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
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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.
Pinterest cites artificial intelligence in laying off 15% of workforce
CBS News reports that Pinterest plans to cut its workforce by 15% this year, a move the company said will allow it to reallocate resources to the build-out of its artificial intelligence capabilities.
Man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona, law enforcement officials say
Sources from CBS News say a man was hospitalized after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona on Tuesday, according to the FBI and a law enforcement source.
Trump visiting Iowa to kick off midterm election campaigning
CBS News reports that President Trump is traveling to Iowa on Tuesday to speak on the economy and rally voters because the state is a key part of his team's strategy for helping Republicans hold onto power in the House.
Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt over denial of due process
Associated Press says the chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt.
Georgia Power critic arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets will not be prosecuted
Sources from Associated Press say an advocate and frequent critic of Georgia Power who was arrested for allegedly snagging a notebook with trade secrets will not be prosecuted.
Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco, officials working to capture it
According to AP, a young mountain lion spotted roaming the streets of San Francisco has been located near a park where wildlife officials are trying to capture it, authorities said Tuesday.
TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
Associated Press reports that TikTok agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff’s attorneys confirmed.
Maine’s ‘lobster lady’ Virginia Oliver, who worked decades in the lobster industry, dies at 105
Sources from Associated Press say Virginia Oliver, one of the oldest lobster fishers in the world who trapped crustaceans in Maine for nearly a century, has died. She was 105.
Trump’s immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration contributed to a year-to-year drop in the nation’s growth rate as the U.S. population reached nearly 342 million people in 2025
Keurig McCafe Decaf Coffee Pods May Contain Caffeine
According to CBS Newspath, Keurig Dr Pepper has issued a voluntary recall for some of their McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods.
Storm damage and hazardous conditions prompt closing of state parks
Citing what it calls hazardous conditions caused by a significant winter ice storm, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks has closed nine state parks across North Mississippi. Most of those are in the WCBI viewing area.
MDHS to assist SNAP recipients affected by winter storm outages
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is offering additional assistance to SNAP recipients who lost power during the Winter storm.
Elon Musk, a fierce Davos critic, tells World Economic Forum that robots will outnumber humans
According to CBS, Elon Musk, a long-time critic of the World Economic Forum's annual event in Davos, Switzerland, appeared at the gathering for the first time on Thursday