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Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination

The killing of Charlie Kirk is sparking debate about political violence in the U.S., as well as the kinds of

Trump delays TikTok ban enforcement again ahead of expected China deal

Washington — For a fourth time, President Trump has pushed back enforcing a bipartisan law that would effectively ban TikTok over

Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal between Trump administration and China, sources say

Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if

U.S. and China have “framework” of TikTok deal, Bessent says, as Trump teases agreement

Washington — U.S. and Chinese negotiators have agreed to the outlines of a deal to resolve the dispute over ownership

Paris Hilton mini fridges recalled due to fire and burn risk

More than 100,000 Paris Hilton mini fridges have been recalled over fire and burn hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety

FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions and their effects on children

The Federal Trade Commission has started an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI and Meta,

Payments for Facebook’s $725 million privacy settlement are starting. Here’s what to know.

If you filed a claim in Facebook’s $725 million privacy settlement, you could get a payment within weeks, according to

U.S. inflation ticked higher in August. Here’s what’s to know about the increase.

U.S. inflation ticked higher in August. Here’s what’s to know about the increase. – CBS News Watch CBS News The

Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first

For much of 2025, the Trump administration’s wide-ranging tariffs defied forecasts that the import duties would drive up inflation. But that

U.S. consumer sentiment drops to lowest point since May

Consumer sentiment continued to slide in September, falling to its lowest point since May, as tariffs seep into product prices and Americans

Trump administration asks appeals court to let president fire Fed governor Lisa Cook before key meeting

The Trump administration asked a federal appeals court Thursday to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal

Hyundai CEO says immigration raid will delay Georgia battery plant’s construction

Detained workers to return to South Korea South Korean plane to retrieve workers detained at Hyundai plant in Georgia 02:56

U.S.-South Korea ties strained as 300 Koreans detained by ICE at Georgia Hyundai plant wait to fly home

More than 300 South Korean nationals detained by federal agents in a massive immigration raid last week on a Hyundai

Uber plans to let customers book helicopter rides through its app

Uber is taking its ride-sharing service to the skies. The San Francisco-based company said Wednesday that it will team with

Supreme Court takes up legal battle over Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown

Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs,

The U.S. is losing thousands of manufacturing jobs, analysis finds

Manufacturers in the U.S. are cutting thousands of jobs even as President Trump pushes economic policies that he says will

Americans’ confidence in finding a new job falls to record low

Job seekers’ confidence in finding new employment has fallen, a new survey reveals. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s

Serena Williams invests in women’s basketball league Unrivaled, now valued at $340 million

Serena Williams has set her sights on new playing court: basketball. The retired tennis star has invested in the women’s

Trump hits the links amid economic slowdown concerns

Wall Street took hits on the market after hiring slumped in August. The economy added 22,000 jobs, far below expectations,

Lottery spending is growing. Residents shell out the most in these states.

The Powerball jackpot swelled to nearly $1.8 billion before two lucky tickets hit the winning numbers on Saturday night, Sept. 6. Powerball says

California town hopes for Powerball luck after devastating wildfires

California town hopes for Powerball luck after devastating wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News Saturday’s Powerball jackpot soared to

Employers added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of forecasts, as labor market cools

Employers across the U.S. added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of economists’ muted expectations and signaling the labor market

The August jobs report has economists alarmed. Here are their 3 top takeaways.

Many economists say Friday’s disappointing jobs report is sending warning signals about the pace of hiring across the U.S. and the

475 people detained in raid by ICE, other agencies at huge Hyundai site in Georgia, officials say

In a large-scale immigration enforcement sweep at a Hyundai facility in Georgia on Thursday, 475 immigrants suspected of living and

Powerball jackpot data shows where winners could take home the most, and least

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.7 billion after no one hit the top prize in Wednesday night’s drawing

Credit cards, savings and 401(k) plans: Jill Schlesinger answers your money questions

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger answers your top financial questions, including on credit cards, your savings account and retirement

CBS News poll finds Americans describe “uncertain” economy as its ratings tick slightly back down

Heading toward fall, Americans are continuing to rate the U.S. economy negatively, as most pick “uncertain” and “struggling” to describe

Amazon is ending a Prime program allowing members to share free shipping with users outside home

Amazon is ending a program that let Prime members share free shipping benefits with people outside their household. Instead, Amazon

Judge rules Google can keep Chrome, but must share some search engine data with rivals

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a shake-up of Google’s search engine in a crackdown aimed at curbing the corrosive

McDonald’s revives Extra Value Meals as it tries to woo budget-conscious diners

McDonald’s returning Snack Wrap to menu McDonald’s returning Snack Wrap to its menu as businesses battle over consumers 02:07 McDonald’s

Nestlé dismisses CEO due to an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate

Swiss food giant Nestlé said Monday it dismissed its CEO, Laurent Freixe, due to an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.

What’s open and closed on Labor Day 2025? See what stores, banks and other businesses are operating today.

Millions of Americans will be enjoying their down time on Labor Day as another summer season comes to a close.

How is artificial intelligence affecting job searches?

Artificial intelligence has already become a disruptor in the labor market, as job postings declined over the past year by

How is artificial intelligence affecting job searches?

Artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT use AI to do thinking or writing or creating for you. Pretty amazing, but also

Buyer beware: End of de minimis exemption means higher prices for overseas goods, experts say

The end of the de minimis tax loophole on Friday means that low-cost shipments to the U.S. are no longer exempt

Visitors dropped for a 6th straight month in Las Vegas as head of tourism insists Sin City isn’t dead

LAS VEGAS — The top tourism official in Las Vegas says the city hasn’t priced out regular travelers, even as

Appeals court rules many of Trump’s tariffs are illegal

A federal appeals court said Friday that many of the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries

PCE report shows U.S. inflation remained mostly level in July, though some prices edged up

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index, a key inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to make interest-rate decisions, held steady

Nancy Giles: Receipts have gotten too long

The “Sunday Morning” contributor comments on the prevalence of very, very, very long cash register receipts.

Fed board member Lisa Cook sues to block Trump’s attempt to fire her

Washington — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook filed suit against President Trump, Chair Jerome Powell and the Fed’s Board of

5 costly mistakes to avoid before buying your next car, according to Edmunds

Buying a new car has never been more financially daunting. A 2025 analysis from Edmunds found that a record 19.3%

India braces for export shock as Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods takes effect

Steep U.S. tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect Wednesday, threatening a serious blow to India’s overseas trade

Trump’s move to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook could give him leverage over Fed board, analysts say

President Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook could roil financial markets, raise uncertainty for investors and heighten concerns that

More homeowners are pulling their properties off the market. Here’s why.

In a sign of home sellers’ frustration over how long it’s taking to find a buyer, more owners are opting to

Trump says he’s fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook

President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors — a dramatic move

Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte returns Tuesday. See what else is on the fall menu.

Starbucks’ fall Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL, returns on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The Seattle coffee chain officially unveiled its new

Outdoor living: Turning homes inside-out

As the American backyard has evolved, outdoor living spaces have become a booming business. David Pogue talks with House Beautiful

The Air Jordan turns 40

The Air Jordan sneaker turns 40 this year. Luke Burbank traces the origins of the iconic shoe back to NBA

Las Vegas tourism slumps this summer, signaling trouble for U.S. economy

Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, costing the city billions. That could signal trouble ahead for the U.S.

Postal services in India, Europe to suspend shipment of packages to U.S. over import tariffs

Multiple postal services around Europe announced Saturday that they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States

Trump says U.S. government taking a 10% stake in tech giant Intel

President Trump said that Intel has agreed to give the U.S. government a 10% stake in its business. Speaking with

Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value as stock plunges after new logo release

Cracker Barrel shed almost $100 million in market value after its stock plunged Thursday following the release of a new

TikTok employees raised concerns that app could be addictive, unsealed edited video shows

Newly unsealed and edited video shows TikTok employees and consultants expressing concern that potentially addictive features of the app could

U.S. and EU flesh out trade commitments under new framework deal. Here’s what is in the pact.

The U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on imports of European cars, pharmaceuticals and other products, according to a joint

Trump calls on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign after she was accused of mortgage fraud

President Trump called on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign on Wednesday after one of his administration’s officials alleged

Trump administration could block student loan relief for some workers in public service

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would bar people with outstanding college loans from relief on that debt

Walmart recalls Great Value shrimp after FDA warns of risk of radioactive contamination

Walmart said it is recalling some frozen shrimp after the Food and Drug Administration warned that the seafood items, sold

Nexstar to acquire rival broadcast company Tegna in $6.2 billion deal

Nexstar Media will acquire rival broadcast company Tegna for $6.2 billion according to a joint announcement on Tuesday, another sign

NFL, Crocs kicking off a multi-year licensing deal starting this season

NFL fans will soon be able to let their feet do the talking in cheering on their favorite team. Shoe

Swatch pulls “slanted eye” ad after Chinese social media uproar

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologized and removed an ad featuring a model pulling the corners of his eyes after the

Air Canada delays plans to resume operations after flight attendants refuse to end strike

Air Canada is delaying its plans to resume services on Sunday after its 10,000 striking flight attendants defied the Canadian

Becoming a TV commercial icon

You know them as Flo, the Progressive Insurance saleswoman; Mayhem, the human embodiment of disasters covered by Allstate; and the

Air Canada suspends all operations as flight attendants go on strike, government forces arbitration

Air Canada and its striking flight attendants were forced back to work and into arbitration Saturday by Canada’s government after an

Fewer young people are meeting these 5 milestones typically associated with adulthood

Fewer young adults are achieving economic and family milestones typically associated with adulthood, according to a recent working paper from the U.S.

Taylor Swift’s love of the color orange sets social media branding ablaze

Taylor Swift‘s upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn’t lost on her fans — or brands

How much will it cost to pack your child’s school lunches this year?

How much will it cost to pack your child’s school lunches this year? – CBS News Watch CBS News A

Air Canada begins canceling flights ahead of possible strike by its flight attendants

Air Canada began canceling flights Thursday ahead of a possible strike by its flight attendants that could impact hundreds of

Supergoop! and other mousse sunscreen products may not work, FDA warns

Popular sunscreen products that come in mousse form, such as Supergoop!’s body mousse, may not protect wearers from the sun’s

New York AG sues Zelle parent company, alleging shortcomings allowed scammers to steal $1 billion

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Early Warning Services, or EWS, alleging the parent company

GE Appliances moving more output from China and some from Mexico to U.S. as part of $3 billion investment

Louisville, Ky. — GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and

Spirit shares plunge after airline sounds alarm on its ability to stay in business

Shares of Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Airlines, plunged Tuesday after warning about its ability to stay

CPI rose in July by 2.7% on an annual basis. Here’s what that means.

The Consumer Price Index in July rose 2.7% on an annual basis, slightly cooler than economists had forecast. By the

Trump delays China tariff hike for another 90 days

President Trump on Monday signed an executive order delaying a set of sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods for at least

Trump’s tariff war puts Japan’s auto industry on uncertain ground

As the country’s largest export, Japan’s auto industry is a source of national pride. But in recent months, it has

The crypto craze sweeping Washington and Wall Street

While many Americans are still baffled by cryptocurrency, enthusiasm for these digital assets is rising in Washington and on Wall

The crypto craze sweeping Washington and Wall Street

Earlier this year, more than 35,000 bitcoin enthusiasts descended on Las Vegas for Bitcoin 2025 – the largest-ever gathering of

Bed Bath & Beyond returns with new store in Nashville

Bed Bath & Beyond, which shut all its stores more than two years ago after filing for bankruptcy, is back.

Bed Bath & Beyond is back with a slightly different name and a promise to honor legacy coupons

Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback under a slightly different name, more than two years after filing for

Trump administration threatens to take Harvard’s patents

The federal government told Harvard University on Friday it could take control of the school’s patents stemming from federally funded

OpenAI unveils GPT‑5. Here’s what to know about the latest version of the AI-powered chatbot.

A new version of ChatGPT has arrived that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman promises will have Ph.D-level smarts. OpenAI on Thursday

With new tariffs in effect, economists see profit dips and price hikes up ahead

President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which went into effect on Thursday, are likely to have a negative effect on companies’ bottom lines

Trump says CEO of Intel must resign, calling him “highly conflicted”

President Trump called on the CEO of Intel to resign on Thursday, prompting the technology company’s stock to slip before

Fed official says last week’s jobs revisions could signal an economic turning point

A Federal Reserve official on Wednesday called last week’s tepid jobs report “concerning,” and said its significant downward revisions could signal

Claire’s, a jewelry retailer for teens, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Claire’s filed for bankruptcy in Delaware on Wednesday, marking the second time the accessories chain geared toward adolescents has entered Chapter

Home prices are dropping in some regions of the U.S. Here’s where.

The housing market has been in a serious crunch since the COVID-19 pandemic, with limited inventory, elevated home prices and

AI is leading to thousands of job losses, report finds

The U.S. job market, already showing the strain from global trade tensions, is showing early signs of another critical issue

How unusual are jobs numbers revisions? According to experts, they’re a common feature.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics last week issued a steep downward revision to May and June’s hiring numbers, prompting President Trump to

As Trump announces new tariffs, here’s a price tracker for cars, groceries and more supplies

Key takeaways from Trump tariff announcement Biggest takeaways from Trump’s tariff announcement 09:56 CBS News is tracking the rising cost

Tariff rates are “pretty much set,” U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer says

Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said in an interview that aired Sunday that tariff rates are “pretty much set”

Tesla ordered to pay $200 million in punitive damages over fatal crash

Tesla was found partly liable in a wrongful death case involving the electric vehicle company’s Autopilot system, with a jury

Profits at Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway drop as it writes down its Kraft Heinz investment

Warren Buffett’s company reported less than half as much profit in the second quarter as it took a $3.76 billion writedown

Higher U.S. tariffs will extend uncertainty for businesses, experts say. Here’s why.

President Trump’s executive order hiking tariffs on U.S. imports could drive up consumer prices and prolong uncertainty for millions of

Trade adviser says Trump has “real concerns” about jobs data after president fires labor statistics chief

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended President Trump’s decision to fire a key official responsible for employment reports, telling CBS

Employers added 73,000 jobs in July, falling short of forecasts

Poll: Most Americans expect price hikes soon Most Americans expect prices to increase in coming months, CBS News poll finds

Trump unveils new tariffs on dozens of countries ahead of tonight’s midnight deadline

President Trump on Thursday formally announced higher tariffs against more than 60 U.S. trading partners starting next week — just

Trump’s tariffs poised for major test before federal appeals court today

Washington — A federal appeals court is set to convene Thursday to consider President Trump’s use of an emergency powers

Trump announces tariff deal with South Korea — U.S.’s 6th-biggest trading partner

President Trump announced Wednesday he has struck a trade deal with South Korea. Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social that South Korean

GDP surged in the second quarter after sliding earlier this year

Investors await key economic data Investors await new key economic data, interest rate decision 03:36 The U.S. economy surged between

Indeed and Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job search business

Indeed and Glassdoor, the job search and employee review firms, are slashing a total of roughly 1,300 jobs as their

Tea dating app breach bigger than previously thought, company says

A previously disclosed hack affecting Tea, a women-only dating advice app, was more extensive than previously thought, the company said

Did the U.S. or the EU emerge as the winner in Trump trade deal?

The new trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union will lift tariffs on imports of goods from EU

Trump meets U.K. leader Starmer as he celebrates striking trade deal with EU

President Trump is meeting on Monday with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the U.S. leader’s visit to Scotland. While

Trump says U.S. has reached trade deal with European Union as Aug. 1 deadline loomed

President Trump announced Sunday that the United States and the European Union had reached a trade deal after high-stakes meetings

Trump says he’s considering rebate checks for Americans based on tariff revenue

President Trump on Friday said he’s considering issuing rebate checks for Americans based on the billions in new tariff revenue

Parents rush to buy school supplies before tariff deadline

Parents rush to buy school supplies before tariff deadline – CBS News Watch CBS News The National Retail Federation says

Tariffs likely to drive up U.S. prices even with Trump trade deals, experts say

The new normal for U.S. tariffs on foreign goods starts at 15%. Even as President Trump seeks to forge new

Forget ChatGPT. Tea is the most downloaded app on Apple’s App Store.

The most downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store currently isn’t ChatGPT, Threads or Google. It’s Tea, a dating advice

Man awarded $12,500 after Google Street View camera captured him naked in his yard in Argentina

An Argentine captured naked in his yard by a Google Street View camera has been awarded compensation by a court

FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger – CBS News

The Federal Communications Commission has cleared the way for Paramount Global to complete its merger with Skydance Media, announcing Thursday

U.S. and EU scramble to strike a trade deal ahead of Aug. 1 deadline

The Trump administration and the European Union are racing to clinch a trade deal by the White House’s self-imposed Aug. 1

What the latest downturn in the housing market means for buyers

Stacy Esser, realtor and founder of the Stacy Esser Group in Tenafly, New Jersey, says it’s still a seller’s market,

Trump announces trade deals with the Philippines and Indonesia, setting 19% tariff rate

Washington — President Trump announced a trade deal with the Philippines after meeting with the country’s president at the White

Trump says he’s struck a “massive” trade deal with Japan, calling for 15% tariffs

Trump sends tariff threats to 14 countries Trump sends tariff threats to 14 countries 02:36 President Trump said Tuesday he

Labor Department looking to lighten workplace regulation with sweeping rules changes and repeals

The U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations, ranging from minimum

Southwest announces when passengers can book assigned seats

Southwest announces when passengers can book assigned seating Southwest announces when passengers can book assigned seating 02:35 Southwest Airline’s open