Social Security beneficiaries could see these big changes in 2024
Some big changes are in store for Social Security in 2024, including a top benefit approaching $5,000 a month, and higher taxes for some.
Some big changes are in store for Social Security in 2024, including a top benefit approaching $5,000 a month, and higher taxes for some.
A record number of Americans are expected to sign up for health care plans under the Affordable Care Act during the open enrollment period ending Jan. 16. As of Wednesday, more than 15 million people have enrolled in plans, a 33% increase from last year. Victoria Knight, a health care policy reporter at Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the rise in sign-ups.
Drug makers rolled out several long-awaited treatments in 2023, including the first-ever drugs shown to slow the effects of Alzheimer's disease and new weight-loss drugs. The year also saw the approval of two new gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease. Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, an urgent care physician, joined CBS News to discuss the pharmaceutical industry's 2023.
Getting preapproved for a mortgage could make the home buying experience much smoother.
Thousands of Black children with sickle cell disease are struggling to get access to disability payments. According to a public records request shared with CBS News, out of the tens of thousands of families who applied for federal benefits, 76%, more than 12,000 families, had their requests denied between 2015 and 2020. Richard Weishaupt, a lawyer for Community Legal Services, joined CBS News to discuss why all the denials happened.
A CBS News investigation has found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is widespread on social media, the main news source for 51% of teens, according to a new poll from Deloitte. National correspondent Tom Hanson explains the consequences of being "misinformed" and what can be done to help decipher the truth.
Police believe the bodies of a missing pregnant teenager and her boyfriend were found in San Antonio Tuesday night. Savannah Nicole Soto, 18, was last heard from on Friday, which police say was just one day before she was scheduled to be induced. Police have yet to confirm the identities of the bodies found. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.
Looking for a new year's resolution? Breaking these five bad money habits could be a good one.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador Wednesday to address the spiking migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Comedian Tom Smothers has died at the age of 86 following a cancer diagnosis. Tom and his brother, Dick, made up the Smothers Brothers comedy duo, hosting "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" in the late 60s. Dick Smothers released a statement saying in part, "I am forever grateful to have spent a lifetime together on and off the stage for over 60 years."
Michigan's Supreme Court says Donald Trump can remain on the primary ballot after multiple groups pushed for his removal under the 14th Amendment, which bars someone from holding office if he has "engaged in insurrection." Last week, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled the former president cannot appear on their state's primary ballot due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a decision Trump's legal team says it will appeal. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Pizza Hut franchisees in California plan to lay off delivery drivers; DoorDash is raising fees for orders in New York City.
The visit comes as migrants are crossing the border in record numbers and Congress has been unable to reach a consensus on funding border security.
The deal was approved just shy of a month since the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont announced their intention to buy the club
Tom Smothers and his brother Dick performed as the Smothers Brothers and delighted audiences for decades.
An appeals court on Wednesday granted Apple's request to halt a ban on its Apple Watch product that went into effect this week.
In addition to being a huge holiday, the date of New Year's Eve this year creates a repeating numerical sequence: 1-2-3-1-2-3.
A vacant commercial building caught fire early Wednesday morning along a section of I-64 near downtown Louisville. Officials are investigating what caused the blaze, which is at least the third this year at the site.
Inflation may be less of an issue than it was last year, but there are still good reasons to invest in a gold ETF.
While it's not likely rates will rise further next year, there are some scenarios in which they could.
The unique store in Alabama stretches over a city block, filled with items from unclaimed airline baggage.
CDs and stocks both make compelling investment vehicles, but which is better? Find out here.
Ever wonder where lost luggage from airlines goes when they can't find the owner? Kris Van Cleave travels to Alabama for the answer — and you won't believe some of the merchandise.
Rosario's Peruvian Restaurant in Longmont has become a staple in the Denver metro area over the last 10 years, thanks to the determination and passion for cooking by the restaurant's owner.
Amazon Prime Video is rolling out commercial breaks on its streaming platform, but customers can avoid ads if they pay an extra $2.99 per month.