Millions of boomers have nothing saved for retirement
1 in 4 older Americans may have to work longer or scrimp and save to make ends meet in their golden years, a new study suggests.
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Boomer homebuying bonanza
Baby boomers are outbuying and outbidding millennials in the U.S. housing market. Senior real estate reporter with Insider, James Rodriguez, joined CBS News to break down the trends among homebuyers.
Historical elections in the U.S.
Several races across the country made history this election season. CBS News Anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with the director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, Larry Sabato, about what this means for the U.S.
Growing homelessness among baby boomers
A growing number of baby boomers are experiencing homelessness amid rising rents and inflation. The number of homeless people over 55 is expected to swell to 225,000 nationwide by 2026, according to one study. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look.
GOP and the generational divide over climate change
Benji Backer, president and founder of the American Conservative Coalition, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his insight into what is driving this generational gap over climate change and why the Republican Party has to move past being the party of climate denial.
College kids learn hard lesson on coronavirus
Officials warning the nation about the coronavirus threat are increasingly worried that baby boomers and young adults are not heeding their advice. In Florida, spring breakers are taking advantage of the beaches that are still open. However, some college students are finally seeing a reason to be worried. Manuel Bojorquez speaks to a Vanderbilt University senior who tested positive for the virus.
Survey finds younger generations are lonelier than boomers
The Cigna 2020 Loneliness Index found 61% of adults reported feeling lonely.
"OK, Boomer" makes first appearance in the Supreme Court
It was invoked by Chief Justice John Roberts in an age discrimination case.
Bill Flanagan on the "OK, Boomer" controversy
Faith Salie's "Sunday Morning" commentary about the millennial generation's way of waving away the opinions, instructions and interference of older people gets a response from an older person
Millennials are the biggest — but poorest — generation
Millennials have only a sliver of America's financial pie compared to what baby boomers had at the same age
Fox Media wants to trademark "OK boomer"
Trademark application says the phrase would be used for a television series featuring a reality competition
"OK, boomer": 25-year-old lawmaker shuts down heckler
As she was being interrupted, Chlöe Swabrick swung back with, "OK, boomer" – and continued her speech
American "economic refugees" are increasingly retiring abroad
With many Americans financially unprepared for retirement, a growing number are moving abroad — and loving it
Why more Americans are retiring abroad
Some baby boomers are moving outside the U.S. to stretch their dollars.
Adult children are costing parents their retirements
Half of American parents are skimping on retirement savings to support their adult children. Here's why that's bad
Obesity-linked cancers on the rise
New research finds cancer rates are rising in young people where obesity was a risk factor. When baby boomers were younger, their risk for some of these cancers was half the rate millenials face today. Adriana Diaz reports.
How marriage became a status symbol for millennials
The marriage rate for millennials is on the wane, but those who are getting hitched tend to be wealthier
5 New Year’s resolutions for working boomers
Here are critical steps that will improve your retirement prospects and -- best part -- can be easy to achieve
Millennials outearn earlier generations at the same age
Young adults are doing better financially than any others over the past 50 years -- thank women
Millennials are much poorer than their parents
Forget the "avocado toast" stereotype -- young adults spend their money no differently than past generations did
10 years after Great Recession, retirement savings remain scant
Today's workers report being more confident, but too many really have no clear idea about how much savings they need
Stock market swings spook many older workers, retirees
The specter of the 2008 financial crisis is particularly unsettling for those still rebuilding their portfolios
5 key retirement planning decisions for baby boomers
Making smart choices during your "retirement opportunity zone" between ages 62 and 70 can go a long way
"I waited in line about 45 minutes": Early voting explodes in key states compared to 2014 midterms
Young voters have been unreliable in the past, but in some states like Nevada, early voting shows an increase in millennial participation
Working baby boomers face hard choices for retirement
The sad state of most boomers' retirement savings leaves them with just a few choices, none very good
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North Korea says it will expel U.S. soldier who ran across border
North Korean state media say U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border in July, will be expelled from the country.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
Hollywood writers end strike, release outline of deal
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Wael Hana, co-defendant in Robert Menendez case, arrested at JFK
He is one of three businessmen federally charged with coordinating hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey and his wife.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
Fire tears through wedding hall in Iraq, leaves almost 100 dead
Emergency services and witnesses of the deadly fire in Iraq's Nineveh province said fireworks used inside the wedding venue sparked the blaze.
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2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
Man freed after 28 years in prison for rape he falsely admitted to
The California Innocence Project says Gerardo Cabanillas confessed to rape, robbery and kidnapping after a detective told him he'd only get probation if he did.
Man with "boogaloo" ties convicted in shooting death of federal officer
Prosecutors said Robert Justice Jr. drove a van from which another man shot the officer during a 2020 protest in Oakland over the George Floyd killing.
Most Americans say they don't have enough for retirement, poll says
According to a new survey from YouGov for Bankrate, 56% of Americans feel they are falling behind on saving up for their post-work lives.
Wael Hana, co-defendant in Robert Menendez case, arrested at JFK
He is one of three businessmen federally charged with coordinating hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey and his wife.
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Most Americans say they don't have enough for retirement, poll says
According to a new survey from YouGov for Bankrate, 56% of Americans feel they are falling behind on saving up for their post-work lives.
Plan to travel? How a government shutdown could affect you.
A looming potential government shutdown could thwart Americans' fall travel plans. Here's how.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
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2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
Wael Hana, co-defendant in Robert Menendez case, arrested at JFK
He is one of three businessmen federally charged with coordinating hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey and his wife.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
Biden's dog, Commander, bites Secret Service staff again
There have been at least 11 documented attacks by the German shepherd against Secret Service staff going back nearly a year.
CBS News poll: Trump leads in early states, where campaigning hasn't closed gap
Early-state voters differ on abortion and how much the eventual GOP nominee should appeal to moderates.
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What temperature counts as a fever? Medical experts explain when to worry
People with higher-than-normal temperatures may have a fever, but this doesn't always mean they're sick. Doctors share what the numbers on a thermometer actually mean.
Long COVID has affected nearly 7% of U.S. adults, CDC survey data finds
The survey suggests nearly 18 million American adults have suffered from long COVID at some point since the pandemic began — and children can be affected too.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant restarts pharmaceutical production
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
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North Korea says it will expel U.S. soldier who ran across border
North Korean state media say U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border in July, will be expelled from the country.
Fire tears through wedding hall in Iraq, leaves almost 100 dead
Emergency services and witnesses of the deadly fire in Iraq's Nineveh province said fireworks used inside the wedding venue sparked the blaze.
At least 20 killed in gas station blast as residents flee unrest in Nagorno-Karabakh
Ethnic Armenian residents of Nagorno-Karabakh have scrambled to flee as soon as Azerbaijan lifted a 10-month blockade on the region's only road to Armenia.
Canada's House speaker resigns after honoring man who fought for Nazis
"No one in this House is above any of us. Therefore I must step down as your speaker," Anthony Rota, the speaker of Canada's House of Commons, said on Tuesday.
"Los Chapitos" Mexican cartel members sanctioned for fentanyl trafficking
The nine "Los Chapitos" sanctioned are part of the Sinaloa Cartel, which the U.S. government says is responsible for large-scale fentanyl and methamphetamine production and trafficking into the United States.
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WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Film academy to replace Hattie McDaniel's historic missing Oscar
McDaniel was the first Black person to ever win an Oscar, which was displayed at Howard University until the late 1960s when it mysteriously disappeared.
New York City Ballet celebrates 75 years
The New York City Ballet celebrated its 75th year with a special performance that included dancers from its very first show. Nancy Chen has the story.
Shakira charged for tax evasion again in Spain
Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay $7.1 million in tax on her 2018 income in the country's latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer.
"Blue Beetle" tells story of Latino superhero and his family
The movie features a mostly Latino cast, Latino writers and a Latino director, carving a major milestone in Hollywood history.
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FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
Jewish leaders criticize Elon Musk for antisemitism on X, formerly Twitter
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
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Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere found dead at Baltimore apartment building; homicide investigation underway
Police said Pava LaPere's body was found with signs of blunt-force trauma Monday morning. LaPere was the CEO of EcoMap.
Stores looted in Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday
Multiple groups of looters hit retail stores and at least one small business in different Philadelphia neighborhoods Tuesday night.
Wisconsin woman sentenced for killing and dismembering ex-boyfriend
Taylor Schabusiness was arrested after Shad Thyrion's mother discovered her son's head in a bucket in the basement.
Man freed after 28 years in prison for rape he falsely admitted to
The California Innocence Project says Gerardo Cabanillas confessed to rape, robbery and kidnapping after a detective told him he'd only get probation if he did.
Man with "boogaloo" ties convicted in shooting death of federal officer
Prosecutors said Robert Justice Jr. drove a van from which another man shot the officer during a 2020 protest in Oakland over the George Floyd killing.
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3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
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Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
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Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
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Ex-FTC chair unpacks Amazon antitrust case
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sued Amazon on Tuesday claiming it operates an illegal monopoly. William Kovacic, former head of the FTC from 2008 to 2009, joins CBS News to analyze the lawsuit.
How congressional map fights may impact 2024
The Supreme Court has rejected Alabama's Republican-drawn legislative district map — meaning it will need to be redrawn for the third time this year. Richard Briffault, law professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News to unpack the ruling.
What UAW demands say about American life
As politicians get more involved in the United Auto Workers strike, picket lines morph into political stages. CBS News' John Dickerson takes a closer look at what happens when a strike becomes a spectacle.
Should Ukraine rethink its counteroffensive?
Ukrainian forces have been making slight gains in their counteroffensive against Russia. But as "The Economist" reports -- this plan may only be a short-term solution in a long-term conflict. Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, joins CBS News to discuss her recent trip to the war-torn country -- and her conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
New York City Ballet celebrates 75 years
The New York City Ballet celebrated its 75th year with a special performance that included dancers from its very first show. Nancy Chen has the story.