The average Wall Street bonus fell 2% last year — to $176,500, New York state officials say. The bonus’ high water mark was $240,400 in 2021, and its relative low was $111,400 in 2011. Source
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FTC to return nearly $100M to buyers of Benefytt’s fake health plans
Nearly half a million U.S. consumers lured into buying sham insurance from Benefytt Technologies will get refunds. Source
Man convicted after DNA from gum links him to 1980 murder
Robert Plympton, 60, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Barbara Mae Tucker, officials said. Source
The Fed is meeting this week—will it finally cut interest rates?
After two years of rate hikes, Americans are coping with higher costs for all kinds of loans. Here’s what to expect from the Fed this week. Source
Trump comments on Jews who vote for Democrats draw outrage
Donald Trump said Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders. Source
A new generation of smart robots could take over farm tasks once handled by humans
American farmers are considering use of high-tech tools powered by artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff found that while inventors say these products will offset an ongoing agricultural labor shortage, some workers fear they’ll be replaced. Source
3/18: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on evacuations of Americans in Haiti, oral arguments at the Supreme Court over social media censorship, and efforts to stop a potential famine in Gaza. Source
Famine expert analyzes humanitarian crisis in Gaza
A new U.N.-backed report warns famine is imminent in northern Gaza, with people suffering “catastrophic levels of hunger.” Alex de Waal, executive director of the World Peace Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss what’s happening and what can be done. Source
Supreme Court wary of limiting federal contact with social media sites
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during Monday’s oral arguments over whether contact between the federal government and social media platforms should be limited. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains. Source
Trump’s lawyers say he can’t secure $464M bond in civil fraud case
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say it’s a “practical impossibility” he will be able to post the $464 million bond needed to pause the ruling in his New York civil fraud case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on Trump’s money woes. Source