If the economy and inflation cool more, mortgage rates could go below 6% in 2024. Here’s what to know now. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Major Senate immigration deal unveiled, Republicans still call it “dead on arrival” in House
A bipartisan border security and foreign aid bill that would give the White House the authority to temporarily shut down the border, streamline asylums and provide funding for Ukraine and Israel has been released by the Senate. House Speaker Mike Johnson is pouring cold water on it though, calling the legislation “dead on arrival” in his chamber of Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source
Super Bowl ads go big as cost hits new high
With Super Bowl commercials almost as eagerly awaited as the game itself, brands are investing up to $7 million for 30 seconds of airtime, aiming for memorable impact and viral success. CBS News’ Jo Ling Kent has more. Source
Taylor Swift makes history at the 2024 Grammy Awards
The 66th Grammy Awards night shone brightly as Taylor Swift etched her name in music history. Women artists dominated the evening and the awards. CBS News’ Anthony Mason has a look at the unforgettable moments and milestones. Source
President Biden holds campaign rally in Las Vegas ahead of Nevada’s primary election
President Biden spent the weekend in the West, raising money and campaigning for Tuesday’s Nevada presidential primary. On Friday, he ordered the first round of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, in retaliation for last week’s drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. Army Reserve soldiers. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe is with the president in Las Vegas. Source
U.S. economy surges with 353,000 jobs added in January, doubling expectations
In a significant boost to the job market, the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in January, nearly twice what economists had forecasted. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the importance of these numbers. Source
Key storylines to watch ahead of the 2024 Super Bowl
With just six days until Super Bowl 58, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have touched down in Las Vegas, primed for a week of events leading up to the big game. CBS News’ Dana Jacobson reports. Source
Dead goose found in flight control after fatal medical helicopter crash
The National Transportation Safety Board said that the remains of a dead goose was found “embedded” in the flight control system of a helicopter that crashed in Oklahoma, killing three. Source
Senators unveil bipartisan bill to overhaul immigration system
A group of senators released a bipartisan immigration proposal on Sunday. The $118 billion package would give the president far-reaching powers to clamp down on unlawful border crossings, including the authority to turn away migrants without allowing them to request asylum when numbers surge. CBS News’ Nikole Killion has more. Source
Gov. Kristi Noem banned from tribal land over U.S.-Mexico border remarks
Star Comes Out accused Kristi Noem of trying to use the border issue to help get Donald Trump re-elected and boost her chances of becoming his running mate. Source