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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 4:05 AM ET

CBS News - Business

12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger -- The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.

15 hours ago

Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food -- A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.

22 hours ago

AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones -- Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.

15 hours ago

High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers -- As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive. -- Jul 11

22 hours ago

Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it -- A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it. -- Jul 11

22 hours ago

Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets -- Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct." -- Jul 10

22 hours ago

Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich -- Good help is hard - and expensive - to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers. -- Jul 10

2 days ago

Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare -- Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up. -- Jul 10

2 days ago

Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says -- President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either. -- Jul 10

19 hours ago

How much interest will a $50,000 1-year CD earn if opened this July? -- Locking in the right CD rate now could earn your savings thousands of dollars in interest over the next year.

14 hours ago

How much interest will a $100,000 3-month CD account earn by October?

3 days ago

Here's how much interest a $1,000 money market account will earn savers now

14 hours ago

6 MISTAKES THAT CAN MAKE DEBT RELIEF MORE EXPENSIVE -- Debt relief can save you thousands if you approach it right, but a few common missteps could erase those savings.

16 hours ago

What assets can creditors claim from an estate?

17 hours ago

5 DEBT COLLECTION RULES TO KNOW AFTER A LOVED ONE DIES

16 hours ago

4 GOLD INVESTING MISTAKES RETIREES ARE MAKING IN TODAY'S MARKET, EXPERTS SAY -- Gold can be a smart investment for some retirees, but you should avoid these types of slip-ups along the way.

18 hours ago

Gold's price is down by more than 25%. Here's what investors should do next.

18 hours ago

Silver's price is down 49% since January. Is it still a good investment?

4 days ago

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.

1 year ago

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.

26 days ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work -- Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.

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