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The hidden costs of unpaid caregiving in America
An estimated 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, many as part of the "sandwich generation" — simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents.CBS News - Top stories -
America's Economy Is No. 1. That Means Trouble
If you want a single number to capture America’s economic stature, here it is: This year, the U.S. will account for 26.3% of the global gross domestic product, the highest in almost two decades. That’s based on the latest projections from the ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
America's Great Weakness: Unserious Leaders
Or is it unserious voters?The Wall Street Journal - World -
All-American Dickinson returning to Jayhawks
All-America center Hunter Dickinson announced Friday he plans to return to Kansas for his final year of eligibility, likely solidifying the Jayhawks as the preseason No. 1 team in men's college basketball.ESPN - Sports -
Inside America's mass timber movement
Mass timber is a type of wood being used to build large buildings, like high-rises and airports. Jeff Glor traveled to Oregon to understand more about the material, its safety, and whether it's sustainable to use long-term.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden Administration Drops Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The administration is reversing course on its plan after the White House weighed the potential public-health benefits of banning minty smokes against the political risk of angering Black voters.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Biden Administration Shelves Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The White House is reversing course after weighing the health benefits of the ban against the political risk of angering Black voters.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden administration delays plans to ban menthol cigarettes
The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal announced by the Food and Drug Administration years ago.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden administration delays plans to ban menthol cigarettes
The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal announced by the Food and Drug Administration years ago.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Columbia’s University Senate Calls for an Investigation Into the Administration
The senators voted for a resolution that accused the administration of breaching the due-process rights of students and professors.The New York Times - Top stories -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Scout jamboree disaster blamed on S Korea government
An independent report says authorities failed to deliver a safe event for thousands of children.BBC News - Top stories -
Firearms Expert Reacts to Fallout 76's Guns
Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, heads to the irradiated wastelands of West Virginia to check out the guns of Fallout 76, including the Colt Single Action Army, the Black Powder Rifle ...GameSpot - Tech -
Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.CBS News - Top stories -
White House throws cold water on menthol ban
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story White House pushes back menthol ban The Biden administration threw cold water over its plans to issue a ban on menthol cigarettes on Friday, with officials ...The Hill - Politics -
Caddie hit in head by water bottle at LIV Adelaide
Nick Pugh, caddie for Australian golfer Lucas Herbert, was struck in the head by a water bottle during second-round play at LIV Golf Adelaide.ESPN - Sports -
Microsoft's profit rose last quarter as AI bolstered demand for its software and cloud services, prompting the company to spend heavily on infrastructure to accommodate the appetite for the technology.
Microsoft’s profit rose last quarter as AI bolstered demand for its software and cloud services, prompting the company to spend heavily on infrastructure to accommodate the appetite for the technology.The Wall Street Journal - World -
We need an AIPAC for Ukraine
What's clear is that if the United States is going to support Ukraine, we will need a higher level of political support for Ukraine over the next five to ten years, whether that support is for the ongoing conflict or for the country’s ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
America Is Writing Checks That Mere Optimism Won’t Cover
Don’t bet the house on a rosy future.The New York Times - Top stories -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
April 19-25, 2024 A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to gang-ravaged Haiti has been installed. Ecuadorians vote overwhelmingly for toughening the fight against gangs. Thousands of Indigenous people gather in Brazil’s ...ABC News - World -
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at colleges across the US
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at major US universities, and several schools have called police to remove demonstrators. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories -
The misguided laws contributing to America’s rural health crisis
CON laws deter new hospitals from forming and, by doing so, exacerbate the rural health care crisis.The Hill - Politics -
Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs "America"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen ...CBS News - Top stories -
Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs "America"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Science is closing in on the frailties of old age
Research is finding ways to extend animal lifespans but regulators are still wary of treating ageing as a diseaseFinancial Times - Business -
Biden Administration Targets Airfare Refunds, Baggage Fee Disclosure
Airlines automatically will need to provide cash refunds when flights are canceled and disclose fees like checked bag costs earlier in the booking process. Current rules hadn’t made it clear what the government considers a “significant” change.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Biden Administration Requires Airlines to Give Automatic Refunds for Canceled Flights
The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically provide cash refunds when flights are canceled and to disclose fees like checked bag costs earlier in the booking process under two new rules.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Biden administration sets goal to cut freight emissions to zero
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden administration sets goal to cut freight emissions to zero The Biden administration on Wednesday laid out a national ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden administration pushes back plan to ban menthol cigarettes
The Biden administration has reportedly abandoned its plans to ban menthol cigarettes after warnings that it could push away some Black voters. The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday the White House dropped its plans for the ban after weighing ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden administration faces pressure over continued support for Israel
Protests against the war in Gaza that have spread across U.S. college campuses are applying increased pressure on President Biden's administration over its continued support for Israel. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Durbin squares off against Biden administration on spy powers amendment
Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Administration Restores Health Protections for Gay and Transgender People
The Health and Human Services Department finalized a rule prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, reversing a Trump-era policy.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules that would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down are targeting pollution that's “pushing our planet to the brink.”ABC News - Health -
New EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency.NBC News - Top stories -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. economic growth slower than expected in 2024's first quarter
The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that's slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why ...CBS News - Top stories -
Ukraine's air defence plea falls short in S Europe
Greece says it cannot spare its defence systems and Spain reportedly says it can only provide missiles.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Stocks on Track for Weekly Gains as PCE Inflation Hits 2.7%
Stocks climbed, putting the major U.S. indexes on course for weekly gains despite another round of firm inflation data.The Wall Street Journal - World