Federal food aid will not go out starting Nov. 1 amid government shutdown, Trump administration says

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out on Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as…

Electronic Arts, video game company behind “The Sims” and “Madden NFL,” to be acquired in $55 billion deal

Video game company Electronic Arts (EA), known as the maker of the “The Sims” and “Madden NFL,” is being acquired in a $55 billion deal. The California-based company said Monday…

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.  If you need to make a quick run to the…

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 of products, including those most likely to be impacted by…

U.S. to apply increased pressure on trade deals, warns higher tariffs could roll out Aug. 1

The White House is set to put pressure on the U.S.’s trading partners this week to sign new tariff deals, with the hope that they will be finalized before a…

Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two, separating CNN and cable networks from streaming

Warner Bros. Discovery announced the media giant will divide into two new publicly traded companies, with one consisting of its cable networks such as CNN and TNT Sports and the…

U.S. and China to ease tariffs significantly for 90 days, White House announces

The U.S. and China have agreed to a temporary but significant easing of the tariffs imposed over the last couple months, the country’s said in a joint statement shared by…

Trump tariff plans bring concern about prices, financial impact, but GOP base sees jobs long-term — CBS News poll

Amid a tumultuous week in the markets, the outlook on President Trump’s trade and tariff policy hinges not just on what Americans think will happen, but when.  People split on…

Here’s what a key index is saying about the economy

Some signs of the U.S. economy’s trajectory, including consumer sentiment plunging to a two-year low, U.S. stocks sinking and President Trump’s foreign trade policy creating a climate of uncertainty for U.S. businesses, are…

Billionaires’ wealth skyrocketed last year, anti-poverty group says ahead of Davos gathering

Davos, Switzerland — Billionaires‘ wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than the year before, a top anti-poverty group reported on Monday as some of the world’s political and financial…