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Official DOGE website updated, promising 'savings' updates by Valentine's Day

Three weeks after its launch in January, Elon Musk's official government website for DOGE was updated on Wednesday and no longer features only a logo.

ABC News - 5h

Chevron wants to save about $3 billion. Layoffs are on the horizon.

The integrated energy company said that layoffs will affect 15% to 20% of its employees, starting this year and with most layoffs completed before the end of 2026.

MarketWatch - 8h

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Shows Little Urgency to Lower Rates

Jerome H. Powell testifies as inflation risks are resurfacing, regulatory changes are in flux and the Federal Reserve’s policy independence is in the spotlight.

The New York Times - 1d

Jodey Arrington has 2 days to save the House budget

The Texas Republican has struggled to wrangle his panel and warred with fellow chairs. Now it's go time.

Politico - 1d

Confusion clouds efforts to save Gaza ceasefire

Egypt and Qatar are "intensifying diplomatic efforts" as concern grows that fighting will resume.

BBC News - 10h

Arab mediators scramble to save Gaza ceasefire as Israel bolsters troop numbers

Both sides accuse other of violating terms of truce, but Hamas says there are ‘positive signals’ hostage exchange will go ahead. Arab mediators are scrambling to save the Gaza ceasefire as the ...

The Guardian - 15h

How CD interest rates could be impacted by the inflation rise

High CD interest rates may remain high now that inflation's ticking up again. Here's what savers should consider.

CBS News - 15h

Tesla’s robotaxi, energy and storage prospects drive latest ‘buy’ rating

Benchmark initiates coverage of Tesla with a buy rating and $475 price target.

MarketWatch - 16h

Banks slash savings rates after Bank of England rate cut

Dozens of providers reduce rates or withdraw products following BoE move

Financial Times - 17h

Trump wants interest rate cuts. The market isn't buying it.

Just before the release of Wednesday’s monthly consumer price report, President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates in a post on his Truth Social platform.

NBC News - 17h

Immigration crackdown could lead to a lower U.S. unemployment rate. Here’s why.

The labor market has been reshaped by a surge in the foreign-born population. Now that process is reversing.

MarketWatch - 17h

Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. What it means.

The Federal Reserve's progress on taming inflation has stalled out. That could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025.

CBS News - 20h

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

Financial Times - 20h

Don't give up on saving honest journalism at USAGM

Elon Musk and Richard Grenell's call to shut down Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty and the Voice of America would harm US national and international security interests, but reform is needed at these ...

The Hill - 22h

Seven ways to save cash by making the most of the food you have at home

Save money and cut waste with our tips, from pickling and fermenting to keeping an inventory and careful storage. First, you must know what you have on hand. Do a thorough inventory of your pantry ...

The Guardian - 1d

GOP leaders downplay Medicaid cuts as they seek $2T in savings

House Republican leaders on Tuesday downplayed the possibility of cuts to Medicaid benefits as they seek a reconciliation bill with up to $2 trillion in savings. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and ...

The Hill - 1d

Treasury yields end at highest in at least a week on Fed’s patient rate stance

U.S. government debt sold off on Tuesday, leaving long-dated yields higher for a fourth straight session, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed patience regarding future ...

MarketWatch - 1d

UK interest rates are too restrictive

But uncertainty and a rise in near-term inflation warrants a cautious approach to cuts

Financial Times - 1d

Save On Popular Board Games With Amazon's B1G1 50% Off Sale

Amazon is running a Buy One Get One 50% deal on select board and card games. A bit of everything is included in the event, ranging from classics like Jenga and Trouble to more complex titles ...

GameSpot - 1d

As Trump hits delete, the race is on to save LGBTQ and climate data

The race is on to try to stop vital information from being rewritten or scrubbed from U.S. government websites, with researchers warning that the loss of key data could create risks for the ...

NBC News - 1d

How low can European rates go?

Central banks have been defining neutral interest rates as Bessent makes a brave bet

Financial Times - 1d

Measles, polio outbreaks could reemerge as vaccination rates fall

The vaccination rate for Florida kindergartners has fallen to 88.1%, the lowest in decades.

CBS News - 2d

Falling vaccination rates among children have doctors worried

Vaccination rates are declining, jeopardizing the country's herd immunity from widespread outbreaks. Manny Bojorquez takes an in-depth look at the impact.

CBS News - 2d

New poll on Trump approval rating as steel, aluminum tariffs set

A recent CBS News poll shows a favorable view among a majority of Americans on President Trump's actions during his second term. This comes as news emerges of tariffs on steel and aluminum. CBS ...

CBS News - 2d

Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in

Mortgage rates could fall, experts say, but it depends on several factors. Here's what to know.

CBS News - 2d

Fed Rate Cuts Are Looking Less and Less Likely for 2025

The January jobs report and inflation concerns have pushed back bets for lower borrowing costs.

Inc. - 2d

Resident Evil 5 Rated For New Console, Fueling Remaster Speculation

Resident Evil 5 has received a new rating for Xbox Series X|S from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), prompting speculation that an enhanced version might be released soon. The ESRB ...

GameSpot - 2d

AI Will Save Dating Apps. Or Maybe Finally Kill Them

A slew of tools—from Iris Dating to Grindr’s forthcoming “wingman”—promise that they can increase your odds of finding someone with AI. So far, the results are mixed.

Wired - 2d

Trump starts term with positive approval rating in CBS poll

President Trump has started his second term with a positive approval rating in a new CBS/YouGov poll. In the CBS/YouGov poll, 53 percent of respondents said that when it comes to “the way Donald ...

The Hill - 3d