What to know about financial risks of increasingly popular medical credit cards
Medical credit cards have been increasing in popularity as a way for patients to pay for expenses like hearing, vision, dentistry, and even hospital services. But consumer advocates say some of these cards could end up hurting a consumer’s credit score or leaving them in deeper debt. Senior consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner explains what […]
New survey reveals what parents worry about most
New research reveals what parents worry most about when it comes to raising kids. Gallup partnered with the Walton Family Foundation on the research. Psychologist Lisa Damour breaks it down.
Web extra: A look at Esquire’s 90-year legacy through iconic covers and stories
In this web extra, “CBS Mornings” featured host Vladimir Duthiers gets a tour of the Esquire archives, where he gets to see some of the magazine’s iconic covers and hear stories from its 90-year history. Plus, Esquire reveals Zoë Kravitz as the cover star for its coveted September issue.
Average family will spend nearly $875 on school supplies, National Retail Association says
Kids in certain parts of the country are already heading back to school and that means families are shelling out cash for pencils and notebooks. Keri Rodrigues, president of the National Parents Union, joined CBS News to discuss the rising cost of back-to-school shopping.
Rep. Ilhan Omar projected to win Minnesota primary in victory for progressive “Squad”
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar has won her Democratic primary election, the Associated Press projects, defeating former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels. Omar was the latest member of the progressive group of politicians known as “The Squad” to face a political test after two of its members, Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman, lost their primary […]
Inflation cools further ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision
The monthly report is viewed as key factor in whether the Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate in September.
Tim Walz defends military record, Kamala Harris to release economic plan
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday called criticism of his military record inaccurate and unfair while speaking to a major union in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release her plan for the economy later this week at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more […]
Eye Opener: Tropical Storm Ernesto slams into Puerto Rico
Ernesto slams into Puerto Rico as the destructive strom strengthens before moving North. Also, Iran rejects calls for restraint as Israel braces for retaliatory strikes after a pair of assassinations. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Hope is dwindling for cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
There is diminishing hope for a cease-fire in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas as the 10-month war continues. The Israeli government shows no signs of slowing an offensive in Gaza, which has claimed about 40,000 lives there, according to Hamas officials. Tensions are also high over concerns Iran and Hezbollah may be about […]
Russian governor declares state of emergency in region partially overrun by Ukraine
The governor of a Russian region on Ukraine’s border declared a state of emergency as a nearby Ukrainian offensive into Russia enters a second week. Ukraine says it has seized more territory in the Kursk region and its forces have also captured some Russian soldiers.
