The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund. Here's how.
According to CBS News, the "K-shaped" economy is hitting U.S. consumers in unexpected ways, including their tax refunds.
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FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods
Sources from AP say that Federal health officials said Tuesday they will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals, and meat products.
FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch
According to Associated press, authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what looked like a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago.
Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race
Sources from Associated Press say that Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced her reelection bid Tuesday
Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, who appears in Epstein files
According to Associated Press, Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan has left the talent agency led by entertainment industry executive and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics chair Casey Wasserman, who appears in recently released government files on Jeffrey Epstein.
Starbucks adds internationally inspired menu items as part of turnaround effort
According to CBS News, Starbucks unveiled new internationally inspired menu items at its stores on Monday, marking the coffee chain's latest attempt to win back customers at its brick-and-mortar locations.
How much is a 2026 Winter Olympics gold medal worth as precious metal prices soar?
According to CBS News, the medals athletes win during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan could be far more valuable than in past games because of soaring gold and silver prices.
Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows
Sources from CBS News say that less than 14% of nearly 400,000 immigrants arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in President Trump's first year back in the White House had charges or convictions for violent criminal offenses
Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
According to CBS News, Super Bowl 60 saw the Seattle Seahawks claim victory over the New England Patriots, but there were plenty of other winners — and losers — off the field during the game, with some brands scoring with their commercials and others fumbling their attempts for a loss.
Nancy Guthrie search enters second week as apparent ransom deadline looms
CBS News reports that the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, is now in its second week as another apparent ransom deadline looms.
Eddie Bauer's retail operator declares bankruptcy
Sources from CBS News say that Eddie Bauer said Monday that it has declared bankruptcy — the third time the 106-year-old outdoor apparel retailer has filed for Chapter 11 protection from its debts.
Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media
Associated Press reports that a trial focused on the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media and whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms began Monday in New Mexico with opening statements.
Sean Astin’s takes on the threat of AI, Fran Drescher and a ‘Goonies’ sequel
Quotes from SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin in an interview with The Associated Press.
Trump’s immigration crackdown is straining federal courts. Judges are raising the alarm
According to AP, federal judges around the country are scrambling to address a deluge of lawsuits from immigrants locked up under the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from a House committee, citing 5th Amendment rights
Associated Press reports that Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from House lawmakers in a deposition Monday
What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
Sources from Associated Press say that it’s been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.
San Francisco public schoolteachers strike over wages and health benefits
According to Associated Press, about 6,000 public schoolteachers in San Francisco went on strike Monday, the city’s first such walkout in nearly 50 years.
Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
Sources from CBS News say that as fans from around the country descend on California to watch the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl, officials are telling them to leave their drones at home.
Purported ransom note for Savannah Guthrie's mom demanded payment in bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
According to CBS, the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, includes a tantalizing clue: an apparent ransom note that demanded payment in bitcoin.
An update from MEMA after Winter storm Fern rolls through MS
Nearly two weeks after Winter Storm Fern rolled into Mississippi, thousands are still without power, and the death toll continues to rise.
MSDHS says mass replacement benefits have been approved for SNAP recipients
Some Mississippi SNAP recipients will have been approved for replacement benefits due tot he effects of Winter Storm Fern.
Backlash grows from President Trump's social media post featuring the Obamas
According to CNN Newsource, it promoted false claims of election fraud and showed the faces of the former president and first lady, superimposed onto the bodies of apes.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
According to CBS News, the White House on Friday removed an election-conspiracy video shared by President Trump on social media that included racist footage depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Colorado funeral home owner faces sentencing for abusing 189 bodies
Sources from Associated Press say that a Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies in a building over four years and gave grieving families fake ashes will be sentenced Friday on corpse abuse charges.
Actor Michael Keaton to be honored as Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding theater group
According to Associated Press, actor Michael Keaton is set to be honored Friday as the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.