States that cut off jobless aid aren't seeing a hiring boom
States that cut jobless aid early aren't recovering jobs any faster than those that kept the benefit, a study finds.
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Danny Meyer restaurants will require proof of vaccination for all
Don't leave home without it, diners. Other businesses are expected to follow in the industry leader's footsteps.
Robinhood makes its market debut, as controversial as ever
The brokerage's often-young users get first dibs on investing in the company as IPO values the trading app at $32 billion.
Grubhub overcharged restaurants amid COVID-19, lawsuit says
Extra fees violated state delivery-fee cap during pandemic, raising restaurant costs "by thousands of dollars" each, suit claims.
From Apple to Indeed, COVID variants delay return to office
Employment website Indeed moved its return-to-office date to January 2022, citing the rise of new strains of the virus.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over "Black Widow" money
Actor claims she lost potential ticket earnings when Disney released her Marvel flick in theaters and online at same time.
Disney theme parks requiring visitors to wear masks again
Masks are required at places like the Skyliner and the monorail -- regardless of your vaccination status, Disney said.
New York sommelier accused of setting fires outside rival businesses
Ganzer, 31, has been charged with two counts of arson and faces at least seven years in prison.
Judge blocks Arkansas from early cutoff of unemployment aid
A judge ruled the state must restart pandemic jobless benefits that had been cut on June 26, citing potential harm.
IRS issues 1.5 million tax refunds to people who collected jobless aid
As many as 13 million taxpayers who collected unemployment benefits last year may be eligible to get money back.
FDA approves biosimilar insulin as sub for costly brand-name
The FDA agreed that Viatris Inc.'s Semglee was interchangeable with widely used Lantus, a fast-acting insulin.
Student-athlete endorsement deals come charging out of the gate
A Tennessee college hoops star signs $2 million deal with tech company. Experts say the money game has just begun.
Man with double insurance owes almost $150,000 in medical bills after bike crash
"You can just wake up in a hospital and then later find out you owe them $150,000," Phil Gaimon said.
White House calls on Congress to extend eviction ban, saying it can't
With millions of renters behind on payments, the CDC's order pausing some evictions will expire after July 31.
McCormick recalls three seasonings due to salmonella concerns
Kroger, Publix, Stop & Shop, Target and Walmart among retailers that sold spices in 32 states, Bermuda and Canada.
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Biden ramps up vaccine push with call for $100 payments
"Look, this is not about red states and blue states. It's literally about life and death," the president said.
Summer camps see rise in COVID outbreaks ahead of school year
Summer camps around the country are battling COVID outbreaks. Health officials worry it could be a preview of the coming school year.
DOJ threatens legal action against Texas over migrant order
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, instructed state authorities to stop vehicles suspected of transporting migrants, alleging that they could spread the coronavirus.
Congress passes $2.1 billion bill for Capitol security, Afghan visas
The bill passed the Senate 98-0 and the House 416-11.
Student-athlete endorsement deals come charging out of the gate
A Tennessee college hoops star signs $2 million deal with tech company. Experts say the money game has just begun.
Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
Navy officials say they do not believe the sailor intended to destroy the ship, but the blaze he set was whipped by high winds into a towering inferno.
Study: Most say federal rules necessary for voting access
Partisans differ on major problems with U.S. voting system and role of federal government.
Man owes $150K in medical bills after bike crash
"You can just wake up in a hospital and then later find out you owe them $150,000," Phil Gaimon said.
Disney theme parks requiring visitors to wear masks again
Masks are required at places like the Skyliner and the monorail -- regardless of your vaccination status, Disney said.
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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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Shakira could face trial for tax evasion in Spain
The singer has been charged for not paying 14.5 million euros in taxes – about $16 million in U.S. dollars.
Suni Lee wins Olympic gold for U.S. in women's gymnastics all-around
Suni Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women's gymnastics all-around.
Tokyo COVID cases hit record high for third day as Olympics continue
"We have never experienced the expansion of the infections of this magnitude," a Japanese official said.
Simone Biles says she realizes she's "more than my accomplishments"
Biles took to social media to thank the gymnastics community for the "outpouring" of love and support she has received since withdrawing from competition.
U.S. pole vault champ out of Olympics after positive COVID test
Kendricks' positive coronavirus test sent the entire 54-person Australian track and field team into isolation.
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Summer camps see rise in COVID outbreaks ahead of school year
Summer camps around the country are battling COVID-19 outbreaks. Health officials worry it could be a preview of the coming school year.
Shark sightings off New York coast linked to climate change: Scientists
Scientists say warming waters, caused by climate change, are helping to drive the sharks farther north.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 1)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Grubhub overcharged restaurants amid COVID-19, lawsuit says
Extra fees violated state delivery-fee cap during pandemic, raising restaurant costs "by thousands of dollars" each, suit claims.
Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
Navy officials say they do not believe the sailor intended to destroy the ship, but the blaze he set was whipped by high winds into a towering inferno.
Politics
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DOJ threatens legal action against Texas over migrant order
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, instructed state authorities to stop vehicles suspected of transporting migrants, alleging that they could spread the coronavirus.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
Judge blocks Arkansas from early cutoff of unemployment aid
A judge ruled the state must restart pandemic jobless benefits that had been cut on June 26, citing potential harm.
Congress passes $2.1 billion bill for Capitol security, Afghan visas
The bill passed the Senate 98-0 and the House 416-11.
Senators chart next steps on infrastructure after clearing key hurdle
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate is on track to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the $3.5 trillion budget resolution before leaving for the August recess.
Entertainment
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New on Netflix in August 2021: Movies, TV shows and exclusives
From documentaries to dramas to comedy, here's what Netflix is offering in August.
Bob Odenkirk in stable condition after "heart-related incident"
Odenkirk, the 58-year-old "Better Call Saul" star, was rushed to a hospital after collapsing on set Tuesday.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over "Black Widow" money
Actor claims she lost potential ticket earnings when Disney released her Marvel flick in theaters and online at same time.
New York sommelier accused of setting fires outside rival businesses
Ganzer, 31, has been charged with two counts of arson and faces at least seven years in prison.
Iconic children's show "Arthur" canceled after 25 seasons
The final season of the show will air next year, executive producer Carol Greenwald said.
Technology
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Robinhood makes its market debut, as controversial as ever
The brokerage's often-young users get first dibs on investing in the company as IPO values the trading app at $32 billion.
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.
Science
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New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
California and Nevada governors urge federal aid to fight wildfires
Governors Gavin Newsom of California and Steve Sisolak of Nevada spoke with CBS News exclusively amid another brutal wildfire season.
CDC says some vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors again
The CDC also said masks should be required of everyone inside K-12 schools.
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.
Health
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Summer camps see rise in COVID outbreaks ahead of school year
Summer camps around the country are battling COVID-19 outbreaks. Health officials worry it could be a preview of the coming school year.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Disney theme parks requiring visitors to wear masks again
Masks are required at places like the Skyliner and the monorail -- regardless of your vaccination status, Disney said.
FDA approves biosimilar insulin as sub for costly brand-name
The FDA agreed that Viatris Inc.'s Semglee was interchangeable with widely used Lantus, a fast-acting insulin.
Man with double insurance owes almost $150,000 in medical bills after bike crash
"You can just wake up in a hospital and then later find out you owe them $150,000," Phil Gaimon said.
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States that cut off jobless aid aren't seeing a hiring boom
States that cut jobless aid early aren't recovering jobs any faster than those that kept the benefit, a study finds.
Danny Meyer restaurants will require proof of vaccination for all
Don't leave home without it, diners. Other businesses are expected to follow in the industry leader's footsteps.
Robinhood makes its market debut, as controversial as ever
The brokerage's often-young users get first dibs on investing in the company as IPO values the trading app at $32 billion.
Grubhub overcharged restaurants amid COVID-19, lawsuit says
Extra fees violated state delivery-fee cap during pandemic, raising restaurant costs "by thousands of dollars" each, suit claims.
From Apple to Indeed, COVID variants delay return to office
Employment website Indeed moved its return-to-office date to January 2022, citing the rise of new strains of the virus.
Crime
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Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
Navy officials say they do not believe the sailor intended to destroy the ship, but the blaze he set was whipped by high winds into a towering inferno.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
New York sommelier accused of setting fires outside rival businesses
Ganzer, 31, has been charged with two counts of arson and faces at least seven years in prison.
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with assault of teen in 1970s
McCarrick is the first cardinal in the U.S. to ever be criminally charged with a sexual crime against a minor, according to a lawyer for church sexual abuse victims.
TikTok star on life support, friend shot dead inside movie theater
Rylee Goodrich is dead, and Anthony Barajas was on life support, police in Corona, California, said.
Space
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New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
FAA changes definition of astronaut
Being an astronaut isn't what it used to be. The Federal Aviation Administration changed its definition of who qualifies even as billionaire-driven space tourism ramps up. CBS News' Michael George reports.
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.
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New on Netflix in August 2021: Movies, TV shows and exclusives
From documentaries to dramas to comedy, here's what Netflix is offering in August.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
Investigators want the public's help identifying women and children in convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
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
After COVID shuttered live music events around the world in 2020, musical artists are now returning to festival and concert stages - and so are the fans.
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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.
Piano man gets thousands in donations from strangers
A piano man at an airport had a chance encounter with a motivational speaker with a large instagram following. The speaker ended up giving the piano player over $60,000 in donations from his followers. Mark Strassmann has the details.
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.
Climate change may drive sharks to northern shores
Shark sightings have been on the rise this summer up and down the Northeast coastline. Mola Lenghi dives into why climate change could be to blame.
Navy sailor charged with starting warship fire
The Navy has charged a sailor with starting the fire last year that destroyed a U.S. warship docked off San Diego. The fire, aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, burned for more than four days and was one of the Navy's worst warship fires outside of combat.