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From tax lottery to tax credit: A better way to help disaster victims

As natural disasters leave many Americans facing economic hardship, the tax code's casualty loss deduction is providing assistance primarily to the wealthiest taxpayers. A reformed casualty tax ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

A guide to a better credit score in 2025

CBS News' Jill Schlesinger explains how to improve your FICO score as national average hits 717

CBS News - Jan. 23

One reason renting is better than buying — for now

Tenants’ wages have gone up faster than rents, which has boosted affordability.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Paving the Way to a More Sustainable World

ACWA Power drives global energy innovation, delivering sustainable power, water desalination, and green hydrogen. It advances Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, tackling climate change and enhancing ...

CBS News - Jan. 22

Musk on salute blowback: 'Frankly, they need better dirty tricks'

Elon Musk responded to criticism of his gesture during a post-inauguration speech on Monday, saying those comparing it to a Nazi salute were deploying "dirty tricks." “Frankly, they need better ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps

Apple’s platform for maps and directions, the perpetual runner-up to Google Maps, has improved markedly over the past few years. Here are the ways it currently bests its rival.

Wired - Jan. 21

This Stanford Psychologist’s 90-10 Rule Will Make You an Instantly Better Leader

How do you balance the desire to be liked with the need to be respected? Organizational psychologist Bob Sutton has a handy rule for leaders.

Inc. - Jan. 21

Reject Trump’s ‘American carnage’ and choose Lincoln’s ‘better angels’

What Trump did in his first inaugural speech was to paint a picture of a very dark reality, one that included not only “American carnage” but a landscape blighted by “rusted-out factories, ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

The Big Idea: looking for a better life? Follow your nose

Smell has an outsize effect on our thoughts and moods, so it’s worth paying more attention to it. If you have been on holiday recently, do you think you could recall and describe what the place ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?

Consumers spent more than expected over the holidays on clothes and electronics. But the retail economy is still a mixed bag.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Chappelle calls for Trump to ‘do better,’ praises Carter in 'SNL' monologue

Comedian Dave Chappelle called for President-elect Trump to “do better” in his second term and praised former President Jimmy Carter during his “Saturday Night Live” monologue. In his opening ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

There’s a New Way to Count Prime Numbers

To make progress on one of number theory’s most elementary questions, two mathematicians turned to an unlikely source.

Wired - Jan. 19

2025 NFL playoffs: Chiefs invent new way to win by ending this 0-49 streak by NFL teams in the postseason

No one had ever won a game like this before the Chiefs came along

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

Researchers working to make pulse oximeters work better on all skin colors

Researchers from UCSF are leading an effort to find out which pulse oximeters work equally well on all skin colors. NBC News' Erika Edwards reports.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Investors better hope inflation and intangibles never meet

Unlike physical assets, those we cannot see have never been tested by rising prices

Financial Times - Jan. 17

WiiM Amp Pro Review: Name a Better Network Amp, We'll Wait

This is the best cheap network amplifier you can buy right now.

Wired - Jan. 17

Polestar Has a Bold Plan—Get Better at Selling Cars

The China-controlled EV brand has been losing tens of thousands of dollars on every car sold. With a US ban on Chinese car sales looming, the company needs to quickly turn things around.

Wired - Jan. 17

Speedier drug trials and better films: how AI is transforming businesses

From aviation to retail, many industries are already looking to artificial intelligence to improve productivity. Keir Starmer this week announced a 50-point plan that aims to give the UK world ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system 'needs to function better'

The CEO of UnitedHealth Group said Thursday that shortcomings of America’s health care system must be addressed.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Is a HELOC better than a credit card in 2025?

A HELOC could be better than a credit card this year, thanks to these three big reasons.

CBS News - Jan. 16

How to Automate Your Marketing to Achieve a Better ROI

Triggered direct mail can quickly turn your sales funnel from stagnant to stellar.

Inc. - Jan. 16

Family of New Orleans attack survivor: ‘They should’ve protected people better’

Safety failures scrutinized after Emile Graham was badly injured during attack and witnessed his best friend’s death. Loved ones of a man who witnessed his best friend’s murder during the deadly ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

The LA fires: ways to make a difference

Hot meals and hotel discounts for evacuees, first-responder donations, and charities sheltering animals

Financial Times - Jan. 16

GOP to California: Build back better

Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.

Politico - Jan. 15

For Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame might be better than any NFL job

The Notre Dame head coach has his team is playing for the national title Monday, but with at least one NFL team interested in him. Don't be in such a rush.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Small nuclear reactors are coming, but big is still better

SMRs, typically built in factories, could cut construction times, financing costs and many other risks of building on site

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Why Visa’s stock could be a better play than Mastercard’s this year

Visa’s more U.S.-focused business looks like an asset, according to Seaport Research.

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Meet the man who sings as Robbie Williams in Better Man

Adam Tucker counts Pink, Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron among his fans even if they don't know it.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Are Roth IRAs really better? Not necessarily.

Roths may be overrated for most investors, new research suggests.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Stock market plunges after better-than-expected December jobs report

The Labor Department reported Friday that 265,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December, which was roughly 100,000 more than expected. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.1%. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared

CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."

CNBC - Jan. 11

Will a home equity loan or HELOC be better this January?

The decision between the two popular home equity borrowing options will depend on these factors now.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Are 1-gram or 1-ounce gold bars better to invest in now?

Both 1-gram and 1-ounce gold bars can be a smart investment, but one may be the better option in today's market.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Sources: Batting champ Luis Arraez fits Mets better than Yankees

The Mets seem slightly more open to trading to Luis Arraez than the Yankees do.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

London has a congestion charge – and traffic in gridlock. We need other ways to end the obsession with cars | Jonn Elledge

The charge was seen as draconian, but new thinking is now essential. Look to the cities trying a range of bold ideas. There was a moment, during the long, strange summer of 2020, when it felt like ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

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