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Microsoft raises price of consumer version of Microsoft 365 for first time in 12 years
In a blog post Thursday, Microsoft said it's increasing the price of its Microsoft 365 bundle for consumers by $3 a month.CNBC - 48m -
Oil ends lower, with U.S. prices failing to hold above $80 a barrel
Oil futures settled lower on Thursday, pulling back as news of an Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal helped to ease some worries about risks to global supplies — though the agreement has reportedly hit a ...MarketWatch - 2h -
Many Americans Doubt Trump’s Ability to Lower Prices in His First Year
A new poll shows only 20 percent of respondents have high confidence in the president-elect’s prospects for reducing the costs of groceries, housing, or health care in 2025.Inc. - 3h -
30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises Above 7% for First Time Since May
The latest jump threatens to sideline more buyers and sellers.The New York Times - 6h -
UPS could help end the ‘freight recession’ this year. It may have to raise prices first.
Analysts say deregulation, lower taxes under Trump could spur small-business investments and more shipments — but tariffs could weigh down volumes.MarketWatch - 5h -
Why Bill Belichick could still end up in the NFL this year, plus ranking every QB left in 2025 playoffs
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Jan. 16CBS Sports - 5h -
Nintendo Switch 2 Could Sell 20 Million Units In First Year, Analyst Says
After months of rumors, the Nintendo Switch 2 was finally announced earlier this morning. Nintendo's new console will be directly competing with the power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. ...GameSpot - 7h -
Outsourcing giant Infosys raised sales guidance for a third time. AI is helping.
Indian outsourcing giant Infosys on Thursday raised its sales outlook for the third time this year as the company said clients were increasingly adopting its artificial-intelligence services.MarketWatch - 7h -
First US congestion pricing scheme brings dramatic drop in NY traffic
Speeds along bridges and tunnels to Manhattan are sharply up and roads are much less cloggedFinancial Times - 18h -
Oil prices end higher as traders weigh demand prospects, supply risks
Oil futures settled higher Wednesday, finding support after snapping a three-day winning streak that had been driven in part by wider U.S. sanctions on Russia as well as cold weather in much of the ...MarketWatch - 1d -
BoE may need to speed up rate cuts in coming year, policymaker says
Alan Taylor says stalling UK economy raises risks that five or six reductions will be neededFinancial Times - 1d -
Gilt investors warn Reeves she may need to raise taxes
Chancellor seeks to reassure bond market after UK borrowing costs rose to highest level since financial crisisFinancial Times - 1d -
Judge Ends One Man’s 11-Year Quest to Recover $765 Million in Bitcoin by Digging Up a Landfill
A UK judge ruled against James Howells, who has been trying to get a hard drive with private keys to a cryptocurrency fortune out of a landfill for over a decade.Wired - 3d -
California communities step up to help fire victims
As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.CBS News - 4d -
New Yorkers Have Little Data but Big Feelings About Congestion Pricing
Manhattan commuters are already marveling at what appears to be less traffic — and grousing about the new $9 tolls.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump's plan for mass deportation could have a big effect on prices
Some experts say there is really nothing the government can do about high food prices.CNBC - 5d -
The relationship recession is going global
A rise in the number of single people is becoming a key driver of falling birth ratesFinancial Times - 5d -
Could a mango-flavoured pill end intestinal worms?
The pill is a combination of two existing anti-parasitic drugs that, used together, appear more effective.BBC News - 5d -
Your new year pension tidy up could drag on until spring
Why is it so difficult to transfer your retirement savings to a new provider?Financial Times - 6d -
What the Stock Market Could Do During Trump’s First Year, According to History
Over the past century, the S&P 500 has tended to see weaker returns during the first year of a new administration.Inc. - 6d -
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
Medicare’s drug pricing negotiations — the first of their kind in the United States, passed under President Joe Biden — face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Surprise! Why Europe could end up as one of Trump’s biggest problems overseas
While establishment pundits in the U.S. panic over Trump’s commitment to NATO, it could well be that NATO collapses in the face of Europe’s economic and political decay.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation
Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Why eggs are nearly $9 a dozen in California — and when prices could drop
Egg prices at the grocery store shocked many consumers over the recent holiday season, and those prices are expected to continue to climb after an unanticipated spike in the number of bird flu ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Court Report: Rutgers could be first team to miss NCAA Tournament despite having two top-five NBA Draft picks
Matt Norlander's weekly notebook also has three ranked teams to fade and Tennessee's March outlook after its loss to FloridaCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Mohamed Salah future: If Liverpool legend doesn't sign contract extension, where could he end up?
There are reasons why Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich don't make any senseCBS Sports - 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 -
3 gold price scenarios that could occur in 2025
Gold prices could rise, stay stable or drop in the new year — depending on key factors. Here's what to consider.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
A notorious Jan. 6 defendant’s pardon request could end up exposing Trump’s big lie
As millions of Americans greet the beginning of the second Trump presidency with dread or even panic, one group of people is filled with hope that their lives will be transformed for the better.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Paxlovid may help some long COVID patients: Research
A small study published Monday found that the COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid may have use as a treatment for long COVID when administered outside of an infection. Administration of Paxlovid ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
How Scammers Could Cheat NYC’s Congestion Pricing Tolls
Drivers who obscure their plates or otherwise circumvent paying tolls already cost the city’s mass transit system millions of dollars.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Price transparency could be the healthcare win Trump wants (and America needs)
Americans nationwide have every reason to be optimistic that positive change is on the horizon for the nation’s healthcare system.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?
The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy, microbial brains is fueling the still controversial possibility that we might have them as well.Wired - Jan. 5 -
Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Manufacturers end 2024 in a slump, but rising orders raise hopes for recovery
American manufacturers ended 2024 just as they began it — in a mild slump that still shows little sign of ending ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
GTA 6 Could Sell 40 Million Copies And Make $3 Billion In First Year Alone
According to a research company, Grand Theft Auto VI could bring in more than $3 billion in total revenues during the first 12 months after launch. A report from Financial Times cites data from ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
Lions could have one of their best defenders back vs. Vikings as Detroit looks to lock up NFC North, top seed
Alex Anzalone hasn't played since Week 11CBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Why law enforcement thinks New Orleans truck attacker may have had help
The FBI says the driver is not believed to be "solely responsible" for the early New Year's Day truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Samantha Vinograd and Nicole Sganga have more.CBS News - Jan. 1