Tax refunds in 2025 are about $1,000 less than in 2024. Here's why.

Anthropic’s Newest AI Wants to Be a Pokémon Master. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal

For Anthropic, having their AI play Pokémon is more than just a game—it shows how their system is improving.

Inc. - 18h

Here’s why the U.S. is not working to vaccinate birds against avian flu

More than 160 million birds have been culled during the bird-flu outbreak that started in 2022. So why is the U.S. not vaccinating chickens?

MarketWatch - 1h

Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far

Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Here's what to know about the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" protest

A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.

CBS News - 6d

Here's what to know about Trump's $5 million immigration "gold card"

President Trump is floating the idea of a new "gold card" visa that would be sold to wealthy foreigners for $5 million.

CBS News - 1d

Here's what to know about today's inflation data from the PCE report

A large majority of Americans say their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation. Here's what the numbers say.

CBS News - 51m

Trump’s IRS layoffs have some Americans asking: ‘Why bother’ filing taxes this year?

Accountants say some clients are wondering if they should blow off their taxes amid IRS cutbacks.

MarketWatch - 6d

Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA

Tired of soaring egg prices? Don't expect relief anytime soon, according to a new USDA forecast.

The Hill - 2d

What preseason in Bahrain will reveal about 2025

Testing has begun, but how can you make sense of the lap times posted in Bahrain?

ESPN - 2d

Kate Hudson on why she wrote a song about her famous mom

The singer and actor dabbled in music for years before finally making an album. 'Glorious' features a song inspired by her mother, Goldie Hawn.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Why ‘Emilia Pérez,’ a Film About Mexico, Flopped in Mexico

The polarizing movie is up for 13 Academy Awards on Sunday. But in Mexico, it has been widely criticized for its depiction of the country.

The New York Times - 5h

Why ‘Emilia Pérez,’ a Film About Mexico, Flopped in Mexico

The polarizing movie is up for 13 Academy Awards on Sunday. But in Mexico, it has been widely criticized for its depiction of the country.

The New York Times - 3h

10 questions for the 2025 MLS season: Will Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup after early exit in 2024?

The 2025 MLS season begins on Saturday, and here are 10 questions as the season gets underway

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

NHL trade tracker 2024-2025: Rangers acquire JT Miller, Stars add Mikael Granlund from Sharks

The JT Miller saga in Vancouver has finally reached its end

CBS Sports - 5d

2025 NFL Draft: How do Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward stack up to top QB prospects in 2024 draft?

Where would Sanders and Ward rank if they were in the 2024 draft class?

CBS Sports - 23h

Which 2024 breakouts were real? Garrett Crochet, Mark Vientos, Michael King, more look to double down in 2025

Were these standout seasons the start of something new or a blip on the radar?

CBS Sports - 23h

Why Walmart’s warning may have more to do with weight-loss drugs than tariffs

Walmart’s stock fell Thursday as quarterly earnings were expected to decline for the first time in three years, with strength in groceries and GLP-1 drug sales continuing to pressure margins.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?

The Oscars are more international than ever

ABC News - Feb. 21

Why Victor Wembanyama’s scary diagnosis is different than the one Chris Bosh faced

A well-known sports injury doctor explains that the Spurs' extensive mileage is likely not to blame for Wembanyama’s newly discovered condition.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

What we know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people and killed more than 50 in Congo

Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sick

ABC News - 1d

Who will be the No. 1 fantasy baseball starting pitcher of 2025? Here are the 7 candidates

If you can hit on the eventual top pitcher in fantasy baseball, your odds of winning your league increase exponentially.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Costco announces new locations for 2025 across 5 states: Here's where

All but one of the announced U.S. locations are scheduled to open in March.

The Hill - 20h

Here's what a $90,000 HELOC costs per month in 2025

Before you borrow $90,000 from your home equity with a HELOC, you need to know what your monthly payments could be.

CBS News - 16h

Crypto exchange Bybit suffers $1.4 billion hack. Here’s why it’s troubling for the industry.

The hack of Bybit is the latest incident in which the crypto industry has been targeted.

MarketWatch - 6d

Even Warren Buffett is struggling with this stock market. Here’s one big reason why.

Investors will be looking closely at Berkshire Hathaway’s cash position.

MarketWatch - 5d

Here's why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm

An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted reproval from leaders in both countries about the amount of warning given

ABC News - 4d

Delta crash passengers should take the $30,000 payment, their lawyers say. Here’s why.

But lawyers representing passengers from the Delta flight that flipped upside down in Toronto say the $30,000 is just a ‘start’ — and they could be in line for a lot more

MarketWatch - 3d

Here's why Home Depot remains a buy after retailer clears lowered earnings bar

We're also reiterating our price target of $440 a share on Home Depot stock.

CNBC - 2d

Jobless claims may have just fired the clearest recession warning yet — here’s why investors should be worried

Layoffs by Elon Musk and his “DOGE,” along with signs of a slowing economy, spark questions about a potential serious stumble for the economy.

MarketWatch - 22h

Trump to ratchet up China tariffs again. Here’s why American consumers will feel the pain this time.

New York Fed analysis suggests “missing imports” from China could mean higher costs ahead.

MarketWatch - 20h

Here's why we haven't been aggressively buying into the market weakness — just yet

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 19h

Another lunar lander is heading to the moon. Here's what to know about its complex mission.

SpaceX has launched another lunar lander, named Athena, with the mission to deliver groundbreaking technology to the south pole of the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.

CBS News - 1d

Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’

Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.

The New York Times - 5h

Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’

Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.

The New York Times - 56m

Oscars 2025: There’s Something Weird About the Best Picture Nominees

Or with the 10 best picture nominees, at least. But what seems clear is that Hollywood is celebrating the kinds of movies it doesn’t make. (Weird, right?)

The New York Times - 1h

Lucid CEO steps down; EV maker plans to more than double production in 2025

Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group on Tuesday said CEO Peter Rawlinson is stepping down as the company expects to more than double vehicle production this year to 20,000 units.

NBC News - 2d

Lucid CEO steps down; EV maker plans to more than double production in 2025

Lucid said Marc Winterhoff, currently the company's chief operating officer, has taken over as interim CEO.

CNBC - 2d

What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine

The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.

Wired - 6d

‘We’re clearly heading towards collapse’: why the Murdoch empire is about to go bang

An explosive succession trial and an astonishing interview with one of Rupert’s sons have exposed the paranoia and hatred at the heart of global media’s most powerful family. This could get messy…. ...

The Guardian - 6d

Hunter Schafer on why she spoke out about being issued a male passport

Hunter Schafer says “it’s important to just keep track of where things are in our country,” a day after the “Euphoria” star posted a video in which she revealed her new passport had been issued ...

ABC News - 5d

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