The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, early filing data shows. Here's why

Why Butler's eye-opening Warriors impact is not exaggerated

Since Jimmy Butler's arrival, the Golden State Warriors have undergone numerous positive changes, some of which defy logic.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar

Mikey Madison’s open-spirited performance as a lapdancer who falls for a feckless young client ignites a film brimful of heart, and we ought to return the love. When future historians look back at ...

The Guardian - 4d

Why Macron's meeting with Trump is pivotal for Ukraine's future

President Trump's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron comes at a pivotal time for European nations as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the Ukraine-Russia war. This comes three years ...

CBS News - 4d

Crumbling fortresses - why are teams struggling to win at home?

The proportion of home wins in the Premier League is at its lowest outside of the Covid era - but why?

BBC News - 4d

Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

Yucky body horror and preposterous plotting make this tale of futuristic anti-ageing tech a wildly unlikely winner. But its imagery will be indelible well after the baubles are forgotten. Thinking ...

The Guardian - 3d

Why Red Wings Traded Ville Husso

Every trade costs something.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Why the Lakers are betting big on small ball

The Lakers' victory against the Nuggets showcased the potential impact of a small-ball lineup.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

These 3 Reasons Are Why Workplace Friendships Are Drying Up

Short job tenures, Zoom, and layoff uncertainty are accelerating people’s distance from one another at work.

Inc. - 3d

Howie Roseman explains why this will be a different offseason

Howie Roseman at the 2025 combine explained why this will be a different offseason for the Eagles.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Why Ukraine is negotiating a minerals deal with the US

A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.

BBC News - 2d

Why is Musk going to Trump's Cabinet meeting?

President Trump is including Elon Musk in his first Cabinet meeting for his second term. This comes as more details emerge about cuts among federal agencies as part of Musk's Department of ...

CBS News - 2d

Why the Medicaid ‘chainsaw’ will come for your home

If deep budget cuts are forced on Medicaid, the program’s ability to pay for long-term-care services is going to be challenged, or worse.

MarketWatch - 2d

Why injury-hit Arsenal are failing to score

Match of the Day's Stephen Warnock explains why a "vulnerable" and injury-hit Arsenal are failing to score following their 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest.

BBC News - 1d

Why Scam Centers in Southeast Asia Keep Flourishing

A China-led crackdown on online fraud rescued thousands from Myanmar this month. But this massive business of grift keeps growing.

The New York Times - 1d

Why Americans are planning an "economic blackout" day

Activists are planning an "economic blackout" day on Feb. 28 to limit spending at major retailers. The move is part of a growing protest to rising prices across the nation. Betty Lin-Fisher, a ...

CBS News - 1d

Why investors should be worrying about Trump and impoundment

The buzzword looks set to become a weapon in the budget wars

Financial Times - 17h

Why is Feb. 27 the unofficial Stephen Curry day?

Curry joined Wilt and Elgin as only players with three 45-point games on the same date.

ESPN - 6h

Why thousands convert to Islam in prison each year

For the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she explores why Islam is rapidly growing behind bars, with tens of thousands of U.S. inmates ...

CBS News - 5h

Why Mexico extradited 29 cartel members to the U.S.

Mexico extradited 29 cartel members, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, to the U.S. to face charges. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

CBS News - 5h

Why Trump has gone quiet on the stock market

The mood in markets has darkened and the central narrative around trades based on the president’s policies has soured

Financial Times - 4h

Why Americans are participating in an "economic blackout" day

Many Americans are protesting inflation and higher prices by refusing to spend money on Feb. 28 at major retailers. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - 59m

Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly

Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.

Wired - Feb. 19

Here are the federal departments where terminations have been rescinded

Following the flurry of federal firings as a part of Trump's mission to decrease the government, hundreds of workers were informed that their terminations were rescinded.

ABC News - Feb. 20

Robot M.L.B. Umpires Are Here, and They’re Going to Change the Game

Those who have experienced the automated ball-strike system say major leaguers are in for a shock.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

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 - Feb. 21

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 - Feb. 21

Do you have a favorite kid? Here's what may contribute to perception

A new study found that parental favoritism is real and that multiple factors like gender and culture could be influences.

CBS News - Feb. 21

The Independent Spirit Awards are today. Here’s everything you need to know

Oscar nominees like Mikey Madison, Demi Moore and Sebastian Stan will be making a stop by the beach for the Film Independent Spirit Awards where all are up for acting awards

ABC News - 6d

Elon Musk calls for deorbiting of the ISS. Here's what the space station does

Elon Musk recently called for the ISS to be deorbited "as soon as possible." Experts say the station provides vital research, technological development and education

ABC News - 6d

Stock splits tend to boost a company’s shares. Here’s how to find candidates.

Stock splits make companies more attractive investments and boost share prices. Here’s how to find likely candidates.

MarketWatch - 6d

The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.

Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.

MarketWatch - 6d

Pope Francis remains hospitalized for a 10th day. Here's the latest on his health

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he is showing early signs of poor kidney function, according to the Vatican, a result of complex lung infection. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest ...

CBS News - 4d

Here's what upcoming budget negotiations may mean for Social Security

Benefit cuts are off the table for now in upcoming budget negotiations, experts say. But the agency may continue to struggle with customer service woes.

CNBC - 3d

Here are all the Trump tariffs hitting the economy in the coming weeks

The president’s announcement led to fears that he won’t just be using the threat of new tariffs as a negotiating tool, but as lasting policy.

MarketWatch - 3d

'I’m happy to be here': Inside the first few weeks of the Lakers' Luka era

From a life-altering phone call to captaining the Lakers' offense alongside LeBron James, here are seven moments that define the early Luka-LeBron era for the Lakers.

ESPN - 2d

Generation X is ready for senior living. Here’s what they want.

Retirement communities are courting members of Gen X, who will outnumber baby boomers in 2028.