The Fed capped 2022 with another rate hike. What’s next?
As the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate for the seventh time in 2022, with more to come in 2023, the economic outlook going forward is anyone’s guess.
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Donations are being collected to help storm victims that lost their homes and cars to a tornado that hit Farmerville, Louisiana, on Monday.
The 25 best albums of 2022
The list covers genres from hip-hop and pop to rock and country. There's even an instrumental electro-jazz album.
No fuel, no mast, no water: Rescued sailors describe their 10 days lost at sea
Two men and a miniature poodle went missing in the Atlantic Ocean for 10 days. They described their ordeal after a remarkable rescue.
Massive storm brings tornadoes, blizzard threat; more free COVID-19 tests; bust of Dred Scott author could be removed | Hot off the Wire podcast
Get the latest on a massive storm, the Biden administration's winter COVID-19 plans and plans to remove the bust of a Supreme Court justice on our daily podcast.
The 100 highest-paid CEOs in America
The highest-paid executive on the list had a 2021 salary of $296.2 million.
Fed easing rate hikes may be good news for the housing market
Experts are mixed on how much higher mortgage interest rates could go in 2023.
Social media always remembers – which makes moving on from a breakup that much harder
There was once a time when you could simply put old photos and love letters out of sight and out of mind. Editing your ex out of your digital life is a lot trickier.
Holiday travel chaos is coming: Here's how to handle it
Combine surging demand with struggling supply, add a dash of the usual winter weather, and what do you have? A frothy cup of holiday travel chaos. Yet savvy travelers can still avoid the worst disruptions. Here’s how.
Watch Now: Elephants in Thailand play in their own World Cup game
These elephants in Thailand had a World Cup moment of their own with the help of kids passionate about the sport.
Music, exercise, gray hair: Here's a look at pandemic passions that are here to stay
Nearly three years after WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic, there's plenty of old life mixed with the new. And, yes, the latter includes a whole lot of Zooming still going on among families, colleagues and friends, near and far.
Alaska law officer killed in muskox attack outside his house
Muskoxen are stocky, long-haired animals with slight shoulder humps and horns and can weigh up to 800 pounds.
Storm hammers nation; Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act; lawmakers work to avoid shutdown; Ovechkin scores 800th | Hot off the Wire podcast
A destructive storm marches across the U.S., President Biden signs a law to protect gay marriage, Congress works to avoid a shutdown and sports highlights.
10 years after Sandy Hook school shooting, grief and hope linger
Ten years after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, victims' families and survivors say grief and trauma remain but hope continues to grow. The shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, on Dec. 14, 2012, killed 20 first-graders and six educators. This year's anniversary has been more difficult for many.
This is how much employees actually pay for health care plans
American employer health care costs are expected to rise by 6.5% in 2023. About a quarter of employers expect to pass costs on to employees via higher premiums.
Students turn to TikTok to fill gaps in school lessons
Scrutiny from conservatives around teaching about race, gender and sexuality has made many teachers reluctant to discuss those issues. To fill in gaps, some students are looking to social media.
Most small SUVs flunk updated insurance industry crash tests
Most small SUVs flunked frontal crash tests. But oddly, they're as safe as before due to the test prioritizing keeping back-seat passengers safe.
A hearing specialist offers tips to turn down that annoying ringing, buzzing and hissing in your ear
Although there’s no cure for tinnitus, help is out there – including sound-generating devices, background noise and talk therapy.
Watch Now: Massive albino boa constrictor discovered in Florida backyard
The homeowners thought it was an invasive species, but reptile experts say it’s more likely someone’s pet.
How the flood risk has changed in each state, according to FEMA
Using data from FEMA's revamped national flood insurance program, Risk Rating 2.0, here's a look at how flood insurance premiums will change across every state.
