to deflect planetary objects that threaten Earth, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away. Correspondent David Pogue looks at what the results of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and its new technologies, may mean for future missions.
Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Scientists study Ian with hurricane-hunting drone
A new hurricane-hunting drone shows what it's like to fly straight into the eye of Hurricane Ian, going where no other aircraft or scientist can go. Ben Tracy has the details.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-or-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
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Police fear possible California serial killer
Police in Stockton, California, have released an image of a "person of interest" in the recent murders of five men. They warn residents to be vigilant as the killings appear to be connected. Danya Bacchus has more.
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing woman 36 years ago
The break came in 2020 after investigators obtained a DNA sample from Carbo — who was 18 at the time of the murder — and it matched.
Trial to begin for man accused of killing 22 women in Texas
It was one woman's survival of a March 2018 attack that set Billy Chemirmir's arrest in motion.
Killings of 5 men in California are linked, police say
After reviewing surveillance footage, detectives have located an unidentified "person of interest" in the killings.
Odd crime scene leads to conflicting theories about shooting deaths
Investigators' initial suspicions in the deaths of a mother and daughter are upended by autopsy results and other evidence.
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Crew flies to Florida ahead of launch to International Space Station
The Crew 5 flight to the ISS features the first Russian to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA, SpaceX study options for Hubble reboost
A Crew Dragon flight to boost Hubble's altitude could extend its useful life by a decade or more.
3 space station cosmonauts return to Earth after 195-day mission
The return of the Soyuz crew sets the stage for a SpaceX Crew Dragon launch next week.
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Brazil's presidential election goes to runoff
The second round of Brazil's presidential election campaign is in full swing after far-right President Jair Bolsonaro blocked ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from outright victory in the first round of voting. Bandeirantes International editor Beatriz Corrêa joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Meta announces its first hiring freeze
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is announcing a hiring freeze for the first time as its stock down is down 60% this year. This comes as more tech companies are laying off staff due to market slowdown. Business Insider reporter Samantha Delouya joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin talks Taiwan
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is taking a step back from President Biden's remarks saying the U.S. military would defend Taiwan if China invaded. Amy Celico, a principal at Albright Stonebridge Group who directs its China practice, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the U.S. response to rising tensions in the region.
Holiday shopping starts early amid inflation
It can be hard to believe we're talking the holidays already – but it could save some big bucks to start shopping early this year. High inflation and rising interest rates don't have to also mean soaring holiday spending. Nancy Chen has more.
NFL concussion protocol under new scrutiny
The recent concussion of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has sparked renewed debate over the league's protocols. Nate Burleson has the latest reaction and speaks to Dr. David Agus about the new scrutiny.