Michigan's last-minute pay law shows the fight over tips and wages is getting more complicated

Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump

Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips

The payments, part of a settlement with the New York attorney general’s office over a practice that ended in 2019, will return as much as $14,000 to some workers.

The New York Times - 6d

Norwegian Cruise on Trump’s call to pay U.S. taxes: It’s ‘really, really complicated’

Norwegian’s earnings show the cruise boom continued, but the outlook exposed some cracks and the stock turned lower.

MarketWatch - 3d

Ricki Fairley on her fight to get more Black women into cancer drug trials

Black women have the highest mortality rates for several cancers, yet make up just 2% of participants in clinical trials for cancer drugs. Breast cancer survivor Ricki Fairley founded "TOUCH: The ...

CBS News - 2d

The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE

Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.

Wired - Feb. 20

In the Trump Era, Crafting a State Budget Becomes More Complicated

With funding from Washington uncertain, New Jersey, like other states, is budgeting cautiously.

The New York Times - 5d

'We are the federal law': Trump, Maine governor clash over transgender athletes

President Trump and Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills briefly quarreled Friday at a National Governors Association session at the White House after Trump told a meeting of Republican governors he ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Trump threatens lawsuits, 'NICE NEW LAW' over anonymous sources in books

President Trump on Wednesday threatened lawsuits against authors who use anonymous sources in books about him or his allies, calling them defamatory and dishonest. Trump also teased that a new law ...

The Hill - 4d

One Tech Tip: Getting a lot of unwanted phone calls? Here are ways to stop them

Unwanted phone calls are out of control

ABC News - 3d

Michigan vs. Illinois odds, prediction, free picks: Proven model backs Fighting Illini in March 2, 2025 game

SportsLine's proven computer model revealed its three best bets for Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan Wolverines on CBS and Paramount+

CBS Sports - 8h

The Russian over-50s fighting and dying in Ukraine

Grandfathers are among contract soldiers being killed on the front line, data shows

Financial Times - 5d

Streeting to ask employers to pay for more staff medical checks

UK government wants to boost workplace preventive health measures to cut spending on hospital care

Financial Times - 6d

Supreme Court declines to take up challenge to Tennessee law restricting drag shows

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to a Tennessee law restricting some drag performances, allowing the first-in-the-nation law to remain largely intact. In a brief, unsigned ...

The Hill - 6d

Why are more younger adults getting cancer?

Cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers are surging in the under 50s

BBC News - 4d

‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop

The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper. At this year’s Grammys, as she accepted ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Who Invented the Toaster? It’s Complicated

For a long time, the toaster has been attributed to a Brit named Alan MacMasters.

Inc. - 2d

Ukraine wants more than a pause in fighting with Russia if peace deal is reached

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the U.S. as Ukraine and other European nations seek assurances that there will be more than a pause in fighting if talks with Russia about an end to the war ...

CBS News - 2d

Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years

The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

The New York Times - 12h

Jen Psaki Gets Nightly Prime-Time Show at MSNBC

The change is part of a broad shake-up at the network, including the cancellation of Joy Reid’s program.

The New York Times - 6d

In Britain, a Fight Over a Film Studio Becomes a Test for the Economy

The national government has intervened in a local planning squabble, which has become a symbol for how far it will go to use development as a way to revive the British economy.

The New York Times - 6d

Abortion Pill Maker Enters Legal Fight Over F.D.A. Rules

GenBioPro, a leading manufacturer of abortion medication, is preparing to go to battle with the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 5d

Fight over Trump's spending powers boosts shutdown odds

Congressional negotiators racing to avert a government shutdown next month appear to have hit a wall on the question of whether to limit President Trump’s powers to spend the money. On one side of ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump Picks Another Trade Fight With Canada Over Lumber

The president initiated an investigation that could lead to tariffs on lumber imports, nearly half of which comes from Canada.

The New York Times - 1d

Arctic doomsday seed vault gets more than 14,000 new samples

Yahoo News - 5d

No pain, all gain: how to get stronger and build more muscle

Hitting the gym will make you fitter and happier, but not all strength work is equal. Here are the smart choices to make – with weights and without – for all ages . Gym culture is changing. Once ...

The Guardian - 1d

Vergil Ortiz Jr. shows interest in fights with Terence Crawford, Sebastian Fundora after breakthrough win

Ortiz earned the interim WBC title at 154 pounds in a victory over Israil Madrimov on Saturday

CBS Sports - 3d

IRS employee says getting fired over performance was an insult

Thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees are out of a job as the Trump administration cuts the size of its workforce. CBS News reporter Kati Weis spoke with one of those employees.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Archer gets England off to good start with two wickets in an over

England's Jofra Archer takes the wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal in their must-win tie against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.

BBC News - 4d

The Rangers' Fourth Line Steals The Show In Decisive Victory Over Islanders

The New York Rangers left Long Island with a critical two points after a decisive 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Pope showing encouraging signs, Vatican says, unlike news over the weekend

Pope Francis remains in the hospital as he battles double pneumonia. But, the Vatican says the 88-year-old pontiff is getting better. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.

CBS News - 4d

Iain Watson: Dodds exit shows unease over Starmer's tough decisions

Labour MPs have been disciplined in not publicly opposing policies which privately make them queasy, but that may change.

BBC News - 2d

Video shows father, 12-year-old son being rescued after getting trapped on Utah cliff

A father and his 12-year-old son were rescued from a narrow Utah cliffside after getting lost last week in Snow Canyon State Park, officials say. They said the two survived off the contents of a ...

CBS News - 6d

Video shows teen rock climbing is rescued after falling and getting trapped between boulders

A 15-year-old and his family were rock climbing in California on Monday when he fell and became trapped between large boulders. The teen was trapped for over six hours. CBS News' Elise Preston has ...

CBS News - 3d

Senate GOP faces 'complicated' battle with House

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP seeks major changes to House budget Senate Republicans say they’re ...

The Hill - 3d

‘Over my dead body’: Mikel Arteta refuses to give up on Arsenal title fight

Manager says his team could be mid-table given problems He is proud of response to red cards and injuries Mikel Arteta has insisted he will give up on the title race “over my dead body” and ...

The Guardian - 5d

White House to take over press pool amid 'Gulf of America' fight with AP

The White House said Tuesday that it would take over which outlets are allowed into the press pool covering the president, wresting such control from the White House Correspondents' Association. ...

The Hill - 5d

WATCH: Fight nearly breaks out during Thunder's victory over Spurs, multiple players ejected

Kenrich Williams, Julian Champagnie and Lu Dort were all tossed from Sunday's game

CBS Sports - 1h

Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?

Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what ...

NBC News - Feb. 22