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Trump plan to freeze funding stymies Biden-era energy rebates for consumers
Some states have paused their Home Energy Rebate programs, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, amid a federal funding freeze.CNBC - 5d -
‘I told him to stop’: the elite restaurant culture that consumed me
To enter a four-star dining room like Jean-Georges is to enter a world of perfection. But in dark corners hidden from guests is its cruel and seedy underbelly. I was working at Jean-Georges, the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Small Businesses Aren’t the Target of This Week’s Consumer Boycott, but They’re Not Off the Hook
The February 28 ‘economic blackout’ signals growing frustration with the economy.Inc. - 4d -
Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’
Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.The New York Times - 3d -
Why this spot-on consumer-confidence measure should concern stock-market bulls
What current consumer-sentiment readings really mean for stocks.MarketWatch - 3d -
What tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean for consumers
President Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect Tuesday. The president also plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on ...CBS News - 6h -
How Tariffs Could Raise Prices for U.S. Consumers: Avocados, Gas and More
New tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China took effect Tuesday. They are likely to result in higher prices for Americans.The New York Times - 3h -
This Never Happened With an American President Before
Trump’s behavior in the Oval Office with Zelensky was an unparalleled break with American foreign policy.The New York Times - 3d -
3 MLB stadiums that received changes with massive fantasy baseball impacts
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don highlights three major offseason stadium tweaks.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far
Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders
Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Catarina Macario's impact gives USWNT a wave of optimism for 2025
A 2-0 win over Colombia -- which included Catarina Macario scoring her first international goal in three years -- gave the USWNT the ideal start for 2025.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters
As Reda Rountree and her family packed their bags and prepared to flee their Highland Park home on Jan. 7 amid Eaton Fire evacuations, she realized in horror that her wheelchair would not fit in ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
How Verlander made immediate impact at Giants spring training
Justin Verlander wasted no time ingratiating himself with his new San Francisco Giants teammates and coaches.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Measles outbreak grows to nearly 100 cases, with largest impact in Texas
CBS News medical contributor, Dr. Celine Gounder, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest in a measles outbreak in the U.S. that has grown to nearly 100 cases. Most cases are in Texas, which is ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86
He headed U.S. embassies around the world and relished the role, bringing a gregarious style to promoting American interests. But he clashed with the Obama White House.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Stephen A admits he was wrong about Butler's impact on Warriors
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith walked back his criticisms of the Jimmy Butler-Golden State Warriors pairing.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Did Macron's meeting with Trump impact U.S. position on Ukraine-Russia war?
President Trump's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron was amicable, but the two may not share the same views on how the Ukraine-Russia war should come to an end. CBS News' Weijia Jiang ...CBS News - 6d -
Sen. Chris Coons weighs in on the impact of Trump's foreign policy approach
As tensions rise between the U.S. and some European leaders, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons weighs in on the impact of Trump's foreign policy approach.CBS News - 5d -
How would Medicaid cuts impact seniors in nursing homes?
The safety net is already precarious, so any shifts could break the systemMarketWatch - 4d -
How Nvidia's earnings news may impact your retirement fund
AI chip designer Nvidia's latest earnings announcement smashed expectations and it may reflect on your 401(k) retirement plans. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 4d -
GOP is considering cuts to Medicaid funding. Here's who could be impacted
The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many AmericansABC News - 4d -
Jim Cramer lists stocks that could withstand the impact of Trump's tariffs
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday opined on the market instability caused by some of President Donald Trump's tariff decisions.CNBC - 4d -
HP Inc. was proactive about the impact of tariffs, and it may be paying off
HP Inc. has been proactive in dealing with the potential impact from looming tariffs on goods manufactured in China, including an ongoing shift of its manufacturing operations and purchasing more ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Breaking down the impact of Trump, Zelenskyy clashing at the White House
President Trump's heated meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is bound to impact the efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia war. Jonathan Wachtel, the former director of communications and senior ...CBS News - 3d -
How will Ukraine's security be impacted by failed Trump-Zelenskyy meeting?
World leaders have vowed to stand by Ukraine after Friday's heated exchange at the White House. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd explains what today's meeting means for ...CBS News - 3d -
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 - 18h -
How Trump’s Canada Tariffs Could Impact Both the U.S. and Canada
President Trump’s plan to apply 25 percent tariffs on Canadian exports is set to start on Tuesday. They would deal a brutal blow to Canada’s economy.The New York Times - 18h -
Could cuts at the Education Department impact student access to funding?
Employees at the Department of Education were offered a one-time payment of up to $25,000 if they quit before a deadline Monday, according to a government email. This comes as concerns emerge about ...CBS News - 11h -
Ex-USAID worker talks about emotional toll of firings, impact on family
President Trump is giving the heads of federal agencies until next week to submit plans for eliminating more government jobs. The thousands being cut in the mass firing are much more than numbers ...CBS News - 6h -
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
It’s time for Americans to withhold their taxes | Judith Levine
The point is not to deprive the government of funds. It’s to expose the regime’s criminality. Political power boils down to two things: votes and money. But when money buys presidents, senators and ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers
The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Why 'Severance' would fall flat with the American workforce
While there’s no polling data asking about whether we’d be willing to become “severed,” don’t expect Americans to clamor for it any time soon.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
American suspected of killing her newborn baby in Paris
An 18-year-old American student is suspected of throwing her newborn baby out of a third-floor hotel window, Paris prosecution sources told CBS News.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Meet the House un-American activities caucus
Four House GOP members have asked Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to sue three small civil society organizations for allegedly aiding illegal aliens, drawing comparisons to the House Un-American ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Protesters Display Upside-Down American Flag at Yosemite
Organizers said the inverted flag, historically used as a sign of distress, was meant to draw attention to the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Democrats warn of ‘largest Medicaid cut in American history’
House Democrats are ramping up their attacks on the GOP’s budget plan, warning that the massive spending blueprint would translate into the steepest Medicaid cut in the program’s history. Behind ...The Hill - 6d
