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The village of Makanda, Illinois, is home to roughly 600 people. But thousands are expected to come for Monday's total solar eclipse, with Makanda directly in the path of totality, just as it was back in 2017. Roxana Saberi has the story.
Crews are facing daunting challenges in reopening the Port of Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Meanwhile, a federal program is offering loans to small businesses impacted by the disaster. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Gen Z is increasingly saying no to degrees from four-year colleges and universities and instead going the trade school route, according to new reporting from the Wall Street Journal which dubs Gen Z as "the toolbelt generation." Te-Ping Chen, the Wall Street Journal reporter who wrote the story, joined CBS News to discuss the trend.
Tesla has reclaimed the title of largest electric vehicle seller in the world, so why did its stock fall 5% on Tuesday? Rebecca Elliott, reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss.
Workers in California who are sick of work calls and emails after hours might be getting some back-up from the state legislature. A new bill would give workers the right to ignore calls and messages from their bosses until they're back on the clock. It would be the first law of its kind in the U.S., though France already has a similar law on the books and Australia will implement one later this year. California assemblymember Matt Haney proposed the legislation and joined CBS News to talk about it.
Fast food workers in California will now earn a minimum of $20 an hour. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more details. Then, economy and labor journalist Margot Roosevelt joins to discuss what the wage changes mean for the industry and Californians.
Fast-food workers in California are now the highest paid in the U.S. as a $20 per hour minimum wage takes effect. Carter Evans reports on the increase and its detractors.
A total solar eclipse will cross a large section of the U.S. on April 8, and up to 4 million people are expected to travel to be in the “path of totality” for the rare event. It will pump an estimated $1 billion into local economies.
The highest state minimum wage for fast food workers in the country will go into effect Monday in California. Jeff Nguyen takes a look at the possible impacts.
A recent report by Vanguard reveals a record number of Americans took early withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement savings in 2022 and 2023, signaling a concerning trend.
Following his clinch of the Democratic nomination, President Biden takes his campaign to the crucial battleground of Wisconsin, eyeing a November rematch with former President Trump. Conversations with Wisconsin voters reveal immigration and the economy are pivotal issues that are shaping the upcoming electoral battle.
As the tax season progresses, the IRS reports having received over 71.5 million tax returns, already issuing more than 49 million refunds to Americans. With the average refund amounting to $3,109, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger offers advice on how Americans can make the most of their tax refund.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other officials gave an update Friday on the Key Bridge collapse, announcing the U.S. Navy is supplying four heavy lift cranes to help clear the wreckage. The governor emphasized the "mission isn't just about Maryland" because the economic impacts affect the entire U.S. as the port of Baltimore is responsible for more cars and farm equipment than any other port in the country.
On April 8, a total eclipse will be visible from Texas to New England. If you're thinking of traveling to one of the places in the path of totality, get ready for crowds and high prices. CBS News' Robbie Owens reports.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, humans wasted 19% of all available food in 2022. That's equivalent to one billion meals per day. Brian Roe, agricultural and environmental economics professor at Ohio State University, joins CBS News to discuss the implications.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
Officials are continuing efforts to recover six workers who are presumed dead in the Baltimore bridge collapse. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Multiple people remain unaccounted for following the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins "America Decides" to discuss the latest on state and federal efforts.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are vying for an endorsement from the Teamsters union. Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins CBS News to discuss how each candidate's labor policies may affect American workers.
Reddit made its stock market debut Thursday, raking in about $519 million by the closing bell. Hope King, senior business reporter at Axios, joins CBS News to discuss what investors might find attractive about the social media company.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday, but officials still anticipate cuts later this year despite two straight months of higher-than-expected inflation. Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss the Fed's path forward.
On Wednesday, President Biden unveiled an $8.5 billion agreement with tech giant Intel in Arizona. The funding is part of the CHIPS Act and will create 30,000 manufacturing and construction jobs. Jared Bernstein, White House economic adviser, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
President Biden is wrapping up a Southwest trip to Nevada and Arizona. There, he highlighted his economic policies and appealed to Latino voters. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Weijia Jiang have more.
President Biden is finishing up his trip to the Southwest with a visit to Arizona as his campaign unveils efforts to win over Latino voters in the battleground state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports from Phoenix.
In a move to combat rising inflation, interest rates have soared to their highest in nearly a quarter-century. The Federal Reserve is concluding a two-day policy meeting today. Their decisions could significantly impact borrowing costs for consumers.
