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Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know
Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limitedABC News - Dec. 7 -
What to know about the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
The masked gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has remained elusive, even as investigators learned more Friday about his movements before and after the shocking crimeABC News - Dec. 6 -
What to know about abortion access in Missouri
Planned Parenthood wanted to resume offering abortions in several Missouri clinics on Friday, immediately after the state's new constitutional amendment rolling back a near total ban took effectABC News - Dec. 6 -
Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own
Many funds hold stakes in MicroStrategy, which behaves like Bitcoin’s wilder cousin. This may not be what you want in your retirement portfolio, our columnist says.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Here's what to know before taking your first required minimum distribution
Most retirees must begin required minimum distributions at age 73. Here's what to know before making your first withdrawal.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
What to Know About Ghana’s Election
Ghanaians voting on Saturday are confronted with a choice familiar to Americans: Return a one-term former president to office, or promote the vice president, at a time when anger over the economy ...The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
What Did Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI Pick, Do at Truth Social?
Mr. Patel was directly involved in building a case that two co-founders of Trump Media & Technology mismanaged the debut of Truth Social in 2022. He was paid about $130,000 as a consultant.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
What to know about Syria's rekindled civil war
Thousands of people were fleeing fighting amid a dramatic escalation in Syria's civil war, which had simmered without major advances by either side for years.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Here's what to know about Trump's pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long
President-elect Donald Trump wants former lawmaker and auctioneer Billy Long to replace IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Biden-era retirement rule may be in jeopardy after Trump takes office
During his first term, President-elect Donald Trump declined to defend a similar Obama-era Labor Department fiduciary rule in court.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Montana lawmakers vote down transgender bathroom rule
Montana state lawmakers rejected a proposal to bar Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state’s first transgender legislator, from using the women’s restroom at the state Capitol, with several ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Albanians abroad will vote for the first time in parliamentary elections set for May
Albania’s president has set May 11 as the date for the country’s next parliamentary election, and Albanians living in other countries will for the first time be able to cast their ballots from ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
UnitedHealthcare exec’s killer may have left a message — here’s what we know
Investigators have found words etched on bullet casings recovered from the scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York City, according to media reports.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
What to know about the investigation into the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO
Rodney Harrison, a CBS News law enforcement contributor and former Suffolk County police commissioner who spent three decades with the NYPD, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on the ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.
Israel says 96 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
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Trump Picks Frank Bisignano to Lead Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano has spent his career at major Wall Street banks. He has a long history of political giving, mainly to Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill Republicans could pass energy policies in ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
What to know about the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
A manhunt is underway in New York for the suspect who shot the CEO of the country’s largest private health insurer Wednesday morning. Police said UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump’s Project 2025 May Not Be What It Seemed. It’s Worse.
Trump’s version of Project 2025 may not be what it seemed. It’s worse.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson killed in ‘targeted attack’ — here’s what we know
Authorities say the veteran health-insurance executive was shot Wednesday morning by an unknown assailant outside the company’s investor conference in Midtown Manhattan.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
After shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, here's what we know
Details are emerging in the hours after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. Here's what's new.
Spotify Wrapped — the platform’s personalized end-of-year user streaming data– is here, and with it comes the flood of social media posts from listeners.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?
Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Steph identifies Warriors change that could be here to stay
Steph Curry is open to the Golden State Warriors making a slight tweak to his usage on a nightly basis moving forward.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
The draw for the FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know
Soccer’s biggest ever global club tournament comes to the United States next year and the 32-team group stage is drawn ThursdayABC News - Dec. 4 -
Has there been a change in Senate-presidential vote correlation?
The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
The Biden administration has backed the plaintiffs. Here’s what to know.
The justices will hear arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee and more than 20 other states can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.
A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Travel Tuesday deals
In another round of post-Thanksgiving deals, an airfare tracking site says there's an opportunity to save on your next trip. According to Hopper, last year there were nearly twice as many travel ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
FIA seeks rule changes after president allegations
The FIA wants to limit the ways its leadership can be held to account for bad governance after allegations were made against its president.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?
Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Spain’s prime minister is battling legal cases he calls a smear campaign. Here's what to know
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been reelected as secretary-general of his Socialist Party over the weekend despite corruption probes besetting his inner circleABC News - Dec. 2
