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House passes government spending package after Trump, Musk fueled chaos

Politico - 3d

House Republicans float a debt limit, spending pact deal — with themselves

Politico - 3d

Johnson lays out two spending paths in House GOP meeting

Politico - 4d

Senators continue to wait for House lawmakers to ‘sort it themselves’ on spending

Politico - 4d

Johnson moves forward on spending Plan C: Breaking up the bills

Politico - 4d

My Social Security benefit will be $4,500 a month. My wife’s is now $615. Can she get more?

“She stopped working about 15 years ago and started drawing her Social Security when she was 62.”

MarketWatch - 4h

Spencer Rattler: Embarrassing loss, I put it on myself

A Monday night game at Lambeau Field against a playoff-bound Packers team would be a tough gig for most quarterbacks and it's an especially difficult one for a rookie quarterback leading an offense ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco

A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...

The Hill - 6h

As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025

Over the last year, middle-income Americans have started to behave more like lower-income consumers, an economist noted. More inflation and a tight job market in 2025 stand to increase pressure on ...

MarketWatch - 6h

UK’s listed builders on track to build fewest new houses in a decade

Vistry shares drop after it issues third profit warning as others suffer from falling sales

Financial Times - 7h

‘I had half a mind to’ — Why Macaulay Culkin didn’t buy the $5.25 million ‘Home Alone’ house

Culkin has revealed that he came close to buying the iconic Illinois mansion that is featured in the hit holiday movie.

MarketWatch - 7h

You can keep your rigid Christmas traditions – I’ll be tucking into my Boxing Day carbonara | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

We’ve started building up our own yearly rituals, and asking what we really want to get out of the festive period. When people ask what I’m doing for Christmas this year, I’ve been replying, with ...

The Guardian - 7h

Holiday tips are topping out at pandemic-era levels

Many people are tipping their babysitters, housekeepers and teachers this holiday season, but often by the same amounts as three years ago.

NBC News - 7h

This home builder issued its third profit warning in three months. Its stock is tanking.

Britain’s Vistry Group on Tuesday issued its third profit warning in as many months, sending its already-battered stock spiraling lower.

MarketWatch - 8h

After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel

I left Berlin for a flat overlooking the Bosphorus – and after a decade with a partner, found even Christmas could be joyful. Recently I found this note in my 2021 diary: “Moved into this apartment ...

The Guardian - 10h

The Christmas that went wrong: I had a massive abscess and spent my first ever night in hospital

The year already ranked among my very worst – then I wound up on a tinsel-draped drip, while my family texted fun photos from the pub. It hadn’t been a vintage year. I was in the middle of a ...

The Guardian - 12h

Packers record first shutout of 2024 vs. Saints, ensuring there's still never been an NFL season without one

This was by far the latest in a season for the first shutout to occur

CBS Sports - 12h

Scaramucci advises Musk to 'stick to business' because 'these people can hurt you'

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci on Monday urged Elon Musk to stay out of politics and focus on his successful businesses. “Stick to business. You‘ve done great. You‘ve ...

The Hill - 13h

Cyclone’s Death Toll in Mayotte Is Still Unclear

Officials have said that the death toll in Mayotte, currently at 35, could end up in the thousands. But in the capital, there were no scenes of public mourning and little talk of searches for ...

The New York Times - 16h

Money for 9/11 Health Care Was Dropped from Year-End Spending Bill

A plan to ensure long-term funding to address health needs stemming from the terrorist attacks fell to the wayside after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk objected to a bipartisan budget ...

The New York Times - 16h

Last-minute holiday gift ideas

The days are winding down for you to get those holiday gifts. Jordyn Holman, business reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with some options you have in these final few days.

CBS News - 18h

Holiday shoppers on the lookout for bigger and bigger TVs

TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.

CBS News - 18h

Movies and TV shows to stream this holiday season

It's award season and the holiday season, which means it's time to hunker down and watch something fun. But if you don't want to brave the cold this week, there's lots of great content to stream in ...

CBS News - 18h

Here’s what I learned in medical school – beyond the curriculum | Roland Bull

Studying medicine is not an identity – and self-care should be considered a matter of medical ethics rather than an indulgence. After four long years of study, I wrapped up a medical degree this ...

The Guardian - 18h

Holiday weather forecast for across the U.S.

Millions across the West Coast and Central Plains are expecting a warm holiday season while the East is bracing for another round of cold weather. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak ...

CBS News - 18h