Sense Inflation Rising

Two charts and a map to help make sense of all the early voting data

Charts and data put into context the tens of millions of votes already cast in the 2024 presidential election.

Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster

Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Minnesota trans community feels "sense of fear" over Trump re-election

While some are celebrating President-elect Donald Trump's victory, it's causing concern through the transgender community in Minnesota.

Politics - CBS News - November 6

Ex-Hillary Clinton adviser: Dems 'hostage' to far-left, don't voice 'common sense'

Veteran political adviser Philippe Reines joined others in criticizing the modern Democratic Party after recent election losses, saying it has been taken "hostage" by the far left. "The majority of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

The great danger is that this time, Trumpism starts making sense | Randeep Ramesh

So far, the president-elect’s rhetoric has been at odds with reality. If that changes, it would redraw the US electoral map. Donald Trump’s unpredictable style and electoral success reflect a ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Does debt consolidation or debt forgiveness make more sense with bad credit?

Finding the right solution to your high-rate credit card debt can be tough if your credit is less than ideal.

Maher: Democrats lost due to ‘anti-common sense agenda’

Comedian and television personality Bill Maher blamed the Democratic party's "aggressively anti-common sense agenda" for losing The White House, both chambers of Congress and the Supreme Court. "I ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Israeli Strikes in Beirut’s Center Shatter a Tenuous Sense of Security

The strikes, the first in weeks inside Lebanon’s capital, forced residents to come to grips with another escalation of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

The Guardian view on a genocide probe call: sense in Gaza’s senseless conflict | Editorial

The pope’s call to investigate war crimes in Gaza highlights rising global scrutiny. But accountability remains elusive. As an Israeli airstrike killed at least 30 people in a northern Gaza ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Chuck Todd: Trump 'revenge Cabinet' doesn't 'make a lot of sense'

Chuck Todd, former moderator of "Meet The Press,” said President-elect Trump’s recent nominations were motivated by his desire to have a “revenge Cabinet” that will bolster polarizing reforms. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Personal bankruptcies are up. When does it make sense to file?

Americans struggling to stay financially afloat should consider debt relief before tapping into retirement accounts, experts say.

The Popular TV Plots That Won't Make Sense in an AI World

The dramatic courtroom reveal. The brilliant diagnosis. The undercover disguise. TV writers are going to have to rethink the old tropes.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Winter fuel payments cut makes sense, Starmer says

The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.

Do Coding Boot Camps Make Sense in an A.I. World?

Coding boot camps once looked like the golden ticket to an economically secure future. But as that promise fades, what should you do? Keep learning, until further notice.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’

President can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners. The skies above the White House were cold and grey. Joe Biden greeted the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Backroom deals and betrayal: how Cop29’s late $300bn deal left nobody happy

While an agreement on climate finance was eventually reached in Baku, many poorer countries were outraged. The Lamborghini showroom and a Tiffany branch sit at either end of Baku’s long boulevards ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Do Coding Boot Camps Make Sense in an A.I. World?

Coding boot camps once looked like the golden ticket to an economically secure future. But as that promise fades, what should you do? Keep learning, until further notice.

Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - October 31

The Inflation Factor: It Wasn’t Just the Economy

How inflation and economic concerns drove voter sentiment.

Business - Inc. - November 6

What to know about the inflation report.

A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

U.S. Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% in October, as Fed Considers Rate Cut

Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

Tories accuse government of 'stoking inflation'

But Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner points out inflation was higher under the Conservatives.

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

What to know about inflation before Election Day

The economy is a top voting issue in the 2024 elections and voter feelings about inflation and costs may differ from what data shows about the country's economic health. CBS MoneyWatch associate ...

Ohio officer "eaten" by inflatable runaway pumpkin

In Bay Village, Ohio, two officers responded to an unusual call about an inflatable pumpkin that had blown off a nearby lawn and was blocking traffic. One of the officers was then swallowed up by ...

WATCH: Cop 'attacked' by giant inflatable runaway pumpkin

A police officer in Ohio was “attacked” by a giant inflatable runaway pumpkin in the middle of the street while he was trying to clear it away from traffic, police said.