Head Start programs are still unable to access federal money after funding freeze

IRS' free Direct File program expands to 25 states — but still faces Republican scrutiny

Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program, has expanded to 25 states for 2025. But the program's future remains uncertain amid Republican scrutiny.

CNBC - Jan. 17

After the ceasefire, Gazans face a different kind of war. But we’re still clinging to hope | Al-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad

Thousands of Palestinians are homeless, their houses reduced to rubble. It could take decades to rebuild their lives. Al-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad is a writer and researcher from Gaza working in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Hamas After Cease-Fire: Weakened but Still the Dominant Palestinian Power in Gaza

Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in displacement camps and refusing to surrender.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Renée Slegers is named permanent Arsenal head coach after 10 wins from 11

35-year-old had been in temporary charge since October Gunners are unbeaten since Jonas Eidevall left club Arsenal have named the interim head coach Renée Slegers as the permanent successor to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Federal judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide

A Texas judge ruled Thursday that three states can move ahead with another attempt to roll back federal rules and make it harder for people across the U.S. to access the abortion drug mifepristone.

NBC News - Jan. 17

HIV-positive recruits still face barriers to military enlistment, despite federal ruling

Advocates for people with HIV are concerned the Biden administration will not fully implement a ruling that allows enlistment by healthy HIV-positive Americans, leaving the matter to Trump.

NBC News - Jan. 16

The Money Money Money Issue

WIRED sent reporters far and wide to find out who controls the world's wealth. What did they find? Men. From Trump, Musk, and Putin to the CEOs, crypto schmoes, and solar bros, meet the patriarchy ...

Wired - Jan. 16

The Knicks are still incomplete after three blockbusters, and they have needs to address at the deadline

New York has hit a rough patch at the midway mark of Year 1 with Karl-Anthony Towns

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

China Has a $1 Trillion Head Start in Any Tariff Fight

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, China’s dominance of global manufacturing is greater than ever.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

Texas Rangers will stream broadcasts after seasons of difficult access to games

The Texas Rangers are making their regional game broadcasts available directly to consumers in a streaming package

ABC News - Jan. 15

After Fatal Listeria Outbreak, USDA Reports Show Insects and Slime at Boar’s Head Plants

Recently disclosed violations included meat and fat residue left on walls, green mold, and ‘general filth’ in several of the food company’s plants over a six-year period.

Inc. - Jan. 15

NFL betting: Ravens are road favorites against Bills after surge of early money

Buffalo has never been a home underdog in a playoff game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Cowboys, Mike McCarthy unable to reach agreement as head coach leaves after five seasons in Dallas

McCarthy and the Cowboys couldn't come to an agreement on a new deal

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

Packers WR Romeo Doubs leaves playoff game vs. Eagles with apparent head injury weeks after suffering concussion

Doubs was down on the field for several minutes and required help from trainers to walk to the locker room.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Trump to be sentenced in "hush money" case after Supreme Court declines to intervene

President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced Friday for his New York "hush money" conviction. Trump was found guilty last year on 34 counts for falsifying business records. CBS News political ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can guide your money decisions

Don’t miss these top money and investing features.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

California fires live updates: death toll likely to rise; Biden announces federal funding for fight against blazes

Robert Luna decries ‘unacceptable’ looting in fire-ravaged areas, while Palisades wildfire grows to nearly 20,000 acres. Full report: wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles Visual ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Notre Dame heads to national title game after win over Penn State in final seconds

Will Notre Dame's elite defense be able to keep Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions in check?

NBC News - Jan. 9

‘The right fit’: Graham Potter aims high at West Ham after arrival as head coach

Potter in work for first time since leaving Chelsea He feels club can be ‘consistently successful’ Graham Potter said he and West Ham are the perfect match after taking over as head coach on a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Rodrigo Bentancur injury: Tottenham player is 'conscious, talking and heading to hospital' after falling

The Uruguayan was stretchered off vs. Liverpool but the club says he's conscious

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds funding

US Anti Doping Agency says move ‘protects athletes’ Wada retaliates by barring US from key committees The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is facing a crisis after the US government defaulted on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Ranking the 6 NFL head-coaching openings from best to worst after Black Monday

Young quarterbacks? Unstable franchises? Cap space? Considering every factor, here's a ranking of the top job openings in the NFL this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Trump says Meta has 'come a long way' after it ends fact-checking program

President-elect Trump on Tuesday said that social media giant Meta has progressed as a company after it announced that it would eliminate its fact-checking program. “Honestly, I think they’ve come ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Who qualifies for the IRS Fresh Start program?

The IRS' Fresh Start program could help you catch up on delinquent tax debt — but you'll have to qualify first.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Freezing temperatures take hold after major winter storm sweeps across U.S.

Millions of Americans are digging out from the first major winter storm of the year as freezing temperatures grip much of the country. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.