WallStreetBets says Reddit group being hit by bots
One research firm believes that as much as 97% of the posts on WallStreetBets could be generated by bots, not people.
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Company offers COVID-19 test kits via vending machines
Specialized vending machine lets consumers buy the tests on the go and send them to a lab for rapid analysis.
Corporate executives reap millions from Reddit stock frenzy
Stock sales by GameStop and BlackBerry insiders raise questions about their comp. "It's pay for luck," one expert said.
No tuna in Subway's tuna sandwiches, lawsuit claims
Two California residents contend the restaurant chain's tuna is actually a "mixture of various concoctions."
Robinhood faces customer backlash after clamping down on trades
Brokerage has angered investors who claim they were unfairly blocked from trading GameStop and other hot stocks.
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face major congressional hurdles, analysts say.
WallStreetBets silver market frenzy turns tables on Wall Street
As with GameStop, an extended rise could force big investors to reverse short trades — pushing silver prices higher.
AMC, Nokia and other "meme stocks" targeted by WallStreetBets
GameStop isn't the only struggling company whose stock has surged after retail investors flooded in.
GameStop, Reddit and the Battle of Wall Street
The titans of finance were shaken by a subculture of amateur traders on WallStreetBets, whose viral stock purchases sent hedge funds reeling.
Should fewer Americans get a $1,400 stimulus check?
Lower-income households tend to spend the money on bills, while better off families tuck it away.
Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Mets owner Steve Cohen leaves Twitter, citing threats
Steve Cohen's hedge fund, Point72, has become entangled in market turmoil that has pitted a band of small investors against traders.
High-fiber cereal fans decry nationwide shortage of Grape-Nuts
Post Holdings says the more than 120-year-old brand should be back on store shelves in the spring.
Lawmakers urge Biden to offer recurring $2,000 stimulus checks
Rep. Ilhan Omar and other left-leaning Democrats say "massive relief" is needed for low-income Americans.
Poverty-fighting group Robin Hood gets bum Robinhood flak
Social media fury at online brokerage has one of New York City's biggest charities mistakenly caught in crosshairs.
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Live Updates: Winter storm dumps snow across Northeast
The storm is bringing blizzard-like conditions to the East Coast on Monday.
GOP senators detail $618 billion COVID relief counteroffer
The GOP plan includes direct payments of $1,000 for those making less than $40,000 per year.
More than 3,000 people banned by U.S. airlines
The figure climbed from 2,700 in mid-January.
Dustin Diamond, "Saved by the Bell" star, has died at 44
"Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma, according to his representatives.
WallStreetBets says Reddit group being hit by bots
One research firm believes that as much as 97% of the posts on WallStreetBets could be generated by bots, not people.
Tony Bennett's family reveals singer has Alzheimer's
Bennett's greatest therapy is singing. It's when he's most lucid, and he still remembers every word.
Police release video of officer pepper spraying 9-year-old girl
She was handcuffed in the back of a squad car. Rochester, New York's mayor says she's "very concerned" about how the girl was treated.
European leaders condemn military coup in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi, the nation's top civilian leader, is among the senior figures reportedly detained by the military as a difficult march toward democracy is halted.
Biden keeps Trump's border policies in place, leaving migrants in limbo
U.S. border agents continue to expel migrants, including families with children, without court hearings under a policy instituted by the Trump administration.
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The gardener by the Bay
Katie Delwiche's San Francisco gardening business is focused on growth — of her plants and in her clients' lives.
How to avoid getting buried in holiday debt
Consumers with credit card debt are willing to pile on even more during the holidays — that's a mistake, one expert says.
Behind on your rent or mortgage? Here's what to do
Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer.
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.
A restaurant with a heart of gold and nerves of steel
Conscious Eatery in Seattle gives away one meal for every meal purchased. Not even a pandemic could stop that.
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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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Russia's Navalny faces prison as thousands of his supporters detained
More than 5,000 of the opposition leader's backers were detained during huge protests, but they're calling for a new demonstration as he faces a judge this week.
European leaders condemn military coup in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi, the nation's top civilian leader, is among the senior figures reportedly detained by the military as a difficult march toward democracy is halted.
Prince Harry accepts U.K. paper's apology, cash damages in libel case
It was not disclosed how much Harry was getting in damages, but his lawyer says it will all go to his charity for wounded troops.
Biden keeps Trump's border policies in place, leaving migrants in limbo
U.S. border agents continue to expel migrants, including families with children, without court hearings under a policy instituted by the Trump administration.
Parts of Australia enter 5-day lockdown after local COVID-19 infection
Overseas travelers who arrive in Perth must isolate in hotel quarantine for 14 days. The last previous known case of someone being infected with COVID-19 within Western Australia was on April 11.
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Live Updates: Winter storm dumps snow across Northeast
The storm is bringing blizzard-like conditions to the East Coast on Monday.
Subway defends its tuna salad, saying "ITSREAL"
Looking to deflect claims in a lawsuit, sandwich chain offers promo code "ITSREAL" for 15% off tuna footlongs.
Dustin Diamond, "Saved by the Bell" star, has died at 44
"Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma, according to his representatives.
NFL star tackles human trafficking ahead of Super Bowl
"They're able to get away with it because it operates in the shadows," Cousins told CBS News.
Company offering COVID-19 test kits via vending machines
Specialized vending machine lets consumers buy the tests on the go and send them to a lab for rapid analysis.
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WallStreetBets says Reddit group being hit by bots
One research firm believes that as much as 97% of the posts on WallStreetBets could be generated by bots, not people.
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face major congressional hurdles, analysts say.
GOP senators detail $618 billion COVID relief counteroffer
The GOP plan includes direct payments of $1,000 for those making less than $40,000 per year.
Should fewer Americans get a third stimulus check?
Some Republicans are proposing a lower income threshold, at $40,000 for single people and $80,000 for married couples.
Trump announces legal team after high-profile departures
The former president's Senate impeachment trial is set to begin on February 9.
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Dustin Diamond, "Saved by the Bell" star, has died at 44
"Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma, according to his representatives.
Tony Bennett's family reveals the 94-year-old singer has Alzheimer's
Bennett's greatest therapy is singing. It's when he's most lucid, and he still remembers every word.
NFL aims for Super Bowl "full house"
Because of COVID public health restrictions, this year's Super Bowl will be played well below its stadium's capacity. One Arizona printing company is working with the NFL to bring fans to the game — with a unique, pandemic-era solution. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Prince Harry accepts U.K. paper's apology, cash damages in libel case
It was not disclosed how much Harry was getting in damages, but his lawyer says it will all go to his charity for wounded troops.
"I'm Feeling Free": WNBA's Layshia Clarendon has top surgery
The New York Liberty guard says they're "feeling a sense of gender euphoria as opposed to gender dysphoria."
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Company offering COVID-19 test kits via vending machines
Specialized vending machine lets consumers buy the tests on the go and send them to a lab for rapid analysis.
WallStreetBets says Reddit group being hit by bots
One research firm believes that as much as 97% of the posts on WallStreetBets could be generated by bots, not people.
WallStreetBets silver market frenzy turns tables on Wall Street
As with GameStop, an extended rise could force big investors to reverse short trades — pushing silver prices higher.
Meet a pioneer in stroke recovery
After 39-year-old Aaron Ulland suffered a stroke, paralyzing his left side, he volunteered for a revolutionary study in which electrodes that might restore motor functions were implanted in his brain. Watch the results.
Robinhood faces customer backlash after clamping down on trades
Brokerage has angered investors who claim they were unfairly blocked from trading GameStop and other hot stocks.
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Spacewalkers complete battery work, install new cameras
Monday's spacewalk was the second of four planned by the space station's current crew.
Major storm hits Northeast, more than foot of snow forecast
The storm will also cause near-hurricane force wind gusts and major coastal flooding.
Gottlieb says vaccines "should be a backstop" against virus variant
The new coronavirus variant detected in the United Kingdom, B.1.1.7, has been identified in 30 states, according to the CDC.
Book excerpt: "How to Prepare for Climate Change" by David Pogue
The science and technology writer and "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent offers advice on how individuals can adapt to a quickly-changing planet.
The Mars Perseverance rover landing will be the most difficult ever
Perseverance will have to land on Mars without the help of mission control — NASA scientists call it the "seven minutes of terror."
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Subway defends its tuna salad, saying "ITSREAL"
Looking to deflect claims in a lawsuit, sandwich chain offers promo code "ITSREAL" for 15% off tuna footlongs.
Company offering COVID-19 test kits via vending machines
Specialized vending machine lets consumers buy the tests on the go and send them to a lab for rapid analysis.
U.S. military comes to the aid of hospitals hit hard by COVID
Medical personnel sent by the Department of Defense to one Los Angeles hospital are acting as reinforcements to hold the line against the invisible enemy.
Protests temporarily shut down LA mega vaccination site
One man who was waiting on line for an hour said protesters at the stadium in Los Angeles told him that the coronavirus isn't real and vaccinations are dangerous.
Chicago mayor orders teachers to be in the classroom this week
Ongoing debate rages over Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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WallStreetBets says Reddit group being hit by bots
One research firm believes that as much as 97% of the posts on WallStreetBets could be generated by bots, not people.
Company offering COVID-19 test kits via vending machines
Specialized vending machine lets consumers buy the tests on the go and send them to a lab for rapid analysis.
Corporate executives reap millions from Reddit stock frenzy
Stock sales by GameStop and BlackBerry insiders raise questions about their comp. "It's pay for luck," one expert said.
Subway defends its tuna salad, saying "ITSREAL"
Two California residents contend the restaurant chain's tuna is actually a "mixture of various concoctions."
Robinhood faces customer backlash after clamping down on trades
Brokerage has angered investors who claim they were unfairly blocked from trading GameStop and other hot stocks.
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Report: Hate groups in decline, migrate to online networks
The findings were released by the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks racism, xenophobia and anti-government militias.
Ex-MLB star charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run
Investigators said Erickson was racing with Rebecca Grossman, moments before she struck and killed two young brothers.
A killer's family helps detectives find victim's remains
A murderer behind bars, a hidden body, and a determined mother – inside the relentless search for Christie Wilson.
NY nursing student's murder leads to an international manhunt
The Find My Friends app leads to the body of a missing college student as her suspected killer flees the country. Will he get away with murder?
"Unprecedented" in FBI history: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
At least 15 of those arrested are veterans and two currently serve in the U.S. military, both in the Army Reserve, according to military service records obtained by CBS News.
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Two NASA astronauts conduct spacewalk
NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins and Victor Glover ventured outside the International Space Station on Monday for a spacewalk to complete battery replacement and install new camera equipment. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have details.
Spacewalkers complete battery work, install new cameras
Monday's spacewalk was the second of four planned by the space station's current crew.
First private crew plans space station flight
Axiom Space hopes to send the first flight of private citizens to the International Space Station in 2022. Entrepreneur and nonprofit activist investor Larry Connor, who will serve as the pilot for the historic mission, joined CBSN to discuss what he's trying to accomplish with this trip.
NASA and Boeing plan second moon rocket test firing
Re-running the SLS rocket's "hot fire" test will provide data needed to make certain the booster is ready to fly.
The Mars Perseverance rover landing will be the most difficult ever
Perseverance will have to land on Mars without the help of mission control — NASA scientists call it the "seven minutes of terror."
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Full episode: "Sunday Morning"
Guest host: Mo Rocca. In our cover story, Susan Spencer meets a pioneer in the study of stroke recovery. Plus: David Pogue explains the GameStop stock battle pitting Wall Street hedge funds against day traders; Rocca talks with Mark Harris, author of a new biography of director Mike Nichols; Holly Williams profiles actor and Negroni-mixer Stanley Tucci; Tracy Smith talks with Andra Day and Lee Daniels, star and director of a new film about legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday; and Martha Teichner tells the story behind her new book, "When Harry Met Minnie," a true tale of puppy love and friendship.
Should fewer Americans get a stimulus check?
As President Biden meets with Republican senators to discuss a coronavirus relief package, some say the next round of stimulus checks should be targeted at those who need help most. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joined CBSN to talk about which Americans might get checks this time around.
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
How Black History Month is different in 2021
It's been 45 years since "Negro History Week" expanded into Black History Month. This year, the celebration of the contributions of Black people comes in the wake of widespread protests over the death of George Floyd and a racial reckoning across the United States. Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
NAACP leader on Black History Month
NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joins CBSN to discuss the importance of understanding Black history as well as how the NAACP is marking its 112th anniversary.