Buying a home gets even harder as mortgage rates top 7% It's harder to afford homeownership than it's been in decades as a steep run-up in both prices during the pandemic and more recently interest rates hit buyers from both sides. Chris Arnold
Rising prices take a toll on Democrats. How has Biden responded to inflation? Inflation upended President Biden's domestic agenda and is a top issue for voters heading into the midterms. We track how the White House changed its approach, and how voters have responded.
Skechers says Ye was escorted out of its offices after an unannounced visit It is unknown why the Grammy-winning rapper Ye showed up to the Los Angeles office, but it was the latest in a string of controversial episodes after the artist made several antisemitic remarks. Ayana Archie
A toy dinosaur got first-class treatment on a Southwest Airlines flight Baggage handler Bryant Cisneraos told CBS News that he and others made it their mission to keep the toy dinosaur safe. It was photographed traveling alone by cart, bin and carousel.
Bargaining attempts still slow-going for Starbucks and its union baristas ‘Company officials got upset that union representatives were trying to broadcast the session on Zoom and were upset that they were trying to record the session. So, they all ended pretty quickly.’ John O'Brien
Washington reaches settlement in chicken conspiracy lawsuit Yesterday, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the state had reached a $10.5 million settlement. With a chicken company. Libby Denkmann
Wall Street eager to strike deals with Saudi Arabia, despite political concerns U.S. executives and billionaire investors are mingling and making deals at a conference nicknamed "Davos in the Desert," even as the White House reevaluates relations with Saudi Arabia. David Gura
As electric vehicles become more popular, home renters face a charging dilemma The transition to electric vehicles is underway for homeowners who can power up in their own garage, but for millions of renters, access to charging remains a significant barrier. The Associated Press
Early retirement took off during the pandemic. An economic downturn could change that Millions of workers left the labor force during the pandemic. Older workers have been slow to return, in part because many found themselves financially secure enough to retire. Andrea Hsu
Adidas cuts ties with Ye over antisemitic remarks that caused an uproar The decision follows a nearly decade-long relationship between the German sneaker giant and the rap superstar, also known as Kanye West. Bobby Allyn