Inflation is pushing more Americans into side hustles
After cutting back on spending, consumers are now looking to boost their income to combat rising costs.
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Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
With the case set to go to the jury, attorneys say the outcome could hinge on who was the "downhill" skier.
Timeshares: Here's what to know before buying in
Some consumers enjoy fractional home ownership — but FTC warns these arrangements can be money-losing and hard to leave.
Nokia plans to set up first 4G network on the moon
The phone company's network will support discoveries that could lay the groundwork for a human colony on the moon.
FTX founder pleads not guilty to bribery and other new charges
Sam Bankman-Fried now faces 13 federal charges, including allegations he offered millions in bribes to a Chinese official.
Americans launching millions of businesses despite economic woes
About 5 million new businesses were created last year, with women and people of color leading the way, a new study finds.
Backyard chicken keeping is a pricey endeavor
The recent spike in egg prices has driven some to explore backyard chicken keeping, but the work and expenses required to house and feed chickens may not offset the price of backyard eggs.
Twitter removes tweets about "Trans Day of Vengeance"
Social media platform angers supporters and critics of trans rights alike by taking down tweets regarding planned protest.
Fake job listings are a growing problem in the labor market
Plentiful job listings show an overheated hiring market — but many are duplicates or fake, say economists and recruiters.
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Traditional gold IRA vs. Roth gold IRA: What's the difference?
Consider these factors when determining whether a traditional or Roth gold IRA is right for you.
Is life insurance taxable?
As with many financial products, there are tax considerations to keep in mind when it comes to life insurance.
High-yield savings account questions to know
If you're considering opening a high-yield savings account it helps to have the answers to these three questions.
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How your ex could boost your Social Security benefits
Divorced people can often collect benefits under the federal retirement program based on their ex-spouse's work history.
Difficult economy and loneliness forces some retirees to move in with family
An estimated 60 million Americans live in households with two or more adult generations, according to numbers from the Pew Research Center.
One way to fix Social Security? "Smash the cap"
Eliminating or lifting the tax cap would help stabilize Social Security, while also being fairer to most Americans, experts say.
Millions of Americans nearing retirement age with no savings
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, 50% of women and 47% of men between the ages of 55 and 66 have no retirement savings.
The importance of preparing emotionally for retirement
Retirement is a seismic life change that can impact mental health, with one study suggesting it increases the likelihood of depression.
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Apple introduces way to split payments in Apple Pay
Tech giant will also offer "buy now, pay later" loans of up to $1,000 that can be used to make Apple Pay purchases.
With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
Lawsuits against Twitter allege millions in unpaid expenses
Landlords, vendors and others have filed cases against the social media giant, where CEO Musk is trying to cut expenses.
Yahoo plans to cut 20% of its workers as tech layoffs pile up
Tech companies have cut more than 60,000 jobs in the past month alone, reversing a hiring spree during the pandemic.
Here's how people in 3 different industries use ChatGPT for work
ChatGPT has already become an integral part of how many workers do their jobs in real estate, finance and more.
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Microsoft unveils search engine with ChatGPT-like functions
Tech giant is building artificial intelligence directly into Bing, CEO Satya Nadella tells "CBS Mornings."
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Trump indicted in Manhattan, becoming first ex-president charged with a crime
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Authorities release 911 calls from Nashville school shooting: "Please hurry"
"I think we have a shooter at our church," one caller said, later adding: "I'm on the second floor in a room. I think the shooter is on the second floor."
Trump reacts to indictment and more from lawmakers, critics and allies
This is the first time in history a former president has been indicted.
Gwyneth Paltrow not responsible for ski crash, jury finds in civil trial
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
DeSantis says Florida won't help extradite Trump after indictment
Despite contention between Trump and Ron DeSantis over a bid for the White House, the Florida governor said his state "will not assist in an extradition request."
Judge undercuts preventive care mandate in Affordable Care Act
A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation's health law.
U.S. troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after attacks in Syria
Six U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries following attacks by Iranian-backed militias that killed a U.S. contractor, the Pentagon said.
State Department confirms two U.S. citizens kidnapped in Haiti
The couple was visiting relatives in Haiti when they got caught up in a wave of gang-related kidnappings.
Brian Walshe indicted in murder of wife Ana Walshe
Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old mother of three from Massachusetts, has not been seen since late on New Year's Eve.
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What does it mean that Trump has been indicted?
Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to be indicted on criminal charges.
U.S. troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after attacks in Syria
Six U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries following attacks by Iranian-backed militias that killed a U.S. contractor, the Pentagon said.
Several indicted in connection with deaths of men drugged after leaving gay bars
John Umberger and Julio Ramirez died about five weeks apart last spring from an identical cocktail of drugs, according to the medical examiner.
Trump reacts to indictment and more from lawmakers, critics and allies
This is the first time in history a former president has been indicted.
U.S. at risk of mpox surge even worse than last year, CDC modelers warn
Most jurisdictions have low levels of vaccination coverage against the virus formerly known as monkeypox, the CDC says.
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Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
Some 7,000 employees will lose their jobs, with the first round of cuts starting this week as Disney moves to slash costs.
FTX founder pleads not guilty to bribery and other new charges
Sam Bankman-Fried now faces 13 federal charges, including allegations he offered millions in bribes to a Chinese official.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
With the case set to go to the jury, attorneys say the outcome could hinge on who was the "downhill" skier.
Nokia plans to set up first 4G network on the moon
The phone company's network will support discoveries that could lay the groundwork for a human colony on the moon.
Inflation is pushing more Americans into side hustles
After cutting back on spending, consumers are now looking to boost their income to combat rising costs.
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What does it mean that Trump has been indicted?
Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to be indicted on criminal charges.
Trump reacts to indictment and more from lawmakers, critics and allies
This is the first time in history a former president has been indicted.
DeSantis says Florida won't help extradite Trump after indictment
Despite contention between Trump and Ron DeSantis over a bid for the White House, the Florida governor said his state "will not assist in an extradition request."
Will Trump be fingerprinted after being indicted?
Former president Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on allegations related to a business records investigation related to a "hush money" payment.
Trump and Republicans fundraise off indictment news
He is the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges.
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U.S. at risk of mpox surge even worse than last year, CDC modelers warn
Most jurisdictions have low levels of vaccination coverage against the virus formerly known as monkeypox, the CDC says.
Are your clothes dripping in "forever chemicals"?
The full health risks of wearing apparel made with PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are still unknown. But states are taking action so clothing makers will remove them.
An ER's error lands a 4-year-old in collections — for care he didn't receive
A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's name on the bill, not hers.
FDA approves overdose-reversing Narcan for over-the-counter sale
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Long COVID remains an uphill battle for many Americans
Long COVID has affected millions of people globally.
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U.S. troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after attacks in Syria
Six U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries following attacks by Iranian-backed militias that killed a U.S. contractor, the Pentagon said.
Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland NATO membership
Alarmed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago, Finland abandoned its decadeslong policy of nonalignment and applied to join the alliance.
State Department confirms two U.S. citizens kidnapped in Haiti
The couple was visiting relatives in Haiti when they got caught up in a wave of gang-related kidnappings.
U.S. sanctions man for trying to arrange arms deal between Russia, North Korea
The deal would have given Russia access to weapons and military supplies from North Korea in exchange for aircraft, food and other material.
Deporting Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" carries a hefty price tag
In the 1980's, the Colombian drug kingpin imported just four hippos from Africa — and now there are nearly 150 of them.
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Cisco and the NFL defended Super Bowl LVII [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
Gwyneth Paltrow not responsible for ski crash, jury finds in civil trial
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
With the case set to go to the jury, attorneys say the outcome could hinge on who was the "downhill" skier.
MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players into the game as playable characters.
King Charles III visits Germany on first foreign trip as Britain's monarch
The new king was meant to have started his tour to bolster U.K.-EU ties in France, but that part of the trip had to be scrapped.
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Cisco and the NFL defended Super Bowl LVII [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
Twitter removes tweets about "Trans Day of Vengeance"
Social media platform angers supporters and critics of trans rights alike by taking down tweets regarding planned protest.
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.
Boeing's Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
Musk, Wozniak call for pause in AI development
Tesla founder Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joined hundreds of others who signed an open letter calling for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence technology in order to take time to study the risks associated with it.
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Study: Warming climate could spawn more storms
Storms like the one that tore through Mississippi last week, killing several dozen people, could become more common due to climate change, according to a new study. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Walker Ashley, a professor at Northern Illinois University, and one of the study's lead authors, joins CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" about what these findings could mean.
Fiona, Ian being retired as hurricane names after deadly storms
In the future, Ian's former spot will be replaced with Idris and Fiona will be replaced with Farrah, WMO announced.
Lab-grown mammoth meatball unveiled
A lab-grown meatball made using the genetic information of the extinct woolly mammoth was unveiled at a science museum in the Netherlands this week.
How finding awe could help your health
Finding joy doesn't need to come from large trips. Some of the best adventure is right in our backyards. Dacher Keltner, UC Berkeley professor and author of "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life," joins CBS News to discuss the science of awe-inspiring experiences.
Recent cosmic explosion likely the "brightest of all time," NASA says
The signal from this burst, experts found, had been traveling for about 1.9 billion years before reaching Earth.
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Several indicted in connection with deaths of men drugged after leaving gay bars
John Umberger and Julio Ramirez died about five weeks apart last spring from an identical cocktail of drugs, according to the medical examiner.
What happens now that Trump has been indicted?
Here is what is likely to come next, according to a former prosecutor and the typical process for criminal defendants in New York.
What we know about the 2 officers credited with stopping Nashville shooter
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department officers Rex Engelbert and Michael Collazo fatally wounded the Nashville school shooter, the department said.
Grand jury indicts former President Trump
A grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump, the first time in history a former U.S. president has been charged with a crime. CBS News reporter Graham Kates joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" from outside the Manhattan District Attorney's office to discuss.
Brian Walshe indicted in murder of wife Ana Walshe
Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old mother of three from Massachusetts, has not been seen since late on New Year's Eve.
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Boeing's Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
Recent cosmic explosion likely the "brightest of all time," NASA says
The signal from this burst, experts found, had been traveling for about 1.9 billion years before reaching Earth.
Five planets aligning in the sky this week
Five planets will be lining up in the sky in March and experts say the last Tuesday of the month will be the best night to see it. Senior CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano with more.
Time lapse video shows large asteroid's "very close" flyby of Earth
The airplane-sized asteroid passed by last week on a track that placed it between the Earth and moon's orbits, which is relatively rare.
New Shepard launch abort blamed on engine nozzle failure, Blue Origin says
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
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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?
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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Norah O'Donnell interviews Jim Nantz
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O'Donnell sits down with sports broadcasting legend Jim Nantz about his final year covering the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the story behind his signature line "hello friends," and what to expect at this year's Masters Tournament.
Mike Rogers on a possible 2024 presidential bid
Former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan spoke to CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa on whether he is considering a 2024 presidential run.
Jury finds Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault in crash
A jury in Park City, Utah, on Thursday found that actor Gwyneth Paltrow was not at fault in a 2016 ski collision. Paltrow was being sued for $300,000.
Grand jury indicts former President Trump
A grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump, the first time in history a former U.S. president has been charged with a crime. CBS News reporter Graham Kates joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" from outside the Manhattan District Attorney's office to discuss.
Jim Nantz opens up on his legendary career
Legendary sports broadcaster Jim Nantz is calling his final NCAA Tournament. He spoke to CBS News about his decision to step back after nearly 40 years.