Paying for health care is now Americans' top financial worry, KFF poll finds
CBS News reports that paying for health care has become Americans' top financial worry after Congress failed last year to extend some Affordable Care Act subsidies
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The U.S. dollar just fell to its lowest level in 4 years. Here's why.
Sources from CBS News say, unlike the buoyant U.S. stock market, the dollar is sinking fast.
Man arrested for impersonating FBI agent to try to free Luigi Mangione
CBS News reports that a man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione from the Brooklyn jail where he is being held
Elusive carnivore, once thought to be extinct, spotted by remote trail cameras in California
According to CBS News, researchers at Oregon State University have collected new data about an elusive forest carnivore "renowned for its cuteness" that was nearly driven to extinction in the 20th century.
Here’s when you’ll get your tax refund from the IRS
According to AP, tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15.
San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor’s race
Associated Press reports that San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Thursday announced he’s joining the crowded race for California governor, casting himself as a moderate Democrat with a track record of tackling some of the state’s most persistent issues including homelessness and crime.
Michigan sees record cougar reports in 2025, including some cubs
Sources from Associated Press say cougars were detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’
According to Associated Press, the Trump administration could reduce the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate
Texas man slated to be first person executed in U.S. this year, for killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend
According to CBS News, a Texas man who at one time escaped from custody and was on the run for three days after being sentenced to death for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend nearly 27 years ago was scheduled to be the first person executed in the U.S. this year on Wednesday.
Tax season is here — don't fall for these common scams
CBS News reports that with the IRS now accepting people's tax returns for 2025, a federal watchdog is warning Americans to beware of so-called phishing and smishing scams designed to trick people into unwittingly handing over their personal information.
Senate Democrats release demands as clock ticks toward partial government shutdown
Sources from Associated Press say Senate Democrats on Wednesday outlined a list of demands to reform immigration enforcement in exchange for voting to fund part of the government
DA seeks July trial in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, with his federal trial slated for fall
According to CBS, Manhattan prosecutors urged a judge on Wednesday to set a July trial date in Luigi Mangione ’s state murder case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, two months before jury selection in his federal death penalty case.
Apple CEO Tim Cook calls for "de-escalation" in Minneapolis after Alex Pretti's killing
CBS News reports that Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees in an internal memo that he is "heartbroken" and urged "de-escalation" following the killing of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
TikTok is now in U.S. hands. Here's what the app wants to know about you.
According to CBS News, now in U.S. hands after the social media service split from China-based ByteDance earlier this year — is raising concerns among some users about its new privacy policy
Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase to contribute $1,000 to Trump Accounts for their employees
CBS News reports that Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase are pledging to make a matching $1,000 contribution to their employees who open a Trump Account
Federal agents involved in Minneapolis shooting placed on administrative leave, source says
According to CBS, the federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave
Dozens confirmed dead as extreme cold continues to grip large part of U.S.
According to CBS News, dozens of people across multiple states have been confirmed dead after a powerful winter storm swept through large parts of the country
Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant
Associated Press says Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter imagery and a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its digital services with more artificial intelligence technology.
Common sense and slowing down are the keys to avoiding icy weather accidents
Associated Press states, for big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of snow and lots of cold. Where there’s snow and cold, there are slips, falls, and ice-related injuries.
Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health
Sources from AP say Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year
Wall Street drifts around its record while the dollar’s value stabilizes
According to AP, the U.S. stock market is drifting around its all-time high on Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar’s value stabilizes against other currencies after falling to its lowest level in nearly four years.
Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs
Associated Press says Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the e-commerce company in three months.
IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says
Sources from Associated Press say the national taxpayer advocate is cautioning that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for taxpayers who encounter problems with filing their taxes given the exodus of IRS workers since the start of the Trump administration.
Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest job cuts recently
According to Associated Press, as layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market.
Federal Reserve meets Wednesday for its first interest rate decision of 2026. Here's what to expect.
According to CBS, President Trump has pressed the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, but central bank officials are unlikely to deliver a first cut of 2026 when they announce their next policy move on Wednesday.