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Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot

Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.

Politico - 5d

An aspiring nurse, a dad of two and a college student are among the New Orleans victims

Loved ones are mourning the 14 people killed in the truck attack in New Orleans. CBS News has learned the identities of 10 of the victims, who range in age from 18 to 63 years old. "CBS Mornings" ...

CBS News - 5d

Two dead and 19 injured in southern California plane crash

Plane crashed through roof of manufacturing building were at least 200 were working, police say. Two people died and 19 were injured when a small plane crashed through the roof of a sprawling ...

The Guardian - 5d

Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety

Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.

MarketWatch - 5d

The House begins voting in hours. Here’s what to know.

The Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speaker. But resistance among right-wing lawmakers and his slim majority have thrust his fate into doubt.

The New York Times - 5d

Blast at a Berlin police station hurts two; no attack suspected

Yahoo News - 5d

Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like

The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees are ...

The Hill - 5d

Millennial saved over $60,000 and bought her first home by 25 — here’s how she did it

Kennie Bukky said she was able to get on the housing ladder by saving 50% of her salary every month and living frugally.

CNBC - 5d

Inequality hasn’t risen. Here’s why it feels like it has

What appears on the surface to be a flat trend masks churn beneath

Financial Times - 5d

Two dead after plane hits factory roof near LA

Police say that 18 people were also injured during the incident in Fullerton, California.

BBC News - 5d

Turo, the Car-Share App Used in Two Attacks, Is No Stranger to Safety Concerns

After rented vehicles rammed into a crowd in New Orleans and exploded in Las Vegas, some users say a reckoning of the firm’s practices is overdue.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone

The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.

The New York Times - 6d

Here's a list of ISIS-inspired attacks in the US

The Pulse nightclub shooting in 2017 is the largest attack believe to be inspired by ISIS.

The Hill - 6d

Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade

Tesla sales for 2024 declined for the first time in 10 years despite enticing financing offers and low-priced leases. CBS MoneyWarch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the alarming trend. ...

CBS News - 6d

Opening a savings account? Here's what to know

Annual percentage yields (APYs) on top high-yield savings accounts are currently 4.5% and above, according to Bankrate.

The Hill - 6d

Here’s the Reason U.S. Auto Sales Could Accelerate in 2025

Reduced inventories of cars amid enduring supply chain limitations are finally expanding again, lowering prices for buyers, and fueling sales growth for dealers.

Inc. - 6d

Two stabbings at two NYC subway stations occurred New Year's Day

The attacks are part of a recent series of unrelated violent incidents occurring on or near subways.

The Hill - 6d

James Carville: I Was Wrong About the 2024 Election. Here’s Why.

Perception is everything in politics, and a lot of Americans perceive Democrats as not feeling their pain or caring too much about other things.

The New York Times - 6d

Should you buy a home in 2025? Here's what experts think.

Understanding market trends and evaluating your financial standing can help you decide when to purchase a home.

CBS News - 6d

Tesla reports first annual decline in deliveries

Elon Musk's Tesla, which saw its stock surge after Trump's election, reported its first-ever annual decline in deliveries.

NBC News - 6d

Oilers' First-Rounder Can't Stop Scoring Points

This Edmonton Oilers prospect is producing points at will.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade

Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.

CBS News - 6d

Russia Is Reportedly Making Two Video Game Consoles

Russia is looking to enter the video game console space by creating its own systems, and the country is reportedly planning on making two different kinds as it continues to feel the economic impact ...

GameSpot - 6d

Here's what to know about Medicare's new spending cap

This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.

CBS News - 6d

Bill Ackman is making good on one threat to exit Amsterdam. Here’s the other.

The Euronext Amsterdam approved the plan of the closed-end Pershing Square Holdings

MarketWatch - 6d

The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.

The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.

CBS News - 6d

Aurora shines across the UK in first display of 2025

The Northern Lights were visible across many parts of the UK on Wednesday evening

BBC News - 6d

Twelve people including two children killed in Montenegro shootings

Police identify attacker as 45-year-old Aleksandar Martinović, who they say opened fire in a bar after a fight. Twelve people, including two children, have been killed and four others seriously ...

The Guardian - 6d

Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.

Wired - 6d

Blue plaque marks first football 'away' match

A blue plaque is unveiled marking the first football 'away' game between Sheffield FC and Nottinghamshire

BBC News - 6d

My Two Best Friends Started Dating Each Other. I’m Livid!

Feeling slighted after a former flame paired up with an old friend she met through him, a middle-aged reader cut off contact with both. So why does he feel so bad?

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Bourbon Street attacker identified after deadly rampage. Here's what to know.

A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.

CBS News - Jan. 1

SAS Rogue Heroes season two review – air-punchingly good

Steven Knight’s cool-as-hell second world war drama is back – and it’s still an utterly thrilling romp of a watch. Charge on!. Man down! Steven Knight’s crackerjack dramatisation of the formation ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1

Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025

New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.

CBS News - Jan. 1

A year of two halves: how global financial markets fared in 2024

Good for equities, good for the US, and good for crypto but the year spawned mixed blessings for the UK, China and Europe. Global stock markets climbed in 2024, helped by falling inflation and the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1