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Impending layoff notices across much of the U.S. surged in October, highlighting signs of stress in the job market. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland shows that 39,006…

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As misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media…

New right whale population estimate shows "positive news"

Researchers say they see “positive news” in the latest population estimate for North Atlantic right whales, but stress that conservation measures are still needed to save the critically endangered species…

MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising

As consumers cope with lingering cost-of-living pressures and the potential impact of tariffs, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food to utilities…

Americans plan to spend less this holiday season, survey shows

Americans are expected to rein in spending this holiday season by the most amount since the pandemic, as they continue to face pressure from high prices and tariffs. That’s according…

Map shows West Nile virus cases as officials warn season isn't over

High counts of West Nile virus cases are being reported in the U.S. this year, according to federal health data — and health officials are warning the season for this mosquito-borne disease…

Newly released video shows U.S. missile bouncing off orb

A newly released video captured by a U.S. reaper drone shows a glowing orb off the coast of Yemen. Then in the video, a Hellfire missile suddenly struck the unidentified…

Tail of interstellar comet is growing, new telescope image shows

A new image shows the growing tail of a comet from another star system streaking across our solar system.  The image of comet 3I/ATLAS was captured on Aug. 27 using…

Map shows more than 1,400 measles cases across U.S.

In 2025, the United States has recorded the most measles cases in more than 30 years, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows. A large share of the infections…

As RFK Jr. raises vaccine doubts, data shows how many lives they've saved

In his inaugural speech, President Trump vowed to “keep our children healthy and disease free,” but his new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,…

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