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The biggest part of the U.S. economy cools off early in the new year. So does inflation.
The large service side of the economy has powered U.S. growth for the past few years and is primed to do so again in 2025.MarketWatch - 4h -
Taliban shows life in Afghanistan over 3 years after U.S. withdrawal
More than three years after the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan, CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab visited Kabul to see what life is like under Taliban rule.CBS News - 6h -
European stocks are beating the U.S. so far this year. Is American exceptionalism dead?
European stocks are off to a strong start in 2025. Some financial luminaries, most notably BlackRock Chief Executive Larry Fink, have recently said the time to invest on the Continent might finally ...MarketWatch - 8h -
Inside Afghanistan more than 3 years after U.S. withdrawal
The United Nations warned that President Trump's freeze on humanitarian aid will hit Afghan women especially hard. An official said 1,200 could die within three years, because of the loss of ...CBS News - 19h -
Monarch butterfly population in Western U.S. nears record 30-year low
The number of monarch butterflies spending winter in the western U.S. dropped dramatically this year, despite moves to extend protections for the insect.CBS News - 1d -
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Eye on America: Has tipping gone too far?
In New York, we look into the psychology behind leaving a tip and speak with customers who feel the practice has gone too far. And in Wisconsin, we take to the sky with a photographer tracing the ...CBS News - 4d -
German Opposition Gambles With Far-Right on Immigration, and Loses
Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democrats broke a political taboo by working with the hard-right Alternative for Germany to toughen rules on immigration. It did not pay off.The New York Times - 5d -
What we know so far about the crash
Sixty-seven people are believed to have died in Wednesday's disaster, which is being investigated.BBC News - 5d -
Merz’s flirtation with German far right condemned by Merkel
Frontrunner in bid to become chancellor criticised for relying on AfD to pass parliamentary motion on migration lawsFinancial Times - 6d -
Levi beats earnings estimates but expects pressure this year from strong U.S. dollar
Levi expects its sales to slow in the current fiscal year because of the strong U.S. dollar and one fewer selling week.CNBC - 6d -
Far-right vote on asylum rocks German parliament
Germany's Bundestag descends into recrimination after a "firewall" against working with the far-right cracks.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
40-year-old saved up to 90% of his pay and retired with $3.5 million last year—he left the U.S. for Dubai and is 'much happier'
Jamal Robinson retired at 39 with a $3.5 million nest egg. Here's what his life looks like as an American expat in Dubai.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
U.S. manufacturers show signs of recovery from 2-year slump. But they still face headwinds.
Sales of big-ticket manufactured goods such as cars and overall U.S. business investment showed signs of revival toward the end of 2024, but it’s unclear whether a two-year industry slump is ending.MarketWatch - Jan. 28 -
The fight for justice in Gaza is far from over
If this ceasefire is to last, the underlying cause of the violence must be addressed and Palestinians must be free to govern themselves without outside interference.The Hill - Jan. 28 -
This is the No. 1 company to work for in the U.S.—it's been a top employer for 17 years
Glassdoor's latest report ranks the top 100 U.S. employers to work for, based on employee reviews.CNBC - Jan. 27 -
The battle against infrastructure delays is far from won
Transport and energy projects can deliver the growth Britain needs — if ministers act decisivelyFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Trump's 5 biggest moves on immigration so far
President Trump released a flurry of immigration actions this week, signing a series of orders targeting the border and ramping up enforcement. While Trump has long pledged to address illegal ...The Hill - Jan. 25 -
BBC reporter spends a year undercover to expose far-right group
I'm a BBC journalist, but for the past year I've been going undercover in a far-right group.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Animal spirits in markets risk running too far
Giddy investors have pushed up stocks in one of the stronger opening months to any year in the past decadeFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
U.S. Firms in China Fearing Trade Turmoil Hit a 5-Year High
An American Chamber of Commerce in China Survey shows growing worries about Sino-American relations and how their businesses could be affected.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
Crypto execs see clear path for U.S. to pass regulation this year as Trump fuels market hype
The CEOs of Coinbase, Binance and Circle told CNBC they see a clearer path toward getting concrete laws for the crypto industry.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
UK borrows far more than expected in December
Government borrowing hits £17.8bn as chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to turn around the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Far-right group exposed in undercover BBC investigation
Undercover reporter infiltrated far-right group and exposed group's extreme views in secret filming.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Naeher named U.S. Soccer Female Player of Year
Chicago Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, edging out Naomi Girma with 40.8% of the vote.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Alyssa Naeher named 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year as she retired from USWNT action
Naeher is just the second goalkeeper to win the award in 40 years.CBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Polar vortex set to freeze the U.S. as far as the Deep South
A deep freeze, thanks to the polar vortex dipping down from Siberia, will bring frigid temperatures to nearly 300 million Americans.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
U.S. sees largest decline ever in drug overdose deaths over a year-long period
New data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the largest drop in overdose deaths ever recorded in the U.S. over a 12-month period. Between August 2023 and ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Zheng out in biggest Melbourne shock so far
Zheng Qinwen admits it was not her day as she was beaten in the Australian Open second round in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
U.S. budget deficit swells to record $711 billion in first quarter of fiscal year
The U.S. federal budget deficit widened to a record $711 billion in the first three months of the fiscal year, up from $510 billion in the same period last year, an increase of 39%, the Treasury ...MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
10-year Treasury yield inches toward 5% as next U.S. inflation update looms
Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt pushed further into their highest closing levels in over a year on Monday, ahead of the midweek release of the December consumer-price index.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Far From the Fires, the Deadly Risks of Smoke Are Intensifying
Researchers see a growing health danger from the vast plumes of pollution spawned by wildfires like the ones devastating Los Angeles.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong
Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring, adding 256,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Musk interviews German far-right frontwoman
The world's richest man takes his endorsement of Germany's far-right party to a new level.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
U.S. overdose deaths far outpace other countries: Report
The United States has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths out of 30 countries, according to a new report from the health nonprofit the Commonwealth Fund. Overdose deaths in the U.S. dipped ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Number of single adults in U.S. declines for 1st time in years, survey says
"Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected
The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
U.S. to roll out 'Cyber Trust Mark' label on secure devices starting this year
The U.S. will begin rolling out a program to label certain internet-connected products as meeting a basic cybersecurity standard.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’
President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who resisted pressure cut ...The Hill - Jan. 7
