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A 529 savings plan can help you put aside money for college expenses that your children or grandchildren can use in the future. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down the benefits.
The Biden administration argues China subsidizes its products so aggressively and produces them at such scale it undermines other countries' economic output, which should be a global concern. Last week, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asked her European counterparts for help. Mark Wu, professor of law at Harvard University, joins CBS News to discuss whether a multi-national approach could produce real results.
Memorial Day travel is already underway for many Americans. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave details the fluctuating costs of vacationing this year.
The Justice Department announced Thursday it is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of monopolizing the live entertainment industry. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the claims.
Paid compensation for chief executives of several Fortune 500 companies has risen dramatically over the last five years, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. WSJ writer Theo Francis joins to discuss why it's partly linked to a phenomenon known as the "Musk effect."
The Supreme Court rejected an effort Thursday to undermine the power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency was created after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers from unfair practices. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins "The Daily Report" to unpack the case.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 points for the first time Thursday. Well-known brands like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and United Health fueled the latest milestone. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what the record mark suggests about the economy.
Robust corporate profits and steady U.S. economic growth are driving stocks to record highs.
A strong labor market and cooling inflation fueled a spike in the Dow Jones Industrial Average that reached 40,000 for the first time. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin breaks down the numbers.
Inflation declined slightly in April after two straight months of increases, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Wednesday. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to unpack the numbers.
U.S. inflation cooled slightly in April, but President Biden says prices are still too high. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto explains how voters feel about rising prices' impact.
The White House announced new tariffs on Chinese imports Tuesday as part of an effort to protect U.S. businesses. William Reinsch, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the policy changes.
President Biden announced new steps Tuesday to keep China from undercutting U.S. companies. His administration is hiking tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors, batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
The stock for video game retailer GameStop closed up 74% on Monday, harkening back to the buying frenzy in January 2021 fueled by traders on Reddit. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to examine what could be behind the stock's sudden surge.
If you buy more items than you need to get a discount, you might be guilty of "spaving" -- or spending more to save money. While retailers' clever marketing ploys convince you you're getting a deal, the practice often leads to overspending. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains the financial pitfall and how to avoid it.
If it feels like everyone in New York City is richer than you, it's because they probably are.
Saving for retirement is a big concern for many Americans, even those who are considered high-earners. But sometimes, if your income is considered too high, you might miss out on some great savings options. That's where something called a backdoor Roth IRA comes in. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
According to the Labor Department, job growth slowed across the U.S. in April but remained healthy. While the number of jobless claims remains historically low, a Business Insider report is warning of a possible white-collar recession. Aki Ito, chief correspondent at Business Insider, joins CBS News to explain.
Some companies are offering fixed monthly checks from a portion of workers' 401(k) retirement plans, according to a new report by the Wall Street Journal. CBS News contributor Javier E. David breaks down the process gaining momentum.
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it is keeping interest rates steady. The move comes as the central bank continues to deal with inflation. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it is leaving interest rates unchanged. Rates are the highest they've been in more than twenty years. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to discuss.
Caregivers who are paid privately or through state funds say they're working around the clock, but are barely earning enough to get by. Lisa Ling has more.
The Federal Trade Commission officially banned new noncompete agreements Tuesday, giving workers who are considering quitting more options. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans to sue in response.
How far retirees are able to stretch their savings depends largely on where they choose to settle down, one analysis shows.
The Biden administration on Friday said it's canceling $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on potential challenges to the president's plan.
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.
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.
"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.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.
The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
Thursday's vote on whether 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.
The Lindsay Clancy trial continues on Day 8 of testimony with a Massachusetts medical examiner taking the stand.
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.
The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
Residents of San Juan and neighboring communities have been without reliable water for more than 100 days.
The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.
Layoffs have plunged this year. "Recently laid-off workers are finding jobs as fast as the economy is creating new ones," one economist said.
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.
Layoffs have plunged this year. "Recently laid-off workers are finding jobs as fast as the economy is creating new ones," one economist said.
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.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to force them to hand over their unredacted voter rolls containing voters' sensitive information.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
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.
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.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
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.
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
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.
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
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, 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."
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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.
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.
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.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
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.
Matt Gutman investigates Lineage Logistics, the company involved in the Los Angeles warehouse fire that left tens of millions of pounds of meat to rot, forcing a whole community to face foul odors and other health hazards.
A man arrested outside President Trump's golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, was already under investigation for robbery. Nikole Killion has the details.
New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein as it investigates the convicted sex offender's Zorro Ranch property. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Several states are experiencing cyberattacks on their water systems after Minnesota reported at attack last week. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy wrapped its seventh day on Wednesday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but her defense says she was experiencing an extreme mental health crisis at the time of their deaths. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
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.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday amid backlash from Republicans. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Online scams have ramped up in the last few years, with more advanced artificial intelligence playing a big role. CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman shares his own story about how he nearly fell for a scam.
John Gannon, a Texas businessman who voted for President Trump, criticized the administration after his fiancée, a Venezuelan immigrant, was arrested by ICE agents at an airport last month. Gannon spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the incident.
H.R. McMaster, who served as President Trump's national security adviser during his first term in the White House, joins CBS News 24/7 to share his thoughts on Iran and react to Chuck Hagel's latest comments on the matter.
Haitian migrants under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) have now lost their legal status after a federal judge lifted an order that blocked the end of their TPS. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor has more.