Consumers ditch companies that don't stand for more than products
It's becoming vital for businesses to take a position on hot-button issues that matter to their customers
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Trump task force proposes major Postal Service overhaul
A money-loser for 12 straight years, the USPS could soon charge more to deliver for the likes of Amazon and eBay
Amazon says Cyber Monday, Black Friday broke sales records
The online retail giant reports selling more than 180 million items from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday
Anne Hathaway, Dev Patel join "Modern Love" adaptation
Writer, director and executive producer John Carney, who directed "Once" and "Sing Street," called the actors "a dream cast"
Black Friday sales break records
Holiday shoppers racked up record online sales on Black Friday. According to retail analysts at "Shopper Trak," fewer customers traveled to stores Friday. Could this be a sign of heavy online traffic to come on Cyber Monday? CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.
Black Friday "deals" to avoid at Best Buy, Target, Walmart
When it comes to shopping at biggest stores, consumers should avoid some offers "like the plague," expert cautions
Black Friday isn't what it used to be, as hype fizzles
Interest is waning as major chains go out of business and customers get savvier about online shopping
Amazon tech issue exposes customer info
Amazon said a technical error on its website exposed the names and email addresses of some customers. The online retail giant its website and systems weren't hacked.
Why tech stocks are now Wall Street's turkeys
Rising interest rates, a slowing global economy and tough talk on trade have pounded markets -- one sector in particular
Ready for Black Friday? Do your homework
Consumers are primed to spend, but watch out for "gotchas" like in-store pickup and free shipping policies
Amazon says customer names, emails exposed in error
As the online retailer gears up for the holiday shopping rush, it says it wasn't hacked and the issue is fixed
Walmart poised to overtake Apple as No. 3 online retailer
World's largest retailer has seen its ecommerce business surge, although it's still no match for Amazon
What else did Amazon get from the HQ2 bidding war? Lots of city data
Amazon reaped something that might prove more valuable than billion-dollar tax breaks: Lots of data from more than 200 cities
Amazon's two HQ2 sites are white-hot real estate markets
Promises of locating 25,000 six-figure jobs in both Long Island City and Crystal City spark a frenzy for properties
Amazon divides 2nd headquarters
There's a winner in Amazon's nationwide contest for a second headquarters. The online giant picked two locations, New York and Arlington, Virginia. Wired editor in chief Nicholas Thompson reports.
America's nomads live in RVs
Sales of RVs in the U.S. are increasing, and some people are choosing to forego a stationary life in favor of traveling and living in recreational vehicles. Heather Long, economics correspondent for The Washington Post, discusses her reporting on the America's "modern nomads."
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Devastating search continues for victims of California's Camp Fire; Brothers conquer Ironman triathlons together despite one's cerebral palsy
Postal Service delivers red ink for 12th year
Postmaster General pleads for relief: "We cannot generate enough revenue or cut enough costs to pay off our bills"
Why Amazon's new HQ could be more curse than blessing
The state promised at least $1.5 billion for a branch HQ -- now pressure is on to prove it's money well spent
Backlash over costs of Amazon HQ2 locations
After a 13-month search and bids from 238 cities, Amazon announced it will split its second headquarters between Queens, New York, and Arlington, Virginia. Amazon hopes to bring 25,000 jobs and $2.5 billion of investment to each location. The company was offered more than $2 billion in tax incentives from the two combined. Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his latest story, "Amazon's HQ2 spectacle isn’t just shameful—it should be illegal."
Amazon wins big with split decision for NYC, Virginia headquarters
The decision Tuesday by the world's largest retailer followed a frenzied competition and billions of dollars in promised tax subsidies
Amazon announces HQ2 locations
Amazons confirms it will split its second headquarters between New York City and the Washington, D.C., area. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the decision, which is expected to bring an estimated 25,000 new jobs to each location in Queens, New York and Arlington, Virginia.
Who benefits from Amazon's HQ2?
New York City and Northern Virginia pledged over $2 billion in subsidies to be chosen for Amazon's East Coast expansion. Eric Gertler, who sits on the board of New York's chief economic development agency, joins CBSN to discuss who wins and loses in the deal.
Ocasio-Cortez says her constituents are "outraged" by Amazon HQ2 plan
"Shuffling working class people out of a community does not improve their quality of life," she said in a series of tweets criticizing the deal
Amazon HQ2 to land in New York and Northern Virginia
Announcement ends 14-month process that drew bids from more than 200 cities vying to win new corporate headquarters
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7M no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Investigation
What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Kennedy Center says it's still weighing whether to carry out a "partial closure"
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, officials say
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant 2-0 win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 killed, dozens injured after trains collide in England, British officials say
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
1 killed in large fire at luxury resort, several others injured
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
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Kennedy Center says it's still weighing whether to carry out a "partial closure"
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Given 8 months to live, a teen beat cancer thanks to an extraordinary friendship
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Kennedy Center says it's still weighing whether to carry out a "partial closure"
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
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Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
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1 killed in large fire at luxury resort, several others injured
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 killed, dozens injured after trains collide in England, British officials say
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
Climber trapped on Everest for days says avalanche saved him
Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
"The War and Treaty" talk new music
Husband and wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as "The War and Treaty," talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new music, major collaborations, including with Whoopi Goldberg, and how they came up with their band's name.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Peeled paint in Reflecting Pool after algae bloom
President Trump's multi-million dollar makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is not going swimmingly. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
The rise of fitness dating apps
The New York Times reports some singles are turning to fitness dating apps to find a relationship. Danielle Friedman, a contributor for the Times who wrote the piece, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
How Trump's Iran goals have changed
With a memorandum of understanding in place between the U.S. and Iran, "The Daily Report" takes a look at where things stand on some of the goals the Trump administration laid out for the conflict. CBS News' Sam Vinograd also joins with analysis.
Massive fire at resort in Dominican Republic
One person was killed and several others were hurt in a massive fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
Train collision kills at least 1, injures 89
Warning: Graphic video. Two passenger trains collided Friday in Bedford, England, outside of London. At least one person was killed and 89 others were injured, officials said.