BENEFITS

As Parliament returns, what are some of the traps lying ahead which could derail the government?

Oaks, maples and chestnuts found in cities are among over 1,000 tree species that are flagged at risk.

Kayaker and mental health advocate Nick Ray is heading on a year-long journey into the wilderness.

Charlene Renaud is the first to admit she was ready to leave 10 weeks of back unemployment benefits behind.

Republicans were right to worry that lavish Covid unemployment insurance could slow the recovery. But now they’re rewarding people who lose jobs for defying employer vaccine mandates.

Experts say reaching such a deal with the e-commerce giant could be an uphill climb, as Amazon has been highly resistant in the past.

A spokesperson for the Cherry Hill Mall confirms that while the mall has maintained normal operating hours, many retailers are limiting store hours because of staffing challenges.

Queen Elizabeth II has urged world leaders attending the U_N_ climate summit to “rise above the politics of the moment.”

It is the "time for action", the monarch tells delegates at the COP26 summit in a video message.

Two-hundred and ninety thousand people sought benefits last week, which was down 6,000 from the previous week.

290,000 people sought benefits last week, which was down 6,000 from the previous week.

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has helped to improve the U.S. economy, but the pandemic is still wreaking havoc on the global supply chain. Derek Thompson, the author of a recent piece in The Atlantic that explores the root problems of America's supply chain breakdown, joined CBSN to discuss the nation's crowded ports and emptying shelves.

Some filling stations are running dry of fuel, the Petrol Retailers Association warns.

The federal benefits are set to expire for Floridians the week of June 27.

GOP governor cites vaccine availability, says Marylanders need to get back to work.

The benefits of diverse leadership can be subtle and hard to pin down. But they are real.

Some 793,000 people applied for jobless benefits in the week ending February 6, the Labor Department said Thursday. Before the coronavirus slammed the economy last March, unemployment filings hovered around 250,000 a week and never exceeded 700,000 a week, a record set in the 1982 recession. A sign of those strains: The number of people receiving unemployment benefits rose in mid-January. "At present, we are a long way from such a labor market," he said. The unemployment rate for Blacks and Hispanics in January was 9.2% and 8.6%, respectively, compared with 5.7% for Whites, according to the Labor Department.

The recent Covid relief package offers 11 extra weeks of jobless benefits to workers. Many, but not all, will be eligible for four more, for a total of 15 weeks. The $900 billion measure extended two temporary federal unemployment programs that support millions of Americans into 2021. More from Personal Finance:A top Democrat backs another $600 unemployment boostBiden will extend payment pause for student loan borrowersHow $2,000 stimulus checks could be targetedOne, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, issues benefits to the self-employed and others who don't typically qualify for state aid. The other, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, is available to those who exhausted standard state benefits, which generally last up to six months.

Over 64 million Americans currently receive Social Security benefits. The amount each person gets will vary and is calculated using an equation that takes into account your past and present. Benefits are based on your income, the year you were born and your age when you decide to start taking money out. Remember: Social Security was not designed to be your sole source of income for retirement, and the totals are always changing. So how much should you expect in Social Security benefits if you make $45,000 a year?

Unemployment paper applications now availablePublished: April 4, 2020, 11:21 pmPaper applications are now available to help get thousands of people their unemployment benefits sooner.

Benefits of the Mediterranean diet Researchers found that the Mediterranean diet decreased the likelihood of developing heart disease. And the World Health Organization wants us to eat less sugar. Danielle Nottingham has some of the day’s top medical stories.

New evidence supports benefits of talk therapy A study in Lancet Psychiatry found that talk therapy works for preventing suicide. And a study compares the health risks of carbohydrates versus saturated fats. Eboni Williams has a look at the medical headlines.

Hidden benefits of using your vacation days A new study shows Americans leave 429 million vacation days unused every year. The U.S. is one of the only advanced countries that doesn't require companies to give employees paid time off. Tony Schwartz, founder and CEO of The Energy Project, weighs in.