Inflation is pushing more Americans into side hustles
After cutting back on spending, consumers are now looking to boost their income to combat rising costs.
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Timeshares: Here's what to know before buying in
Some consumers enjoy fractional home ownership — but FTC warns these arrangements can be money-losing and hard to leave.
Nokia plans to set up first 4G network on the moon
The phone company's network will support discoveries that could lay the groundwork for a human colony on the moon.
Americans launching millions of businesses despite economic woes
About 5 million new businesses were created last year, with women and people of color leading the way, a new study finds.
Backyard chicken keeping is a pricey endeavor
The recent spike in egg prices has driven some to explore backyard chicken keeping, but the work and expenses required to house and feed chickens may not offset the price of backyard eggs.
Twitter removes tweets about "Trans Day of Vengeance"
Social media platform angers supporters and critics of trans rights alike by taking down tweets regarding planned protest.
Fake job listings are a growing problem in the labor market
Plentiful job listings show an overheated hiring market — but many are duplicates or fake, say economists and recruiters.
How one retired exec helped change a Ukrainian soldier's life
Helping Vladyslav Orlov recover from his wounds "is unparalleled to anything I have ever done in my life," Gary Wasserson said.
U.S. offers Arizona-size chunk of Gulf of Mexico for drilling
Energy companies offered a combined $263 million in bids to develop parcels that could produce fossil fuels for decades.
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Is life insurance taxable?
As with many financial products, there are tax considerations to keep in mind when it comes to life insurance.
High-yield savings account questions to know
If you're considering opening a high-yield savings account it helps to have the answers to these three questions.
How to get a good CD interest rate
In today's rate environment, a CD is worth opening. Here are three ways to get a good interest rate.
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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.
Millions of Americans nearing retirement age with no savings
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, 50% of women and 47% of men between the ages of 55 and 66 have no retirement savings.
The importance of preparing emotionally for retirement
Retirement is a seismic life change that can impact mental health, with one study suggesting it increases the likelihood of depression.
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Apple introduces way to split payments in Apple Pay
Tech giant will also offer "buy now, pay later" loans of up to $1,000 that can be used to make Apple Pay purchases.
With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
Lawsuits against Twitter allege millions in unpaid expenses
Landlords, vendors and others have filed cases against the social media giant, where CEO Musk is trying to cut expenses.
Yahoo plans to cut 20% of its workers as tech layoffs pile up
Tech companies have cut more than 60,000 jobs in the past month alone, reversing a hiring spree during the pandemic.
Here's how people in 3 different industries use ChatGPT for work
ChatGPT has already become an integral part of how many workers do their jobs in real estate, finance and more.
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Microsoft unveils search engine with ChatGPT-like functions
Tech giant is building artificial intelligence directly into Bing, CEO Satya Nadella tells "CBS Mornings."
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Authorities release 911 calls from Nashville school shooting: "Please hurry"
"I think we have a shooter at our church," one caller said, later adding: "I'm on the second floor in a room. I think the shooter is on the second floor."
9 service members dead after Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky
The aircraft were practicing a "multi-ship formation" using night vision goggles when they crashed, officials said.
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" released early from federal prison
Federal prison records indicate Chansley is currently at a "residential reentry management" facility in Phoenix, with a release date of May 25.
Reps. Bowman, Massie have heated exchange in Capitol over gun violence
Bowman, a former middle school principal from the Bronx, launched into a fiery tirade in the Capitol hallway.
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter, claims he was "spying"
The Journal "vehemently denies" the claim that Evan Gershkovich "was collecting classified information" about Russia's "military industrial complex" for the U.S.
Watch live: Gwyneth Paltrow's ski crash trial heads to closing arguments
Terry Sanderson claims Paltrow crashed into him, leaving him with four broken ribs and symptoms that have lasted years beyond the collision.
Police union executive charged with attempted importing of synthetic opioids
Joanne Marian Segovia received hundreds of packages described as "Wedding Party Favors," a federal complaint alleged, but instead, they contained "thousands of pills of controlled substances."
Disney strips DeSantis' district oversight board of its power, board says
If the agreement is deemed to violate rules against perpetuity, it will be in effect until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of England's King Charles III, the declaration said.
Olympian Oscar Pistorius up for parole decade after killing girlfriend
Reeva Steenkamp's parents have said previously that they will again oppose his early release as they don't feel he's shown genuine remorse.
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Authorities release 911 calls from Nashville school shooting: "Please hurry"
"I think we have a shooter at our church," one caller said, later adding: "I'm on the second floor in a room. I think the shooter is on the second floor."
Deal reached to return the orca Lolita to "home waters" after over 50 years
Officials announced plans on Thursday to transfer the orca, now 57, from the Miami Seaquarium to "home waters" in the Pacific Northwest.
Police union executive charged with attempted importing of synthetic opioids
Joanne Marian Segovia received hundreds of packages described as "Wedding Party Favors," a federal complaint alleged, but instead, they contained "thousands of pills of controlled substances."
U.S. sanctions man for trying to arrange arms deal between Russia, North Korea
The deal would have given Russia access to weapons and military supplies from North Korea in exchange for aircraft, food and other material.
Hundreds protest at Tennessee Capitol for gun control after Nashville shooting
Children held signs reading "I'm nine" — a reference to the age of the three kids who died in Monday's attack.
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Nokia plans to set up first 4G network on the moon
The phone company's network will support discoveries that could lay the groundwork for a human colony on the moon.
Inflation is pushing more Americans into side hustles
After cutting back on spending, consumers are now looking to boost their income to combat rising costs.
House passes sprawling GOP energy bill to reverse Biden climate policies
The sweeping energy package counters virtually all of President Biden's agenda to address climate change.
Fake job listings are a growing problem in the labor market
Plentiful job listings show an overheated hiring market — but many are duplicates or fake, say economists and recruiters.
Complaints about U.S. airlines have quadrupled in recent years
U.S. airline passengers filed at least 60,732 complaints in 2022, up from 15,342 in 2019, a new analysis found.
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U.S. sanctions man for trying to arrange arms deal between Russia, North Korea
The deal would have given Russia access to weapons and military supplies from North Korea in exchange for aircraft, food and other material.
Reps. Bowman, Massie have heated exchange in Capitol over gun violence
Bowman, a former middle school principal from the Bronx, launched into a fiery tirade in the Capitol hallway.
Rapper Pras Michel on trial in D.C. for conspiracy, fraud
The Grammy-winning founder of Fugees is accused of helping a Malaysian financier launder millions in effort to influence Obama and Trump administration officials.
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" released early from federal prison
Federal prison records indicate Chansley is currently at a "residential reentry management" facility in Phoenix, with a release date of May 25.
House passes sprawling GOP energy bill to reverse Biden climate policies
The sweeping energy package counters virtually all of President Biden's agenda to address climate change.
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Are your clothes dripping in "forever chemicals"?
The full health risks of wearing apparel made with PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are still unknown. But states are taking action so clothing makers will remove them.
An ER's error lands a 4-year-old in collections — for care he didn't receive
A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's name on the bill, not hers.
FDA approves overdose-reversing Narcan for over-the-counter sale
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Long COVID remains an uphill battle for many Americans
Long COVID has affected millions of people globally.
What to know about concussions, from warning signs to risk factors
A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
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U.S. sanctions man for trying to arrange arms deal between Russia, North Korea
The deal would have given Russia access to weapons and military supplies from North Korea in exchange for aircraft, food and other material.
Deporting Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" carries a hefty price tag
In the 1980's, the Colombian drug kingpin imported just four hippos from Africa — and now there are nearly 150 of them.
U.N. pushes for deal to protect Ukraine nuke plant as threat increases
"It is obvious that this area is facing perhaps a more dangerous phase," IAEA boss Rafael Grossi said after a visit to Europe's largest nuclear power plant.
Harris in Tanzania pushes for strengthening democracy
Vice President Kamala Harris is encouraging Tanzania's fragile progress toward a more inclusive government.
Olympian Oscar Pistorius up for parole decade after killing girlfriend
Reeva Steenkamp's parents have said previously that they will again oppose his early release as they don't feel he's shown genuine remorse.
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Cisco and the NFL defended Super Bowl LVII [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players into the game as playable characters.
King Charles III visits Germany on first foreign trip as Britain's monarch
The new king was meant to have started his tour to bolster U.K.-EU ties in France, but that part of the trip had to be scrapped.
Melissa Joan Hart says she helped children "trying to escape" Nashville shooting
"We helped a class of kindergartners across a busy highway that were climbing out of the woods, that were trying to escape the shooter situation," she said.
Lena Waithe on new film "A Thousand and One"
The film "A Thousand and One" won a grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival. The film's star Teyana Taylor and producer Lena Waithe join "CBS Mornings" to discuss Taylor's star-making performance, the film's perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes and the importance of celebrating Black motherhood.
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Cisco and the NFL defended Super Bowl LVII [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
Twitter removes tweets about "Trans Day of Vengeance"
Social media platform angers supporters and critics of trans rights alike by taking down tweets regarding planned protest.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Boeing's Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
Musk, Wozniak call for pause in AI development
Tesla founder Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joined hundreds of others who signed an open letter calling for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence technology in order to take time to study the risks associated with it.
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Study: Warming climate could spawn more storms
Storms like the one that tore through Mississippi last week, killing several dozen people, could become more common due to climate change, according to a new study. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Walker Ashley, a professor at Northern Illinois University, and one of the study's lead authors, joins CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" about what these findings could mean.
Fiona, Ian being retired as hurricane names after deadly storms
In the future, Ian's former spot will be replaced with Idris and Fiona will be replaced with Farrah, WMO announced.
Lab-grown mammoth meatball unveiled
A lab-grown meatball made using the genetic information of the extinct woolly mammoth was unveiled at a science museum in the Netherlands this week.
How finding awe could help your health
Finding joy doesn't need to come from large trips. Some of the best adventure is right in our backyards. Dacher Keltner, UC Berkeley professor and author of "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life," joins CBS News to discuss the science of awe-inspiring experiences.
Recent cosmic explosion likely the "brightest of all time," NASA says
The signal from this burst, experts found, had been traveling for about 1.9 billion years before reaching Earth.
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Authorities release 911 calls from Nashville school shooting: "Please hurry"
"I think we have a shooter at our church," one caller said, later adding: "I'm on the second floor in a room. I think the shooter is on the second floor."
Police union executive charged with attempted importing of synthetic opioids
Joanne Marian Segovia received hundreds of packages described as "Wedding Party Favors," a federal complaint alleged, but instead, they contained "thousands of pills of controlled substances."
Olympian Oscar Pistorius up for parole decade after killing girlfriend
Reeva Steenkamp's parents have said previously that they will again oppose his early release as they don't feel he's shown genuine remorse.
Woman allegedly tried to hire other inmates to kill her family and state attorney
Authorities linked an alleged murder-for-hire plot to a 29-year-old woman incarcerated near Orlando.
Teen to testify against co-defendant in beating death of Iowa teacher
Investigators have said Nohema Graber was beaten to death, possibly after a dispute over grades in her class.
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Boeing's Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
Recent cosmic explosion likely the "brightest of all time," NASA says
The signal from this burst, experts found, had been traveling for about 1.9 billion years before reaching Earth.
Five planets aligning in the sky this week
Five planets will be lining up in the sky in March and experts say the last Tuesday of the month will be the best night to see it. Senior CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano with more.
Time lapse video shows large asteroid's "very close" flyby of Earth
The airplane-sized asteroid passed by last week on a track that placed it between the Earth and moon's orbits, which is relatively rare.
New Shepard launch abort blamed on engine nozzle failure, Blue Origin says
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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Pope hospitalized with respiratory infection
Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Wednesday after complaining he was having trouble breathing. The 86-year-old pontiff slept well through the night and his condition was improving, the Vatican said. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from outside the hospital in Rome.
Parents rally for gun control in Tennessee
Thousands of protesters descended upon the Tennessee Capitol to rally for gun control in the wake of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Nashville that left three children and three adults dead.
Founder of The Shade Room on blog's influence
The founder of the influential social media blog "The Shade Room" shared her story with CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan.
Closing arguments in Paltrow ski crash trial
Closing arguments are being delivered today in the trial over a 2016 ski accident involving actor Gwyneth Paltrow. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans is following the trial.
Major League Baseball season: 2023 preview
For the first time in 1968, all 30 MLB teams are set to play on opening day. CBS Sports analyst and former MLB General Manager Jim Bowden joined CBS News to discuss how players are prepared for the new rule changes and the biggest stories to watch for this season.