Done Checks Balances

Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why

These two-check months happen a few times each year.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

George has bone bruise in left knee, 76ers say

Paul George is scheduled for more tests Tuesday, but 76ers coach Nick Nurse said so far, his hyperextended left knee "checks out OK."

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Niners check SB tape, 'moved on' from Chiefs loss

As the San Francisco 49ers began preparation for this week's game against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, they had no choice but to turn on and relive their devastating loss in Super Bowl LVIII.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF, Israel says

The Israeli foreign minister said Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among three people killed in an operation in the Gaza Strip.

Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests

CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.

Fantasy Football Pulse Check: Was Amari Cooper the key to Bills' passing game?

Amari Cooper had an excellent performance in his first game as a Buffalo Bill. Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts examines his addition's effects.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk’s surreal election giveaway

Musk’s latest ploy to assist Trump to win the US election has been to give away $1m every day to a member of the public. US politics live – latest updates Standing before a large US flag, ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Harris claims Trump lost manufacturing jobs. Is that true? Here's a fact check.

Harris often cites accurate figures but omits that the pandemic caused manufacturing job losses in Trump's final year in office.

Politics - CBS News - October 21

DOJ sends warning to Elon Musk's PAC over checks to voters

The DOJ sent a letter to Elon Musk's America PAC, warning that the $1 million checks he's giving to registered voters may violate federal law. According to the PAC's website, Musk is randomly ...

Hasan Minhaj addresses fact-checking controversy in new Netflix special

In his new Netflix special, Hasan Minhaj touched on the fact-checked jokes scandal that led to him losing his job as the new host of the “The Daily Show.”

Musk, DOJ on collision course over $1M checks to swing state voters

Elon Musk and the Department of Justice (DOJ) appear poised for a showdown as the tech billionaire's super PAC powers ahead despite a warning from the agency over its daily $1 million giveaways to ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

UK-France school trips at risk of being axed as Brexit checks come in

French government officials and teachers express ‘concern’ over the impact of incoming border checks on student travel

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Fantasy Football Pulse Check: Happy National Tight End Day!

The tight ends were flying high in Week 8. Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts examines some big performances.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Trump advisers propose bypassing FBI background checks for appointees

Memo prepared by ex-president’s team urges him to grant security clearances without government vetting if elected. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump ’s aides have floated the ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Election fact check: Noncitizens can't vote, and instances are 'vanishingly rare'

Despite Donald Trump spreading allegations of widespread voting by noncitizens, audits of state voter rolls have uncovered very few instances of noncitizen voting.

Fox News offers fact-check of Trump's 2020 election claims

Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner offered a fact-check of former President Trump's false claims that Democrats "stole" the 2020 election from him after the network finished airing his remarks from ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

2 popular breakout picks are going in opposite directions

Dan Titus debuts the Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check by taking a closer look at Cam Thomas making the leap and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

NBA Power Rankings: Vibe check on all 30 teams

As we look at the teams who are setting the tone early in the season, it's clear that the Celtics and Thunder are a cut above their peers. Plus, the Bucks are a bummer.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Election fact check: Trump, allies push allegations of 'cheating' in Pennsylvania

Election officials in Pennsylvania have pushed back on allegations of voter fraud or misconduct made by former President Trump and his allies.

Crowdsourced Fact Checks on X Can’t Stop Election Misinformation

Elon Musk and many other users on the social platform have spread and reposted numerous falsehoods related to the Nov. 5 vote, even when the content violates X’s guidelines.

Business - Inc. - 23 hours ago

One reason to be excited about every NBA team for 2024-25 season: Knicks going all-in, Wolves more balanced

From contending for a title to potentially landing a generational talent in next year's draft, now is the time for optimism

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Tarasov stops 20 shots and Blue Jackets use balanced scoring in a 6-4 victory over the Sabres

Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier each had a goal and an assist and Daniil Tarasov made 21 saves to help Columbus to a 6-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night for the Blue Jackets’ ...

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Hernández: Shortage of healthy pitchers forcing Dave Roberts into high-risk balancing act

A shortage of healthy Dodgers pitchers is forcing Dave Roberts to punt on playoff games, like he did in NLCS Game 2 and again in Game 5 against the Mets.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

New rules for US national security agencies balance AI's promise with need to protect against risks

New rules from the White House on the use of artificial intelligence by U.S. national security and spy agencies aim to balance the technology’s promise with the need to protect against its risks

Tech - ABC News - October 24

Brandon Aubrey jury duty: Cowboys kicker explains 'oh s--t' moment of being on jury duty, balancing workload

The jury Aubrey was on found a defendant guilty on one of two assault counts, handed him a 65-year sentence

Sports - CBS Sports - 18 hours ago

Longtime Final Fantasy Composer Says He's Done Making Video Game Music

Ahead of the release of Fantasian: Neo Dimension on PC and consoles in December, legendary video game composer Nobuo Uematsu has announced that the game will feature his final video game ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

With two more USC defenders done for the year, injuries are piling up for a once-promising Trojans defense

Linebacker Eric Gentry and defensive end Anthony Lucas are just the latest in a growing list of casualties for the Trojans defense this year

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Confronted by a Republican voter about the Jan. 6 riot, Trump says 'nothing' was done wrong that day

At the Univision town hall, Trump also referred to the attack on the Capitol, which saw more than 140 police officers assaulted, as a "day of love."

Sabrina Ionescu Hit the Biggest Shot of Her Career. She Isn’t Done Yet.

The game-winner is the biggest in Liberty history, a dagger that moves New York 40 minutes from its first championship.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

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