Woman sentenced to fast-food job after hurling food at Chipotle worker
After a customer threw a steaming Chipotle bowl in an employee's face, a local judge offered a novel way to pay her debt to society.
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Facebook and Instagram are helping predators prey on kids, prosecutors say
A new lawsuit from New Mexico's attorney general claims Meta's social-media platforms are images and lets adults find and contact
Fewer employers require job seekers to have a college degree
On career sites like ZipRecruiter, less than 15% of jobs list a bachelor's degree as a requirement for employment.
Christmas shipping deadlines for 2023: See the last days to order and mail packages
Here are that last days for sending timely Christmas gifts via major shippers like UPS and USPS. Places like Shutterfly have even earlier deadlines for Christmas 2023.
Here are the main reasons peopled turned to GoFundMe this year
Donations on the crowdfunding platform this year reveal a range of urgent financial needs, GoFundMe data shows.
Consumer Reports lists best and worst EV performers for driving range
New Consumer Reports study finds that about half of electric vehicles fell short of their EPA-estimated driving ranges.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual-dining chain is facing another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Grand Theft Auto VI trailer: 7 things we learned from the teaser
Grand Theft Auto is one of the best-selling entertainment franchises of all time, with millions of fans awaiting its next release.
Tuohy family claims Michael Oher tried to extort them for $15 million
In new legal filings, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy released texts from Oher in which he appears to demand $15 million from them.
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How much debt is worth filing for bankruptcy?
It may be worth filing for bankruptcy, regardless of how much money you owe, if you can't afford to pay it back.
5 simple ways to invest in gold as prices surge
Gold prices hit a record high earlier this week. If you want to add some to your portfolio, consider these options.
15 top 3-year CDs for December 2023
If you move some or all of your savings to one of these top CDs, you'll maximize the chances of earning big returns.
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You're probably planning for retirement wrong. Here's why.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans understands the basics of longevity, or how long they'll live in retirement. Can you pass the test?
Millions of older workers are nearing retirement with nothing saved
Over the next few years, the U.S. could see a surge in seniors living in poverty, one retirement expert predicts.
Here's how much money Americans think they need to retire comfortably
The gap between what people think they'll need for old age and their actual savings is massive, even for those nearing retirement.
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.
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Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
OpenAI says Sam Altman returning as CEO days after board sacked him
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."
Elon Musk says X will donate ad, subscription revenue tied to Gaza war
Musk, who is under fire for supporting an antisemitic post, said the money will be donated to hospitals in Israel and to the Red Cross in Gaza.
Microsoft hires Sam Altman 3 days after OpenAI fired him as CEO
Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.
Elon Musk endorses antisemitic post on X as "the actual truth"
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, said he agreed with an X post that claims that Jews are pushing "hatred against whites."
Okta's stock slumps after security company says it was hacked
Shares of the security software maker, which protects some of the world's biggest companies, fell after it said a customer tool was compromised.
Best Buy set to stop selling DVD and Blu-ray discs
Best Buy joins Netflix in recently lowering the curtain on sales of DVDs and Blu-rays, with the retailer saying the move will save space.
Meta proposes charging $13 a month for ad-free Instagram in Europe
Meta said it may offer a paid-subscription service to comply with European Union privacy rules restricting personalized ads.
Apple to fix iPhone 15 bug blamed for phones overheating
Apple plans to upgrade the iPhone 15's operating system to prevent it from overheating and becoming uncomfortable to hold.
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U.S. charges Russians with war crimes for allegedly torturing American in Ukraine
Four Russian soldiers are accused of abducting and torturing an American citizen in Ukraine shortly after Russia's invasion.
Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine funding now: "This cannot wait"
Republicans insist border security funding must be included in any national security funding package.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
Attacks in 2 Texas cities leave 6 dead, 2 officers wounded; suspect held
The incidents in Austin and San Antonio happened over about eight hours, authorities said.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Four GOP candidates on stage today for fourth presidential debate
Just four candidates will appear on stage for the fourth primary debate, which takes place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama tonight.
14th Amendment challenge to Trump's eligibility heads to Colorado's top court
A Colorado judge ruled last month that former President Donald Trump can appear on the state's presidential primary ballot.
Woman sentenced to fast-food job after hurling food at Chipotle worker
After a customer threw a steaming Chipotle bowl in an employee's face, a local judge offered a novel way to pay her debt to society.
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Facebook, Instagram are steering predators to kids, suit claims
A new lawsuit from New Mexico's attorney general claims Meta's social-media platforms are images and lets adults find and contact
McDonald's plans to add about 10,000 new stores worldwide by 2027
The company announced it will work with Google Cloud on automation innovation to lead to "hotter, fresher food."
Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine funding now: "This cannot wait"
Republicans insist border security funding must be included in any national security funding package.
Woman sentenced to fast-food job after hurling food at Chipotle worker
After a customer threw a steaming Chipotle bowl in an employee's face, a local judge offered a novel way to pay her debt to society.
Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
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Facebook, Instagram are steering predators to kids, suit claims
A new lawsuit from New Mexico's attorney general claims Meta's social-media platforms are images and lets adults find and contact
McDonald's plans to add about 10,000 new stores worldwide by 2027
The company announced it will work with Google Cloud on automation innovation to lead to "hotter, fresher food."
Woman sentenced to fast-food job after hurling food at Chipotle worker
After a customer threw a steaming Chipotle bowl in an employee's face, a local judge offered a novel way to pay her debt to society.
Christmas shipping deadlines for 2023: See the last days to order and mail packages
Here are that last days for sending timely Christmas gifts via major shippers like UPS and USPS. Places like Shutterfly have even earlier deadlines for Christmas 2023.
Consumer Reports lists best and worst EV performers for driving range
New Consumer Reports study finds that about half of electric vehicles fell short of their EPA-estimated driving ranges.
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Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine funding now: "This cannot wait"
Republicans insist border security funding must be included in any national security funding package.
Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Westchester county exec. announces campaign for Bowman's seat
The county executive pointed to infrastructure and environmental projects, cuts in property taxes, and "reforming the police while tackling crime head-on."
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
U.S. charges Russians with war crimes for allegedly torturing American in Ukraine
Federal prosecutors in the U.S. charged four Russian soldiers with war crimes for allegedly abducting and torturing an American citizen in Ukraine shortly after Russia's invasion.
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Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Dealing with ulcerative colitis? Doctor shares tips to help manage symptoms.
Gastroenterologist Dr. David Hudesman shares tips and advice on daily dietary habits for people to moderate ulcerative colitis symptoms.
Faulty hip implants took years to be recalled
In part two of our investigation with partner site KFF Health News, CBS News' Anna Werner looks into why it took years for some products to be recalled despite breaking inside hundreds of people's bodies.
Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
How much caffeine is too much? Panera drinks raise questions
Consuming some caffeine is typically harmless for adults, but having too much can be dangerous. Here's what to know about potential health effects.
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Guyana is preparing to defend borders from Venezuela, president says
Guyana's president said the country will take necessary steps to protect itself after Venezuela claimed its citizens voted for a measure that would give it control of a resource-rich disputed territory.
Pro-Kremlin Ukrainian politician assassinated near Moscow
Ukraine's military intelligence spokesperson called Kyva "one of the biggest scumbags, traitors and collaborators" and said his death was "justice."
Israeli hostage's parents call for new truce, promise him: "We're coming."
Hersh Goldberg-Polin's parents say his ongoing captivity in Gaza is "anguish," and as they push Israel's leader for a new truce, they just want their son to survive, because "the world is coming."
Freed teen hostage says pet dog helped get her through Hamas captivity
Freed Israeli hostage Mia Leimberg, 17, says having her dog Bella with her in Hamas' tunnels helped her get through weeks in captivity.
Body found after zoo staff see big cat "holding a shoe in its mouth"
A man was found dead inside a big cat enclosure at a Pakistan zoo on Wednesday by staff carrying out routine cleaning, officials said.
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Daddy Yankee says he's retiring from music to focus on his faith
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Prince Harry in court battle over downgraded U.K. police protection
Prince Harry's lawyers say the impact on Britain of any successful attack on the young royal mean he should get full police protection when he visits.
Denny Laine, Moody Blues and Wings co-founder, dies at age 79
Dennis Laine was Paul McCartney's longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle's solo band Wings.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, has died
Norman Lear, the legendary television producer who created groundbreaking series such as "All in the Family," "Maude," "The Jeffersons" and "One Day at a Time," has died, CBS News has confirmed. He was 101.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
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Apple releases urgent update to fix iOS 17 security issues
The update patches two vulnerabilities, includes no new features to the operating system.
Spotify slashes 17% of jobs in third round of cuts this year
The popular music streaming service has reportedly eliminated 1,500 roles amid slowing economic growth.
Elon Musk's X platform fueled far-right riots in Ireland, experts say
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
The race to develop quantum computers
Quantum computing could change civilization as we know it with technology capable of solving complex problems in moments. Henry Yuen, assistant professor of computer science at Columbia University, joined CBS News to discuss what quantum computing is, its potential uses and how close we are to seeing the technology in action.
Automakers turn to subscription fees
Automakers, including General Motors, Ford and BMW, are charging drivers subscription fees to use certain state-of-the-art features, such as remote locking and hands-free cruise control. Carter Evans has details.
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Climate solutions from the Arctic, the fastest-warming place on Earth
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
Ndileka Mandela on climate apartheid
Developing countries are facing some of the most extreme challenges as climate change pushes them deeper into poverty. Ndileka Mandela, head of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation and granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joined CBS News to talk about climate apartheid.
2023 is officially the hottest year ever recorded, scientists say
After record-breaking temperatures in November, the E.U.'s Copernicus Climate Change Service determined 2023 will officially be the hottest year humanity has experienced.
How melting glaciers fuel sea level rise
In Svalbard, Norway, scientists are learning how Arctic glaciers melting at an unprecedented rate will affect rising sea levels. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter visited a cluster of islands close to the North Pole to learn more.
Oil companies make methane reduction pledge
Monday at the COP28 climate summit, the president of Occidental Petroleum, Vicki Hollub, talked about the need for a collaborative effort to reduce emissions. And her peers at least seemingly appear to agree, with 50 oil and gas companies worldwide pledging to reach near-zero methane emissions by 2030. Angela Wilkinson, secretary general of the World Energy Council, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of that goal.
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Attacks in Texas leave 6 dead, 3 injured
Six people are dead, and three are injured, including two police officers, after multiple attacks in Austin and San Antonio Tuesday. A suspect is in custody, according to police officials. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports.
Jonathan Majors' accuser testifies in court
The woman at the center of the Jonathan Majors assault trial is slated to testify for a second day on Wednesday. Grace Jabbari told jurors Tuesday the actor has a violent temper and that he emotionally abused her before things allegedly turned physical last March. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
At least 6 dead after Texas shooting
A suspect is in custody after six people were killed and three people were wounded in attacks Tuesday night in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, authorities said. CBS News Austin reporter Abigail Velez has more on what we know right now about the incident.
Arizona man accused of inciting deadly "terrorist attack" in Australia
An American man has been arrested in connection with the religiously motivated killing of two police officers and a third person in Australia last year, police said.
Attacks in 2 Texas cities leave 6 dead
Six people were killed and two police officers and a third person were wounded in attacks Tuesday in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, authorities said. A suspect was being held. Abigail Velez with CBS Austin reports.
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Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists discover "in-sync" solar system
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Intelligence report warns of rising foreign terror threats; Military domestic violence survivors waiting for justice
Taylor Swift named TIME's Person of the Year
Taylor Swift has been named TIME Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year. Kelly Conniff, senior executive editor of TIME, joined CBS News to discuss the honor and why Swift was selected.
Day 8 of 12 days of CBS Mornings Deals
Lifestyle expert Gayle Bass joins us on day 8 of CBS Mornings Deals' special "12 Days of Gifting," where we're highlighting products with discounts of up to 70% off, just in time for the holidays. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Smartmatic lawsuit against Fox News
The voting machine company Smartmatic is moving forward with its defamation suit against Fox News. David Folkenflik, a media correspondent for NPR News, joins CBS News with a look at Rupert Murdoch's role in the lawsuit.
Biden presses Congress to pass Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden held a press conference urging Congress to pass supplemental funds for Ukraine's war against Russia. Mr. Biden also said he is willing to work across the aisle on border control. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest from the White House before a test vote expected in Capitol Hill later Wednesday.