Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season

Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.

Skeleton found in attic 15 years after former owner vanished

The new owners were renovating the home after buying it in 2023 following the death of the former owner’s widow.

When do polls open and close on Election Day?

Millions of Americans have voted early, but millions more will vote in person on Election Day 2024. Here’s what time the polls open and close in each state.

Trump talks economy, immigration and unfounded election doubts

Former President Donald Trump mixed messages about the economy and immigration with unfounded doubts about the election in Pennsylvania as his campaign makes its final pitches to voters ahead of…

Germany’s government is on the brink of collapse — here’s what could happen now

Germany’s ruling coalition has long been standing on shaky ground, but the situation has become critical in recent weeks, with a break up more likely than ever.

The average age of U.S. homebuyers jumps to 56—homes are ‘wildly unaffordable’ for young people, real estate expert says

With home prices up nearly 40% since 2020, buyers are now wealthier and older, making them more likely to outbid younger buyers with all-cash offers.

The races that could decide control of Congress

The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News…

We’re buying more of two stocks that have been unfairly dinged in the past week

We can finally add to our positions now that our trading restrictions are cleared.

Tech partnerships with power companies for AI in doubt after government rejects key Amazon agreement

Talen Energy in March sold the data center campus to Amazon for $650 million, which would be powered by the nuclear plant in a first-of-its-kind deal.