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How "asteroid detectives" protect Earth from potential impacts
NASA was recently tracking a large asteroid, known as the "city killer," after finding a small chance of it hitting Earth in 2032. NASA says it "no longer poses a significant threat" in an ...CBS News - 18h -
What to know about potential cuts to Medicaid and how it could impact you
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss potential cuts to Medicaid. As Congress works on a federal budget, Republicans are looking to slash $2 trillion in ...CBS News - 17h -
Is "The White Lotus" impacting tourism?
"The White Lotus" appears to be inspiring tourists to visit the locations where the hit HBO show is made. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.CBS News - 3d -
Trump tariff impact on Canadian industries
President Trump's tariffs are already putting pressure on multiple Canadian industries. CBS News national correspondent Lana Zak spoke about the issue with the leader of the Windsor-Essex Chamber ...CBS News - 1d -
Truckers brace for impact of Trump's tariffs
In the short term, unwinding the process would be costlier than paying the new U.S. tariffs for nearly 3 million American truckers.The Hill - 13h -
Trump endorses Donalds in potential bid for Florida governor
President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Sunshine State governor in the case that the House Republican makes a bid for the role. "Byron Donalds would be a truly ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump directs investigation preceding potential copper tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday directed his Commerce secretary to investigate the need for possible tariffs on copper, the latest industry to potentially be targeted by Trump’s sweeping trade agenda. ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
5 potential trade destinations for Rams' Matthew Stafford
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford reportedly is drawing trade interest from multiple NFL teams. These five could make sense.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
Analyzing potential economic consequences of DOGE cuts
The Trump administration ordered the termination of more than 6,000 Internal Revenue Service employees last week. According to a local union, that includes roughly 1,000 IRS workers in Kansas City ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave
A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
DOGE is now dramatically raising the potential for a government shutdown
Adding Musk's cuts to spending talks could help satisfy hard-liners but alienate Democrats whose votes will be needed to fund the government.Politico - Feb. 27 -
Examining the potential ripple effects from DOGE cuts
A new report from Wired says that the Department of Government Efficiency's takeover of the federal bureaucracy is "worse than you think." Brian Barrett, the article's author and executive editor ...CBS News - 6d -
Potential historic moments to watch for at the 2025 Oscars
Check out potential historic moments you should keep your eyes peeled for at the 2025 Oscars, which take place March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.ABC News - 4d -
Oilers' Evander Kane: 3 Potential Trade Destinations
Evander Kane (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images)Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Viní Jr excited for Neymar's potential Brazil return
Vinícius Júnior has said he is excited about the possibility of Neymar returning to the Brazil squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.ESPN - 2d -
Backdrop for Trump's speech to Congress is a potential government shutdown
A government shutdown looms as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress, where he’s sure to face a divided audience following his effort to slash the government.ABC News - 2d -
Discord in Early Talks With Bankers for Potential I.P.O.
The app has become a mainstay of the video game community and young internet users.The New York Times - 1d -
Peltola's potential comeback buoys Democratic hopes in Alaska
Former Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) is reportedly considering a run for Alaska governor, stoking Democratic hopes that she could clinch another upset victory in the red state. Peltola ...The Hill - 21h -
StubHub Eyes Potential I.P.O. as Soon as This Year
The ticket reselling site joins the social chat app Discord and the artificial intelligence company CoreWeave in pursuing a public offering.The New York Times - 8h -
The Price You Pay: Egg prices’ impact on bakeries
One of the downstream impacts of bird flu and the soaring egg prices: its impact on bakeries. We visit one Pittsburgh bakery struggling that’s seen egg prices soar in the last two years, and the ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
National Park layoffs impact park goers
As the Trump administration pushes ahead with its drive to overhaul federal agencies, roughly 1,000 employees have been terminated at national parks. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports from Yosemite ...NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Federal agencies that could be impacted by job cuts
A federal judge has paved the way, for now at least, for President Trump, Elon Musk and the DOGE team to go ahead with mass layoffs of federal employees. CBS News senior White House correspondent ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
The impact of Trump firing the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Trump announced on Friday that he will replace Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Other senior Defense Department officials were also ousted. CBS News senior ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
The impact of President Trump, DOGE's work to shutter the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Why Butler's eye-opening Warriors impact is not exaggerated
Since Jimmy Butler's arrival, the Golden State Warriors have undergone numerous positive changes, some of which defy logic.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
How the war in Ukraine has impacted children
Three years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations says more than 2,500 children have been killed or injured in the war. New data from UNICEF, the U.N. agency responsible for ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Labour cannot ignore Trump’s impact on defence
The tough choices the government needs to make will inevitably mean talking about defence spending in the openFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
How return-to-office requirements impact employees
Employees being asked to return to the office after years of remote work may be experiencing anxiety over the changes. Author Daniel Pink joins CBS News with more on the effects.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Forest Service firings could impact wildfire preparedness
As wildfires nationwide grow fiercer and more frequent, the Trump administration's job cuts at the U.S. Forest Service are worrying experts. Kelly Martin, former chief of fire and aviation ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Maher's impact 'phenomenal' as PWR semi looms
American superstar Ilona Maher has had a huge impact on PWR, and now she will look to shine in the semi-final between Gloucester-Hartpury and Bristol Bears.BBC News - 6d -
Could the federal layoffs impact the Virginia governor race?
Democrats in the state believe the impact being felt by the job cuts on the federal level by the Trump administration might sway voters and flip the governor seat.ABC News - 6d -
National Weather Service workers impacted by Trump cuts
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story How the NOAA firings could affect Americans' lives The Trump administration fired hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic ...The Hill - 6d -
Impact of the Seth Jones Trade on Blackhawks' Goaltending
The Chicago Blackhawks completed a major trade by moving Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers not long after Jones spoke out about the state of the team and his frustrations. Chicago also sent a 2026 ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Impact of Trump tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China
President Trump's threat of tariffs against Mexico and Canada has been realized with the U.S. imposing a 25% tariff on nearly all goods imported from those two countries. An additional 10% tariff ...CBS News - 2d -
How Trump's tariffs on Canada will impact businesses
The U.S.'s trade partnership with Canada has long been a key driving force for several border states' economies. Canada imposed a retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods on Tuesday. CBS News national ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump pledges to address 'inflation nightmare' impacting the economy
During his address to Congress, President Trump said addressing economic issues and an "inflation nightmare" were a top priority of his administration, including the rising price of eggs.NBC News - 2d -
‘Doge’s actual impact is less than $10bn’
Jefferies Financial, welcome to the resistanceFinancial Times - 1d -
Canadians discuss impact of President Trump's new tariffs
While President Trump has paused tariffs for one month on some automakers, other businesses will start to feel the impact. Canadian company Conquest Steel, located outside Toronto, said they ...CBS News - 17h -
California family leaves the US, scared of potential ICE raid
A California family, fearful of immigration raids, has decided to pick up their lives and leave the United States.ABC News - Feb. 20