Jobs report shows stronger growth
The U,S. added 372,000 new jobs in the month of June according to the latest report from the Labor Department. Axios business reporter Hope King joined CBS News to discuss this stronger than predicted growth.
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MoneyWatch: China's growing billionaires club
The Dow Jones closed down by nearly 1.5% Wednesday as oil prices climbed during the day, while China's stock markets are slowly recovering after tanking earlier this month. Axios business reporter Hope King joins CBS News to discuss today's market drivers and how China is still producing the world's most billionaires despite its nationwide COVID lockdowns and economic struggles.
Why fears of a recession could lead to one
Some financial experts say the U.S. is headed into a recession, defined as two back-to-back quarters of falling GDP, as inflation continues to soar. In the first quarter of 2022, the U.S. GDP dropped by 1.6%. Javier David, managing editor for business and markets at Axios, joined CBS News to discuss why some experts say consumer fear could make matters worse.
MoneyWatch: Paper coupons on the decline
Lack of availability and convenience are causing many customers to turn away from using physical coupons when they shop for groceries, despite rising prices on consumer goods. Axios Senior News Reporter Kelly Tyko shares her advice for saving money without coupons and how to best use digital options on "CBS News Mornings."
Firearms were leading cause of death for kids
New data from the CDC shows firearm deaths were the leading cause of death for children for the first time in 2020. Caitlin Owens, health care reporter at Axios, joins CBS News to breakdown the report.
MoneyWatch: Is Elon Musk trolling Twitter?
Elon Musk has shared online that his deal to buy Twitter is "on hold." The social media giant's stock price has fluctuated in response to the changing news. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Examining the cryptocurrency loophole
The U.S. Treasury Department says cryptocurrencies "urgently" need regulations like those overseeing banks and other financial institutions. Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon joins CBSN to discuss the digital currency loophole.
Women turn to gig work in pandemic
After women found their jobs hit particularly hard by the pandemic, many have turned to app-based delivery work to start earning paychecks again. Axios business reporter Erica Pandey joins CBSN AM to talk more about the trend.
Trump's case vs. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Former President Donald Trump is suing Facebook, Twitter and YouTube over his suspended accounts. He claims the bans are a form of censorship and violate his free speech rights. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined "CBSN AM" with what scholars and those who study the law are saying about the strength and intent of these lawsuits.
Some states try to limit teaching of critical race theory in public schools
More than 20 states have introduced legislation that would limit teaching critical race theory in their public schools. Five states have already moved to ban educators from teaching it, including Florida and Tennessee. Russell Contreras, who covers race and justice for Axios, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss why the teaching concept has become so divisive.
GOP takes aim at "critical race theory"
GOP lawmakers are working to impose restrictions on the way schools teach about race and racism in the U.S. Axios race and justice reporter Russell Contreras spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what's driving this push at the state and federal levels.
Why companies are cutting ties with NRA
More than a dozen corporations say they're ending NRA member discounts and other perks in the wake of Florida's school shooting. In a statement, the NRA calls that "a shameful display of political and civic cowardice." Axios reports companies are increasingly stepping up on social issues where government has been reluctant or gridlocked. Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei, co-founders of Axios, join "CBS This Morning" with more on the NRA's reaction.
Trump immigration policy
President Trump hosted a bipartisan group of lawmakers Tuesday to talk immigration. Axios editor in chief Nick Johnston joins CBSN to discuss what kind of consensus Republicans and Democrats might reach.
Future of natural gas
Axios energy reporter Amy Harder joins CBSN to discuss the future of the natural gas industry and her interview with industry pioneer Charif Souki.
Bannon on "Fire and Fury"
Mike Allen, co-founder of Axios, shares the statement Steve Bannon gave Axios in response to the portrayals and quotes of him in Michael Wolff's new book, "Fire and Fury."
Mike Allen on Trump & Bannon
President Trump is threatening to sue his former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, for criticizing the president and his family in an upcoming, explosive new book "Fire and Fury" by Michael Wolff. Mike Allen, co-founder and executive editor of Axios, which reports Bannon told friends he would run for president in two years if Mr. Trump does not, joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Mr. Trump's reported reaction to the tell-all book and how problematic it could become for him.
Sean Parker on Facebook
Entrepreneur Sean Parker says he's not sure how much Facebook is benefiting society. Parker, who was Facebook's first president when it was founded over a decade ago, said social media companies are "exploiting vulnerabilities in human psychology" during a conversation with Axios. Listen to his comments.
How deceptive memes spread misinformation
False and dangerous information about the coronavirus pandemic and politics continues to spread online, and memes are often the vehicle of choice for misinformation on social media. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN to discuss why memes pose a significant threat and what users can do about it.
What's going on at the Lincoln Project?
After raising $90 million in the 2020 election cycle, the anti-Trump political action committee known as the Lincoln Project has been coming apart at the seams in recent weeks. Axios political reporter Lachlan Markay joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the investigations into the group's finances and founders.
Several aid programs to expire soon
As Congress remains at a stalemate over a COVID-19 relief bill, several federal aid programs are set to expire at the end of the month. This could potentially affect millions of Americans. Axios' Courtenay Brown joins CBSN with a closer look.
Curbing misinformation ahead of the election
Social media platforms are making some last-ditch efforts to curb the spread of misinformation ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Axios reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN to discuss how they're handling it.
More Americans seeking unemployment
Erica Pandey, a business reporter for Axios, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a look at the latest unemployment numbers and how the job market might rebound after the pandemic.
Private prison businesses make big money
Despite the decline in the number of people being incarcerated, private prison companies are making money by providing services to inmates with almost no government oversight. Axios reporter Stef Kight joined CBSN AM to discuss when the trend began and how lawmakers are looking to correct the system.
Harris a powerful first for Indian Americans
Senator Kamala Harris will be the first person of Indian heritage to be nominated for vice president on a major party ticket. Axios reported on the political implications her nomination has for over 4 million Indian Americans. Axios reporter Fadel Allassan joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Trump on John Lewis' legacy: "He didn't come to my inauguration"
"He should have come," Mr. Trump told Axios. "I think he made a big mistake."
Trump issues new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship
His earlier executive order along those lines was struck down by the Supreme Court in June.
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
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Iran, Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz getting close, Tehran says
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.
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Trump voter pleads for fiancée's release after ICE arrest: "They're destroying families"
"They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancée, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE.
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony last week.
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
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Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
Court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
FAA orders inspections of 737 Max jets after cracks found in older planes
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
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Court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
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Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins Republican primary for Tennessee governor
Sen. Marsha Blackburn had faced two primary challengers, including Rep. John Rose.
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
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Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
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At least 6 dead, 15 injured in shooting in Thailand high school, officials say
A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing three teachers and three students and wounding 15 others, police said.
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.
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Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.
Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
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Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
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.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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At least 6 dead, 15 injured in shooting in Thailand high school, officials say
A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing three teachers and three students and wounding 15 others, police said.
Cyber scams costing Americans billions
Matt Gutman reports on how he almost fell for a scam involving his bank as more Americans are becoming victims to similar cyber crimes each year.
Concern grows over misuse of Flock cameras
Privacy groups are expressing concerns over Flock cameras, the devices that capture license plates and are often used in criminal investigations. They argue that police may be using them for improper reasons. Mark Strassman reports.
Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns
Jason Arday, who made history as Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has resigned after accusations of plagiarism and fabrications in his biography. Arday has denied any deliberate wrongdoing. Holly Williams has the details.
Young children hit woman with stolen car
Police say two children under the age of 10 stole and crashed their parents' car in Oakland, California, on Thursday, sending a woman and themselves to the hospital. Da Lin reports.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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61 years since Voting Rights Act was signed
Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, helping advance equal access to the ballot box by banning racial discrimination. Now, court rulings, new election laws and federal policy proposals are renewing questions about voter access. Election law expert and CBS News contributor David Becker has more.
Louisiana officials warn of flesh-eating bacteria
As the summer season continues to bring people to the beach, the Louisiana Health Department warns to take precautions against a potentially fatal flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters. Officials confirmed nine cases this year and five deaths.
Hall of Fame Game kicks off 2026 NFL preseason
The 2026 NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night as the Carolina Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Zack Rosenblatt, senior NFL writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the game and the upcoming season.
Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
The stakes in next week's Wisconsin primary
More states will hold primary elections next week, including Wisconsin, where democratic socialist Francesca Hong is leading several polls in her run for governor. CBS News' Zak Hudak takes a look at the race as the countdown to the midterm elections continues.