4 money market account pros and cons to know this March
It could be smart to put some money into a money market account this month. Witoon Pongsit/Getty Images In the unique economic climate of March 2026, high-interest savings accounts are becoming increasingly important to have. At the same time, they’re becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Following recent news that unemployment is rising and that stock […]
Trump says he and Vance are 'philosophically' different on Iran war
President Donald Trump said that he and Vice President JD Vance are “philosophically a little bit different” when it comes to U.S. war with Iran after ABC News previously reported that Vance internally expressed reservations about the strikes late last month. When asked during his Monday evening news conference in Florida if there were any […]
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
U.S. motorists are likely to face higher gas prices for several weeks even if crude oil remains stable, according to GasBuddy petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan. Global crude prices swung wildly on Monday, soaring to nearly $120 a barrel earlier in the day before dropping after President Trump told CBS News that the U.S.war with […]
Trump order cutting ties with Anthropic likely coming this week, sources say
Washington — President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic’s AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News, saying the move could come as soon as this week. Mr. Trump announced on Feb. 27 that he was ordering all federal agencies “to IMMEDIATELY CEASE all […]
Treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain missing
A former deep-sea treasure hunter who made one of the greatest shipwreck discoveries in American history and spent the past decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of some of its missing gold coins is now free, federal records show. Tommy Thompson, who in 1988 located what was known as the “Ship of […]
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
Gas pricesare surgingacross the U.S., with motorists paying about 20% more per gallon than before the start of the U.S. war with Iran. Experts say one option that could help tame prices at the pump is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the nation’s emergency oil stockpile designed to cushion supply shocks. The average price per […]
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, officials say
Someone fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto early Tuesday morning, authorities said, though there were no reports of injuries or damage. “The shooting that took place at the U.S. consulate early this morning is an absolutely unacceptable act of violence and intimidation aimed at our American friends and neighbours,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford […]
Hegseth says Trump to decide when Iran war is over, amid mixed messages on endgame
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the U.S. will end its war with Iran “on our timeline” and “at our choosing” amid mixed messaging from the administration on the timing of the operation and its ultimate objective. Hegseth notably declined to give a further assessment on how much longer the military campaign will last, […]
FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects
Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind Ozempic, has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over issues with its procedures for reporting potential side effects of the flagship diabetes drug, which is also prescribed for weight loss. In the letter, dated March 5, the FDA cited three deaths among patients receiving […]
Thune Defends SAVE America Act Amidst Trump Pressure
Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear Tuesday that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage, reiterating his skepticism about the bill’s chances as President Trump threatens a legislative blockade until Congress approves the measure. “There are no easy ways to do this,” Thune told […]