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U.S. economy grows 2.3% in last quarter, latest GDP data shows
Economy showed solid fourth-quarter growth, though roughly a percentage point below economist expectations.CBS News - 7h -
U.S. economy grows 2.3% in last quarter, latest GDP data shows
Economy showed solid fourth-quarter growth, though roughly a percentage point below economist expectations.CBS News - 7h -
2025 Pro Bowl Games: NFL participants announced for Thursday's Skills Show, six challenges between AFC, NFC
Here is who will be competing in each eventCBS Sports - 23h -
Nation's Report Card spurs calls for change as reading and math scores circle the drain
The Nation’s Report Card is sparking calls to action as dismal scores on reading and math show students across the country have failed to academically recover from the pandemic. Data released ...The Hill - 23h -
American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows
With little post-pandemic recovery, experts wonder if screen time and school absence are among the causes.The New York Times - 1d -
Nation's Report Card shows further declines in reading, slight improvement in math
Math improvement is scarce, reading scores are down and the takeaway is learning loss has yet to get significantly better in the latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress ...The Hill - 1d -
U.S. kids' reading, math skills still buffeted by COVID-era losses, test shows
U.S. kids continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, an exam known as the nation's report card shows.CBS News - 1d -
Civilian jet breaks sound barrier during historic test flight in U.S.
The test flight of the XB-1 aircraft is a step in manufacturer Boom Supersonic's goals of building a supersonic passenger jet.CBS News - 2d -
'Still feels pretty familiar': Kasey Kahne's NASCAR return welcomed at Rockingham test
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Kasey Kahne drove to the infield tunnel at Rockingham Speedway, and sure enough, his NASCAR 75 Greatest Drivers credential still worked. “Super simple,” the 44-year-old veteran ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
U.S. industries grappling with potential labor losses from Trump deportations
President Trump's mass deportation plan is stoking fear in migrant communities throughout the U.S. while major U.S. companies worry about potential losses in their workforce. CBS News national ...CBS News - 2d -
U.S. manufacturers show signs of recovery from 2-year slump. But they still face headwinds.
Sales of big-ticket manufactured goods such as cars and overall U.S. business investment showed signs of revival toward the end of 2024, but it’s unclear whether a two-year industry slump is ending.MarketWatch - 2d -
U.S. lawmakers in 'uncharted waters' as DeepSeek tests limits of American trade restrictions
The U.S. lawmakers have called for actions to slow down the Chinese tech startup, with some calling DeepSeek "a serious threat."CNBC - 2d -
After another loss to the Chiefs, the Bills are still closer than they seem
Sunday’s AFC championship game was an all too familiar sight for Buffalo Bills fans: Their favorite team walking off the field dejected in defeat, while the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated moving on ...NBC News - 3d -
WATCH: Otters show off basketball skills
Rescued sea otters at the Oregon Zoo in Portland showed off their ability to shoot hoops as part of the zoo's enrichment program.ABC News - 4d -
Disaster Losses Rose in U.S. in 2024 While Easing Globally
Damage from two hurricanes and a series of punishing wildfires left a price tag of $218 billion in economic costs last year, an 85 percent jump from 2023.Inc. - 6d -
U.S. economic losses from natural disasters reach $218 billion in 2024
Economic toll from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in U.S. last year and were above average globally.CBS News - 6d -
Trump Media’s ‘DJT’ stock battled back, but still suffered 4th-straight loss
Trump’s Truth Social parent’s stock seesawed around the flatline for most of the day before closing the day in the red.MarketWatch - Jan. 23 -
Djokovic’s Australian Open show of steel sends a message: there’s still more to come | Tumaini Carayol
The 37-year-old showed killer instinct against younger rival, a willingness to go to hell and back in pursuit of glory. In the most recent late-night exhibition of his insatiable resilience and ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Warriors drubbed in worst home loss of Kerr era
After suffering the worst home loss of the Steve Kerr era, a 125-85 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Monday at Chase Center, Stephen Curry told reporters he'd like to see if the Golden State ...ESPN - Jan. 21 -
Ryan Day, OSU have rebounded from crushing Michigan loss, but a title game defeat would still be a gut-punch
Day and the Buckeyes were beaten by their bitter rivals and booed off their home field less than 2 months ago. Now they have a shot at winning it all.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount
The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
People are still refreshing their Covid wardrobes to return to the office
Shoppers took advantage of holiday discounts to snag new clothes and shoes, with many heeding employers’ ongoing calls to bring staffers back to their desks.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Reading Aloud
Reading alone is a deeply enjoyable activity. But being read to has its own irreplaceable allure.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
What's next for Texas after Cotton Bowl loss? Arch Manning takes the keys for next era of Longhorns football
Quinn Ewers brought Texas back, but maybe Manning takes them to the ultimate promised landCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
Warriors' depth pieces show potential trade value in loss to Pacers
The Warriors' depth pieces provided a glimpse of the value they hold in any potential trade scenarios with a strong performance in Golden State's 108-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday at ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Aerial view shows California wildfires still burning out of control
KNBC helicopter reporter Julia Deng surveys the leading edge of the Palisades Fire as it continues to spread. The fire remains at zero percent containment.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Ohio's COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor
Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R). ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Mirra Andreeva: ‘I would say that I’m still a kid sometimes. I can be a pain’
The 17-year-old grand slam semi-finalist on shedding tears, learning on the job and annoying Conchita Martínez. In the final weeks of her first season competing at the highest level of professional ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
49ers’ Charvarius Ward still dealing with PTSD after loss of daughter, may leave team in free agency because of it
"I had a lot of great times, but the worst thing that’s ever happened to me … happened in California."Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government
The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Paco Ignacio Taibo II: A book-reading advocate in the era of TikTok
The acclaimed novelist and historian runs Mexican government publishing house El Fondo de Cultura Económica.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
Ghost story? Sam Darnold showed the Vikings what still haunts him
Minnesota was starting to believe that Darnold could exorcise the franchise's playoff demons. Then he had his own terrifying blast from the past.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation
Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Eye on America: First U.S. sub built with women in mind, and veterans gain business skills
In Virginia, we step aboard the USS New Jersey, the Navy’s first submarine designed with women in mind. And in Washington D.C., we spotlight a program that’s empowering veterans with business ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
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Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy call remote work a 'Covid-era privilege.' Economists say it's here to stay
Economists say the work-from-home trend, which was widespread during the pandemic, won't diminish to its pre-Covid level because it's profitable for employers.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteriesABC News - Jan. 2 -
Costco has the tools to show its expensive stock is still worth the premium in 2025
Costco's burgeoning revenue streams like advertising and e-commerce may help propel the stock in the new year.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteriesABC News - Jan. 2
