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Top stories - CBS News
What September's strong jobs report means for you
A blockbuster jobs report for September sent stocks to record highs. The economy added 245,000 jobs last month, according to the Labor Department, exceeding the expectations of most economists. ...1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Maryland has the best 529 college savings plan—and you don't have to live there to use it
There may be additional benefits to opening a 529 savings plan sponsored by your home state, but you don't have to.2 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Trump and Harris say they want to cut taxes. Here’s why you should prepare for a tax hike.
Whoever wins November’s presidential election will be faced with an immediate need to negotiate with Congress over what income-tax rates should look like after the 2017 Trump tax cuts expire at the ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Finding the best 529 college-savings plan is easier than you think. Here’s what matters most.
Simplify your decision-making so you can focus on saving.4 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Why war in Middle East involves UK more than you might think
Burning conflict in Lebanon and Gaza leaves Britain with practical, defence and diplomatic moves to make.4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - MarketWatch
You make saving and spending goals but keep missing them. Don’t regret — reset.
Figure out what obstacles came up to derail the process. Then move forward.4 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Are the Costco platinum bars worth buying? Here’s what finance pros say.
They cost over $1,000, but when it comes to precious metals, gold is still often all that glitters, experts say5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
It’s harder for white-collar workers to find a job these days. AI tools aren’t making it any easier.
Companies are increasingly leaning on AI tools in hiring. Candidates are using the same technology to beat the algorithm and get eyes on their résumé. It’s a “may the best AI win” situation, as one ...6 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
What You Need to Know Before You Freeze Your Eggs
Celebrities do it (or wish they had), influencers won't stop talking about it, and clinics will all but tell you to do it now. The devil, though, is in the details.6 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hit by Disaster? How to Get What You Deserve From Insurers or FEMA
Experts offered plenty of advice about ways to make the disaster-recovery process work. Here’s what to do and what to avoid.7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Dear Mum: in Israel this year has been indescribably awful. How I wish you were here | Etgar Keret
Many Israelis say they are glad their parents aren’t alive to see these horrors. But you would have found hope in the darkness. Etgar Keret is an Israeli writer and poet Dear Mum,. It’s been ...8 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Leadership contests are what the Tory party does best
At this stage in the cycle, the Conservatives don’t want to be normal, they want to be themselves12 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
What Does College Football Have to Do With College?
The question isn’t new. But seismic changes to college sports, embraced by Coach Deion Sanders and his University of Colorado Buffaloes, have made it more relevant than ever.16 hours ago - College Football -
Sports - ESPN
Oregon's 'Heroes' uniforms among the best college football threads in Week 6
Oregon's "Heroes" uniform began composition in 2022, when Dan Lanning was first hired.16 hours ago - College Football -
Tech - VentureBeat
PlayStation bug showed what gamers really think of ads | Kaser Focus
PlayStation 5 gamers protested strongly against fullscreen ads accidentally added to their dashboards -- which Rachel Kaser finds instructive.18 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Social Security will set 2025 COLA within days. Here's what to know.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.22 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
How States Are Enticing Employers to Help Their Workers Save for College
With college costs high, at least eight states now offer tax credits or deductions for employers that contribute to workers’ 529 accounts.Yesterday -
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Some apple cider could make you sick. Here's what to know.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.Yesterday - Apple -
Politics - The Hill
More women are working than ever before, but they're still doing most of the care-giving at home
There are almost two million more women aged 24 to 54 in the U.S. labor force than there were five years ago, hitting an all-time high in May of this year. By and large, this is due to impacts of ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal, major study finds
Research challenges idea that sending liquefied natural gas around the world is cleaner alternative to burning coal. Exported gas emits far more greenhouse gas emissions than coal, despite ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Trolling of the 'Minecraft Movie' Trailer Isn’t Exactly What You Think
This is new—but also very old.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Don’t Trust AI Tools to Find Famous Quotes Until You Take These 3 Steps
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are terrific brainstorming partners, but take precautions before trusting the quotes they find.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Are You an Extrovert? Research Says Others Probably Think You’re a Poor Listener
Here’s how to change that perception.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Davante Adams trade rumors: Here's what Saints' Derek Carr thinks about possible reunion with star receiver
The two previously played together with the RaidersYesterday - NFL -
Business - The New York Times
What to Know if You Were Planning to Visit Western North Carolina
Airbnb and Vrbo have activated emergency cancellation policies in the western part of the state and other areas of the Southeast affected by the deadly hurricane.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Failing to Prepare for Hurricanes Could Cost Employee Lives. Here’s What to Know
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, employee deaths at one Tennessee company demonstrate why these natural disasters shouldn’t be underestimated – and why company leaders need to be prepared.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Is toilet paper affected by the port strike? Here's what to know.
People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Elections Have Less Impact on Your 401(k) Than You Might Think
While political candidates may campaign on polices they say will help your retirement, most experts say this is mostly noise that doesn’t affect your investments.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
Why These 5 Coaching Jobs Are the Best in College Football
The Athletic polled 50 people working in the sport to determine which programs are at the top of the food chain.Yesterday - College Football -
Sports - The New York Times
The First Quarter of the N.F.L. Season Is Over. Here’s What We’ve Learned.
Our expert picks the biggest surprise, the unluckiest team and the coach most likely to be fired.Yesterday - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
The Supreme Court's new term starts next week. Here's what to know.
Supreme Court justices will take the bench Monday for the first time since issuing blockbuster decisions on guns, abortion and presidential immunity.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
New Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Lets You Reap Souls, Plan Funerals, And Unmask The Grim Reaper
Just in time for spooky season, players of The Sims 4 got their first in-depth look at the popular life sim's macabre new Life & Death expansion pack via a trailer released by EA. While every ...2 days ago -
Tech - Wired
16 Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired (2024)
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What could happen to CD interest rates this October? Here's what experts think.
CD rates have been high for the last two years. But will they remain so now, post-rate cut? Here's what to know.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Welcome to football nirvana! 55 straight days of games start tonight
There's at least one college football or NFL game every day through Nov. 26. Here are 10 — five from college and five from the pros — that really stand out.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
The Art of Leading a Team Smarter Than You
Mastering leadership when your team outshines you in expertise.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
She wants to start a College Republicans chapter at an HBCU — but can’t find an adviser
Charrise Lane wants to re-establish what would be the only active chapter of College Republicans at a historically Black college or university at Florida A&M University.2 days ago