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Here’s What CFPB Hold Means for Consumers
Russell Vought, new OMB director, told the CFPB to stop its investigations.Inc. - 2h -
Robinhood had a huge quarter thanks to crypto — here’s why that may continue
These latest earnings show that Robinhood benefited from the recent crypto bull run, and it could encourage Robinhood to push farther into crypto.MarketWatch - 2h -
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.CBS News - 3h -
Here's what the privatization of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac may mean for homebuyers and investors
Two mortgage giants essential to the U.S. housing market could be released from the government into the private sector. What that means for you.CNBC - 9h -
Too few tents entering Gaza threatens the truce. Here’s what’s happening
Three weeks into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the number of tents and temporary homes entering Gaza risks falling short of the goals set for the deal’s first phaseABC News - 12h -
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 - 14h -
Here's what you didn't see in some of the best picture Oscar contenders
What scenes from 'Wicked,' 'Anora,' 'Conclave,' 'Nickel Boys' and 'I'm Still Here' were cut from the finished films?Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Here's What RFK Jr. Can and Can't Do if Confirmed as HHS Chief
This is a MedPage Today story. President Trump said he would take health agencies in a new direction on the campaign trail and has chosen some controversial nominees to help him achieve his goal, ...ABC News - 3d -
What eliminating the nation’s top consumer watchdog means for home buyers and renters. ‘It’s open season.’
The Trump administration appears to be shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a government agency that has returned $21 billion to consumers who were defrauded or otherwise harmed.MarketWatch - 7h -
Lucy Boynton talks true crime miniseries and what the project means to her
Actor Lucy Boynton talks about the true crime miniseries that she stars in, "A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story." The drama series is about Ruth Ellis, a nightclub manager in 1950s Britain. Ellis ...CBS News - 12h -
Falling inflation-adjusted yields have cheered investors. Why it may not last.
The yield on 10-year Treasury inflation-protected securities probably won’t keep falling this year despite its recent retreat, according to Capital Economics.MarketWatch - 12h -
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts talks Super Bowl win and what it means for Philadelphia
Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the Eagles' dominating win on Sunday against the Chiefs, what it means for him and for the city of Philadelphia.CBS News - 12h -
Does an ARM loan make sense this February? Here's what experts say
Depending on your financial goals and timeline, it could be worth getting an ARM loan this month, experts say.CBS News - 12h -
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 - 13h -
Lyft says rides have gotten cheaper. Here’s why investors are selling.
Ride-hailing platform Lyft Inc. on Tuesday rolled out a new buyback program, but its forecast for a key demand metric came in below Wall Street’s expectations, as it tries to stay competitive with ...MarketWatch - 1d -
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 -
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 -
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.CBS News - 1d -
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 -
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 -
What a dozen roses may cost you this Valentine's Day
The average price of a dozen roses for Valentine's Day 2025 vary by state due to factors like supply chain logistics, weather and inflation.CBS News - 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 -
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 -
What the end of the penny means for the economy, your piggy bank, and the way America prices items
President Trump and Elon Musk want the U.S. penny gone. There are currently 114 billion pennies in circulation, but the economy will be okay without the coin.CNBC - 2d -
Here's what could be behind surging flu cases, plus symptoms to watch
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, doctor visits for flu illnesses have reached the highest level since 2009. At least 43 states, along with Washington, D.C., are showing ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump is unlikely to end Medicare drug price talks — here's what that means for patients and pharma
Trump could either weaken the negotiations in a way that benefits the pharmaceutical industry, or try to achieve even deeper savings to outdo his predecessor.CNBC - 2d -
Here Is What to Know About U.S. Foreign Aid and the Trump Freeze
Critics say a Trump administration order calls into question the United States’ global standing and reliability.The New York Times - 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 -
Here’s what junk bonds are saying now about the value of Treasury bonds
High-yield bond holders aren’t asking for much of a premium above ultra-safe U.S. Treasurys. Time to own quality.MarketWatch - 4d -
Here's what led to DeAndre Hopkins getting traded from Titans to Chiefs
Hopkins took himself out of a game while in TennesseeCBS Sports - 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 -
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money
A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates would have unintended consequences.CNBC - 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