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Unknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause

The World Health Organization speculated that a mass poisoning event was behind the deaths of 60 people. But African experts suspect a more mundane cause.

The New York Times - 3d

Here’s how rent can make or break your credit, experts say

Usually, rent doesn't affect your credit score — unless your payments are being reported to the major credit bureaus or debt collectors pursue past-due rent.

CNBC - 1d

How does inflation impact credit card debt? Experts weigh in

With inflation rising again, credit card debt might get more challenging, too. Here's what to know now.

CBS News - 22h

CD account strategies for this March: What experts think you should do

CDs are ideal for locking in high rates and the right timely strategy can help you earn more. Here's what to consider.

CBS News - 20h

Russian missile experts flew to Iran as it clashed with Israel, investigation shows

Several senior Russian missile specialists have visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has deepened its defense cooperation with Moscow.

NBC News - 2h

Trump's federal shake-up sparks concerns among election experts

Election experts are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s wide-reaching changes to the federal bureaucracy, which is impacting the cybersecurity agency responsible for protecting the ...

The Hill - 56m

2025 NASCAR at Austin odds, expert predictions, best bets, props: Experts up 47 units give COTA racing picks

Phil Bobbitt and Steve Greco revealed their 2025 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix picks for sites like PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, Sleeper Fantasy, and DraftKings Pick6

CBS Sports - 1d

Cult folk singer Bill Fay, writer of The Healing Day, dies aged 81

Songs by the reluctant live performer have been covered by the War on Drugs, Wilco, Pavement and Marc Almond. The folk singer Bill Fay, known for songs such as The Healing Day and Thank You Lord, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Patricia Arquette on Trump, communes, art and ageing: ‘When I was growing up the whole world was pretty creepy’

She won hearts with True Romance – and an Oscar for Boyhood. The actor reflects on her TV show Severance, political chaos in the US and why human beings are a disaster. If escaping the world by ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88

Much-loved singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, had suffered a stroke in 2016. Roberta Flack – a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

No ‘golden age’ is coming. Trump’s tariffs will hit Americans with higher interest rates and more inflation.

Protectionism won’t make us rich — especially if tariffs launch a trade war.

MarketWatch - 6d

'The knowledge economy is on the way out.' These are the skills workers will need in the age of AI, says LinkedIn

Skills such as creativity, curiosity, courage, compassion and communication will be key as AI continues to disrupt workforces, said LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman.

CNBC - 6d

PlayStation Plus Free Games For March 2025 Include Dragon Age: The Veilguard And More

PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting March 4: Dragon Age: The Veilguard ...

GameSpot - 5d

Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds

A first-of-its-kind analysis found that people living in hotter areas experienced more molecular changes than those in cooler places.

The New York Times - 5d

Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actor, dies aged 39

The actor was found at a New York apartment on Wednesday, with the cause of death unknown but not being treated as suspicious. Michelle Trachtenberg’s natural talent shone in everything from ...

The Guardian - 5d

In this dangerous age, Britain needs to exert soft power as well as the hard stuff | Andrew Rawnsley

Defence spending has to go up, but siphoning money from international aid is a self-defeating folly. Shortly before he flew to Washington, Sir Keir Starmer turned up in the Commons, put on his ...

The Guardian - 2d

Why has PKK leader called on group to dissolve – and why does it matter?

Abdullah Öcalan’s declaration paves way for end to 40-year conflict between militant Kurdish groups and Turkish state. Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm The jailed leader of the ...

The Guardian - 4d

Why the Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’

An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected so far. Physicians in the state say the current situation ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist

An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Prebiotic sodas: What are they, and why are they everywhere?

The prebiotic soda market has grown so much, even Coca-Cola is getting in on it.

The Hill - Feb. 23

Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump

The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."

CBS News - Feb. 23

Why The Associated Press is suing Trump

A federal judge denied an emergency motion to restore access for Associated Press reporters and photographers to White House events, pending a fuller briefing and another hearing before he rules. ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Why are all my cryptos down?

Stablecoin nationalism meets attention-economy fatigue

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Why Are Tech Titans Investing in Texas?

Apple is just the latest tech company to make big AI and infrastructure commitments in the Lone Star State.

Inc. - 6d

Why coffee is so expensive these days

The price of coffee is at a 50-year high and climate change and global demand may be to blame. Peter Goodman, a global economy reporter at The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.

CBS News - 5d

Why diversity and success are inextricably linked

Diversity is proven to improve decision-making, innovation, and profitability, making it a key factor for success in business and government, according to studies and research.

The Hill - 5d

Why Is Egg Shopping So Unpredictable?

Some stores have none, others plenty, at all kinds of prices. Chalk it up to the complexities of how a once-ubiquitous staple arrives on shelves.

The New York Times - 5d

Why are coffee prices soaring in the U.S.?

Consumers still coping with high food costs face scalding hot coffee prices, with retail costs up 75% in recent years.

CBS News - 4d

Why is the flu so bad this year?

The U.S. is in the midst of its first “high severity” flu season in seven years. Flu activity has slowed in recent weeks, but experts warn that the season isn’t over yet.

NBC News - 3d

Why Canada Is Trying to Secure the Border

Since President Trump’s election, Canada has intensified its efforts to curb illegal immigration into the U.S. However, with mass deportations underway in the U.S., a new dynamic is emerging at the ...

The New York Times - 2d