IRS has $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds — here's how to file a claim
A three-year window to claim the money is about to close. After that, the refunds become the property of U.S. Treasury.
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Everything you bought last year now costs about $5,200 more
Fiercest inflation in decades means a typical family now needs to budget an extra $433 a month, analysis shows.
Inflation will clobber "entitled generation," BlackRock exec says
"We have a very entitled generation that has never had to sacrifice," Rob Kapito reportedly said at an oil and gas conference.
Mortgage rates are rising faster than they have in a decade
With interest rates now at 4.8%, today's homebuyers might have to pay an extra $300 per month on a 30-year mortgage.
Young men are earning less than young women in some big cities
Despite the progress for some young women, the gender pay gap still dominates nationwide — and worsens when women have kids.
CDC drops its recommendation against cruise ship travel
Health agency had previously advised Americans to avoid cruise ships because of COVID-19 risks.
Here's where drivers are seeing the biggest breaks on gas prices
Drivers in Maryland and Georgia have seen almost immediate relief from tax holidays. But there could ultimately be a cost.
Federal money for people behind on rent expected to run out mid-year
Approximately $30 billion in emergency rental assistance had been spent or obligated by the end of February.
Did you get a text from yourself? Don't click on anything
Verizon customers report getting spam messages that appear to come from their own phones.
4 big expenses to plan for ahead of retirement
The better you plan for these big-ticket categories, the better prepared you'll be to weather the costs.
White House exploring ways to lower gas prices
With inflation at a 40-year high, the price of gas is creating "a five-alarm fire at the White House," one reporter said.
JetBlue to suspend or cut 27 routes this summer
Airline pulls back on flights to warm-weather destinations like Florida, which it added to meet demand during the pandemic.
Biden plans to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
Energy prices have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Carl Icahn calls out Kroger on treatment of workers and animals
The billionaire activist investor takes his fight over the treatment of pigs to the nation's biggest grocery chain.
Leisure travel soars, at a cost to consumers
Airline ticket prices are up, up and away, with consumers who pushed off trips during the pandemic clamoring for flights just when jet fuel costs are rising.
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Senators call for probes into Hertz after CBS News reports on alleged false arrests
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are calling for investigations into the false arrest allegations and consolidation in the rental car industry.
Putin feels Russian military misled him, U.S. official says
The U.S. intelligence community has concluded that Putin was unaware his military was using - and losing - conscripts in Ukraine.
New details emerge about federal investigation into Hunter Biden
Multiple sources tell CBS News the probe is exploring whether the younger Biden and his associates violated tax, money laundering and foreign lobbying laws.
Widow of D.C. officer who died by suicide says Jan. 6 "changed him"
Bodycam footage obtained by CBS News shows Jeff Smith was struck in the head with a metal pole.
Chris Rock says he's still "processing" Will Smith slap
Rock returned to the stage Wednesday night in Boston for the first time since the Oscars.
Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars but refused, the Academy says
"Mr. Smith's actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television," the Academy said in a statement Wednesday.
Bruce Willis "stepping away" from career due to aphasia diagnosis
Aphasia is a language disorder that impacts a person's ability to communicate.
What is aphasia? Bruce Willis' diagnosis explained
The condition impacts communication skills and can have different causes, according to medical experts.
Trump calls on Putin to release damaging information on Hunter Biden
Trump was impeached by the House in 2019 after he conditioned key military aid for Ukraine on an investigation into the Bidens.
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2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
Biden plans to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
Energy prices have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Carl Icahn calls out Kroger on treatment of workers and animals
The billionaire activist investor takes his fight over the treatment of pigs to the nation's biggest grocery chain.
Leisure travel soars, at a cost to consumers
Airline ticket prices are up, up and away, with consumers who pushed off trips during the pandemic clamoring for flights just when jet fuel costs are rising.
Young men are earning less than young women in some big cities
Despite the progress for some young women, the gender pay gap still dominates nationwide — and worsens when women have kids.
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Labor shortage is biggest challenge for small businesses
Labor shortages, the Omicron variant and supply chain issues pose significant challenges to small businesses.
Bringing equity to the VC funding process
New data released by Crunchbase shows that only 2.2% of all venture funding went to female-founded startups in the first eight months of this year. Deena Shakir, partner at Lux Capital, joins CBSN to discuss what needs to change to bring equity for female entrepreneurs and investors.
A third of small businesses have reinstated COVID-19 rules
As the Delta variant surges, many small employers are again taking precautions in the way they do business.
Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
NYC giving artists $5,000 checks from Biden stimulus
Some 1,800 artists will receive $5,000 checks, while other federal funds will go to cabbies and homeless people.
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More Americans are working into old age
A growing swath of seniors are working beyond 65, with many needing to supplement their paltry retirement savings.
How gig economy workers can save for retirement
Several types of plans are available, but figuring out which one is right for you can be confusing, so here's some help
When delaying your Social Security benefits pays off
The impact of your age when you begin collecting benefits can be more financially significant than you think
Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
Only 4% of retirees claim the benefit at the optimal time. Everyone else is losing out on $111,000 per household
Hardship withdrawals from your company's 401(k)
The rules for hardship withdrawals are strict and the costs of taking money from your future retirement can be sky-high
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Senators call for probes into Hertz after CBS News reports on alleged false arrests
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are calling for investigations into the false arrest allegations and consolidation in the rental car industry.
Biden plans to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
Energy prices have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Chris Rock says he's still "processing" Will Smith slap
Rock returned to the stage Wednesday night in Boston for the first time since the Oscars.
New details emerge about federal investigation into Hunter Biden
Multiple sources tell CBS News the probe is exploring whether the younger Biden and his associates violated tax, money laundering and foreign lobbying laws.
Arizona governor signs bills limiting abortion access and transgender rights
The signings come one day before Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Senators call for probes into Hertz after CBS News reports on alleged false arrests
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are calling for investigations into the false arrest allegations and consolidation in the rental car industry.
Biden plans to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
Energy prices have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Arizona governor signs bills limiting abortion access and transgender rights
The signings come one day before Transgender Day of Visibility.
Chicago being pushed as potential host for the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The state's top lawmakers are part of an effort to have the city put its name in the running for the gathering.
Where senators stand on Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination
One Republican, Sen, Susan Collins, has announced she will support Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court.
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CDC drops its recommendation against cruise ship travel
Health agency had previously advised Americans to avoid cruise ships because of COVID-19 risks.
What is aphasia? Bruce Willis' diagnosis explained
The condition impacts communication skills and can have different causes, according to medical experts.
Bruce Willis "stepping away" from career due to aphasia diagnosis, family says
Aphasia is a language disorder that impacts a person's ability to communicate.
Questions remain over who will pay for COVID-19 boosters
Democrats are trying to pass more COVID-19 funding after Republicans demanded it be cut out of a larger spending bill.
Guilty verdict for fatal drug mistake sets "dangerous precedent," nurses say
The verdict worries nursing groups that have worked for years to move hospital culture away from cover-ups, blame and punishment.
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IRS has $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds — here's how to file a claim
A three-year window to claim the money is about to close. After that, the refunds become the property of U.S. Treasury.
Everything you bought last year now costs about $5,200 more
Fiercest inflation in decades means a typical family now needs to budget an extra $433 a month, analysis shows.
Inflation will clobber "entitled generation," BlackRock exec says
"We have a very entitled generation that has never had to sacrifice," Rob Kapito reportedly said at an oil and gas conference.
Mortgage rates are rising faster than they have in a decade
With interest rates now at 4.8%, today's homebuyers might have to pay an extra $300 per month on a 30-year mortgage.
Young men are earning less than young women in some big cities
Despite the progress for some young women, the gender pay gap still dominates nationwide — and worsens when women have kids.
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TikToker's old phone lets her post from behind Russia's "iron curtain"
"No one is actually reporting from inside the country," Natalia told CBS News. But she discovered, thanks to some outdated cell phone software, that she could.
Putin feels Russian military misled him, U.S. official says
The U.S. intelligence community has concluded that Putin was unaware his military was using - and losing - conscripts in Ukraine.
Biden expected to end Title 42 border expulsion policy in late May
U.S. immigration officials have carried out over 1.7 million expulsions of migrants in the past two years under the policy.
"The Wanted" singer Tom Parker dies at 33 after battle with brain tumor
"Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence," his wife said on Instagram.
U.S. sanctions Iranians after ballistic missile strikes in Iraq, Gulf states
The penalties allow the U.S. to block the assets of the sanctioned people and entities, and to prosecute others who do business with them.
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Chris Rock says he's still "processing" Will Smith slap
Rock returned to the stage Wednesday night in Boston for the first time since the Oscars.
"I was overjoyed": Mother and son each nominated for a Grammy
A mother and son who channeled their grief to create music have been independently nominated for Grammys.
Mother and son each receive Grammy nomination
A mother and son who channeled their grief to create music have each been nominated for a Grammy. Mark Strassmann shares more.
Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars but refused, the Academy says
"Mr. Smith's actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television," the Academy said in a statement Wednesday.
Meet Viktor: Elliot Page's "Umbrella Academy" character comes out
Season 3 of "The Umbrella Academy" is set to premiere on June 22.
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Ukraine gets internet from SpaceX's Starlink
Elon Musk's SpaceX has been working with the Ukrainian government to supply high-speed Internet to the country via his company's Starlink satellites. Sorin Adam Matei, associate dean of research and director of the FORCES Initiative at Purdue University, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Silicon Valley's latest "unicorn" is a Bored Ape
Betting on the power of the blockchain, investors are pouring billions of dollars into NFT startups.
Exploring early adopters of the metaverse
A new CBS Reports documentary explores the lives of some of the early adopters of the metaverse and their path to building wealth. Laura Shin, crypto journalist, author and host of the "Unchained" podcast, joins CBS News with more on opportunities in the virtual world.
U.S. announces charges against Russians in global hacking campaigns
Justice Department officials said that one of the campaigns, if successful, would have given Russia the ability to disrupt energy sector computer systems "at a future time of its choosing."
Uber will allow New Yorkers to hail a yellow cab from the app
After years of battles with traditional taxi companies, the ride-hail giant is bringing them into the fold.
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Hubble spots oldest and most distant star ever recorded
The star may be up to 50 times the mass of our sun.
NASA astronaut returns to Earth with Russians
An American astronaut hitched a ride back to Earth with two Russian cosmonauts despite tensions between the countries. Mark Vande Hei spent a record 355 days at the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut returns to Earth after record-setting flight
Mark Vande Hei set a single-flight record for U.S. astronauts.
FDA authorizes second booster for adults above 50
The FDA authorized another booster shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID vaccines for people 50 and older who want them. Meg Oliver shares more.
Second booster of COVID vaccine OK'd for ages 50 and over
Immunocompromised Americans are also now eligible for an extra dose, as well as all those first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
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Brian Laundrie's parents move to dismiss lawsuit brought by Gabby Petito's family
Laundrie was found dead in a Florida nature reserve last fall, several weeks after his fiancée's body was discovered in a Wyoming national park, where the couple had been vacationing.
Village a ghost town after cartel warns: "Leave or you'll die"
The message was heard loud and clear -- the village has been completely deserted since February.
Guilty verdict for fatal drug mistake sets "dangerous precedent," nurses say
The verdict worries nursing groups that have worked for years to move hospital culture away from cover-ups, blame and punishment.
Stock trader resentenced for deadly nuclear bunker fire under home
A prosecutor described Daniel Beckwitt as a skilled computer hacker who had a paranoid fixation on a possible nuclear attack by North Korea.
FBI reopening cold case of young mom of 2 killed in 1994
Ault, who was 26 at the time of her death, was found dead on the floor of her Missouri home in January 1994.
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Hubble spots oldest and most distant star ever recorded
The star may be up to 50 times the mass of our sun.
NASA astronaut returns to Earth after record-setting flight
Mark Vande Hei set a single-flight record for U.S. astronauts.
NASA astronaut back on Earth after record flight
Mark Vande Hei credits frequent chats with family, exercise and meditation for staying on an even keel.
NASA says budget request keeps moon program on track
The Biden administration's $26 billion funding request for NASA includes a $1.1 billion increase for the Artemis program.
Blue Origin set for 4th crewed sub-orbital space flight
The capsule's chief designer gets a chance to fly after comedian Pete Davidson withdrew due to a schedule conflict.
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Oscars 2022: Red carpet arrivals at the 94th Academy Award
From Zoë Kravitz to Venus Williams, here's who showed up in a big way.
Searching for Gretchen Anthony: The evidence
Investigators searching for a missing Florida mother soon realized someone was using the COVID-19 pandemic to cover up her disappearance.
Wildest celebrity fashion
Celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
Best picture nominees that should have won the Oscar
Unlike "Parasite," these critically acclaimed movies were denied the highest honor in the biz. Did the Academy get it wrong?
Haunting photographs of Ukrainian refugees
Photojournalist Peter Turnley spent a week inside Ukraine and along the Polish border, capturing images of Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.
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Former USSR soldier's house shelled in Ukraine
Serhyi Malyshenkon displays medals awarded to him by the USSR for his military service – all now charred after his house in Yasnohorodka, Ukraine, was destroyed by Russian shelling. "This house never did anything wrong to anyone."
Wildfire in Virginia
Firefighters in Virginia successfully contained a wildfire Wednesday morning after the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department said it worked through the night to battle the flames. Officials said the blaze reached 67 acres on Wednesday.
Pakistanis protest against prime minister
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, gathered supporters in Lahore on Saturday to oppose the prime minister, who received a motion of no confidence amid accusations he mismanaged the economy. The group plans to proceed with a ‘long march’ to Islamabad.
London Calling: Ukraine and earlier wars
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second month, the war is drawing comparisons with some conflicts of the past. CBS News contributor Simon Bates shares his thoughts on the lessons of history in this week's London Calling.
Hunter Biden faces scrutiny over business
New details are emerging about a probe into Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings. CBS news senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
