Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:22 AM ET
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NPR gets $113 million in gifts, including $80 million from Connie Ballmer -- NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025. -- Apr 1613 hours ago
Why Jerome Powell - not Trump - will decide when the Fed chief steps down -- President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said. -- Apr 1620 hours ago
Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules -- The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices. -- Apr 1614 hours ago
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran war fears -- With another round of U.S.-Iran peace talks on the horizon, investors are optimistic that the war will wind down. -- Apr 151 day ago
Allbirds's pivot from footwear to AI sends its shares soaring 600% -- The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power. -- Apr 1616 hours ago
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved -- The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.6 hours ago
Chevron executive suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices -- "People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it." -- Apr 142 days ago
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war -- Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.10 hours ago
How much interest can a $10,000 CD account earn now vs. April 2025? -- The interest earnings a CD of this size offered one year ago were significant. But what do they look like this April?15 hours ago
Here's how much a $100,000 home equity loan costs monthly now that rates are lower -- Home equity levels are up and interest rates are down. Here's how much a $100,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.17 hours ago
What will HELOC interest rates look like by the end of 2026? Experts weigh in3 days ago
How much does a HELOC cost monthly at today's rates?17 hours ago
What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 17, 2026? -- Mortgage interest rates have seen significant movement in recent weeks. Here's what they are as of April 17, 2026.18 hours ago
Should you lock in a mortgage rate before the April Fed meeting?1 day ago
What could mortgage interest rates look like by the end of 2026?2 days ago
Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs -- CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.1 year ago
MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising -- These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.1 year ago
Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why. -- Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."9 days ago
Americans saving less for retirement - that's a "warning sign," experts say. -- Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.17 days ago
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them. -- With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.23 days ago
This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says -- Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.1 day ago
More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why. -- More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.1 month ago
College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates -- A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.1 month ago