The “K-shaped” economy will affect your 2026 tax refund. Here’s how.
February 11, 2026
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The “K-shaped” economy will affect your 2026 tax refund. Here’s how.

The “K-shaped” economy is hitting U.S. consumers in unexpected ways, including their tax refunds.  Higher-income Americans are set to reap bigger benefits in their tax refunds than other…

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Estée Lauder accuses Walmart of selling counterfeit versions of its products
February 11, 2026
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Estée Lauder accuses Walmart of selling counterfeit versions of its products

Estée Lauder sued Walmart in federal court on Monday, alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the personal care company’s products on its website.  In a lawsuit posted by…

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Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
February 10, 2026
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Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes

The Vatican Bank launched two new equity benchmarks on Tuesday that pick investments based on Catholic principles. The indexes, titled the Morningstar IOR Eurozone Catholic Principles and the…

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How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth?
February 10, 2026
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How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth?

The medals athletes win during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan could be far more valuable than in past games because of soaring gold and silver prices. Olympic gold medals are…

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Social media companies accused of “addicting the brains of children” as trial begins
February 10, 2026
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Social media companies accused of “addicting the brains of children” as trial begins

The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening statements…

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OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
February 10, 2026
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OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT

OpenAI’s free version of ChatGPT has a new look: Users who don’t pay to upgrade will now see ads when using the artificial intelligence platform.   The company said on…

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Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
February 9, 2026
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Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts

Super Bowl 60 saw the Seattle Seahawks claim victory over the New England Patriots, but there were plenty of other winners — and losers — off the field…

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“Black carbon” in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
February 9, 2026
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“Black carbon” in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region

Reykjaviik, Iceland — As rising global temperatures speed up the melting of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, it’s set off a boom of ships taking routes that…

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Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore on “The Takeout” — 4/17/2020
February 9, 2026
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Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore on “The Takeout” — 4/17/2020

Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore on “The Takeout” — 4/17/2020 – CBS News Watch CBS News Writer and Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore joins Major to talk about…

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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
February 9, 2026
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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs

Will Lewis, the embattled CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff. In…

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