FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Amazon trucking contractors have higher rates of safety violations, CBS News finds
Contracted truckers hauling packages between Amazon facilities are more likely to engage in dangerous behavior on the roads than other carriers, according to federal data analyzed by CBS News.
Where Minneapolis police reform stands after George Floyd's death in 2020
Since George Floyd's 2020 murder, the Minneapolis Police Department has spent at least $2.5 million on training and recruitment, but some community members say that has not translated to trust.
A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost of caring for loved ones
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
Ransomware attacks on schools threaten student data nationwide
Ransomware attacks on schools are rising, paralyzing districts, shutting down systems and putting student data at risk.
StubHub tricks consumers into overpaying for tickets, prosecutors say
A lawsuit filed by the Washington, D.C., attorney general alleges StubHub deceives consumers using "drip pricing" and other misleading sales tactics.
Zombie mortgages come back to haunt homeowners
Many so-called zombie mortgages date back to the 2008 financial crisis, and consumer advocates warn a new wave of zombies could be on the horizon — this time, from all the home equity credit lines taken out during the pandemic.
Could better safety tech help protect kids from hot cars?
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
County sheriff has virtual solution for mental health responders
The Cook County Sheriff's Office aims to put mental health workers in the field virtually as cities grapple with alternative police responses.
Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
Amid surging mail theft, post offices failing to secure universal keys
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
Online dating scams peak ahead of Valentine's Day. Here are warning signs.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
Frustrated Taylor Swift fans battle ticket bots and Ticketmaster
In the wake of Taylor Swift ticketing problems, U.S. lawmakers say they'd support new limits on how much money can be made off ticket resales.
$2 trillion in counterfeit products are sold each year. Can AI help stop it?
As counterfeit products flood the market, government agencies and retailers look for countermeasures against fakes in AI and machine learning.