These U.S. cities have seen the biggest rent increases since 2020
CBS reports that if buying a home today is financially out of reach for many Americans, affording the rent may also seem like an increasingly tall order.
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Massive great white shark named Contender pings off Carolinas as 700-pound Bella spotted off Virginia
Sources from CBS say Contender, the largest white male shark tagged by the ocean research group OCEARCH, is on the move in the Atlantic Ocean, recently appearing near South Carolina.
Trump hires new architect for ballroom
According to CBS, President Trump has hired a new architect to help design the White House ballroom, but the current architect, with whom the president has had some disagreements, will remain on the team
Tariffs catch up to resurgent Build-A-Bear, overshadowing financial performance
According to Associated Press, a strong quarter at Build-A-Bear Workshop in a bounce-back year for the retailer was overshadowed by the growing weight of tariffs in an ongoing trade war waged by President Donald Trump.
FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot, AP sources say
Associated Press reports that the FBI made an arrest on Thursday in its nearly 5-year-old investigation into pipe bombs placed outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
Sources from Associated Press say as wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people
CBS News hosting prime-time ‘town hall’ with Erika Kirk, widow of activist Charlie Kirk
According to Associated Press, Turning Point USA leader Erika Kirk will speak about the aftermath of her husband Charlie’s killing in a prime-time “town hall” event televised by CBS News on Dec. 13
MPSC approves new area code for North MS
Beginning in January, the 662 will also be the 471.
White House tours resume in time for Christmas, but they’re different than before
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump’s decision to build a big ballroom where the East Wing once stood has significantly altered the visitor experience at the White House
Trump administration fires 8 immigration judges in New York City, official says
According to CBS, the Trump administration fired eight immigration judges based in New York City on Monday, an official at the National Association of Immigration Judges said.
U.S. lost 32,000 private-sector jobs last month in surprise drop, ADP data shows
According to CBS, private-sector employers in the U.S. cut 32,000 jobs in November, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, a surprise drop that could firm up expectations of an interest rate cut next week.
Home prices are poised to dip in 22 U.S. cities next year, a new analysis says. See where.
CBS News reports that it's still a tough time to get a foothold in the housing market, with homes sitting near record values and mortgage rates parked well above 6%.
Bipartisan health care deal remains elusive in the Senate as parties dig in ahead of next week's vote
CBS News reports that a bipartisan deal on health care remains elusive in the Senate with a key vote on Affordable Care Act tax credits set for next week.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations, could have endangered troops, sources say
According to CBS, the Pentagon's internal watchdog determined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized sensitive military information and could have endangered American service members when he shared certain details about U.S. military operations in Yemen in a private Signal group chat earlier this year
Most arrested in some big city immigration crackdowns had no criminal record, new data shows
Sources from CBS say that during some of the federal government's most recent high-profile immigration crackdowns in Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., most of the people detained had only civil immigration violations.
Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million
Associated Press reports the longest government shutdown on record cost Delta Air Lines an estimated $200 million
Grand Canyon cancels overnight stays at South Rim lodges because of water-line breaks
Sources from Associated Press say visitors won’t be able to stay overnight in the national park’s oldest hotel or its lodges starting Saturday because of multiple breaks in the park’s only water line.
Republicans brace for tough midterms after Tennessee special election
According to Associated Press, Republicans held onto a reliably conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee’s special election, but only after a late burst of national spending and high-profile campaigning helped them secure a margin less than half of last year’s race.
Shredded cheese sold in dozens of states recalled due to potential for metal fragment contamination
Associated Press reports that there is a recall for more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico because of the potential for metal fragment contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
Sources from Associated Press say a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky stemmed from corporate choices that favored profits over safety
Trump plans to weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump is expected to announce a proposal Wednesday to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry
20 families left to adopt on United Way's Adopt-a-Family list
The countdown to Christmas is on, and this Giving Tuesday, you have the opportunity to help community members who need it most.
Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don’t provide data
Sources from Associated Press say President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless those states provide information about those receiving the assistance.
Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims
Associated Press reports that Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Tuesday that Arizona is the latest state to sue Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc. over allegations that the Chinese online retailer is stealing customers’ data.
Coffee tariffs have been lifted, but some Portland cafés and roasters are still waiting for relief
Sources from CBS say as one of America's coffee capitals, Portland, Oregon, has grounds for worry: coffee prices have soared to historic highs.