What eliminating the nation’s top consumer watchdog means for home buyers and renters. ‘It’s open season.’

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Russell Vought, new OMB director, told the CFPB to stop its investigations.

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What does new inflation data mean for Americans' wallets?

New data out Wednesday shows U.S. inflation accelerated faster than economists had predicted in January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.

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Snowflake expands AI tools with Anthropic partnership — what it means for businesses

Snowflake and Anthropic launch Cortex Agents, bringing Claude's enterprise-grade AI capabilities directly into corporate data environments.

VentureBeat - 12h

Ronin moves its gaming blockchain to a permissionless open ecosystem for devs

Ronin, the gaming blockchain, is now permissionless, opening its ecosystem to all developers, said Ronin creator Sky Mavis.

VentureBeat - 13h

Trump wants to shut the CFPB. So what does this consumer agency do?

President Trump and other critics of the agency say it needs to be shut down. Supporters of the agency point to its record of protecting consumers.

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Senate confirms Gabbard to serve as nation’s top intelligence chief

The Senate voted largely along party lines Wednesday to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to serve as the director of national intelligence, the nation’s top intelligence official, despite strong objections ...

The Hill - 9h

Fallout Star Says No One Will Predict What Happens In Season 2

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GameSpot - 10h

Lucy Boynton talks true crime miniseries and what the project means to her

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CBS News - 11h

What's at stake for consumers as Trump officials target the CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent rules on overdraft and credit card late fees are in jeopardy, while others face an uncertain future.

NBC News - 11h

Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. What it means.

The Federal Reserve's progress on taming inflation has stalled out. That could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025.

CBS News - 12h

What Deebo Samuel's trade request means for the 49ers ... and who might be interested

The dynamic receiver/running back wants to move on after another struggling season.

ESPN - 1d

Bueckers, Hidalgo lead Wooden late-season top 20

UConn's Paige Bueckers, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo, UCLA's Lauren Betts and USC's JuJu Watkins headline the women's Wooden Award late midseason top 20 list announced Tuesday night.

ESPN - 1d

What Texas' win over South Carolina means for the AP Top 25

A look at the latest rankings and what's next for all the top teams in women's college basketball.

ESPN - 1d

Home equity loan tax deductions: What to remember this tax season

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Here's what a $80,000 home equity loan costs monthly in 2025

Home equity loan rates have dropped over the last year. Here's what an $80,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.

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What do Hamas delay and Trump threat mean for Gaza ceasefire deal?

Refusal to release next batch of Israeli hostages as planned could derail fragile agreement. Hamas has said it will not release the next batch of Israeli hostages this weekend as planned, citing ...

The Guardian - 1d

3 top consumer bureau officials depart after Trump admin halts work

Three top officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) left the agency Tuesday, after the agency’s acting director ordered staff to halt all work. CFPB Deputy Director Zixta ...

The Hill - 1d

Is it risky to open a CD with an online bank? What experts say

Online banks may offer better rates, but there are some potential drawbacks to take into account, too.

CBS News - 1d

What you need to know ahead of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season

Just six active drivers enter the 2025 season with a championship to their names.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

What Republicans really mean when they blame 'DEI' | Mehdi Hasan

Referencing DEI is the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism. In 1981, Lee Atwater, the most influential Republican party strategist of the late 20th ...

The Guardian - 1d

Why Trump and Google Are Paying Employees to Quit—and What It Means for Your Business

The tens of thousands of workers who’ve left their jobs under government pressure or because of large corporate layoffs represent a wealth of expertise that can benefit your company.

Inc. - 1d

Crosby 'good to go' for Canada's 4 Nations opener

Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby, 37, injured last week in a loss to the New Jersey Devils, told reporters on Monday that he's "good to go" for Team Canada's opener against Sweden in ...

ESPN - 2d

As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdog

The agency is at a virtual standstill as Elon Musk's DOGE and the White House's Russell Vought take over.

ABC News - 2d

What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created by Congress to protect Americans from predatory practices. Ayelet Sheffey, a senior economic policy reporter at Business Insider, joins CBS News ...

CBS News - 2d

What the end of the penny means for prices and your piggy bank

Talk to end the penny’s production has been bandied about for decades among government officials and economists.

NBC News - 2d

36 Hours After Russell Vought Took Over Consumer Bureau, He Shut Its Operations

The agency had been one of Wall Street’s most feared regulators, with the power to issue rules on mortgages, credit cards, student loans and other areas affecting Americans’ financial lives.

The New York Times - 2d

What Forerunner Ventures Looks For in Consumer Startups: Vision, Magnetism, and Unfair Advantages

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Inc. - 2d

Chris Jones' top plays 2024 season

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Yahoo Sports - 2d

Quinyon Mitchell's top plays 2024 season

Watch highlights from Philadelphia Eagles rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell during the 2024 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 9, 2025

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CBS News - 3d

What will anger at sight of gaunt hostages mean for a fragile ceasefire?

Concerns were raised over the condition of freed Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners after the latest exchange.

BBC News - 4d

U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy

U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.

CBS News - 5d

Trump, and home buyers, could get their wish for lower mortgage rates — if markets cooperate

The president’s focus on the 10-year Treasury yield is part of Trump’s efforts to bring down mortgage rates, a promise during his campaign.

MarketWatch - 5d

What the January Jobs Report Means for Small Businesses

A slight cooling off of the labor market saw job creation falling behind expectations, but the unemployment rate dipped slightly too, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.

Inc. - 5d

What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?

The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...

The Guardian - 5d

What Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump administration is considering letting them go private again.

The New York Times - 5d

What eliminating the nation’s top consumer watchdog means for home buyers and renters. ‘It’s open season.’

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