Rory: Fatigue factor a reality for golf consumer

Column: For Angelenos suffering fire fatigue, ace water drop videos are sweet revenge

Videos of fire-fighting pilots nailing flames with miraculous precision have given Angelenos something to root for during a week of shock, terror and grief.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11

Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January

Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Labour’s economic reality check approaches

Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicated

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Hield's X-factor status magnified in Warriors' win over Pistons

Buddy Hield's importance to the Warriors' success was readily apparent in Golden State's 107-104 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

An albatross couple shares egg duty in this captivating low-drama reality show

A popular New Zealand bird “reality show” that each year follows a pair of northern royal albatrosses as they breed and raise a chick has drawn a global audience of devoted fans in its current 10th ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal

Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to credit

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Chinese consumer prices barely rise as deflationary pressure weighs

Beijing has struggled to stimulate domestic demand in economy

Financial Times - Jan. 9

China's consumer inflation slows further in December, stoking deflation worries

China's consumer prices in December edged up 0.1% in line with expectations from a year earlier, National Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday, fanning deflation concerns.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Eaton Fire consumes homes in Altadena, Pasadena

The Eaton Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres in northeast Los Angeles County, forcing about 33,000 residents to flee. It has torched homes and burned houses of worship in the communities of ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Quantum-computing stocks sink as Nvidia CEO delivers a reality check

Shares of Rigetti Computing, Quantum Computing, IonQ and D-Wave fell sharply after Nvidia’s Jensen Huang said that “very simple quantum computers” could be 20 years away.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Infinite Reality raises $3B to increase its immersive tech portfolio

Infinite Reality has raised $3 billion from a private investor, which it plans to put towards expanding its network and product offerings.

VentureBeat - Jan. 8

New weather update as fires consume parts of Los Angeles County

Hurricane-force winds are still fanning embers that are spreading wildfires in parts of Los Angeles County. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.

CBS News - Jan. 8

What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.

CBS News - Jan. 8

A ‘Deeply Uncomfortable’ Reality: Notre Dame Football Is Likable Now

The closest you’ll get to America’s college football team at the moment is the Fighting Irish, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity

U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Anthropic’s $60 billion valuation would obscure a stark reality in AI

Anthropic may be joining rival OpenAI with its own eye-popping valuation, but the hefty valuations for the two biggest AI startups obscure the fact that, for now, these companies are burning ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Fantasy holes with lava fields - it's golf for the 21st Century

Tiger Woods says TGL will take golf into a new "stratosphere". Here are five takeaways from the opening night's action in Florida.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Indoor golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has a loud, swift debut match

Ludvig Aberg will be the answer to a trivia question: He made the first birdie in TGL history

ABC News - Jan. 8

AI takes center stage at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show was underway in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The annual trade conference spotlights some of the newest technological innovations from companies across the globe. Jason ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

CFPB sues Experian over "sham investigations" into consumer complaints

Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Nvidia CEO Pitches Robotics, Cars as Growth Areas to Consumer-Electronics Audience

Jensen Huang’s address at CES followed a trading session that sent Nvidia’s value to $3.66 trillion.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Experian accused of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes

A top watchdog agency for consumer finance has accused the credit rating company Experian of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes. In an announcement Tuesday, the Consumer Financial ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Consumer Electronics Show 2025 underway in Las Vegas

The iconic Consumer Electronics Show is now underway in Las Vegas, showcasing some of the latest trends in technology. Bridget Carey, editor-at-large for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the event.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn

Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods . The price of household staples including food and drink could climb by as much as 20% in 2025 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy Star in a New Indoor Golf League

The T.G.L. is professional golf’s latest science experiment, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Jim Cramer explores why consumer goods stocks are seeing losses

CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Monday's market action and gave his take on why a large swath of stocks are notching losses.

CNBC - Jan. 6

With N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing, Drivers Face a New Weekday Reality

The first Monday commute under New York City’s new tolling plan went smoothly, but officials are still assessing how the program is affecting traffic patterns.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Bethesda Veteran Says Players Are "Fatigued" By Seemingly Endless Games

Between massive open-world games like Elden Ring and the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 , or live-service titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Marvel Rivals , there are no shortage of games ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Winter storm brings power outages, leaving consumers in the dark

Hundreds of thousands of households across southern and eastern U.S. states were without power Monday.

CBS News - Jan. 6

LG rolls out new AI services to help consumers with daily tasks

LG kicked off the AI bandwagon today with a new set of AI services to help consumers in their daily tasks at home, in the car and in the office.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

TGL 101: Everything you need to know about Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new indoor golf league

Golf's experimental indoor league begins play Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Global Mining's Dangerous New Reality: Guns, Hostages, Arrests

Mineral and metal mines in the developing world are caught up in tensions over profits, and host countries are increasingly using force to get a bigger share.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

Is Europe dream a reality for Bournemouth?

Bournemouth are on a club-record unbeaten run in the Premier League and are just three points off the top four, so could the dream of European football become a reality?

BBC News - Jan. 4

How hidden credit card fees impact consumers and businesses

The start of 2025 brought an increase in fees from the biggest credit card companies in the U.S. that may have you paying more the next time you swipe a card. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Jan. 4

New year’s resolutions: the dream vs the reality: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Pep: De Bruyne age a factor in City future talks

Pep Guardiola has said that Kevin De Bruyne's age will play a factor in whether Manchester City extend him to a new contract or not.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know

Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.

CBS News - Jan. 3

2025 PGA Tour top storylines: From Scottie to Rory to the Ryder Cup

Can anyone catch Scottie Scheffler? Can Rory McIlroy add another major? Who are the top rookies to watch? We look ahead to the upcoming 2025 PGA Tour season.

ESPN - Jan. 3

22 Predictions for the 2025 Men’s Golf Season

Scottie Scheffler will remain the best golfer in the world, but fans will be reminded he’s not Tiger Woods, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

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Wired - Jan. 1

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