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Biden signs Social Security bill, says American retirees deserve 'economic security and dignity'
President Biden on Sunday signed a Social Security bill repealing two statutes that have diminished payouts to public sector workers including firefighters and teachers for years. “The bill I’m ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Commanders pull Jayden Daniels in second half vs. Cowboys with NFC playoff seeding still on the line
Washington trailed 9-3 ahead of their first drive of the second half, so they are saving Daniels for the playoffsCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
Marcus Mariota replaces Jayden Daniels in second half
This is not what the Commanders envisioned for their final game before the postseason.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Jimmy Carter: ‘The American people resent being put in boxes’
Appearing on Meet the Press as a presidential candidate on July 11, 1976, Jimmy Carter talked about his plan to focus on human rights, civil rights, environmentalism and competency as president.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Trump's Greenland and Panama Canal ambitions face Republican skepticism
Republican lawmakers are scratching their heads over President-elect Trump’s ambitions to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal, grand plans the incoming commander in chief put back on the table ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Americans know little about Thune as he prepares to lead Senate GOP: Survey
Americans know very little about the new Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) as he prepares to lead the Senate that will operate under a Republican majority, according to a survey that was ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
First major storm of 2025 set to impact about 60 million Americans
About 60 million people were under weather alerts across the country on Saturday as a winter storm threatens to slam areas from the Plains to the mid-Atlantic with heavy snow and ice. NBC News' ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?
“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Despite Blocked US Steel Bid, Japan Won’t Stop Seeking American Deals
Japanese companies needing to grow have sought out American deals. Experts say that will not change even after Biden’s rejection of Nippon Steel’s takeover attempt.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Nassau County flags not lowered to half-staff for Jimmy Carter
A Republican county official on Long Island is refusing to lower flags to half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
What is driving the board game renaissance among younger Americans?
Tabletop games have been around for millenniums and have since evolved into what we know fondly as board games. But its popularity is again on the rise, particularly among younger generations, ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Trump: Democrats 'giddy' about half-staff flag for inauguration after Carter death
President-elect Trump on Friday blasted Democrats as “giddy” that, at the time of his inauguration later this month, flags are set to be at half-staff to continue honoring the death of former ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Why some Republicans remain skeptical of House Speaker Mike Johnson
Some Republicans remain hesitant as they prepare to vote for House speaker. This comes as Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson seeks to retain the gavel. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Fantasy Football Week 18 Half-PPR Rankings
The experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their fantasy football rankings at each position in Week 18 of the 2024 season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025
Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
U.S. Steel stock tumbles to almost half of what Nippon Steel offered after Biden rejection
Investors were betting on a grim future for U.S. Steel after President Joe Biden used his legal authority to block the acquisition by Nippon Steel of Japan on Friday.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
How do we tell our young daughter that she has a half-brother? | Ask Annalisa
You are right to bring this out into the open. Learning of a secret sibling is big news, so agree with your ex-partner on exactly what to share. • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Come home, Ghana told African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship
Ghana recently granted citizenship to 524 people from the Black diaspora, and most were Black AmericansABC News - Jan. 3 -
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to Jan. 6 committee leaders and other Americans
President Biden awarded the nation's second-highest civilian honor to 20 Americans on Thursday, including House Jan. 6 committee leaders Rep. Bennie Thompson and former Rep. Liz Cheney. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Americans more likely to embrace driverless cars, but still skeptical: Survey
Americans are more likely to embrace driverless cars but are still skeptical of them, according to a new survey from YouGov. In the survey, 35 percent of Americans said when it comes to driverless ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Live updates: Johnson seeks to win over skeptics; New Orleans reels after attack
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has one more day to win over skeptical House Republicans before they vote on whether he keeps the gavel. In the narrow House GOP majority, Johnson can only afford to ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
A Half-Ton Piece of Space Junk Falls Onto a Village in Kenya
No one was hurt by the object, believed to be part of a launch rocket. Experts say the frequency of such incidents is increasing as the amount of debris in orbit around the Earth grows dramatically.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military
Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Half-Life Actor Stirs Up Half-Life 3 Rumors With Cryptic New Year's Message
For the last two decades, players have looked for any sign that Valve is moving forward with Half-Life 3 . The 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 came and went without any announcement about the ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
Americans optimistic about Trump’s ability to control immigration: Gallup
Americans are optimistic that President-elect Trump will be able to control immigration, a new survey found. The poll, conducted by Gallup, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults predict Trump will ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
The coming American labour market shock
Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamicsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Psychiatrists Discovered Doing This Just Once a Month Cuts Your Risk of Depression in Half
Looking for an easy but impactful new year’s resolution? Do this once a month in 2025 and you’ll cut your risk of depression in half.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop
It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Skepticism over Jonnu Smith's sudden rise
Updated tight end rankings for Dynasty leaguesCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Americans keep flocking to Florida—3 young people share what it's like living there: 'My money goes a long way'
Florida's population has continued to boom despite costs going up and hurricanes intensifying.CNBC - Jan. 1 -
Half of Puerto Rico starts the new year in the dark after massive power outage
Puerto Rico suffered the latest in a string of widespread power outages Tuesday that at one point had nearly 1.3 million businesses or homes — most of the island — in the dark.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
South Carolina DB Nick Emmanwori sits out second half of Citrus Bowl loss to surprise of teammates
Nick Emmanwori was absent in the second half of a hotly contested Citrus Bowl loss to IllinoisCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Half of Puerto Rico without power after sweeping New Year’s Eve blackout
Nearly entire island without electricity as Luma Energy estimates it will take at least 24 hours to restore power. More than half of Puerto Rico remained without electricity early on Wednesday ...The Guardian - Dec. 31
