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Saturday, August 01, 2026 9:18 AM ET

CBS News - Business

Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says -- Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."

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A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S. -- Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.

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DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation" -- Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."

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First on CBS - U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say - The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. updated 38M ago

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Lawyer for Rep. Miller's ex-wife files for restraining order amid abuse claims -- The ex-wife of GOP Rep. Max Miller asked a court to issue a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer, as the Ohio congressman faces allegations of abuse - which he denies.

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Famed climber dead in Pakistan avalanche; search for others ongoing -- The expedition lost contact with its base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak as they attempted to scale the mountain.

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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 9, injure at least 27, officials say -- Kyiv said the strikes had killed four people, and the city's mayor reported 15 people, including two boys aged 13 and 17, were wounded and transported to hospital.

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FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash -- FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.

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Brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges -- Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as "El Mencho​," according to federal prosecutors.

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Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens -- The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.

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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds -- New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.

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New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling -- A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.

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Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems" -- Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing. -- Jul 30

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Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie -- Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."

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OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries -- Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.

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Poll analysis on cost of living and whether political parties have answers -- Big majorities of Americans have said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation, and feel the president isn't focused enough on the issue. -- Jul 30

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Mortgage rates hit highest level in a year amid inflation fears -- Mortgage rates are drifting higher as the Fed's interest rate decision and war in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns. -- Jul 30

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American Airlines makes its flight refund policy more restrictive -- American Airlines is tightening its flight refund and cancellation policy. Here's what to know. -- Jul 30

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3 mortgage rate mistakes to avoid post-Fed rate pause -- A Fed rate pause doesn't need to be magnified by borrowers as long as they avoid making these three timely mistakes.

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The Federal Reserve just froze interest rates yet again. Here's what that could mean for mortgage rates.

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What is the mortgage rate forecast for fall 2026?

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Here's how much interest a $10,000 2-year CD account will earn if opened this August -- In today's economy, locking $10,000 into a 2-year CD makes sense. Here's how much interest you would earn if you do.

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How much interest can a $40,000 3-month CD earn savers who act now?

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How much interest will a $50,000 6-month CD earn savers now?

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Sponsored - When 'cheap' HVAC repair costs you more: How to know the work was done right - Before you celebrate the bargain you got on your HVAC repair, make sure it won't lead to a bigger bill later. 20H ago

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Does homeowners insurance cover HVAC replacement? This is what's actually included.

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7 common HVAC mistakes that could cost you money

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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.

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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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