Pickleball Inc. clinches landmark $225 million investment into fast-growing sport
May 4, 2026
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Pickleball Inc. clinches landmark $225 million investment into fast-growing sport

Pickleball players are everywhere. Now, a $225 million investment announced Friday establishes Pickleball Inc., a dedicated home to manage the fast-growing sport.  The deal merged Major League Pickleball…

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Ford CEO Jim Farley says company is focusing on making its vehicles more affordable
May 4, 2026
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Ford CEO Jim Farley says company is focusing on making its vehicles more affordable

Ford CEO Jim Farley says making vehicles more affordable must be a priority for the industry, and he told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday that his…

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Overtourism: Too much of a good thing?
May 3, 2026
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Overtourism: Too much of a good thing?

Tourism represents 10% of the global economy. But many travel destinations (and the people who live there) are reeling from increasing numbers of tourists, spurred in large part…

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Overtourism: Too much of a good thing?
May 3, 2026
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Overtourism: Too much of a good thing?

We are bombarded, lured, or both, as hotels, airlines, social media influencers, cruise companies, and our own friends curate, post and tempt us to travel. What’s often cropped…

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Finance tips for when you’re caring for aging family members
May 3, 2026
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Finance tips for when you’re caring for aging family members

Finance tips for when you’re caring for aging family members – CBS News Watch CBS News “CBS Saturday Morning” shares tips on managing your finances when you’re caring…

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No more runway for Spirit Airlines as budget carrier shuts down
May 3, 2026
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No more runway for Spirit Airlines as budget carrier shuts down

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday. It had been struggling with skyrocketing fuel costs and mountains of debt. A proposed government bailout plan unraveled, leaving thousands…

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What will a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers?
May 2, 2026
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What will a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers?

The Spirit Airlines shutdown will ripple through commercial aviation, likely raising higher fares as the budget carrier exits the market, industry experts said.  “Any time you have a reduction…

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Berkshire Hathaway shareholders gather for 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffet on stage
May 2, 2026
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Berkshire Hathaway shareholders gather for 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffet on stage

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders gathered Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska for the first annual meeting without legendary founder Warren Buffett on the stage. In May 2025, Buffett announced he would step down at the…

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Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
May 2, 2026
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Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal

Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it was ceasing operations after the budget carrier failed to secure a $500 million federal bailout.  Spirit Aviation Holdings, the airline’s parent…

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Spirit Airlines poised to cease operations as soon as Saturday, barring last minute intervention
May 2, 2026
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Spirit Airlines poised to cease operations as soon as Saturday, barring last minute intervention

Spirit Airlines is essentially out of available cash, so barring last-minute intervention, the company is poised to cease operations as soon as Saturday morning, potentially stranding thousands of…

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