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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 8:16 AM ET

CBS News - Business

Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier. -- U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.

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Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions -- Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.

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Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits -- Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says. -- Jul 28

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Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak -- Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak. -- Jul 27

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The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes. -- Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.

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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service -- Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space. -- Jul 27

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Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down -- Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands. -- Jul 27

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Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack -- Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories. -- Jul 27

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Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses -- Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak. -- Jul 24

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How much interest are you losing by keeping $10,000 in a traditional savings account? -- Have $10,000 in a traditional savings account? Here's how much interest you're losing compared to the alternatives.

17 hours ago

What is the 52-week money challenge for savers?

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Here's how much interest a $10,000 3-month CD will earn savers right now

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Can long-term care insurance premiums increase after you buy a policy? -- Before buying long-term care insurance, make sure you understand whether the costs can change over time.

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Long-term care vs. hybrid long-term care: Which is better, according to experts?

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3 INSURANCE TYPES SENIORS SHOULD EXPLORE

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Can a debt collector sell your account to another collection agency? -- If your debt is already in collections, your next notice could look very different. Here's why that can happen.

21 hours ago

Can you transfer a credit card balance if you've missed payments?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs -- CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed​ and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

1 year ago

MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising -- These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.

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Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved? -- Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.

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Here's the retirement challenge nobody talks about -- Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.

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Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds -- Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.

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The U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers -- A severe labor shortage is set to emerge over the next decade amid a wave of baby boomer retirements and a shrinking younger workforce.

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Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach? -- "AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.

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Working remotely can hurt people's mental health, research finds -- Although working remotely offers flexibility, it also takes a toll on people's mental health, experts said.

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