JetBlue is cutting unprofitable routes and leaving 5 cities
These are the routes JetBlue is retiring, including cities to where it is no longer flying, as it focuses on more popular and profitable destinations.
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The Fed is meeting this week—will it finally cut interest rates?
After two years of rate hikes, Americans are coping with higher costs for all kinds of loans. Here's what to expect from the Fed this week.
Unilever to ditch Ben & Jerry's as it exits the ice cream business
Unilever said it's spinning off iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's to focus on its other businesses.
Trader Joe's recalls cashews that may be contaminated with salmonella
The recalled bags of cashews were sold in 16 states, but no illnesses have been reported, federal food safety regulators said.
Why Boeing's woes could mean higher airfares for U.S. travelers
Analysts expect airline ticket prices to jump as much as 10% for domestic flights this summer amid aircraft delivery delays.
Subway replacing Coke products with Pepsi
The sandwich chain will no longer serve Coca-Cola products, but instead, Pepsi, the company announced — a reversal from their previous commitment to Coke.
Sales begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.
Opill, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, began online sales this week.
FTC to return nearly $100M to buyers of Benefytt's fake health plans
Nearly half a million U.S. consumers lured into buying sham insurance from Benefytt Technologies will get refunds.
MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to hundreds of nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott, who co-founded Amazon, originally planned to grant $250 million, but expanded the awardee pool after receiving so many impressive applications.
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5 times debt relief is better than bankruptcy
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Is it smart to use home equity to buy a second home?
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3 ways every investor can benefit from gold
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Virtual valentine: People are turning to AI in search of romance
The generative artificial intelligence boom has led to the emergence of romantic companion bots.
Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales. Here's why.
Apple said it will stop selling the devices later this month in order to comply with a U.S. import ban.
Elon Musk restores X account of far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
Think twice before scanning a QR code — here's why
More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.
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."
SB4 blocked again, hours after Supreme Court allowed Texas to arrest migrants
Passed by the Texas legislature last year, SB4 would empower state officials to arrest and jail migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
U.S. drops from top 20 happiest countries list, new data shows
Here's where the U.S. ranks in the 2024 World Happiness Report — and which country is on top.
Trump-backed Bernie Moreno will win Ohio GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Businessman Bernie Moreno will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in November.
2 ex-deputies get decades in prison in racist torture of Black men
The former deputies are among six ex-Mississippi law enforcement officers who are being sentenced this week after admitting to torturing two Black men.
Why Trump is suing ABC and George Stephanopoulos for defamation
Former President Donald Trump is suing ABC, ABC News and George Stephanopoulos, claiming defamation over comments by the ABC host during an interview.
Peter Navarro reports to federal prison to begin serving 4-month sentence
Peter Navarro, the top trade adviser in the Trump White House, is the first former White House official to go to prison for contempt of Congress.
Study finds 129,000 Chicago children under 6 have been exposed to lead-contaminated water
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
Photo agency labels another image by Princess Kate as being altered
Getty says a photo that Princess Kate posted online of Queen Elizabeth with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was "enhanced at source."
Trump urges Supreme Court to grant him broad immunity from criminal prosecution
Former President Donald Trump is urging the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that rejected his claim of sweeping immunity from federal prosecution.
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Eric Idle says he's working at 80 for financial reasons: "Not easy"
Former "Monty Python" star Eric Idle said people "always assume we're loaded." He added, "I have to work for my living."
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.
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SB4 blocked again, hours after Supreme Court allowed Texas to arrest migrants
Passed by the Texas legislature last year, SB4 would empower state officials to arrest and jail migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
Winning numbers drawn for estimated $893 million Mega Millions jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $893 million during the 28 drawings with no winner since Dec. 8.
MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to hundreds of nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott, who co-founded Amazon, originally planned to grant $250 million, but expanded the awardee pool after receiving so many impressive applications.
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U.S. drops from top 20 happiest countries list, new data shows
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MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to hundreds of nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott, who co-founded Amazon, originally planned to grant $250 million, but expanded the awardee pool after receiving so many impressive applications.
JetBlue is cutting unprofitable routes and leaving 5 cities
These are the routes JetBlue is retiring, including cities to where it is no longer flying, as it focuses on more popular and profitable destinations.
Trader Joe's recalls cashews that may be contaminated with salmonella
The recalled bags of cashews were sold in 16 states, but no illnesses have been reported, federal food safety regulators said.
Subway replacing Coke products with Pepsi
The sandwich chain will no longer serve Coca-Cola products, but instead, Pepsi, the company announced — a reversal from their previous commitment to Coke.
Sales begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.
Opill, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, began online sales this week.
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SB4 blocked again, hours after Supreme Court allowed Texas to arrest migrants
Passed by the Texas legislature last year, SB4 would empower state officials to arrest and jail migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
FBI director speaks on Laken Riley's death, threats to democracy, civil rights
He also spoke about former law enforcement officers who are being sentenced this week, after admitting they tortured two Black men last year.
North Carolina GOP nominee for governor has history of inflammatory remarks
The Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinonson, has a history of inflammatory remarks that have widely circulated since the primary.
Why Trump is suing ABC and George Stephanopoulos for defamation
Former President Donald Trump is suing ABC, ABC News and George Stephanopoulos, claiming defamation over comments by the ABC host during an interview.
Trump urges Supreme Court to grant him broad immunity from criminal prosecution
Former President Donald Trump is urging the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that rejected his claim of sweeping immunity from federal prosecution.
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U.S. drops from top 20 happiest countries list, new data shows
Here's where the U.S. ranks in the 2024 World Happiness Report — and which country is on top.
Study finds lead-contaminated water in Chicago
An artificial intelligence-assisted study found that 70% of Chicago children under 6 years old are exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water. Charlie De Mar reports.
More than 6 in 10 U.S. abortions in 2023 done by medication, data shows
New research shows that more than six in 10 of the abortions in the U.S. last year were done through medication, up from 53% in 2020.
Sales begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.
Opill, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, began online sales this week.
Study finds 129,000 Chicago children under 6 have been exposed to lead-contaminated water
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
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U.S. drops from top 20 happiest countries list, new data shows
Here's where the U.S. ranks in the 2024 World Happiness Report — and which country is on top.
The first day of spring is earlier than typical years. Here's why.
The season typically changes on March 20th or 21st. So, why is spring starting a few hours earlier in 2024?
Bolivia claims its second largest drug seizure ever
Bolivia's Interior Minister says a near-record haul of 7.2 tons of cocaine was discovered hidden in scrap metal destined for Belgium.
Ancient chariot grave found at construction site for Intel facility
Archaeologists found ancient burial and ritual sites while excavating an industrial park in Germany where construction is set to start on a new Intel facility.
First images show damage deep inside Japan's worst-hit nuclear reactor
Images from a drone sent deep into the wreckage of Japan's earthquake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant show the aftermath of a meltdown.
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Photo agency labels another image by Princess Kate as being altered
Getty says a photo that Princess Kate posted online of Queen Elizabeth with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was "enhanced at source."
Dr. Dre says he had 3 strokes while in hospital for brain aneurysm
In an interview last week, Dr. Dre said he endured three strokes while he was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
These 5 Taylor Swift songs shook SoFi Stadium the most
Signals recorded during one of Taylor Swift's shows in Los Angeles in August 2023 showed the strongest "concert tremor" during "Shake It Off," according to a study.
"Stranger Things" actor & author Brett Gelman
Brett Gelman, of “Stranger Things” and “Fleabag” fame, is out with a new book of short stories called "The Terrifying Realm of the Possible: Nearly True Stories." The book details the lives of five fictional characters who are all facing life's biggest issues. Gelman joined “CBS Mornings” to talk about it.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz"
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
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How 2 companies are approaching carbon capture
2023 was confirmed as the hottest year on record and rising temperatures led to the loss of 1 million square kilometers of arctic ice.
Report: Apple exploring Google AI deal
A potential deal between tech giants Apple and Google could lead to a partnership in artificial intelligence, Bloomberg reports. Dan Ives, a managing director and senior analyst at Wedbush Securities, joins CBS News with more.
Founders of the internet reflect on their creation
Internet pioneers Vint Cerf, Steve Crocker and Bob Kahn reflect on the technology's creation, decades after it was initially conceived as a tool for the U.S. military.
American farms may put AI-powered drones and robots to work
Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.
Internet founders on its impact and future
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil sits down with three computer scientists who helped create the internet, Bob Kahn, Vint Cerf and Steve Crocker, to see what they think of their creation now, and what our digital future may hold.
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Where Biden and Trump stand on climate change
2024 could be the hottest year ever, according to a new prediction from the U.N.'s weather agency. Leah Stokes, associate professor of environmental politics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, joins CBS News to discuss how the new report raises the stakes on the 2024 presidential election.
D.C.'s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom at earliest date in 20 years
Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
10 shipwrecks spanning 5,000 years of history found off Greece
An underwater archaeological team made the discoveries off the coast of Kasos — using Homer's "Iliad" as a guide.
Newly discovered giant turtle fossil named after Stephen King character
The fossil, named Peltocephalus maturin, is among the largest freshwater turtles ever found, researchers said.
Why NASA is connecting baby stars with margarita ingredients
Chemical ingredients identified around protostars, known as IRAS 2A and IRAS 23385, are tied to familiar parts of life on Earth: margaritas, vinegar and ant stings, NASA said.
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Ex-deputies sentenced in racist torture case
A judge on Tuesday sentenced two former Mississippi sheriff's deputies to decades in prison for the racially motivated torture of two Black men. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the details.
3 juveniles, including 2 tweens, arrested for alleged Houston bank robbery
"All three suspects known as the 'little rascals' are in custody," FBI Houston said on Tuesday. The suspects are three boys aged 11, 12 and 16.
Former officers sentenced for torturing Black men
Two former Mississippi deputies were sentenced Tuesday for breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing two Black men inside. Hunter Elward was sentenced to nearly 20 years, while Jeffrey Middleton was given 17.5 years behind bars. Errol Barnett reports.
Brother of Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee killed in shooting, sheriff's office says
In a press conference, Sheriff Chris Swanson said Timothy Kildee, 57, was reportedly shot at his home in Vienna Township following an alleged argument with a family member believed to be his 27-year-old son.
FBI offers $40K to help solve Brianna Maitland's 2004 disappearance
Investigators said they believe Maitland, then 17, is a victim of foul play after her car was found backed into the side of an abandoned barn in Montgomery, Vermont.
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Test launch of Starship rocket a partial success
SpaceX's Super Heavy Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, blasted off Thursday morning in Texas. It was SpaceX's third test of its enormous rocket after the previous two launches ended in explosions. Although Thursday's launch was mostly successful, the rocket broke apart upon reentry. Kris Van Cleave has more.
SpaceX Starship lost upon Earth re-entry
SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket successfully boosted its unpiloted upper stage into space Thursday. The rocket was lost once it entered Earth's atmosphere. CBS News space analyst Bill Hardwood reports.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship rocket
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket appeared to launch according to plan on its third test flight Thursday morning from Boca Chica, Texas. Two previous test flights had ended with explosions. See the full launch.
SpaceX mega rocket launches on third test flight
Today's test flight of the SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship rocket follows two launches last year that were only partially successful.
Why NASA is connecting baby stars with margarita ingredients
Chemical ingredients identified around protostars, known as IRAS 2A and IRAS 23385, are tied to familiar parts of life on Earth: margaritas, vinegar and ant stings, NASA said.
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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?
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Ex-deputies sentenced in racist torture case
A judge on Tuesday sentenced two former Mississippi sheriff's deputies to decades in prison for the racially motivated torture of two Black men. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the details.
Dickerson on Pence declining to endorse Trump
On Sunday, former Vice President Mike Pence told Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan he was not endorsing Donald Trump's 2024 White House bid. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson examines the significance of the move.
Where Biden and Trump stand on climate change
2024 could be the hottest year ever, according to a new prediction from the U.N.'s weather agency. Leah Stokes, associate professor of environmental politics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, joins CBS News to discuss how the new report raises the stakes on the 2024 presidential election.
What's next in Texas immigration law saga?
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a controversial Texas immigration law to take effect as a lower court reviews its legality. Known as SB4, the law lets state officials arrest, jail and prosecute migrants suspected of crossing the southern border illegally. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to explain what happens next.
New Hong Kong law cracks down on dissent
A new law in Hong Kong will crack down on all forms of dissent. John Tai, senior adviser at Pamir Consulting, joins CBS News to discuss how the new legislation could affect freedoms for people and foreign businesses.