The Fed tracks job ads for rate decisions. But many aren't real.
Plentiful job listings show an overheated hiring market — but many of the ads are duplicates or fake, say economists and recruiters.
Unemployment
U.S. economy adds 311,000 jobs in February
A better-than-expected jobs report was released yesterday and touted by President Biden as a sign of economic progress. There was a jump in unemployment, even as jobs were added. Christina Ruffini has more.
New jobs report shows strong labor market
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its jobs report for February. It shows 311,000 jobs were added last month and that the unemployment rate rose to 3.6%. CBS News contributor and Axios managing editor for business and markets Javier David joins Vladimir Duthiers and Shaunelle Kaul to discuss.
U.S. added 311,000 jobs in February as hiring remained strong
The U.S. job market has remained robust despite the Federal Reserve's concerted push to slow economic growth.
Most laid-off workers are quickly finding new jobs, survey shows
Losing your job hurts. But a tight labor market and low unemployment are cushioning the blow for many of those who get axed.
More Americans turn to part-time work
The number of Americans working part-time voluntarily rose by 1.2 million in December and January compared months prior. Professor of economics and labor-employment relations Lonnie Golden joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the growing trend.
Why tech workers are getting laid off
Yahoo is the latest tech company to announce mass layoffs. Courtenay Brown, an economics reporter for Axios, joins CBS News' Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to discuss what's behind the layoffs, why they are happening amid historically low unemployment numbers and how the layoffs could affect the Federal Reserve.
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
U.S. sees significant job growth in January
U.S. hiring surged well beyond analysts' expectations last month, and the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since 1969. Javier David, CBS News contributor and managing editor of business and markets for Axios, joins Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian to break down the January jobs report.
U.S. added 517,000 jobs in January, blowing away forecasts
The job market remains red-hot despite the Federal Reserve's push to slow economic growth.
Stock futures fall ahead of jobs report
Economists braced for the first jobs report of the year as they predict the overall health of the U.S. economy. Frances Stacy, director of strategy at Optimal Capital, joins "CBS News Mornings" with analysis.
Job openings unexpectedly rose in December to 11 million
American labor market remains hot despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool it down.
Layoff survivor guilt hits workers who remain after job cuts
Feelings of guilt, paranoia and anxiety often kick in among those who survive layoffs. Here's how to cope.
Hiring boost for job-seekers this winter
If you're looking for a job or a boost in your career, experts say January and February are the best months to do it. Daniel Zhao, lead economist with Glassdoor, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss why and if a looming recession should cause alarm.
U.S. GDP grew 2.9% in final quarter of 2022
The economy is fighting back against inflationary pressures, but many economists say that won't last, and the economy could slow down in 2023 as an intended consequence of the Federal Reserve's efforts to rein in inflation by raising interest rates. Economist and Harvard University professor Jeffrey Frankel joined CBS News to discuss what the latest GDP data could mean for the economy moving forward.
Why millions of men have left the workforce
A large number of American men between 25 and 54 years old are not working or even looking for work.
Economic indicators show growth
The U.S. GDP rose 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022, and last week new unemployment claims dropped. Javier E. David, a CBS News contributor and managing editor of business and markets for Axios, joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what these reports signal for the U.S. economy.
Unemployed men create economy ripple effects
Around seven million men in their prime working age neither have jobs nor are looking for one, creating a huge hole in the labor market and costing businesses in male-dominated fields like manufacturing millions of dollars. Tony Dokoupil talks to "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe and the CEO of a manufacturing company about the reasons behind this phenomenon.
Consumer prices rose more slowly in December
There is some positive news in the battle to tame inflation: the Consumer Price Index fell slightly from November to December, marking the sixth straight month of decelerating prices. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins us with more.
World Bank cuts 2023 global growth projection
As high inflation elevates the risk of a worldwide recession, the World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for the global economy. Paul Hannon, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
IRS says it sent 12 million refunds for jobless aid glitch
The tax agency said it just finished sending the refunds to workers who paid tax on unemployment benefits that they didn't owe.
Top economist shares outlook for 2023
The U.S. saw solid gains in the labor market in December, but concerns about a possible recession still linger. Bank of America's chief economist Michael Gapen joins CBS News' Catherine Herridge with his economic forecast for 2023.
U.S. hiring remained resilient in December
New government data shows the U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December while unemployment fell to a 50-year low of 3.5%, as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to the highest level in 15 years in an effort to cool the economy and tamp down inflation. Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano break down the numbers with CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice.
U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December
CBS News contributor Javier David joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with to discuss the latest jobs report, which shows U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December.
U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December, capping off strong 2022
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
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Nashville school shooter bought 7 firearms legally from 5 stores, police chief says
The shooter used three of the weapons in the rampage that killed six people.
Bodycam video shows officers converge on Nashville school shooter
Two sets of body camera footage show officers search the school before confronting the shooter.
Dozens killed by fire at migrant detention center in Mexican border city
The fire broke out overnight in the facility in Ciudad Juarez, right on the U.S. border.
Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury about any illegal acts by Trump
Pence has said that he's ready to fight the subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.
Police "strongly believe" Nashville school shooter had other targets, including local mall
"We strongly believe there was going to be some other targets, including maybe family members, and one of the malls here in Nashville," said Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
Watch Live: Gwyneth Paltrow's lawyers call witnesses in ski crash trial
The civil trial between Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow and retired Utah optometrist Terry Sanderson over a 2016 ski collision enters its sixth day.
Adnan Syed conviction reinstated by Maryland appellate court
Syed's case was chronicled in the hit podcast "Serial," which helped lead to his release.
Fed calls SVB's failure a "textbook case of bank mismanagement"
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg estimated about $20 billion would be needed to cover the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Oahu gets world's largest surfing wave pool amid water crisis
"They're 100 feet away from families who don't have access to clean drinking water," one local told CBS News. "And there you see the dichotomy of the haves and the have-nots."
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Apple introduces way to split payments in Apple Pay
Tech giant will also offer "buy now, pay later" loans of up to $1,000 that can be used to make Apple Pay purchases.
Feds offer $20K reward for info on fugitive who was top aide to Maryland governor
The FBI and U.S. Marshals are each offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Roy McGrath.
What we know about the Nashville school shooter
The shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
Top 10 moments from Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash lawsuit trial so far
From being questioned about her friendship with Taylor Swift to mimicking a "blood-curdling scream," here are 10 notable moments from Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson's civil trial.
Adnan Syed conviction reinstated by Maryland appellate court
Syed's case was chronicled in the hit podcast "Serial," which helped lead to his release.
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Apple introduces way to split payments in Apple Pay
Tech giant will also offer "buy now, pay later" loans of up to $1,000 that can be used to make Apple Pay purchases.
Adidas and Beyoncé to end clothing line deal, reports say
Sportswear giant has been underwhelmed by sales of the singer's Ivy Park line, according to the Wall Street Jourrnal.
1 in 4 could lose food stamps under a GOP bill, study says
The food stamp program already has work requirements, but some Republican lawmakers want to make them more stringent.
FTX founder Bankman-Fried charged with paying $40 million bribe
A revised indictment alleges the embattled crypto chief bribed a Chinese official to unfreeze one of his accounts.
Most bosses say they spy on remote workers — even with live video
Employee tracking tools such as keystroke monitoring software and video feeds are now the norm for remote workers.
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Feds offer $20K reward for info on fugitive who was top aide to Maryland governor
The FBI and U.S. Marshals are each offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Roy McGrath.
Pro-DeSantis super PAC hires alumni from Trump, Youngkin, Cruz campaigns
"Never Back Down" super PAC is likely to be the main outside fundraising group for a potential 2024 DeSantis campaign.
Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles responds to criticism of gun-toting Christmas card
The photo has since been deleted from his social media profiles, but not before it caused a significant backlash.
Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury about any illegal acts by Trump
Pence has said that he's ready to fight the subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.
McCarthy seeks meeting with Biden on debt ceiling amid stalled talks
"It's time to drop the partisanship, roll up our sleeves, and find common ground on this urgent challenge," the Republican leader wrote.
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Biden admin warns of $35 billion shortfall for health emergency stockpile
Officials say needs have grown to sustain a pipeline of medical products stockpiled for public health threats.
Women's History Month: The little-known story of the Black Angels
Virginia Allen's love of children drove her to do a job very few wanted during that pandemic decades ago.
Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
3 deaths linked to recalled eye drops
Three people have died from a drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops. Manuel Bojorquez talks with one man who lost his sight following an infection.
Flesh-eating bacteria could increase with climate change
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
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Japanese girl graduates from junior high school as a class of one
Akino Imanaka says having zero classmates on her tiny island "was a little lonely," but while she's headed for the mainland, her hometown is left to face oblivion.
Pope Francis in a puffer jacket? AI think not.
Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world.
Late decision to delay clock change leaves Lebanon in time zone chaos
The country's caretaker premier predicted "all sorts of problems" before announcing a postponement of the switch to Daylight Saving Time. He was right.
House GOP subpoena Blinken for dissent cable on Afghanistan withdrawal
The subpoena is Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul's first since taking the panel's helm.
Alibaba to split into 6 business groups
Five of the six groups will be able to raise outside capital and possibly seek an initial public offering, the company said.
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Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Prince Harry returns to U.K. for surprise court appearance in privacy case
U.K. media outlets said Harry was not expected to see his father or his older brother William, the heir to the throne, during his visit to the U.K. this week.
Jeremy Renner shares video of him walking again after snowplow accident
Renner is seen walking slowly on an antigravity treadmill, nearly three months after the accident.
"Paint" star Owen Wilson on his "incredible" luck
As a romantic lead, action star or comic scene-stealer, Owen Wilson has carved out a varied career. In the new comedy "Paint," he plays the Bob Ross-like host of a PBS painting show.
Owen Wilson on the Bob Ross-inspired "Paint"
Owen Wilson continues to carve out a varied movie career, as a charming romantic lead, action star, and comic scene-stealer. In his latest comedy, "Paint," he plays a Bob Ross-like artist whose PBS painting show comes up against some unlikely competition. Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with the self-effacing Wilson about his career; capturing the essence of Bob Ross; and the support he feels from his actor-siblings, Luke and Andrew Wilson.
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Apple introduces way to split payments in Apple Pay
Tech giant will also offer "buy now, pay later" loans of up to $1,000 that can be used to make Apple Pay purchases.
Columbia engineers 3D print edible cheesecake
Researchers at Columbia University successfully created an edible seven-layer cheesecake using a 3D printer. One the project's engineers, postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Blutinger, joined CBS News to discuss the future of 3D food printing technology — and to have a taste test.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Pope Francis in a puffer jacket? AI think not.
Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world.
Most bosses say they spy on remote workers — even with live video
Employee tracking tools such as keystroke monitoring software and video feeds are now the norm for remote workers.
Science
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Science
Columbia engineers 3D print edible cheesecake
Researchers at Columbia University successfully created an edible seven-layer cheesecake using a 3D printer. One the project's engineers, postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Blutinger, joined CBS News to discuss the future of 3D food printing technology — and to have a taste test.
Pope Francis in a puffer jacket? AI think not.
Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world.
Sea levels are rising. Here's how some communities are adapting
Thirty percent of Americans live in a community near a coastline. While those people don't have the power to unilaterally solve the underlying problem of climate change, some communities are now grappling with how to adapt.
Communities adapt to rising seas
One of the problems with sea level rise is that it happens slowly, a tiny bit each year, making it a threat that people have an easy time ignoring. But some coastal communities are realizing they have to take action. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Mississippi town destroyed by tornado rampage
At least 25 people were killed as tornadoes swept through parts of Mississippi. CBS News' Lana Zak is on the ground in Rolling Fork, which was completely destroyed by the storm. She discusses the long path to recovery that still lies ahead.
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Feds offer $20K reward for info on fugitive who was top aide to Maryland governor
The FBI and U.S. Marshals are each offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Roy McGrath.
What we know about the Nashville school shooter
The shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
Adnan Syed conviction reinstated by Maryland appellate court
Syed's case was chronicled in the hit podcast "Serial," which helped lead to his release.
Nashville school shooter bought 7 firearms legally from 5 stores, police chief says
The assailant had been receiving treatment for an "emotional disorder," Nashville's police chief said.
Bodycam video shows officers converge on Nashville school shooter
Two sets of body camera footage show officers search the school before confronting the shooter.
Space
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Time lapse video shows large asteroid's "very close" flyby of Earth
The airplane-sized asteroid passed by last week on a track that placed it between the Earth and moon's orbits, which is relatively rare.
New Shepard launch abort blamed on engine nozzle failure, Blue Origin says
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
3D printed rocket blasts off but fails to reach orbit on maiden flight
While the Terran 1 rocket didn't reach orbit, builder Relativity Space says it achieved major objectives.
Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
5 planets will align across the sky on Tuesday night. Here's how to see them
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align on Tuesday night.
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When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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Columbia engineers 3D print edible cheesecake
Researchers at Columbia University successfully created an edible seven-layer cheesecake using a 3D printer. One the project's engineers, postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Blutinger, joined CBS News to discuss the future of 3D food printing technology — and to have a taste test.
Official criticized for family photo with guns
Shortly after the school shooting in Nashville, a photo resurfaced of Republican Rep. Andy Ogles, whose Tennessee district includes The Covenant School, posing with his wife and children in front of their Christmas tree, all holding guns. When asked whether he now regrets that Christmas card photo, he said, "Why would I regret a photograph with my family exercising my rights to bear arms?"
Senate chaplain takes aim at lawmakers
Senate Chaplain Barry C. Black delivered a pointed opening prayer on Tuesday, taking aim at lawmakers after a deadly Nashville school shooting that left six dead, including three children.
Mom pleads for gun reform at Nashville news conference
Ashbey Beasley, a mom who says she survived a 2022 mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, was in Nashville during the shooting at The Covenant School on Monday. She went to a news conference and jumped in to plead for gun reform.
Last minute tips for taxpayers
With the April 18 deadline to file taxes fast approaching, the IRS is warning this year's refund check will most likely be less than previous years. David Peters, a financial advisor and CPA, joined CBS News to discuss some last minute tips for those who have yet to file.