Exclusive: Sales at Small Businesses Are Finally Starting to Grow Again

Security breach at US Capitol: ABC News exclusive

A man who toured the Capitol was found with a gun on Tuesday, officials said.

ABC News - Jan. 23

Stargate artificial intelligence project to exclusively serve OpenAI

Trump has called SoftBank-backed venture a ‘resounding declaration of confidence in America’s potential’

Financial Times - Jan. 24

US asylum seekers in despair after Trump cancels CBP One app: ‘start from zero again’

After 30,000 appointments to apply for asylum were cancelled, the fragile calm at the US-Mexico border is at risk. US politics – live updates The train rumbled through the makeshift immigrant ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

December Sales Rose for Small Businesses, Except Restaurants

The Fiserv Small Business index rose from November, as point-of-sale data showed a pickup in purchases during the end of the holiday season, possibly at the expense of dining out.

Inc. - Jan. 22

Salzburg loses exclusive claim to famous Mozart chocolates

Austria’s souvenir Mozartkugeln will no longer be made in composer’s home city after factory bankruptcy. Visitors to Salzburg can hardly escape merchandise linked to its favourite son, Wolfgang ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Microsoft loses status as OpenAI's exclusive cloud provider

Microsoft won't be the sole cloud provider for OpenAI but can decide whether to deliver the capacity or allow another company to do it.

CNBC - Jan. 22

Here’s What Looming Tax Hikes Could Mean for Small-Business Owners

The 20 percent Small Business Deduction has been the “single most beneficial tax deduction for small-business owners,” says one accountant.

Inc. - Jan. 22

Inside Elon Musk’s growing influence as Trump takes office again

Elon Musk, who is routinely praised by Donald Trump, has growing influence in Washington as he pledges to cut the annual federal budget as part of his role in the Department of Government ...

NBC News - Jan. 20

Want to win a national title as a QB in 2025? Start small, but think big

Notre Dame and Ohio State will play for the national championship on Monday. And both used the transfer portal to find their starting quarterbacks.

NBC News - Jan. 20

TikTok Starts Working Again After Trump Says He Will Stall a Ban

Some users saw the social media app come back online on Sunday, following a shutdown when a federal law went into effect requiring a sale or ban.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

How Trump Could Impact Small Business in the Administration’s First 100 Days

Four ways Trump will influence small business.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Is baldness a thing of the past? Or will it grow on us again? | Eva Wiseman

As hair-loss treatments improve, one wonders if we’ll start to get nostalgic for a good combover. It is with mixed emotions that I announce the end of baldness. Rest in pates, old friend. This year ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

'Special' Small leads WVU to upset of No. 2 ISU

Javon Small scored 12 of his 27 points in the final 2 minutes, leading West Virginia to a 64-57 victory over No. 2 Iowa State on Saturday night, ending the Cyclones' national-best 12-game winning ...

ESPN - Jan. 18

The growing popularity of Dry January

Nearly a third of Americans plan to participate in Dry January this month. The annual non-drinking ritual kicked off around the same time as the surgeon general issued an advisory about alcohol's ...

CBS News - Jan. 18

Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals

On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns ...

CBS News - Jan. 18

Mark Cuban: I was out of work and broke when I started the business that made me a millionaire—'if you've got nothing, it's the perfect time'

Starting a business comes with intense risk and lofty potential reward — so you can benefit from having nothing to lose, says billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban.

CNBC - Jan. 18

Everyone’s Favorite Small-Business Tax Deduction Gets a Boost for 2025 and More May Be on the Way

Section 179 gets a $30,000 increase, and keep your eye on bonus depreciation, too.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Badenoch’s ‘small state’ vision does not stack up

Tory leader’s ideas — including means-testing the ‘triple lock’ pension — suggest gaps in knowledge and policy history

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Anthony Edwards once again rips Timberwolves after loss, 'The starting five, we are terrible'

"I would say the starting group gotta come out with more energy like we want to play the game of basketball, like we love the game."

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Retail sales point to a robust holiday shopping season. U.S. economy starts off 2025 with some momentum.

Retail sales rose at a solid pace in the final month of 2024, capping off a good holiday shopping season and suggesting the economy entered the new year with some momentum.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Investor interest in defense grows

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Exclusive: One-on-one with Iran's president: Extended Interview

In an exclusive interview with Lester Holt in Tehran, Iran's president shares his message for President-Elect Trump ahead of his inauguration, whether Iran is open to direct talks with the U.S. ...

NBC News - Jan. 15

Wildfires in L.A.: Where Small-Business Owners Can Find Aid, Even If Insurers Are Squeezed

Despite insurers’ retrenchment in California, the onus is still on them to make their claimants whole, an insurance industry watchdog says.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Tax Deadline for 2024 Disaster-Hit Small Businesses Nears

The IRS cautions many small businesses that the filing extension periods given after natural disasters last year will end in early February, though other will have until May.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Why a small drop in inflation matters to you

The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Small nuclear reactors are coming, but big is still better

SMRs, typically built in factories, could cut construction times, financing costs and many other risks of building on site

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals

On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Small Businesses and Homeowners in My Hometown Are Grappling With California’s Broken Insurance Market

One business owner in Altadena, where I once lived, would love to rebuild. But all of her customers lost their homes.

Inc. - Jan. 13

He Was Coaching Baseball. An Emergency Start Inspired Him to Play Again.

The former M.L.B. pitcher Tyler Ivey was thrust into action for a collegiate summer league team. It sparked his comeback.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Barcelona routs Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup final 5-2

Real Madrid came out looking for some payback in the latest “clasico” against Barcelona but ended up being embarrassed again

ABC News - Jan. 12

L.A. small businesses see years of work reduced to ash

From a decades-old diner to a yoga studio just getting off the ground, storefronts that anchored their communities were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Trump's co-defendants again seek to delay release of Jack Smith's final report

Donald Trump's former co-defendants in his classified documents want to keep the attorney general from releasing the report on the probe to members of Congress.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Small Business Administration aid for Los Angeles area wildfire victims

There may be some relief for business owners and others who may qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has more.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Trump in Court (Again)

The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud

BBC News - Jan. 10

How Gen AI Helps Small Businesses Recruit Better Employees, and More Efficiently

A new survey reveals a large number of small companies haven’t used AI much—or at all. Those that have report significant hiring benefits as a result.

Inc. - Jan. 9