Delta variant threatens leisure and hospitality businesses
Leisure and hospitality businesses, including restaurants that have just begun to regain their footing, are most vulnerable.
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All U.S. health care workers must get vaccinated, med groups say
As the Delta variant spreads, hospital employees have a morale imperative to get immunized, AMA and others argue.
Hiring in urban centers isn't keeping up with the burbs
Data from small- and mid-sized businesses show employment in suburbia recovering much faster than in city centers.
How Biden's EO could make it easier to quit your job
President's executive order aims to change restrictive employment agreements that tie workers to a single employer.
Jobless Florida residents sue to get their federal pandemic benefits back
Unemployed Floridians in Broward County join peers in Oklahoma, Texas and Indiana in fighting for extra $300 a week in aid.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
California sues Activision over "frat boy" work culture
During "cube crawls," male employees walked around offices drinking and harassing female co-workers, California lawsuit states.
Jet fuel shortages hit Western airports
The demand for jet fuel is up as firefighting aircraft battle blazes across the West.
From Provincetown to Apple HQ, reversing course on COVID-19 easings
Mask mandates, social distancing and other pandemic safety measures are returning with the rise of the Delta variant.
As online education grows, the business of cheating is booming
American students are hiring Kenyans to do their schoolwork - and sometimes their entire degrees.
Brace for higher stamp prices in August — and slower delivery
Stamp prices will rise to 58 cents from 55 cents in August. Meanwhile, regulators warn about a plan to slow delivery.
Warming rivers in U.S. West killing fish, imperiling industry
Blistering heat waves and extended drought are raising water temperatures and killing off fish from Idaho to California.
What to do if your Child Tax Credit payment is wrong or missing
Some parents say their checks weren't for the correct amount, while others are still waiting. Here are a few answers.
Dow closes past 35,000 for a new record high
Major indexes blast to new records as Wall Street sets aside worries that COVID variants could stub economic growth.
Back to the office. What the heck do you wear?
In a hybrid work era expect to see hybrid work wear: untucked shirts, stretch fabrics, jackets with tees — even in the most traditional workplaces.
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Watch Live: 4 officers testify in first Capitol riot select committee hearing
All four officers have been vocal about the violence they experienced on January 6.
Olympic champ Simone Biles out of team finals due to "medical issue"
The team ended up earning a silver medal, ending their bid for a third straight Olympic title.
Tokyo reports record number of new COVID cases as Olympics continue
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked anyone who was planning to gather to watch the games to stay home.
Spa shooting suspect agrees to plead guilty to four murders
Robert Aaron Long will now face charges in Fulton County, where prosecutors intend to seek hate crime enhancements and the death penalty.
Arizona Senate liaison to ballot audit raises transparency concerns
"I cannot be a part of a process that I am kept out of critical aspects along the way," Ken Bennett told a conservative talk show host.
Ex-Trump officials can testify about Capitol attack, Justice Department says
The Justice Department recently sent letters to Capitol Hill notifying lawmakers of the decision.
Hong Kong protester convicted in 1st trial under Chinese security law
Leon Tong Ying-kit, a former restaurant cook, could face life in prison for charges of terrorism and secession.
U.S. to seek rapid deportations of migrant families
Expedited removal allows U.S. border officials to expel migrants without a hearing before an immigration judge.
White House announces more funding for vaccinations in underserved areas
The administration continues its push to get more shots into the arms of Americans who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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One entrepreneurial path for Black Americans? The sneaker business
A new program from two entrepreneurs in Atlanta aims to entice Black Americans to become owners of shoe retailers.
The gardener by the Bay
Katie Delwiche's San Francisco gardening business is focused on growth — of her plants and in her clients' lives.
How to avoid getting buried in holiday debt
Consumers with credit card debt are willing to pile on even more during the holidays — that's a mistake, one expert says.
Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
Behind on your rent or mortgage? Here's what to do
Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer.
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More Americans are working into old age
A growing swath of seniors are working beyond 65, with many needing to supplement their paltry retirement savings.
How gig economy workers can save for retirement
Several types of plans are available, but figuring out which one is right for you can be confusing, so here's some help
When delaying your Social Security benefits pays off
The impact of your age when you begin collecting benefits can be more financially significant than you think
Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
Only 4% of retirees claim the benefit at the optimal time. Everyone else is losing out on $111,000 per household
Hardship withdrawals from your company's 401(k)
The rules for hardship withdrawals are strict and the costs of taking money from your future retirement can be sky-high
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Kerry "not confident" world will avoid worst damages of climate change
President Biden's special envoy for climate tells CBS News in an exclusive interview the extreme weather being seen around the world this summer is a "direct impact of the climate crisis."
Bermuda now smallest country to win gold at Summer Olympics
"I think (the medal) is bigger than me," said Flora Duffy, who won the triathlon on Tuesday.
Philippines' first gold medalist rewarded with money and homes
"To all the young generation in the Philippines, please dream high. That's how I started. I dreamed high and finally I was able to do it," she said.
Tokyo reports record number of new COVID cases as Olympics continue
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked anyone who was planning to gather to watch the games to stay home.
Olympic champ Simone Biles out of team finals due to "medical issue"
The team ended up earning a silver medal, ending their bid for a third straight Olympic title.
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Kerry "not confident" world will avoid worst damages of climate change
President Biden's special envoy for climate tells CBS News in an exclusive interview the extreme weather being seen around the world this summer is a "direct impact of the climate crisis."
Justice Department says ex-Trump officials can testify about Capitol attack
The Justice Department recently sent letters to Capitol Hill notifying lawmakers of the decision.
Bermuda now smallest country to win gold at Summer Olympics
"I think (the medal) is bigger than me," said Flora Duffy, who won the triathlon on Tuesday.
Spa shooting suspect agrees to plead guilty to four murders
Robert Aaron Long will now face charges in Fulton County, where prosecutors intend to seek hate crime enhancements and the death penalty.
Watch Live: Four officers testify in the first Capitol riot select committee hearing
All four officers have been vocal about the violence they experienced on January 6.
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Justice Department says ex-Trump officials can testify about Capitol attack
The Justice Department recently sent letters to Capitol Hill notifying lawmakers of the decision.
White House announces more funding for vaccinations in underserved areas
The administration continues its push to get more shots into the arms of Americans who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Arizona Senate liaison to ballot audit raises transparency concerns
"I cannot be a part of a process that I am kept out of critical aspects along the way," Ken Bennett told a conservative talk show host.
U.S. to seek rapid deportations of migrant families
Expedited removal allows U.S. border officials to expel migrants without a hearing before an immigration judge.
Moderna may expand pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial
The drug maker plans to expand the size of its trial to look for "rarer events" of side effects.
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LeVar Burton makes his "Jeopardy!" debut
Burton has been a longtime fan of the game show and his fans petitioned for him to become Alex Trebek's replacement.
Britney Spears files to remove her father as conservator
In the filings, which ask the court to appoint a neutral professional as the new conservator, Spears' legal team argues that the current situation is "traumatizing, insane, and depressing" for the pop star.
Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine given to beach handball team
"The European handball federation SHOULD BE FINED FOR SEXISM. Good on ya, ladies," Pink tweeted.
"Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder
Actress and standup comedian Hannah Einbinder, one of the stars of the HBO Max comedy "Hacks," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her first Emmy nomination, and the show's season 2 renewal.
Remembering comedian Jackie Mason
Jackie Mason, an Emmy and Tony Award-winning standup comedian and actor, died on Saturday at the age of 93. "CBS This Morning" takes a look back at his stage and screen career.
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California sues Activision over "frat boy" work culture
During "cube crawls," male employees walked around offices drinking and harassing female co-workers, California lawsuit states.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
The world's top ransomware gangs created a cybercrime cartel
Russian cybercriminal gangs are mentoring younger groups and sharing hacking techniques, tools and data breach details.
FTC votes to defend "right to repair" with "new vigor"
Allowing consumers to make repairs themselves keeps electronics "off the scrap heap," says PIRG campaign director.
Mars rover set to collect first samples
The rover's samples from the floor of an ancient Martian lakebed will be retrieved and returned to Earth later this decade.
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NASA detects water vapor on the solar system's largest moon
Where there's water, there could be life as we know it.
California and NYC to require their workers to get COVID vaccine
The move comes as the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus grips the nation.
Students adapt wheelchair for teacher's husband and baby
"I never thought I'd be able to do something like this safely," the husband said.
Toxic algae bloom on Florida's coast ravages marine life
Beaches near Tampa have been littered with dead fish.
U.S. health care workers must get vaccinated, med groups say
As the Delta variant spreads, hospital employees have a moral imperative to get immunized, AMA and others argue.
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Moderna may expand pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial
The drug maker plans to expand the size of its trial to look for "rarer events" of side effects.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
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California and NYC to require their workers to get COVID vaccine
The move comes as the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus grips the nation.
Students adapt wheelchair for teacher's husband and baby
"I never thought I'd be able to do something like this safely," the husband said.
Delta variant threatens leisure and hospitality businesses
Leisure and hospitality businesses, including restaurants that have just begun to regain their footing, are most vulnerable.
MoneyWatch
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Delta variant threatens leisure and hospitality businesses
Leisure and hospitality businesses, including restaurants that have just begun to regain their footing, are most vulnerable.
All U.S. health care workers must get vaccinated, med groups say
As the Delta variant spreads, hospital employees have a morale imperative to get immunized, AMA and others argue.
Hiring in urban centers isn't keeping up with the burbs
Data from small- and mid-sized businesses show employment in suburbia recovering much faster than in city centers.
How Biden's EO could make it easier to quit your job
President's executive order aims to change restrictive employment agreements that tie workers to a single employer.
Jobless Florida residents sue to get their federal pandemic benefits back
Unemployed Floridians in Broward County join peers in Oklahoma, Texas and Indiana in fighting for extra $300 a week in aid.
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Spa shooting suspect agrees to plead guilty to four murders
Robert Aaron Long will now face charges in Fulton County, where prosecutors intend to seek hate crime enhancements and the death penalty.
Olympic medalist jailed for over 20 years for drug smuggling
The men allegedly began throwing drugs overboard on their way back to the mainland, when they spotted an Australian Navy patrol boat chasing them.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 540 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
Suspicions raised after woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend
The relationship between high school sweethearts turns toxic, culminating in a fatal shooting with allegations of abuse that would leave their families shattered and their small town of Griffin, Georgia, divided over the evidence in the case.
"Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala dies at 77
Alcala was given the nickname the "Dating Game Killer" for his appearance on the show in 1978.
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NASA detects water vapor on the solar system's largest moon
Where there's water, there could be life as we know it.
Russians ditch space station module, clearing way for new lab
After resolving multiple problems, Russian flight controllers cleared the way for Thursday's arrival of the new Nauka lab module.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
July's full Buck moon rises this week — and it may appear red
The full moon may appear a reddish-orange hue — and this time, it's not because of an eclipse.
NASA shares epic image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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Evidence photos: Chino Hills massacre
Four people were brutally murdered in Chino Hills, Calif,. in 1983. Evidence used to convict Kevin Cooper is being questioned more than 35 years later.
Musicians are back on stage
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Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
A display of fireworks and choreography unfolded in a near-empty stadium in a subdued ceremony.
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Bring Your Own Brigade | Official Trailer
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount+ on August 20.
Tokyo breaks daily COVID case record
Coronavirus cases are surging in Tokyo with the Olympics host city seeing its highest number of daily infections since the pandemic began. Meanwhile, even though Russia is banned from the Games, their presence is being felt. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined "CBSN AM" from Tokyo to discuss.
Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future
CBSN Originals' new documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.
Ashleigh Johnson goes for second gold
In 2016, Ashleigh Johnson made history by being the first African American woman named to the U.S. Olympic Water Polo team. She later capped that accomplishment by helping the team win gold in Rio. Now she's back in Tokyo, ready for another run and more comfortable with her role as mentor to young Black children.
Philly teens start their own record label
Instead of waiting to be rewarded by a big-time recording contract, a group of budding artists decided to start a record label of their own – all while still in high school. Christina Ruffini caught up with the high school friends right as they were about to release their latest single.