Top geopolitical risks include Russia, "weapons of mass disruption," report says
"The risks at the top of this list are aging dictators and tech bros," said Ian Bremmer of the research and consulting firm Eurasia Group.
Inflation
Some employers offer largest raises in years
Employers are, on average, offering their highest raises in decades as they look to hold on to employees who might otherwise switch companies or jobs for a salary boost. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel Rubin joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down how salaries compare for workers who are staying put versus those who are jumping ship.
Food banks struggle to meet demand
Food banks are having a hard time keeping up with families' needs as inflation raises the price of food and other essentials. Brian Ourien, director of brand marketing and communication at The Bowery Mission, joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
MoneyWatch: Financial predictions for 2023
2022 was the U.S. stock market's worst year since 2008. Javier David, the managing editor of business and markets for Axios and a CBS News contributor, joins us to breaks dow the challenges facing Wall Street and the risk of a recession in the new year.
New York lawmakers become nation's highest-paid after 29% raise
The pay hike comes with restrictions, including a cap on outside income that will take effect in a couple years.
S&P 500 caps off dismal year with worst loss since 2008 crash
Major indexes close out tough year buffeted by stubbornly hot inflation, war in Ukraine and a lingering pandemic.
Slightly more Americans sought jobless aid last week
Should Fed's rate hikes cause a recession, a jump in layoffs and unemployment claims would be an early sign.
Average holiday debt jumps to $1,550 — an 8-year high
Almost 4 in 10 of consumers who went into debt expect it will take at least five months to pay off their bills.
Americans' car debt reached $1.5 trillion
Americans owed more than $1.5 trillion on their car loans in the third quarter. New York Times business reporter Jack Ewing joins CBS News' Debra Alfarone to discuss a potential car bubble, inflation and rising interest rates and advice for consumers.
Holiday sales are up 7.6% despite inflation, but spending changes
Cracks are showing as higher prices for basic necessities take up increasingly large share of consumers' pay.
Markets respond positively to latest inflation numbers
The Dow Jones rose Friday after the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation eased again in November. Michael Landsberg, chief investment officer at Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth Management, discussed how the markets reacted to the news.
Key inflation measure watched by Fed eases
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, eased again in November. It's another sign high consumer prices are coming down. Frances Stacy, director of strategy at Optimal Capital, discussed the impact of inflation on the stock market.
An inflation measure watched by the Fed eases to 5.5%
Personal consumption expenditures increased at the lowest rate in over a year, showing the long run-up in prices is likely ending.
Last-minute shoppers are back in droves. Thank inflation.
Higher prices on everything from rent to food leads shoppers to postpone gift buying until just days before Christmas.
Stocks slide after strong economic reports
New reports from the Commerce and Labor departments showed a stronger-than-expected economy. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, joined CBS News to discuss the reaction on Wall Street.
Here's how much pay Americans say they'd need to switch jobs
The minimum salary people want has risen to 8-year high, reflecting a hot job market and high cost of living, a survey says.
Stocks plummet as good economic news fuels interest-rate fears
Wall Street loses its gains from the last two days, as reports show better-than-expected data on economy.
U.K. economy faces "stagflation," strikes
John Quelch, dean of the University of Miami Herbert School Business, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the recent downturn n the U.K. economy.
Consumer confidence helps drive market
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 500 points on Wednesday as investors reacted to a higher-than-expected consumer confidence report. Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board, joined CBS News to discuss her organization's findings and her expectations for 2023.
Here's when the 8.7% Social Security hike will arrive in 2023
Seniors and other recipients are getting the biggest bump since 1981. But tax and Medicare issues may complicate things.
Stocks on Wall Street gain ground, turning higher for the week
Major stock indexes rose into the green for the week, as investors remain focused on hot inflation and a potential recession.
Holiday budgeting amid inflation
Although inflation has shown signs of easing, many families are still feeling the pinch. But inflation does not have to be the Grinch that steals Christmas this year. Nancy Chen has more on different ways to budget.
Stocks fall for fifth straight trading day
Stocks fell for a fifth straight trading day on Monday after the Federal Reserve last week raised its forecast of how long interest rates have to stay elevated to cool inflation. Frances Stacy, director of strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss.
Consumers watching holiday spending
Inflation is coming down in the U.S., and gas prices dropped more than 50 cents in the last month. But November's retail sales were the biggest decline this year. Worrisome to retailers: shoppers spent less in holiday categories: electronics, clothing, toys. Mark Strassmann reports.
As Fed hikes interest rates, home prices dip
Home prices are on a decline as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to tame inflation. Skylar Olsen, chief economist at Zillow, joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss how rising interest rates are affecting the housing market and what homeowners and home buyers should do.
Judge dismisses charges against Trump in D.C. election case after Smith request
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
Illegal border crossings on track to reach new Biden-era low
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing delayed until January
Erik and Lyle Menendez made a remote court appearance Monday in their bid to be released from prison.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
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West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Is AI better at planning and booking a vacation than you are?
Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.
Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan Black Friday strikes
Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.
Macy's says an employee hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Judge dismisses charges against Trump in D.C. election case after Smith request
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
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West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
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Lawmakers brawl over deadly train station roof collapse in Serbia
Scuffles and fistfights broke out weeks after a deadly rail station roof collapse that ignited tensions in the Balkan state.
Mystery of serial shoe robber solved when camera catches culprit
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action.
Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy
Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
16 missing after Egyptian tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 16 still missing.
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"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
"Wicked," "Gladiator II" soar at box office
While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."
Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
How AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
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.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
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Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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NFL, NBA warn players about burglaries
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
Paths for Menendez brothers' freedom
There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.
White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
Arrest made after woman, baby shot dead in car in Connecticut
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing delayed until January
Erik and Lyle Menendez made a remote court appearance Monday in their bid to be released from prison. They were convicted of first-degree murder in 1997 for the 1989 killings of their parents.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Ex-Senate candidate launches pro-worker PAC
Independent candidate Dan Obsorn lost his Senate race in Nebraska. But now, he's on a new political mission to get working-class people elected to office through a newly launched political action committee. Osborn joins "America Decides" to discuss his aim.
What the DOJ could look like under Pam Bondi
President-elect Donald Trump's second selection for attorney general, Pam Bondi, defended him during his first impeachment trial and has spent the last year running a Trump-aligned policy institute. Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" to discuss what a Bondi-led Justice Department could look like.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Nov. 25, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Nancy Cordes
Poll: Americans' economic outlook improving
Negative views toward the economy helped drive voters to the polls for the 2024 presidential election. According to a new CBS News poll, more Americans already feel better about the economy. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.
Nonprofit helps people finish loved ones' crafts
When a loved one dies, they sometimes leave behind unfinished crafts and works of art. A nonprofit has made it its mission to help people finish them. Janet Shamlian takes a look.