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It may soon cost a buck instead of $12 to make a call from prison, FCC says

Colorado prisoners say state is violating anti-slavery law amid forced labor accusations Colorado prisoners say state is violating anti-slavery law amid forced labor accusations 03:22 The era of of telecom providers charging high rates to incarcerated people and their families may soon be over, according to the Federal Communications Commission, with the regulatory agency saying…

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CBS News price tracker shows how much food, utility and housing costs are rising

Voters feeling frustrated with inflation Voters feeling frustrated with inflation and overall economy 02:11 As consumers cope with lingering inflation, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food at the grocery store to utilities and even rent — across the country. Drawing from a wide range of government…

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IRS apologizes to billionaire Ken Griffin for leaking his tax records

The IRS issued a rare apology to billionaire investor Ken Griffin for releasing his tax records to the press, as well as to other taxpayers whose information was breached, the tax agency said in a statement on Tuesday. “The Internal Revenue Service sincerely apologizes to Mr. Kenneth Griffin and the thousands of other Americans whose personal information…

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Only 1 in 5 workers nearing retirement are financially on track: “It will come down to hard choices”

The rule of thumb for people who are 55 and have another decade of work before reaching the traditional retirement age is to have already socked away about eight times their salary in their retirement accounts. But the median savings of today’s 55-year-olds is just $50,000, far from enough to fund a secure old age,…

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Banker in viral video who allegedly punched woman at Brooklyn Pride quits job at Moelis & Co.

Stonewall Inn marks Pride Month with fundraiser to fight bills limiting gay rights Stonewall Inn marks Pride Month with fundraiser to fight bills limiting gay rights 01:49 A senior banker at Moelis & Co. has quit his job after a video of him punching a woman in Brooklyn circulated on social media.  “Jonathan Kaye has…

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580,000 JoyJolt glass coffee mugs recalled over burn and cut risks

6/20: CBS Evening News 19:47 More than half a million JoyJolt brand glass coffee mugs have been recalled after their manufacturer received over 100 reports of the products breaking when filled with hot liquids, leading to multiple users suffering burns or lacerations, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  MM Products on Thursday recalled 580,000 JoyJolt…

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Facial gum is all the rage on TikTok. So does it work?

TikTok has given the world some unusual fads, from cooking chicken in NyQuil to stepping on a pyramid of milk crates. Now, a new trend on the social media platform is catching on with young men who want to achieve a chiseled jawline. A handful of companies — including Stronger Gum, Jawz and Rockjaw — have launched…

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FDA gives green light to menthol flavored e-cigarettes for first time

What teens and parents should know about the dangers of vaping What teens and parents should know about the dangers of vaping 03:53 The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, the first time the agency has opened the door for vaping companies to sell non-tobacco flavored products. The FDA…

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Amazon to stop using plastic air pillows in packages

Cleaning up the Great Pacific garbage patch Cleaning up the Great Pacific garbage patch 01:38 Amazon is pledging to drastically cut down on the retailer’s usage of plastic air pillows in packages and replace them with paper filler. Removing 95% of the air pillows is part of Amazon’s broader plan to reduce waste and use…

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CDK Global cyberattack leaves thousands of car dealers spinning their wheels

Bel Air dealership among nationwide businesses impacted by cyberattack Bel Air dealership among nationwide businesses impacted by cyberattack 02:11 Car dealers across the U.S. are floundering after cyberattacks this week on CDK Global, a maker of software used to operate their businesses, made it all but impossible to sell vehicles.  Tom Maioli, who owns Celebrity…

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