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  Homebuyers stuck on the sidelines waiting for mortgage interest rates to fall (or home prices to level off) may not have to wait much longer. With a combined cooling inflation rate and concerning unemployment figures, the Federal Reserve is now poised to issue its first cut to the federal funds rate since 2020. And some economists think it could be a substantial reduction.While the Fed doesn't directly dictate what lenders offer borrowers, it goes a long way toward influencing their...

How much will a $500,000 mortgage cost per month after rates are cut?

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  The wait for lower mortgage interest rates will soon be over. The Federal Reserve is set to meet again on September 17 and September 18 and, after their meeting, a reduction to the federal funds rate is widely expected to be issued. Currently at a range between 5.25% and 5.50%, a 25 basis point reduction or even half a percentage point reduction could soon occur. The Fed's expected action, combined with a consistently cooling inflation rate, are positive developments for...

Should you wait for the September Fed meeting to buy a home?

A Japanese 10-year-old has become the youngest person authorized to prepare "fugu" pufferfish — a delicacy that can kill if its poisonous parts are not properly removed.Fifth grader Karin Tabira passed a test this summer that means she is now certified to slice and gut the fish for consumption.She recently used her new skills to serve a platter of paper-thin slices of fugu sashimi to the governor of southern Kumamoto region where she lives."I was happy when the governor said 'oishi'," meaning delicious in Japanese, she told reporters at an event where Takashi Kimura ate the dish.Tabira was among 60 people...

Girl, 10, becomes youngest person certified to prepare poisonous fish

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Tampa, FL

Federal agents on Wednesday seized $33 million worth of cocaine aboard a boat that was trying to smuggle the drug into the tiny Puerto Rican island of Vieques, officials said, marking at least the third major bust in the U.S. territory since July.More than 3,600 pounds were confiscated in the pre-dawn hours after unidentified people aboard the boat beached it and fled the area, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.Vieques is located just east of Puerto Rico and is a popular tourist destination.Agents were able to recover the boat from the shallow waters and the FBI took custody the...

Feds seize another huge stash of cocaine from boat in Puerto Rico

Philadelphia, PA

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  Barring a possible postponement, the Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles game is scheduled to be played tonight. The rare Friday NFL regular-season game, the Eagles vs. Packers game will be played lived from Brazil. Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil, even if you don't have cable.How and when to watch the Green Bay Packers vs....

How to watch the Packers vs. Eagles NFL game tonight

Animal rights groups on Wednesday said gunfire killed a beluga whale that rose to fame in Norway after its unusual harness sparked suspicions the creature was trained by Russia as a spy.The organizations NOAH and One Whale said they had filed a complaint with Norwegian police asking them to open a "criminal investigation."Nicknamed "Hvaldimir" in a pun on the Norwegian word for whale, hval, and its purported ties to Moscow, the white beluga first appeared off the coast in Norway's far-northern Finnmark region in 2019.He was found dead on Saturday in a bay on the country's southwestern coast.His body was...

Mysterious death of "Russian spy" whale takes unexpected turn

More apple juice sold across the country is being recalled due to concerning levels of inorganic arsenic. What began early last week as a recall of nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple juice sold by Walmart in 25 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, now involves 133,500 cases of multiple brands produced by Florida-based manufacturer Refresco Beverages, according to an expansion announced Friday by Walmart.Refresco did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Other brands impacted include apple juice sold by Aldi, BJs, Market Basket, Walgreens and Weis Markets, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. At...

Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns

Leaving its crew behind in orbit, Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station Friday and chalked up a successful unpiloted return to Earth, closing out a disappointing test flight with an on-target New Mexico touchdown. Despite NASA's concerns about earlier thruster problems and multiple helium leaks in the ship's propulsion pressurization system, the Starliner had no problems undocking and moving away from the station at 6:04 p.m. EDT and executing a critical 59-second deorbit braking maneuver at 11:17 p.m. to drop out of orbit.Slamming into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean, the Starliner streaked across...

After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Members of the Nordstrom family with the help of a Mexican retail group are offering to take the century-old department store private for $3.76 billion, months after first expressing interest in a buyout. In a letter to the board of directors dated Tuesday, Erik Nordstrom said the Nordstrom family members own about 33.4% of the company's outstanding common stock and is willing to pay investors $23 for each share they own. The bid by the Nordstrom family comes as no surprise to analyst Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData, who said in a recent note, "What is interesting is the...

Nordstrom family offers $3.76 billion buyout of century-old department store

After months of dozens of restaurant closings and headlines about "endless shrimp" woes, the seafood chain says it will soon exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved the casual seafood chain's reorganization plan, which includes a lender group led by asset manager Fortress acquiring the business. The green light arrives under just four months after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy protection as it pursued a sale, following years of mounting losses and dwindling customers while it struggled to keep up with competitors.At the time of filing in May, Red Lobster's leadership shared plans to "simplify...

Red Lobster to claw its way back from bankruptcy after judge approves sale

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice, but decades before, she was a Harvard student trying to find her way. That's when she met Patrick Jackson, a White classmate who joined an effort to have a Confederate flag removed from campus. He went on to become her husband.In an interview with Gayle King for CBS Mornings to talk about her new book "Lovely One," the justice opened up about how she and Jackson met and navigated their interracial relationship. "I love the backstory of your meeting. I already see the movie," King said. Brown...

Ketanji Brown Jackson shares her and husband's love story

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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For Floridians with a craving for fried chicken, Popeyes is often a top choice, thanks to its distinctive Cajun and Creole flavors. However, a recent state inspection led to the temporary closure of a Popeyes location in Panama City, raising concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and safety standards.

Popeyes Location Closed Following Serious Issues Found During Inspection in Florida

Watch the CBS Reports documentary "Ultra Processed: How Food Tech Consumed the American Diet" in the video player above.HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. - Fifteen-year-old Tiara Channer was 13 when she was diagnosed with prediabetes — a condition 1 in 5 American kids faces that causes an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. She and her mother, Crystal Cauley, blame her diagnosis on a poor diet. "[Tiara] actually had to have a neurological consult, because she felt the tingling and the different sensations," Cauley said. "And it was all linked to prediabetes. So it was a wake-up call,...

The loophole that allows food companies to decide what's safe to eat

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Valley fever, a disease caused by breathing in a type of fungus primarily found in the Southwest, is on the rise in California, according to the state's department of public health. "People who live in or travel to the Central Valley or Central Coast regions of California may be at increased risk of Valley fever through the fall," the department recently warned.Compared to more than 9,000 reported cases statewide in 2023, there have already been more 5,000 preliminary cases reported this year as of July 1, the department reported. Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis or "cocci," is caused by inhaling dust or...

Valley fever, the fungus disease spreading in California, explained

The Federal Reserve left the benchmark federal funds rate unchanged Wednesday. Experts still believe the Fed's September meeting could lead to cuts. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger and CBS News contributor Javier David break down the decision.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but September decision could be different

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