Social Security beneficiaries could see these big changes in 2024
Some big changes are in store for Social Security in 2024, including a top benefit approaching $5,000 a month, and higher taxes for some.
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As base pay rises, some companies are fighting back with fees, layoffs
Pizza Hut franchisees in California plan to lay off delivery drivers; DoorDash is raising fees for orders in New York City.
Apple Watch ban is put on hold by appeals court
An appeals court on Wednesday granted Apple's request to halt a ban on its Apple Watch product that went into effect this week.
Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers and his brother Dick performed as the Smothers Brothers and delighted audiences for decades.
Las Vegas sets up pop-up airport license bureau for New Year's wedding rush
In addition to being a huge holiday, the date of New Year's Eve this year creates a repeating numerical sequence: 1-2-3-1-2-3.
Massive fire temporarily shuts down interstate in Louisville
A vacant commercial building caught fire early Wednesday morning along a section of I-64 near downtown Louisville. Officials are investigating what caused the blaze, which is at least the third this year at the site.
Inside the unclaimed baggage center where lost luggage finds new life
The unique store in Alabama stretches over a city block, filled with items from unclaimed airline baggage.
Amazon to show ads in Prime Video content starting January 2024
Amazon Prime Video is rolling out commercial breaks on its streaming platform, but customers can avoid ads if they pay an extra $2.99 per month.
Michigan Supreme Court rejects bid to keep Trump off 2024 ballot
The decision from Michigan's top court comes one week after the Colorado Supreme Court found that Trump is disqualified from holding office under the Constitution's "insurrection clause."
Expert-approved social media health trends — and a few you should skip
From nutrition to fitness, apps like TikTok and Instagram propelled a multitude of health and wellness trends this year. Here are some that are expert-approved, and others that missed the mark.
Detroit Pistons lose NBA record 27th straight game in one season
The Detroit Pistons have made NBA history with their 27th straight loss in one season.
New Orleans landlord gifts tenants 1 month of free rent for holidays
Britni Ricard said her own childhood growing up in public housing and being raised by a single mother led to her decision to give her tenants one month of free rent.
Human remains found after YouTuber helps find missing man's car in pond
Human remains and an artificial hip were found in a Missouri pond days after police found the car of man missing for 10 years submerged in the water.
What the most-Googled searches of 2023 tell us about the year
The news we followed, the people we wanted to know, the culture we consumed — all this and more comes to light in Google's "Year in Search" data.
Blizzard conditions hit the Plains, impact holiday travel
A large storm system will continue to bring severe winter weather to portions of north-central U.S. through early Wednesday.
Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sex assault
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Trump says he sees no reason to escalate war with Iran
Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after GOP midterm losses
Trump says U.S. took a "giant step back in history" with midterm results
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
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"Forever cruise" arrested at Singapore port, court records show
Man who carried out mass shooting in Poland has died, police say
Dozens of migrants dead on boats in Europe, scores rescued
