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How much would a $750,000 mortgage cost per month now?
We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The homebuying landscape has been challenging over the last few years. As inflation remained persistent, an elevated interest rate environment dramatically increased the cost of borrowing, and other issues, like high home prices and limited inventory, placed additional pressure on buyers. That landscape is rapidly shifting, though. This week, the Federal Reserve slashed its benchmark rate by 50 basis points rather than the anticipated 25-basis-point cut, which could signal a turning point for mortgage rates. While the full ripple effects...
Over 41% of cats play fetch, study finds
The next time you hear "go fetch" don't assume it's for a dog. Cats like to engage in the playful behavior more than people might think. A new study from researchers at the University of Purdue and the University of Pennsylvania found that 41% of cats fetch, compared with about 78% of dogs.Mikel Delgado, a senior research scientist at Purdue who led the study, said prior to their research, it was well established that some cats play fetch. (Previous studies have documented fetching behavior among felines.) What stood out to Delgado was just how many cats retrieve. "Given that cats have an...
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Best early deals under $100
CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The dates for this year's Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale have been announced: October 8 and 9, 2024.Amazon's savings event, essentially an October Prime Day sale, is one of the biggest online shopping moments of the year, and the perfect opportunity to stock up on essentials or kickstart your holiday shopping. Alongside Black Friday, it's your best opportunity to score doorbuster savings on major electronics, home goods,...
5 key takeaways from the Federal Reserve's jumbo rate cut
In making its first interest rate cut in more than four years, the Federal Reserve went big — a decision that took some economists and policy experts by surprise, while also providing cheer to Wall Street and consumers eager for relief from high borrowing costs.The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points, or double the more typical 0.25 percentage point cut. The moment marks a critical turning point in the Fed's fight against the hottest inflation in 40 years, which resulted in a flurry of rate hikes that pushed the bank's federal funds rate to its highest...
Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week
Washington — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week as dignitaries travel to the United States for a series of global-themed events amid the ongoing American presidential election.Zelenskyy is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday and has said in recent days he is eager to share details of his "Victory Plan" with President Biden, Harris and Trump.Mr. Biden is also set to address the annual meeting of the world body on...
Scarlett Johansson on using physicality to voice Elita-1 in "Transformers One"
Scarlett Johansson says she's embracing the similarities between herself and the character of Elita-1 in her latest role in Transformers One. The Oscar-nominated actress voices a fierce leader of the Autobots in her role.The role was tailor-made for Johansson after director Josh Cooley reached out to her personally and he said he could hear her voice in the role."It was a surprise to me," she said. "It was such a great script. It had such cinematic qualities. It has so much heart. This film has so much heart. It really has amazing messaging in there, and it's really funny, too."Johansson said...
YouTube star MrBeast sued by contestants over work environment, wages
One of the world's best-known online personalities is facing a lawsuit.Jimmy Donaldson, better known as "MrBeast," is a 26-year-old YouTube star with more than 300 million subscribers. He's built an empire offering huge prizes to viewers on his videos.The proposed class action lawsuit accuses MrBeast's production company and Amazon Studios of "chronic mistreatment" and sexual harassment of contestants in an upcoming reality show. The plaintiffs also claim to be considered employees, not contestants, and dispute wages in the lawsuit.Legal battle detailsFive unnamed contestants in the upcoming Amazon reality show "Beast Games" are alleging MrBeast's production company and Amazon Studios created...
Ancient coins found by Indiana Jones enthusiast sell for $176,000
A British man who found a massive cache of ancient Roman gold and silver coins while hunting with a metal detector has a lot more modern currency in his pocket after the treasure was auctioned off for $176,000. George Ridgway, a trained archaeologist, investigated an unusual marking in a recently harvested field in Suffolk, England in September 2019, according to a news release from Noonans Auctions. He knew that a Roman road had once run close to the field, and thought there might be something to find.Hours scouring the area turned up nothing, he said, but when he shifted...
The 5 best photo scanners in 2024: Share images in a snap
CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The latest photo scanners transform your favorite memories into high-resolution digital images that can be archived or shared online. Some of these scanners accommodate a wide range of print, slide and negative sizes and create digital files in your choice of format. If you have old photo albums you want to digitize, prints you'd like to share on social media, or images you want to securely store in...
The 5 best photo scanners in 2024: Share images in a snap
CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The latest photo scanners transform your favorite memories into high-resolution digital images that can be archived or shared online. Some of these scanners accommodate a wide range of print, slide and negative sizes and create digital files in your choice of format. If you have old photo albums you want to digitize, prints you'd like to share on social media, or images you want to securely store in...
How to watch the Patriots vs. Jets NFL game on TNF tonight
CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The New England Patriots vs. New York Jets game will be played tonight, giving both teams a shot at a prime time "Thursday Night Football" win. Aaron Rodgers' Jets enjoyed a 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2, while the Patriots were defeated 23-20 by the Seattle Seahawks.Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. New York Jets game...
How to watch the Patriots vs. Jets NFL game on TNF tonight
CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The New England Patriots vs. New York Jets game will be played tonight, giving both teams a shot at a prime time "Thursday Night Football" win. Aaron Rodgers' Jets enjoyed a 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2, while the Patriots were defeated 23-20 by the Seattle Seahawks.Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. New York Jets game...
The best early Amazon October Prime Day 2024 deals
CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Mark the dates, clear your schedule and prepare your spending budget, because Amazon has officially announced that its October Prime Big Deal Days sale event will be held on October 8 and October 9. To experience the most savings during this epic two-day extravaganza, be sure that you're an active Amazon Prime member ($139 per year). Leading up to this much-anticipated sale, Amazon has already begun slashing prices...
The best early Amazon October Prime Day 2024 deals
CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Mark the dates, clear your schedule and prepare your spending budget, because Amazon has officially announced that its October Prime Big Deal Days sale event will be held on October 8 and October 9. To experience the most savings during this epic two-day extravaganza, be sure that you're an active Amazon Prime member ($139 per year). Leading up to this much-anticipated sale, Amazon has already begun slashing prices...
Senate committee recommends contempt charges for Steward CEO
WASHINGTON - A U.S. Senate committee voted unanimously on Thursday to take steps to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in civil and criminal contempt for defying a Congressional subpoena.The committee is investigating the bankrupt company that has struggled to sell more than three dozen hospitals that it owns in eight states. Last month, Steward closed two Massachusetts hospitals after it said it could not find qualified bidders for the facilities.The is the first time the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has ever recommended contempt action against a witness. The resolutions to hold...
Pro-Palestinian "uncommitted" movement declines to endorse Harris
The "uncommitted" movement, a group of pro-Palestinian, anti-war Democrats who led the push to cast protest votes against President Biden during the primaries, declined to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House, but also said they would not encourage supporters to stay home or vote for third-party candidates.In a statement Thursday, the group of 30 delegates emphasized they want to block former President Donald Trump from winning, saying his agenda "includes plans to accelerate the killing in Gaza while intensifying the suppression of anti-war organizing."But they warned that votes for third-party candidates, such as longshot Green Party candidate...
How the Fed rate cut can help you tackle credit card debt
We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. This week, the Federal Reserve made headlines by conducting its first rate cut of 2024. While most analysts expected a modest 25 basis point reduction, the Fed surprised markets with a more significant 50 basis point cut, lowering its benchmark interest rate to a range of 4.75% to 5%. This rate cut is welcome news for borrowers, as the Fed's interest rate decisions influence the rates offered on various types of loans, from mortgages to auto loans. When the central...
U.S. spends most, ranks last in health among wealthy nations, report says
Americans, despite spending the most on healthcare, are the sickest and die the youngest compared with nine other high-income nations, according to a new report.The report, released Thursday by independent research group The Commonwealth Fund, found the United States has the worst-performing health care system overall despite spending the most of any nation in the study.Using data from World Health Organization and more since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the study looked at five key health care measures, including health equity, access to care, care process, administrative efficiency and health outcomes.Here's how the countries ranked based on overall...
How long does Amazon's October 2024 Prime Day sale last?
CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Amazon will soon hold an encore to its iconic Amazon Prime Day sale. This October the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale will included tons of doorbuster savings on major electronics like Apple AirPods, TVs and smartphones, home goods (such as robot vacuums and mattresses), and just about everything else you can think of. The best news: Even before the Prime Big Deal Days sale event kicks off October 8,...
How long does Amazon's October 2024 Prime Day sale last?
CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Amazon will soon hold an encore to its iconic Amazon Prime Day sale. This October the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale will included tons of doorbuster savings on major electronics like Apple AirPods, TVs and smartphones, home goods (such as robot vacuums and mattresses), and just about everything else you can think of. The best news: Even before the Prime Big Deal Days sale event kicks off October 8,...
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