Which form of energy is the cheapest? CBS News asked experts to find out.
CBS News looked at the cost of producing coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar energy to determine which is the cheapest.
Social Security COLA could increase 2.7% in 2026, new estimate shows
A 2.7% COLA increase would raise the average monthly Social Security payment by about $54.
Jobless claims reach highest level since 2021, a sign layoffs are rising
As the job market weakens, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last weak to its highest level in nearly four years.
Labor Dept watchdog launches probe into the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Internal review, which will focus on how BLS collects and reports economic data, follows claims by President Trump that the statistics bureau is politicized.
ATM fees are at a record high, study finds. Here's why.
ATM fees for out-of-network cash withdrawals average $4.86 nationwide — the highest on record, according to aBankrate survey.
Uber plans to let customers book helicopter rides through its app
Uber is teaming with electric air taxi maker Joby to bring helicopter service to its ride-sharing platform as soon as 2026.
Americans' confidence in finding a new job is crumbling
Americans' confidence in finding a new job fell to the lowest measure on record, new government survey shows.
After prank, Howard Stern says he's still in talks with SiriusXM
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
How Giorgio Armani built a multibillion-dollar fashion empire
Armani never relinquished control over the multibillion-dollar company he created, a key to his enormous success.
PBS cuts nearly 100 employees after loss of federal funding
PBS layoffs follow congressional vote this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting.
Spirit Airlines to end service in 12 cities as rivals swoop in
Spirit has flown in and out of bankruptcy as the discount carrier struggles with rising costs and heavy debts.
The government's next jobs report lands Friday. Here's what to look for.
After President Trump expressed "shock" over the pace of hiring in July, much is riding on the employment data for August.
Americans plan to spend less this holiday season, survey shows
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Disney to pay $10 million to settle FTC suit over collecting kids' data
Disney violated a federal privacy law when it failed to properly label YouTube videos, federal regulators allege.
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.