Minimum wage in 20 states, cities and counties to rise July 1
The "vital" salary hikes come as the federal minimum wage has been stagnant for nearly 13 years.
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These U.S. companies are covering travel costs for abortions
Bellwethers from finance, technology and retail industries are bankrolling workers who need to access reproductive services.
Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
California proposes using fossil fuels to avoid blackouts
Proposed energy bill would allow state to tap into gas-powered plants and diesel generators when hot weather strains grid.
Key inflation gauge rose 6.3% in May, unchanged from April
A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose 6.3% in May from a year earlier, unchanged from its level in April.
How much can you save with a gas credit card?
Not taking advantage of any fuel-savings programs at all is a mistake, according to one analyst.
Home listings surge as some buyers are pushed to sidelines
With "more supply and somewhat less demand, the housing market is rebalancing," said one analyst.
Xerox CEO John Visentin dies unexpectedly at 59
Xerox officials said Visentin, who joined the company in 2018, died from "complications from an ongoing illness."
Ben & Jerry's to return to West Bank as Unilever sells Israeli assets
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
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Before you can even start searching for a new home, you first need to zero in on your homebuying budget.
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There are several reasons to hire a financial adviser - at any stage of life, whether you're preparing for retirement or just launching your career.
What is a credit score, and what is it used for?
Lenders use your credit score to judge your ability to pay back a loan. Understanding your credit score - and how to improve it - can be a financial life changer.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Bitcoin extends slide as cryptocurrency selloff deepens
"Something that offers little now beyond speculative rallies is going to continue to struggle," one analyst said.
Layoffs hit tech sector amid biggest downturn in 15 years
High-tech startups are reassessing their prospects for the future as interest rates rise and investors get queasy.
Amazon to launch drone deliveries this year in California
E-commerce giant is working with the Federal Aviation Administration and local regulators to secure permits.
Google ordered to pay $515,000 in defamation suit in Australia
Google "facilitated the publication of horribly racist material" with two YouTube videos, plaintiff's lawyer says.
Elon Musk threatens to cancel Twitter buyout
Lawyers for the Tesla CEO accused Twitter of withholding information on the true number of bots on the platform.
A fix for McDonald's soft-serve machines?
As the fast-food chain's non-functioning ice-cream machines became a national punchline, tech startup Kytch developed a device that helped franchisees get their machines back online – and that's when the fight over soft-serve began to really heat up.
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Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
Travelers, airlines gear up for potential cancellations over holiday weekend
Cancellations are stacking up once again this holiday weekend as U.S. airlines struggle to serve their own customers.
Judge to temporarily block Florida's 15-week abortion ban
The law would prohibit abortions after 15 weeks and will most likely be fought for by the state.
Navy finds Hawaii water crisis worsened by "failure of on-scene leadership"
A new Navy investigation concluded ineffective leadership soon after fuel leaks from Red Hill fuel storage facility led to contamination of drinking water in Hawaii.
4 dead, 3 injured after car chase with suspected human smuggler in Texas
Four people are dead and three critically injured after a driver suspected of human smuggling crashed into a truck on Interstate 35 in Encinal, Texas, authorities said.
Widow of truck driver killed in Amtrak collision files wrongful death suit
The suit says the crossing has "impaired 'sight triangles,'" an "excessively small crossing angle," and other impairments, including "sloped approaches, brush, trees and vegetation blocking a full view of oncoming trains in some quadrants."
Demonstrators arrested after blocking intersection near Supreme Court
Rep. Jody Chu, a Democrat from California, was among those arrested.
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How to use your car to earn cash without driving for a living
You don't have to work for Uber or Lyft to make money using your car. Instead, just wrap it in ads.
Optimism among small business owners at historic low amid inflation surge
Nationally, 85% of small businesses experienced financial challenges in the last year, according to the Small Business Credit Survey.
Americans need $35.80 an hour to afford basics. Few make that.
Workers in only two of 3,100 U.S. counties typically earn enough to meet basic needs, new study finds.
Labor shortage is biggest challenge for small businesses
Labor shortages, the Omicron variant and supply chain issues pose significant challenges to small businesses.
Bringing equity to the VC funding process
New data released by Crunchbase shows that only 2.2% of all venture funding went to female-founded startups in the first eight months of this year. Deena Shakir, partner at Lux Capital, joins CBSN to discuss what needs to change to bring equity for female entrepreneurs and investors.
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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.
How to manage your retirement account in a bear market
With stocks plunging and inflation at a 40-year high, experts offer tips for riding out the turbulence.
Social Security official: Monthly benefits likely to rise 8%
A cost-of-living adjustment of 8% would be the highest for Social Security beneficiaries since 1981.
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Cheney spars with GOP challengers over 2020 election, Jan. 6 in first debate
Rep. Liz Cheney found herself aligned with her four challengers on a few points but disagreed with them on issues like the legitimacy of the Jan. 6 committee and of the 2020 presidential election.
Navy finds Hawaii water crisis worsened by "failure of on-scene leadership"
A new Navy investigation concluded ineffective leadership soon after fuel leaks from Red Hill fuel storage facility led to contamination of drinking water in Hawaii.
Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA starting in 2024
Losing flagship schools like USC and UCLA will be a major blow to the Pac-12, which has had a long and amicable relationship with the Big Ten, best exemplified by its Rose Bowl partnership.
California to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants
The new program, which will take until 2024 to fully implement, will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people.
Travelers, airlines gear up for potential cancellations over holiday weekend
Cancellations are stacking up once again this holiday weekend as U.S. airlines struggle to serve their own customers.
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California proposes using fossil fuels to avoid blackouts
Proposed energy bill would allow state to tap into gas-powered plants and diesel generators when hot weather strains grid.
Ben & Jerry's objects to sale of its ice cream in West Bank
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Home listings surge as some buyers are pushed to sidelines
With "more supply and somewhat less demand, the housing market is rebalancing," said one analyst.
Minimum wage in 20 states, cities and counties to rise July 1
The "vital" salary hikes come as the federal minimum wage has been stagnant for nearly 13 years.
Xerox CEO John Visentin dies unexpectedly at 59
Xerox officials said Visentin, who joined the company in 2018, died from "complications from an ongoing illness."
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Cheney spars with GOP challengers over 2020 election, Jan. 6 in first debate
Rep. Liz Cheney found herself aligned with her four challengers on a few points but disagreed with them on issues like the legitimacy of the Jan. 6 committee and of the 2020 presidential election.
Navy finds Hawaii water crisis worsened by "failure of on-scene leadership"
A new Navy investigation concluded ineffective leadership soon after fuel leaks from Red Hill fuel storage facility led to contamination of drinking water in Hawaii.
California to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants
The new program, which will take until 2024 to fully implement, will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people.
Poll: Texans critical of law enforcement response to Uvalde massacre
About half say the shooting has made them more likely to support some gun restrictions, but partisan divides remain.
California proposes using fossil fuels to avoid blackouts
Proposed energy bill would allow state to tap into gas-powered plants and diesel generators when hot weather strains grid.
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Juvenile arthritis or growing pains?
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
California to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants
The new program, which will take until 2024 to fully implement, will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people.
1 dead, nearly two dozen sickened in listeria outbreak linked to Florida
One patient has died, and another suffered a pregnancy loss.
Dr. Celine Gounder on Omicron booster vaccine
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Celine Gounder joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the FDA panel's recommendation to update the COVID booster vaccine to target a form of Omicron. Plus, Dr. Gounder talks about the U.S. response to contain monkeypox.
These companies are covering travel costs for abortions
Bellwethers from finance, technology and retail industries are bankrolling workers who need to access reproductive services.
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Ben & Jerry's objects to sale of its ice cream in West Bank
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Couple who died in tractor-trailer headed to U.S. for a "different life"
As families began to confirm their worst fears, a common narrative of pursuing a better life took shape from Honduras to Mexico.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
7 WWI soldiers buried after remains found during pipeline construction
The evolution of DNA technology has allowed for the identification of more and more unknown soldiers from World War I.
"Terrified" South Sudanese beg for food as Ukraine war halts aid
"We just need food," said one desperate woman deprived of her humanitarian aid lifeline by Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. "Tell them we are starving."
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Radio station plays Rage Against the Machine song for more than a day
The 1992 track, "Killing in the Name," was played on loop until at least Wednesday – but it is unclear who is behind the mysterious music marathon.
Malcolm Gladwell on podcast’s new season
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell joins “CBS Mornings'' to discuss the seventh season of his podcast "Revisionist History." He talks about uncovering his family history and how his latest book is being adapted into a documentary series.
Queer artists are reclaiming religion for the kids they used to be
As movements like #exvangelicals continue to grow, CBS News spoke to three queer artists who have reclaimed elements of their religion in their art.
Mira Sorvino reflects on her career
Actress Mira Sorvino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her movie, "Most Guys Are Losers," her career and why "Romy" from “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion” is one of her favorite roles.
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Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
Summer gadgets to help you stay cool
CNET Editorial Director Dan Ackerman joins “CBS Mornings” to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
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2022 wildfire season sparks to life
Dozens of wildfires were burning across the nation this week. Climate change is making these fires more frequent and intense, and the crews that fight them are feeling the toll. CBS News’ Ben Tracy sat down with Kelly Martin, president of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Association, to talk about what these brave firefighters go through.
West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
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Crime Without Punishment | CBS Reports
In this CBS Reports documentary, Jim Axelrod peels back the curtain on a sobering reality of a justice system in crisis: For roughly half of the people murdered in America, no one is arrested for the crime.
Family of 11-year-old boy killed on Adventureland water ride sues park
Michael Jaramillo, 11, died when a raft carrying him and five other family members flipped over, trapping them underwater.
Woman wanted in cyclist's killing arrested
A Texas yoga teacher accused of gunning down her boyfriend's alleged lover is facing deportation to the U.S. Kaitlin Armstrong was arrested in Costa Rica after a six-week international manhunt in connection to the death of 25-year-old professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson.
Widow of truck driver killed in Amtrak collision files wrongful death suit
The suit says the crossing has "impaired 'sight triangles,'" an "excessively small crossing angle," and other impairments, including "sloped approaches, brush, trees and vegetation blocking a full view of oncoming trains in some quadrants."
Black and Hispanic murders are less likely to be solved. The reasons why are complicated.
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
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SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
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Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
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The Uplift: A trip to space and a thrift shop surprise
A 26-year-old makes history with a trip to space on a Blue Origin rocket. A woman buys a sculpture at a thrift store in Texas for $34.99 and learns it is an ancient Roman bust with a rich history. A teen spends his free time teaching seniors karate. Plus, our most viral good news videos of the week, on this episode of "The Uplift."
Biden claims U.S. inflation rate lower than other nations
President Biden Thursday said the U.S. is better positioned to deal with inflation than any other nation in the world. David Nelson, chief strategist of Belpointe Asset Management, joins CBS News' Ben Tracy to discuss the state of the economy.
Crime Without Punishment | CBS Reports
In this CBS Reports documentary, Jim Axelrod peels back the curtain on a sobering reality of a justice system in crisis: For roughly half of the people murdered in America, no one is arrested for the crime.
2022 wildfire season sparks to life
Dozens of wildfires were burning across the nation this week. Climate change is making these fires more frequent and intense, and the crews that fight them are feeling the toll. CBS News’ Ben Tracy sat down with Kelly Martin, president of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Association, to talk about what these brave firefighters go through.
Biden endorses changes to Senate filibuster
President Biden said Thursday he supports ending the Senate filibuster rules in order to codify abortion rights into law and protect privacy rights. Sean Sullivan, deputy politics editor for campaigns at the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the president’s comments.