Small businesses push for exemptions from Trump tariffs
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
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Trump tariffs could have "devastating impact," small businesses say
Small business owner Emily Ley says new U.S. tariffs on China will devastate her stationery store, calling the added costs "catastrophic."
Kamala Harris proposes $50,000 tax break for small businesses
She also announced a goal of receiving 25 million new small business applications in her first term, up from the 19 million filed under Biden administration.
Small business owners report growing optimism about the U.S. economy,
As recession fears ebb, optimism among small businesses about the economy is at its highest level since 2002, new survey finds.
Americans launching millions of businesses despite economic woes
About 5 million new businesses were created last year, with women and people of color leading the way, a new study finds.
Abortion care startup touts the merits of telemedicine
Abortion pill provider reports big increase in online traffic — and high anxiety among patients — after Roe was struck down.
Abortion pill startup sells meds to women who aren't pregnant
Company says giving patients abortion pills before they're needed provides "peace of mind."
Community aids in Filipino food truck's pandemic rebound
Owner encourages customers to "give a high five" to local businesses raising prices. "It means a lot."
Small business faces big challenges: Inflation and 18-hour days
"Would you be comfortable paying $36 for a hamburger? That's kind of what it's worth," says restaurant owner Jenna Petersiel.
For small businesses, looming recession brings uncertainty
But Jessica Johnson-Cope, CEO of a family-owned security services company, remains optimistic even as the U.S. economy darkens.
Want to cool off in a swimming pool? There's an app for that
Swimply lets private pool owners rent them by the hour, while helping people beat the heat.
How to use your car to earn cash without driving for a living
You don't have to work for Uber or Lyft to make money using your car. Instead, just wrap it in ads.
Optimism among small business owners at historic low amid inflation surge
Nationally, 85% of small businesses experienced financial challenges in the last year, according to the Small Business Credit Survey.
Americans need $35.80 an hour to afford basics. Few make that.
Workers in only two of 3,100 U.S. counties typically earn enough to meet basic needs, new study finds.
Labor shortage is biggest challenge for small businesses
Labor shortages, the Omicron variant and supply chain issues pose significant challenges to small businesses.
Mugshot-style posters showing arrested immigrants outside White House
The Trump administration is highlighting its aggressive immigration enforcement to mark President Trump's first 100 days.
Papal conclave to begin May 7. Here's how a new pope will be chosen.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
Major power outage brings parts of Spain and Portugal to a standstill
A widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal, affecting millions of people who live across Europe's Iberian Peninsula.
Vancouver car attack witnesses describe horrific scene after 11 killed
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
Putin declares unilateral 3-day truce in Ukraine to mark Russian holiday
After being accused of violating the last short-term truce, President Vladimir Putin says Russia will halt its war in Ukraine for three days to mark 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Congress returns from recess ready to move on Trump's agenda
Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess as Republicans eye an ambitious schedule to move on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's first-year agenda.
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
Firefighter paramedic fatally stabbed by patient inside ambulance
Graham Hoffman, 29, was taking a patient to the hospital following a routine medical call from police when he was stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart.
Rep. Gerry Connolly says he won't seek reelection amid return of cancer
Rep. Gerry Connolly said his cancer had returned and announced he won't seek reelection.
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Nearly 90% of Americans expect tariffs to raise prices, poll finds
Most Americans think tariffs will drive up prices and cost the U.S. more money than they generate, according to a new Gallup poll.
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
Mugshot-style posters showing arrested immigrants outside White House
The Trump administration is highlighting its aggressive immigration enforcement to mark President Trump's first 100 days.
Firefighter paramedic fatally stabbed by patient inside ambulance
Graham Hoffman, 29, was taking a patient to the hospital following a routine medical call from police when he was stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart.
Rep. Gerry Connolly says he won't seek reelection amid return of cancer
Rep. Gerry Connolly said his cancer had returned and announced he won't seek reelection.
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Nearly 90% of Americans expect tariffs to raise prices, poll finds
Most Americans think tariffs will drive up prices and cost the U.S. more money than they generate, according to a new Gallup poll.
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
Titanic passenger's letter with "prophetic line" sells for $399,000
Archibald Gracie wrote of the ill-fated steamship: "It is a fine ship but I shall await my journeys end before I pass judgment on her."
YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
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Canadians vote in election shadowed by Trump's threats, tariffs
Canadians are deciding whether to continue the Liberal Party's hold on power by picking new Prime Minister Mark Carney or transfer control to the Conservatives and their populist leader Pierre Poilievre.
Mugshot-style posters showing arrested immigrants outside White House
The Trump administration is highlighting its aggressive immigration enforcement to mark President Trump's first 100 days.
Rep. Gerry Connolly says he won't seek reelection amid return of cancer
Rep. Gerry Connolly said his cancer had returned and announced he won't seek reelection.
Congress returns from recess ready to move on Trump's agenda
Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess as Republicans eye an ambitious schedule to move on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's first-year agenda.
2 suspects arrested in theft of Noem's bag were in U.S. illegally: officials
Two people were arrested in connection to the Easter Sunday theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse, authorities said.
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Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
In a broken mental health system, a jail cell is an institution of last resort
Like local jails nationwide, Montana's small holding facilities have become institutions of last resort as patients in mental health crisis wait for beds at a mental hospital.
He had 2 months to live. Research "like science fiction" saved his life.
Michael Wolff was at the "edge of a cliff" when he was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than 300 patients a year in the U.S.
Health agencies "not creating an autism registry," official says
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a rule proposed to help prevent salmonella poisoning from contaminated poultry.
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Canadians vote in election shadowed by Trump's threats, tariffs
Canadians are deciding whether to continue the Liberal Party's hold on power by picking new Prime Minister Mark Carney or transfer control to the Conservatives and their populist leader Pierre Poilievre.
Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone
A student airlifted from near the peak of Mount Fuji returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later, authorities said.
15-year-old boy pleads guilty to killing teen in school stabbing
Teenager Harvey Willgoose died after he was stabbed in the grounds of All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on Feb. 3.
Vancouver car attack witnesses describe horrific scene after 11 killed
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial begins in Paris
The so-called "Granddad Gang" is on trial for allegedly tying up Kim Kardashian in a Paris residence in 2016 and stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewelry.
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Luke Kirby on "Étoile"
Emmy-winning actor Luke Kirby stars in "Étoile," a new series that follows two iconic ballet companies fighting to survive by swapping their top dancers. Kirby joins CBS Mornings Plus to talk about the high-stakes new show.
Dangers behind kidfluencer fame
The documentary follows young internet star Piper Rockelle and her group "The Squad," revealing allegations of abuse behind the scenes. Director Jenna Rosher joins CBS Mornings Plus to discuss the series.
"Cowboy Carter" tour starts
As Beyoncé launches her 32-city stadium tour, tickets remain unsold and prices are dropping. MTV's Dometi Pongo joins us to explain why and what fans should know about the "Cowboy Carter" shows.
Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial begins in Paris
The so-called "Granddad Gang" is on trial for allegedly tying up Kim Kardashian in a Paris residence in 2016 and stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewelry.
Ed Helms tackles history's worst screwups
Ed Helms' new book "SNAFU" dives into some of history's wildest mistakes, including failed space missions and secret animal spies.
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IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
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.
Geoffrey Hinton on future of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
New process for mining electronic waste could be a gold mine
Easier and cheaper extraction of gold from old tech could boost the financial incentive to safely recycle, and keep toxic metals out of landfills.
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Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
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11 dead after Vancouver car ramming
Canadians are flocking to memorials set up where at least 11 people were killed in a car ramming incident. 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo was detained and charged as officials continue their investigation. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Firefighter paramedic fatally stabbed by patient inside ambulance
Graham Hoffman, 29, was taking a patient to the hospital following a routine medical call from police when he was stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart.
15-year-old boy pleads guilty to killing teen in school stabbing
Teenager Harvey Willgoose died after he was stabbed in the grounds of All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on Feb. 3.
Deadly Vancouver car ramming attack
A person is in custody and facing various charges related to a car ramming incident in Vancouver, Canada, where at least 11 people were killed, according to officials. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Vancouver car attack witnesses describe horrific scene after 11 killed
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour kicks off
Beyoncé is kicking off her highly-anticipated "Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour" with a performance just outside of Los Angeles Monday night. Beyoncé connoisseur Kalen Allen joins CBS News to talk about the concerts.
Congress starts work on Trump budget bill
Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill after a two-week recess and at the top of their to-do list is work on the budget bill at the center of President Trump's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Latest on Trump immigration cases
CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has the newest reporting on the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, and Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, who was arrested for allegedly trying to help an undocumented migrant avoid arrest.
New poll on Trump's tariffs, economy
More Americans are concerned about President Trump's tariff efforts and the economy, according to a recent CBS News poll. This comes as Mr. Trump approaches his first 100 days in office for his second term in the White House. Greg Robb, a senior reporter for MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more.
Judge extends Harvard's legal battle
The judge in Harvard University's case against the Trump administration on frozen funds set a new hearing date. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.