Federal regulators are looking into the ticket seller after thousands of Swift fans were unable to buy concert tickets.
Month: January 2023
Wage theft often goes unpunished despite state systems meant to combat it
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Biggest surprises, snubs of the 2023 Oscar nominations
Fandango managing director Erik Davis joins “CBS Mornings” and breaks down the big surprises from this year’s Oscar nominations.
How companies get away with wage theft
CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-Har Quraishi investigates failures in systems designed to protect victims of wage theft.
U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins record 83rd World Cup race
“It might take me a little bit to figure out what to say,” Shiffrin said after breaking the record. “I don’t know what to say right now.”
NASA gets best look yet at the “deepest, coldest ices” in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a “spectral snapshot” of the origins of space bodies.
Sarah Klein, first known Larry Nassar abuse survivor, shares “Note to Self”
Sarah Klein is the first known victim of former sports doctor Larry Nassar. For the “CBS Mornings” series “Note to Self,” she shares a letter with her younger self about overcoming pain to become a fierce advocate for sexual abuse survivors.
Police arrest man whose identity was used by fugitive Mafia boss
Andrea Bonafede was arrested after nightfall in a small town, according to police video footage released by the Carabinieri.
“For a worker making minimum wage, that’s a lot of money”
Jose Uribe, workplace justice campaigns organizer at Arise Chicago, reacts to CBS News analysis of state wage claim data and explains why the amount owed in the average case can cause real financial hardship for victims.
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh apologizes for long wait times in wage theft cases
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh said the department needs to do more to try to reclaim money owed to workers due to wage theft.
Indiana Rep. Jim Banks says he is confident Pence handled documents in ‘proper way’
Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), who is running for U.S. Senate in Indiana, told CBS News on Tuesday that the discovery of documents marked as classified at the home of former Vice President Mike Pence does not change his view of his fellow Indiana Republican. “I know no man with higher integrity than Mike Pence. And I’m sure that he handled all of this in the proper way,” Banks said.
All the Taylor Swift references from the Senate’s Ticketmaster hearing
“Ticketmaster should look in the mirror and say, ‘I’m the problem, it’s me,'” one senator quipped.
Trump drops another lawsuit against N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James
Trump has withdrawn two suits against James in the last five days.
Giant iceberg breaks away from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica
This is the second major break-off from Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf in two years.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defends state’s new sweeping gun ban
Gun rights advocates have filed at least three lawsuits challenging the state law.
District attorney opposes release of special grand jury’s Trump report
“Decisions are imminent,” Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said Tuesday.
What is Galentine’s Day? Plus the best Galentine’s Day gifts and splurges
Learn more about the friendship holiday and shop the best Galentine’s Day gift ideas.
Doctor charged with sexually assaulting patients convicted of sex trafficking
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams issued a statement in which he called Hadden “a predator in a white coat.”
U.S. poised to send tanks to Ukraine
For months, the U.S. has been insisting the M-1 Abrams, its top-of-the-line tank, was too complex to operate and maintain in Ukraine.
El Paso Walmart shooting suspect to plead guilty to federal charges
The man accused of killing nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at a Texas Walmart plans to plead guilty to federal charges in the case.
Long COVID is keeping people out of work for months
Prolonged, and often severe, symptoms from the disease often sideline workers for months after they get sick.
People selling Splash Mountain water on eBay after ride closes
“I have many bottles that my friends and I got on the last day of splash mountain,” wrote the seller of a baggie full of water. Here’s how much it’s going for.
Senate Judiciary committee grills Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift concert ticket fiasco
Ticketmaster is taking questions Tuesday from lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee, who are looking into the lack of competition in the ticketing industry following the fiasco involving the presale for Taylor Swift’s upcoming “Eras” tour. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Valentine’s Day travel deals and gift ideas: Samsonite, Delsey, Monos and more
Planning a trip for Valentine’s Day? Shop these luggage and travel deals to prepare.
Dog owner reacts after seeing her dog walk for the first time since physical therapy
This dog suddenly became quadriplegic and couldn’t walk anymore. But he went to physical therapy, and proudly walked to his owner, who was brought to tears.
Half Moon Bay, Monterey Park shootings stun California
CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak to discuss a mass shooting that occurred Monday in Half Moon Bay, California — the latest in a string that have happened since Saturday. He also reports how officials are reacting to the shooting and on the heroic efforts involved in stopping the alleged gunman in the Monterey Park massacre.
Half Moon Bay shooting was likely “workplace violence,” police say at briefing
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus and other officials gave a briefing on the investigation into a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, California, that killed seven people. The suspect is in custody. Watch their full remarks.
Justice Department accuses Google of monopolizing ad tech
Internet giant has “corrupted legitimate competition,” regulators allege in filing antitrust lawsuit.
Trump attorney threatens to sue former prosecutor who wrote book about Manhattan D.A. investigation
Former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz concluded Trump’s approach to business was similar to that of former mob boss John Gotti.
Hundreds of children seeking asylum disappear in U.K.
The majority of the missing children are teenage boys from Albania, the British government said.
Painting with mysterious origins is a likely a Raphael, according to AI study
The technology found the de Brécy Tondo, which features a woman and baby, closely matched Raphael’s Sistine Madonna.
Walmart’s U.S. workers to get pay raises next month
Workers at 3,000 stores will get raises, as the company increases average pay to $17.50 an hour from $17.
Evidence points to “workplace violence” in Half Moon Bay shooting, police say
The only known connection between the eight victims and the suspect is that they may have been coworkers, officials said Tuesday.
The U.S. has seen 39 mass shootings in the first 23 days of 2023
Americans hold nearly half of all civilian-owned guns worldwide, research shows.
Documents marked classified found at former VP Mike Pence’s home in Indiana
A “small number” of documents with classified markings were discovered last week at former Vice President Mike Pence’s home in Indiana and turned over to the FBI, his lawyer told the National Archives and Records Administration. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more on the breaking news.
Biden administration has raised concerns with China about companies selling aid to Russia
Chinese companies are providing non-lethal military assistance and economic support that stops short of wholesale sanctions evasion, sources familiar with the situation tell CBS News.
The best TV to buy in 2023, according to our readers
Samsung “The Frame” 4K TV is up to $1,000 off now, plus the best TVs for the new year.
Documents marked classified found at Pence’s Indiana home
The documents “were inadvertently boxed and transported to” Pence’s home at the end of his vice presidency, his lawyer told the National Archives.
Where to get the best deal on Apple AirPods in 2023
We found the best New Year’s 2023 deals on the Apple AirPods, Apple AirPods Pro 2, Apple AirPods Max and more.
3M to cut about 2,500 manufacturing jobs worldwide
Maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics is cutting about 10% of its workforce as product demand drops.