Rising grocery prices could lead to shrinkflation, food industry analyst says
Overall grocery prices in August 2025 rose 2.7% compared to one year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
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Growing number of affluent consumers shop at discount stores. Here's why.
Discount retailers like Walmart and Dollar Tree are seeing an influx of more upscale consumers, market research data shows.
"The Dish": Inside Cordelia
Executive chef Vinnie Cimino, recently named one of Food & Wine's 10 best new chefs in America, welcomes "The Dish" to Cordelia in downtown Cleveland, where his "modern grandma" approach celebrates Midwestern culture, cuisine and community.
The Dish: Scott Bacon
Scott Bacon is determined to put Baltimore on the culinary map. Bacon, known for his globally inspired and locally sourced cuisine, is the first Black executive chef at the highly acclaimed restaurant Magdalena, inside the city's historic Ivy Hotel. Michelle Miller has more.
Endangered shark meat sold under misleading labels in the U.S., study finds
Meat from shark species at risk of extinction is commonly available in the U.S. under ambiguous or incorrect labels, researchers found.
McDonald's launching budget-friendly deals
McDonald's announced it is bringing back "Extra Value Meals" starting Sept. 8 in an effort to attract budget-conscious customers. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports on what to expect.
Starbucks to add protein lattes and protein cold foams to its menu
Starbucks is joining the protein craze with a variety of new protein cold foams and protein lattes.
McDonald's revives Extra Value Meals to woo budget-conscious diners
McDonald's is expanding its value menu as low-income customers dial back their spending on fast food. Here's when the new prices kick in.
Founder of Oakland vegan soul food restaurant keeps dream alive with new location
In the heart of Oakland's Jack London Square, the aroma of bold Louisiana spices floats out of a kitchen where tradition meets transformation.
"The Dish: Recipe": Garlic-ginger chicken
The New York Times Cooking team shares a recipe for garlic-ginger chicken breasts for "The Dish." It's packed with herbs and spices, and is cooked low and slow.
The Dish: Tatar Bunar
With its Ukrainian-inspired dishes that put a modern twist on some of the country's favorite delicacies, Tatar Bunar is getting rave reviews in London.
Why Cracker Barrel's new logo is a flop, according to branding experts
Cracker Barrel misread its own customer base — and our culturally sensitive times — in revamping its image, experts say.
Surprising ways to get more calcium in your diet
Not a milk drinker? Not a problem. There are still expert-approved ways to get calcium in your diet from sources you may not know contain the bone-supporting mineral.
"The Dish": MUSE Santa Monica
In the "CBS Mornings'" series "The Dish," Natalie Morales visits MUSE, a restaurant born from a college dinner club. At just 24, its self-taught owner blends modern design with old-world charm and says kindness is at the heart of his cooking.
How California twins built a hot dog empire
Jamie Yuccas introduces the 15-year-old twin brothers behind "Glizzy Street," the California hot dog stand turned viral business that's winning over customers both in person and online.
The Dish: Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw began as a small artisanal ice cream shop with funky flavor options. Now, there are more than 40 locations, with offerings like "Peach Jam Miso Blondies" or "Melon and Prosciutto."
Almost half of adults say they are ordering kids' meals. Here's why.
Adult customers admit to ordering from kids' menus to save money and eat smaller portions, a new survey shows.
Lunch hacks for picky eaters
Registered dietician Megan McNamee, co-author of the New York Times bestseller "Feeding Littles Lunches," joins "CBS Mornings" to share back-to-school meal ideas designed to win over even the pickiest eaters.
Inside the decline in alcohol use
New Gallup polling shows only half of Americans under 35 drink alcohol, a steep drop from past decades. Willa Bennett, editor-in-chief of Seventeen and Cosmopolitan, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss what's behind the generational shift.
Inside CorkScrew Barbeque'
Janet Shamlian visits CorkScrew Barbeque north of Houston, where customers wait hours for smoked brisket. The restaurant is one of the first barbeque spots to earn a Michelin star.
No-sandwich lunch ideas kids will love
Registered dietitian Megan McNamee, co-author of the New York Times bestseller "Feeding Littles Lunches," shares creative back-to-school meals that are nutritious and parent-approved.
Food prices on the rise
The U.S. economy has a case of food-flation. Wholesale prices for fresh veggies soared by a record amount last month while grocery costs were up 2.2% compared to last year. Lisa Rozner reports on how consumers are dealing with rising costs.
Meet chef Ana Sortun
Chef Ana Sortun is a Seattle native who has made the Boston food scene her own with her restaurant Oleana, which earned her multiple James Beard Award-nominations.
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to 1,000 cities
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery service so more customers can get their goods within hours.
Minnesotan opens her dream bakery after corporate world exit
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
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Pentagon says about 140 U.S. service members wounded since Iran war began
President Trump says the Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
Thune stands firm on SAVE America Act despite Trump pressure
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch searched after revelations in FBI files
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Voting nearly over in special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters in northwest Georgia have been heading to the polls all day to have their say in who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain missing
Tommy Thompson found the S.S. Central America and its thousands of pounds of sunken treasure that sat at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for more than 150 years.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects
The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects.
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Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Voting nearly over in Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters in northwest Georgia have been heading to the polls all day to have their say in who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.
White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
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White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
How the Iran war reached Europe, via the small, divided island of Cyprus
When it comes to European Union territory, you can't go much further east than Cyprus. So far east, in fact, that it's within reach of Iran's weapons.
Team USA's Oksana Masters wins 11th Paralympic gold medal
The most decorated American Winter Paralympian had her left leg amputated at age 9 and her right leg amputated at age 14.
Map and chart track the latest U.S. and Iranian war targets
According to U.S. Central Command, over 5,000 targets were struck and 50 Iranian vessels were damaged or destroyed in the first 10 days of the war with Iran.
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Dorrance on preserving tap dancing history
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Michelle Pfeiffer on "The Madison" series
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Details on Live Nation's settlement with DOJ
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
Latest on shots fired at Rihanna's home
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
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The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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No harmful substances in NYC suspicious package
New York City police have given the all clear after concluding a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was harmless.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Hospice fraud grows in California
Hospice fraud has grown in Los Angeles County despite a state crackdown on facilities with notable red flags, a CBS News Investigation found. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Breaking down Alexander brothers' trial
Jurors found Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City after four weeks of testimony from women who accused the brothers of sexual assault. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Leavitt on Trump's decision to launch Iran strikes
President Trump has said one of the reasons he went to war with Iran was because he believed the regime was about to strike the U.S. On Monday, he said Iran would have struck in seven days without intervention, and in an interview later that same day, he changed the window to three days. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes asked press secretary Karoline Leavitt about the discrepancies on Tuesday.
Video shows NYC suspect purchasing fuse
Emir Balat, an 18-year-old Pennsylvania man charged with terrorism for allegedly throwing two homemade bombs into a crowd near Gracie Mansion in New York Saturday, apparently purchased the fuse used in the devices at Phantom Fireworks in a Philadelphia suburb on March 2. Surveillance video from the store shows him walking inside and apparently purchasing a 20 foot roll of safety fuse.
Role of Persian Gulf states in war with Iran
The Persian Gulf states are facing more attacks from Iran amid its war with the U.S. and Israel. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has more from Tel Aviv.
Trump refers to war in Iran as an "excursion"
War is deadly serious business and challenges presidents as no other event can. And yet, both former President Joe Biden and President Trump have been tripped up by bizarre language around the topic of war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Military analyst on status of Iran's military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of U.S. strikes inside Iran. Meanwhile, Iran is launching ballistic missiles and drones against U.S. allies in the Gulf. Retired U.S. Army Major and military analyst Mike Lyons joins CBS News to discuss.