Disney reopens after closing as Hurricane Ian blasted Florida
Entertainment giant is gradually welcoming back visitors to its theme parks and hotels starting Friday morning.
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Teen survives car wreck only to get hit with $17K medical bill
A growing number of U.S. hospitals own urgent care centers, which limit who they treat for medical — and financial — reasons.
Ian's economic toll could reach $60 billion to $70 billion
Tourism, agriculture and mining expected to be the hardest-hit sectors after storm rips through Florida.
Thanksgiving is a good time for budget travelers to go abroad
With high ticket prices for U.S. flights and a vigorous dollar, now may be the time to take an overseas trip.
Boss called Ian "nothing burger" and urged staff to work: reports
Clearwater marketing firm announces its offices would close during storm after facing backlash online.
Medicare premiums will drop next year. Here are the savings.
For the first time in a decade, seniors will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B plan.
Buckle up, America: The Fed wants to put you out of a job
Fed Chief Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
Unnecessary meetings can cost companies $100M a year, report finds
Workers around the U.S. attend an average of nearly 18 meetings a week. They say nearly a third are skippable.
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Why you should get a debt consolidation loan now
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Mark Zuckerberg's net worth has dropped $71 billion this year
Once the world's third-richest man, he's been knocked off his perch by the stock market slump and Meta's troubles.
Uber dealing with "cybersecurity incident" after hacker appears to breach system
There was no indication that Uber's fleet of vehicles or its operation was in any way affected.
Ethereum's "Merge" is live — here's what you need to know
Crypto enthusiasts say a shift in how ethereum — the second-most popular blockchain — works will revolutionize digital currencies.
California sues Amazon, alleging its dominance pushes up prices
Lawsuit claims the retail giant forces sellers to keep their prices high in order to use its platform.
Twitter had "no locks on the doors," whistleblower tells Senate
Twitter's former security chief, Peiter Zatko, said the tech giant is a "decade behind" in protecting user safety.
United Airlines sees future for flying electric taxis
Carrier is investing $15 million in a maker of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles.
Twitter is finally testing out an edit button
Twitter said the feature will later expand to Twitter Blue subscribers, which means you'll have to pay to use the edit button.
California lawmakers OK bills to curtail social media
"The online world has created tremendous opportunities, but also real and proximate threats," said one legislator.
Google bars downloads of Truth Social over violent content
About 4 in 10 mobile phones use Google's Android platform, which may keep millions from joining Donald Trump's service.
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Live Updates: Hurricane Ian lashes Carolinas as death toll in Florida rises
Forecasters are warning of a possible "life-threatening" storm surge.
Putin moves to annex 4 Ukraine regions despite global outcry
The Russian leader launched the process to unilaterally annex a huge swath of the country, and vowed to hold it by "all available means."
New York attorney general wants Trump Organization to go on trial next year
The request for an expedited schedule says the lawsuit against Donald Trump and his company "involves allegations of an ongoing scheme."
Coast Guard prepares for "second front of a war" as Ian heads north
Crews have faced "devastating circumstances" and "unrecognizable terrain," Rear Admiral Brendan McPherson said.
American, mom and baby among victims of Iranian missile attack on Iraq
The U.S., U.K. and United Nations have condemned the attack targeting Kurdish opposition groups as an unprovoked assault on Iraqi sovereignty.
Organization aims to boost voter registration among Black men
Black Men Vote aims to register 1 million Black males to vote by November 2024.
Sailor found not guilty of setting fire that destroyed Navy ship
A Navy judge has ruled a sailor was not guilty of setting a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego in 2020.
Apple exec leaving company after off-color joke goes viral
Apple's VP of procurement is out of a job after crude remarks were captured on TikTok, according to Bloomberg.
Jackson formally welcomed to Supreme Court in investiture ceremony
Jackson took the constitutional and judicial oaths at the end of June.
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Abortion pill startup sells meds to women who aren't pregnant
Company says giving patients abortion pills before they're needed provides "peace of mind."
Community aids in Filipino food truck's pandemic rebound
Owner encourages customers to "give a high five" to local businesses raising prices. "It means a lot."
Small business faces big challenges: Inflation and 18-hour days
"Would you be comfortable paying $36 for a hamburger? That's kind of what it's worth," says restaurant owner Jenna Petersiel.
For small businesses, looming recession brings uncertainty
But Jessica Johnson-Cope, CEO of a family-owned security services company, remains optimistic even as the U.S. economy darkens.
Want to cool off in a swimming pool? There's an app for that
Swimply lets private pool owners rent them by the hour, while helping people beat the heat.
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Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
A common retirement strategy can erode your savings: watchdog
Workers who move 401(k)s into IRAs can lose significant money to a choice they didn't have to make, new analysis shows.
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.
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Live Updates: Hurricane Ian lashes Carolinas as death toll in Florida rises
Forecasters are warning of a possible "life-threatening" storm surge.
Unnecessary meetings can cost companies $100M a year, report finds
Workers around the U.S. attend an average of nearly 18 meetings a week. They say nearly a third are skippable.
New York attorney general wants Trump Organization to go on trial next year
The request for an expedited schedule says the lawsuit against Donald Trump and his company "involves allegations of an ongoing scheme."
Sailor found not guilty of setting fire that destroyed Navy ship
A Navy judge has ruled a sailor was not guilty of setting a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego in 2020.
Woman charged with setting fire at Massachusetts apartment that killed 4
Yvonne Ngoiri, 36, faces four counts of second-degree murder, the office of Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said.
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Unnecessary meetings can cost companies $100M a year, report finds
Workers around the U.S. attend an average of nearly 18 meetings a week. They say nearly a third are skippable.
Apple exec leaving company after off-color joke goes viral
Apple's VP of procurement is out of a job after crude remarks were captured on TikTok, according to Bloomberg.
Buckle up, America: The Fed wants to put you out of a job
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
Thanksgiving is a good time for budget travelers to go abroad
With high ticket prices for U.S. flights and a vigorous dollar, now may be the time to take an overseas trip.
Disney reopens after closing as Hurricane Ian blasted Florida
Entertainment giant is gradually welcoming back visitors to its theme parks and hotels starting Friday morning.
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Organization aims to boost voter registration among Black men
Black Men Vote aims to register 1 million Black males to vote by November 2024.
Buckle up, America: The Fed wants to put you out of a job
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
Jackson formally welcomed to Supreme Court in investiture ceremony
Jackson took the constitutional and judicial oaths at the end of June.
Ginni Thomas tells Jan. 6 panel Justice Thomas was unaware of her Meadows texts
Her husband was "completely unaware of my texts with Mark Meadows until this committee leaked them to the press while he was in a hospital bed fighting an infection," Ginni Thomas said.
Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
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Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
Teen survives car wreck only to get hit with $17K medical bill
A growing number of U.S. hospitals own urgent care centers, which limit who they treat for medical — and financial — reasons.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa hospitalized after being stretchered off field
He was spun around and thrown to the turf. While on the ground, his hands froze in front of his face. He remained down for more than seven minutes.
India's Supreme Court allows all women to have abortions up to 24 weeks into pregnancy
The ruling came after an unmarried woman in a consensual relationship was denied an abortion by a lower court in July.
Monkeypox vaccine appears to be working, but CDC still urges precautions
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
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American, mom and baby among victims of Iranian missile attack on Iraq
The U.S., U.K. and United Nations have condemned the attack targeting Kurdish opposition groups as an unprovoked assault on Iraqi sovereignty.
U.K. inquest finds "online content" partly to blame for teen's suicide
Coroner concludes 14-year-old Molly Russell "died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content."
Palestinians say 7-year-old boy died as Israeli forces chased him home
"His heart stopped beating because he was so scared," the boy's father claims, as the U.S. and European Union call for a "thorough" investigation.
Putin moves to annex 4 Ukraine regions despite global outcry
The Russian leader launched the process to unilaterally annex a huge swath of the country, and vowed to hold it by "all available means."
Deadly suicide blast tears through packed Kabul school hall
Hundreds of "students were preparing for an exam when a suicide bomber struck," a police spokesman said, with most victims said to be young women.
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You can stay at the Sanderson sisters' cottage from "Hocus Pocus"
Airbnb re-created the cottage in the remote woods of Danvers, Massachusetts, and is offering an exclusive stay.
"Hocus Pocus" characters discuss new sequel
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy – the three iconic actresses who play the infamous Sanderson sisters in the Halloween classic, "Hocus Pocus" – discuss what it was like to reunite for a new sequel 29 years after the original premiered.
Trevor Noah to depart "The Daily Show"
"I realized, after the seven years, my time is up," the 38-year-old comedian told his audience.
Royal Mint unveils first coins featuring King Charles III
Britons will begin to see Charles' image on their change in December, as 50-pence coins depicting him enter circulation.
Hip hop legend Coolio dies at 59
Coolio, the rapper best known for his 1995 hit "Gangsta's Paradise," has died. He was 59. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his life.
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U.K. inquest finds "online content" partly to blame for teen's suicide
Coroner concludes 14-year-old Molly Russell "died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content."
Hurricane hunting by drone
Only on "CBS Mornings," scientists show Ben Tracy how they can fly straight into the eye of a massive hurricane.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
NASA crashes DART spacecraft into asteroid
NASA successfully crashed its DART spacecraft into an asteroid in hopes of altering the space rock's trajectory. Scientists hope to be able to use a similar strategy to protect Earth from future incoming asteroids. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, about the historic implications of this unprecedented test.
NASA tests planetary defense with asteroid collision
NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in a test that could one day be used to prevent a doomsday collision with Earth. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Scientists study Ian with hurricane-hunting drone
A new hurricane-hunting drone shows what it's like to fly straight into the eye of Hurricane Ian, going where no other aircraft or scientist can go. Ben Tracy has the details.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-or-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
Hurricane hunter pilot discusses his mission
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft play an important role in hurricane forecasting. Captain Jason Mansour, who pilots a Gulfstream-IV Hurricane Hunter for NOAA, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what it's like to fly into a storm.
What is storm surge, and what contributes to the deadly hurricane hazard?
The storm surge from Hurricane Ian caused major flooding in parts of Florida.
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Sailor found not guilty of setting fire that destroyed Navy ship
A Navy judge has ruled a sailor was not guilty of setting a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego in 2020.
Woman charged with setting fire at Massachusetts apartment that killed 4
Yvonne Ngoiri, 36, faces four counts of second-degree murder, the office of Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said.
Defense theory: Shooter used her toe to pull the trigger
Odd crime scene raises odd question in the deaths of millionaire mom Pam Hargan and daughter Helen.
Brothers in Texas arrested after 2 migrants shot near Mexico border
One brother opened fire on a group of migrants getting water, killing a man and wounding a woman, according to court documents.
Autopsy reveals cause of death of teacher abducted during jog
Police said her body was found behind a vacant home after a massive police search lasting more than three days.
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NASA, SpaceX study options for Hubble reboost
A Crew Dragon flight to boost Hubble's altitude could extend its useful life by a decade or more.
3 space station cosmonauts return to Earth after 195-day mission
The return of the Soyuz crew sets the stage for a SpaceX Crew Dragon launch next week.
Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
Hurricane Ian prompts moon rocket roll back to hangar
The first Artemis program moonshot likely will be delayed to November.
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Teen swimmer raises money for baby with cancer
When Drew Launey heard about the new baby in his neighborhood, who was diagnosed with cancer, he wanted to help. So, he came up with a way for him and his swim teammates to raise money for her family — by swimming laps.
Blind 5-year-old meets firefighter
Junie, who is blind, went on a field trip to a fire station in Plant City, Florida, and met a firefighter for the first time. For the 5-year-old, that meant feeling his uniform and gear, hearing the sounds his equipment made and asking questions. His mom said it was his favorite part of the trip.
6 states sue over student debt forgiveness
Six Republican-led states are suing to block President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Terry Haines, the founder of Pangaea Policy, joins CBS News to discuss the suits and the latest developments on the administration's plan.
FEMA's responds to Hurricane Ian in Florida
Officials are starting to assess the extensive damage left behind in Florida by Hurricane Ian. Leiloni Stainsby, FEMA's assistant administrator for the office of response and recovery, joins CBS News to discuss the agency's ongoing efforts in the aftermath of the deadly storm.
What to expect in the Carolinas as Ian hits
Ian regained its hurricane status late on Thursday when it hit open water along Florida's Atlantic coast. The storm is now battering the coast of the Carolinas as it approaches landfall. CBS News correspondent Michael George is just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, in Folly Beach where the effects of Hurricane Ian are already being felt.