Half of U.S. moms have no retirement savings
Despite a "lifetime of caring and working for their families," millions of mothers are completely unprepared for retirement, one expert said.
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These states would suffer most if the U.S. smashes the debt ceiling
Even a short default could wipe out more than a million jobs, especially in parts of the U.S. that depend on federal spending.
Bud Light's parent company sees stock downgrade amid Mulvaney fallout
Wall Street analysts placed a hold on Anheuser-Busch, citing last month's online promotion "crisis" with TikTok star.
Santos backed an unemployment fraud bill. Now he's accused of it.
Santos allegedly claimed almost $25,000 in jobless aid while earning $120,000 annually, according to federal prosecutors.
Will a pilot strike disrupt summer travel plans? Here's what to know.
Thousands of pilots at Southwest and American Airlines are threatening to walk off the job, seeking better pay and schedules.
Peloton recalls 2.2 million bikes whose seat posts can break
The exercise equipment maker has received 35 reports of broken seat posts, resulting in a fractured wrist and cuts.
What happens to Social Security if the U.S. breaches the debt ceiling?
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
These are Americans' least favorite airlines in the U.S.
Overall, customer satisfaction declined over the past year, with first-class passengers bucking the downward trend.
Biden announces nominees to fill out the U.S. Federal Reserve
President Biden is hoping to stack the Central Bank with its top governors as it continues working to stem inflation.
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Want the best pet insurance for your dog? Do this now
There are multiple ways to get great pet insurance for your dog but arguably none are better than this.
4 of the best ways to use home equity in 2023
Tapping into your home equity can help you fund a renovation, but these ways you can get the best return on that cost.
8 high-yield savings accounts to store your emergency fund
The easiest way to grow your emergency fund is by putting it into one of these high-yield savings accounts.
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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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Most Facebook users can now claim settlement money. Here's how.
Application to collect part of Meta's $725 million settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey slams Elon Musk's management
"Was I optimistic? Yes. Did I have final say? No," wrote Dorsey, once an ardent supporter of Musk's leadership of the social network.
Can AI help customer service reps help customers better?
A groundbreaking real-world trial explored how "generative" artificial intelligence can be used to improve customer service.
Elon Musk's Twitter drops government-funded media labels
After backlash, the platform has removed labels describing global media organizations as government-funded or state-affiliated.
Expedia launches ChatGPT-powered trip planning tool
New forms of artificial intelligence promise to help travelers plan trips and research destinations.
Layoffs rose sharply in the first three months of the year
As the Fed continues hiking interest rates, weaker hiring and mounting layoffs suggest the U.S. job market is softening.
Unsure how to chat with ChatGPT? You can always buy a "prompt."
You can buy prompts to help coach AI to sound like a career counselor, marketing professional and more.
Here's how many U.S. workers ChatGPT says it could replace
An outplacement firm asked the artificial intelligence bot how many humans it thinks it will put out of work.
Want to work in AI? This job pays six figures — no coding required
Companies in a range of industries are looking for people to help train the emerging crop of "generative" AI tools.
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Title 42 expiration will be "tough" but plan "will succeed," Mayorkas says
"We have had a plan for more than a year and a half, and we have been executing on that plan and we continue to execute on that plan," said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
Marine vet out on bail after being charged in subway chokehold death
Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who was homeless, died after being put in a chokehold on the subway earlier this month.
Who is Linda Yaccarino, the new Twitter CEO?
One analyst said Yaccarino, with decades of ad and monetization experience, would be a "homerun hire" for Twitter.
Unaccompanied migrant child died in U.S. custody, officials say
Enrique Reina, the Honduran secretary of foreign affairs, identified the child as Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza.
Jury deliberates for 2nd day in Lori Vallow Daybell's murder trial
After weeks of testimony from witnesses called by the prosecution, the defense rested without calling any of its own.
Congress shouldn't get paid until debt ceiling is addressed, Democrat says
"Congress is failing to protect seniors, servicemembers, Veterans, and all Americans who would be impacted by a default," Rep. Abigail Spanberger said.
Woman convicted for leaving note on Putin's parents' grave: "You raised a freak"
Since Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, the government has waged a crackdown on dissent unseen since the Soviet era.
Object that crashed into bedroom was 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite
Experts confirmed the object was a 2.2 stony chondrite meteorite that was over four billion years old.
Top baby names of 2022 revealed
One name broke into the top 10 for the first time ever.
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Unaccompanied migrant child died in U.S. custody, officials say
Enrique Reina, the Honduran secretary of foreign affairs, identified the child as Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza.
Biden announces nominees to fill out the U.S. Federal Reserve
President Biden is hoping to stack the Central Bank with its top governors as it continues working to stem inflation.
Beyoncé could blow away other artists for top-grossing tour
Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour is another contender, with projected sales of more than a billion dollars.
Viral video captures plump snapping turtle nicknamed "Chonkosaurus"
"Look at that beast! Hey, how ya doing guy? You look good. You're healthy," a kayaker who took the video can be heard saying.
Who is Linda Yaccarino, the new Twitter CEO?
One analyst said Yaccarino, with decades of ad and monetization experience, would be a "homerun hire" for Twitter.
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Biden announces nominees to fill out the U.S. Federal Reserve
President Biden is hoping to stack the Central Bank with its top governors as it continues working to stem inflation.
Beyoncé could blow away other artists for top-grossing tour
Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour is another contender, with projected sales of more than a billion dollars.
Who is Linda Yaccarino, the new Twitter CEO?
One analyst said Yaccarino, with decades of ad and monetization experience, would be a "homerun hire" for Twitter.
Bud Light's parent company sees stock downgrade amid Mulvaney fallout
Wall Street analysts placed a hold on Anheuser-Busch, citing last month's online promotion "crisis" with TikTok star.
Congress shouldn't get paid until debt ceiling is addressed, Democrat says
"Congress is failing to protect seniors, servicemembers, Veterans, and all Americans who would be impacted by a default," Rep. Abigail Spanberger said.
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Unaccompanied migrant child died in U.S. custody, officials say
Enrique Reina, the Honduran secretary of foreign affairs, identified the child as Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza.
Introducing "America Decides," a reimagined daily politics program.
The CBS News Streaming Network introduces "America Decides," a daily political news program that goes deeper into the political headlines and delivers news-making interviews with the most influential names across the political aisle.
Biden announces nominees to fill out the U.S. Federal Reserve
President Biden is hoping to stack the Central Bank with its top governors as it continues working to stem inflation.
Justice Department asks court to block Trump testimony in FBI lawsuit
Former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page sued the Justice Department after they were fired from the FBI.
Book excerpt: "The Joy of Politics" by Sen. Amy Klobuchar
What's a mom to do? In her new book, the Minnesota Democrat writes about one of her accomplishments as part of the Senate Rules Committee: getting new parents permission to bring their babies onto the Senate floor.
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Christina Applegate opens up about bad days with MS
"There are just certain things that people take for granted in their lives that I took for granted. Going down the stairs, carrying things—you can't do that anymore," she said.
First epinephrine nasal spray clears key FDA hurdle
The product could be the first nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
Experimental peanut allergy patch shows promise
An experimental skin patch for young children with peanut allergies showed positive results in a clinical trial published Wednesday. The patch was tested on children ages 1 to 3.
U.S. officially ends COVID-19 emergency
The COVID-19 public health emergency officially expired on Thursday. The emergency had been in place since March 2020.
Treatment-resistant ringworm infections seen in U.S. for first time
Treatment-resistant illnesses have been diagnosed in Asia, Europe and Canada, but two cases in New York City mark the first time they have been diagnosed in the United States.
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Wind energy powered the U.K. more than gas for first time
Researchers believe that "a new era of falling power sector emissions is close" as wind and solar power continue to grow worldwide.
Pope warns of "demographic winter," urges action to boost birth rates
Pope Francis called on Italian and other European leaders to solve problems he said were preventing young couples from choosing parenthood.
El Niño is coming back, NOAA says
Warm ocean waters are one of El Niño's biggest fuels – and data shows that sea surface temperatures have hit temperatures well above those seen during 2016's "Godzilla" event.
Pakistan court orders ex-PM Imran Khan's release on bail for 2 weeks
Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is free for now thanks to Pakistan's courts, but the government has vowed to lock him up again as soon as it can.
Woman convicted for leaving note on Putin's parents' grave: "You raised a freak"
Since Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, the government has waged a crackdown on dissent unseen since the Soviet era.
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Beyoncé could blow away other artists for top-grossing tour
Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour is another contender, with projected sales of more than a billion dollars.
Kyle, Texas, trying to break record with gathering of thousands of Kyles
Kyle's arch nemesis: Ivan. The city of Kupreski Kosci in Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered 2,325 people named Ivan in 2017, setting the world record.
Christina Applegate opens up about bad days with MS
"There are just certain things that people take for granted in their lives that I took for granted. Going down the stairs, carrying things—you can't do that anymore," she said.
Debbie Gibson gears up for new tour, reflects on decades-long career
Debbie Gibson made a name for herself in the 1980s, taking the music world by storm at just 16 years old.
Book + audio excerpt: "Honey, Baby, Mine" by Laura Dern & Diane Ladd
In their joint memoir the mother and daughter, both acclaimed actresses, talk about the gift of working together.
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Who is Linda Yaccarino, the new Twitter CEO?
One analyst said Yaccarino, with decades of ad and monetization experience, would be a "homerun hire" for Twitter.
Most Facebook users can now claim settlement money. Here's how.
Application to collect part of Meta's $725 million settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
Twitter to introduce encrypted messaging and new chat services
Elon Musk said the new features will strengthen privacy, while the social platform also plans to introduce voice and video calling
FBI takes down 20-year-old Russian malware network known as "Snake"
Malware known as "Snake" was used by Russian intelligence to steal and transmit information from financial and tech sectors in 50 countries.
Airlines turn to AI to help improve flights
Artificial intelligence can help pilots avoid severe weather to improve flying experiences, researchers say. Amy McGovern, the director of the National Science Foundation's institute for research on trustworthy AI in weather, climate and coastal oceanography at the University of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to discuss how.
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Object that crashed into bedroom was 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite
Experts confirmed the object was a 2.2 stony chondrite meteorite that was over four billion years old.
Impact of new power plant regulations
The Biden administration and EPA have announced new regulations to limit carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joined us to discuss how stringent the new rules would be and the potential challenges the plan faces.
One of Earth's coldest regions could pack secret to breaking down plastic
Bacteria and fungi in the Arctic and Alps could be the key to reducing plastic waste in a way that requires less energy and money, scientists say.
Planet with "unusually shiny atmosphere" could contain water vapor
GJ 1214b is covered in a haze that has made studying it a challenge.
Wild koalas get chlamydia vaccine in trial to protect the species
Chlamydia is a massive threat to koalas as it makes them "so sick they can't climb trees to get food or escape predators, and females can become infertile."
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Marine vet out on bail after being charged in subway chokehold death
Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who was homeless, died after being put in a chokehold on the subway earlier this month.
Teen stabbing suspect claims magic mushrooms made him do it
Brennan Doyle was 16 when he stabbed Donna Ongsiako in her home, claiming he was under the influence of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Prosecutors didn't buy it.
YouTuber who deliberately crashed his plane and hid wreckage pleads guilty
Trevor Daniel Jacob, 29, pled guilty to one count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation, prosecutors said.
Woman convicted for leaving note on Putin's parents' grave: "You raised a freak"
Since Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, the government has waged a crackdown on dissent unseen since the Soviet era.
Man who beheaded girlfriend in front of onlookers convicted of murder
People in other cars and nearby homes saw the attack in July 2021.
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Object that crashed into bedroom was 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite
Experts confirmed the object was a 2.2 stony chondrite meteorite that was over four billion years old.
SpaceX rocket launches 50 Starlink satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 50 Starlink satellites into orbit from California on Wednesday.
Planet with "unusually shiny atmosphere" could contain water vapor
GJ 1214b is covered in a haze that has made studying it a challenge.
Apparent meteorite crashes through roof of home: "It was warm"
Suzy Kop, a resident of the home, told CBS Philadelphia that the object landed in her father's bedroom.
Snake-like NASA robot in development to search for life in space
The Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) could take ocean world research to the next level with "deeper exploration into areas that were once unattainable."
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N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
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Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
Alisa Mathewson's 55 hours of terror
Evidence photos depict the Florida mother's ordeal after her estranged husband snuck into her home and proceeded to hold her against her will.
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Great-grandmother surprised with flowers
MaKaylee Merritt brings her great-grandmother flowers often, but didn't realize how meaningful this day would be. It was 11 years to the day since her grandmother had to say goodbye to her husband and put him in the hospital, and she said she really needed this visit.
Buffalo's mayor on 1 year since mass shooting
On May 14, 2022, a white supremacist shot and killed 10 people, all Black, in a Buffalo, New York, supermarket. A year after the attack, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown told CBS News how the city is moving forward.
Managing the stresses of motherhood
A recent Pew Research Center poll found that moms are more likely than dads to view parenting as tiring and stressful. Psychotherapist Lisa Palmer joined CBS News to share the best ways for moms to manage their stress.
Debt ceiling talks continuing between staffs
President Biden and congressional leaders postponed a meeting scheduled for Friday on the debt ceiling, but talks were ongoing between White House staff and aides to the lawmakers. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest in the discussions.
Pandemic-era immigration rules expire
Tens of thousands of migrants are waiting at the U.S.-Mexico border following the end of pandemic-era immigration restrictions, known as Title 42. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the situation from El Paso, Texas.