Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas’ pay, but customers unaffected. Source

A growing number of voters think the economy is improving ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, according to a recent CBS News poll. CBS News’ Anthony Salvanto has more. Source

Special counsel Jack Smith is seeking to dismiss two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his second term in the White House. CBS News’ Robert Legare and Caroline Polisi have more. Source

Menendez brothers set to appear in court for the first time in almost 30 years; Special counsel Jack Smith files motion to dismiss 2020 election interference case against President-elect Trump. Source

Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group exchanged strikes as more news emerges about a potential cease-fire deal. CBS News’ Debora Patta reports on the latest in Beirut as multiple deaths are reported. Source

Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here’s what they found. Source

Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role. Source

Homeowners considering borrowing from their home equity should consider making these three moves now, before 2025. Source

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election. Source

Buying physical gold can come with hefty upfront costs, but there are ways to make the purchase more affordable. Source