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How the cicada phenomenon is capturing our collective attention
[ad_1] How the cicada phenomenon is capturing our collective attention – CBS News Watch CBS News For the first time since 1803, two broods of cicadas are emerging simultaneously in several parts of the U.S. in an extraordinary show of nature. But biologists say there may be a deeper meaning to the insect invasion. Ben…
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Is it too late to get tax relief?
[ad_1] Tax relief services can still help you address your tax debt. Jonny Long / Getty Images Tax season has come and passed but, for many, the burden of owing taxes is still a concern. While most Americans receive tax refunds, there are millions of Americans who end up owing money to the IRS. And…
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Sneak peek: The Fenn Treasure
[ad_1] Sneak peek: The Fenn Treasure – CBS News Watch CBS News Millionaire Forrest Fenn hid a gold-filled chest somewhere in the Rockies and wrote a poem with cryptic clues. Tens of thousands searched for it and five people died trying. A story of obsession. “CBS This Morning” co- host Tony Dokoupil reports for “48…
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Elton John’s gift brings star-studded performances to London train station
[ad_1] Elton John’s gift brings star-studded performances to London train station – CBS News Watch CBS News Commuters in a London train station are being surprised with performances from some of the biggest names in music. It all started with the donation of a piano from Elton John, who wanted to spread a little joy…
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A U.K. lawmaker had his feet and hands amputated after septic shock. Now he wants to be known as the “Bionic MP.”
[ad_1] Colorado doctors shares sepsis warning signs Colorado doctors shares sepsis warning signs 02:54 A U.K. legislator who lost both his hands and feet after suffering septic shock is now headed back to work. And he hopes to bring a new title with him, as the country’s “Bionic MP.” Craig Mackinlay, a conservative member of…
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Sherpa Kami Rita reaches summit of Mount Everest for record 30th time and second this month
[ad_1] Kathmandu, Nepal — Renowned Sherpa mountain guide Kami Rita completed the scaling of Mount Everest for a record 30th time Wednesday, his second climb this month to the top of the world. The 54-year-old, known as “Everest Man,” reached the 29,032-foot summit at 7:49 a.m., according to Khim Lal Gautam, a government official at the…
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NASA orders yet another delay for Boeing’s hard-luck Starliner
[ad_1] Plans to launch Boeing’s oft-delayed Starliner spacecraft on its first crewed test flight Saturday were put on hold Tuesday night to give managers more time to evaluate a small helium leak in the ship’s propulsion system. A new launch target was not announced. The Starliner’s crew — commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita…
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What to know about Rudy Giuliani’s arraignment in Arizona “fake electors” case
[ad_1] What to know about Rudy Giuliani’s arraignment in Arizona “fake electors” case – CBS News Watch CBS News In an Arizona courtroom, about a dozen people pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election, including Trump’s former attorney Rudy Giuliani. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has…
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4 effective ways to reduce home equity loan costs now
[ad_1] Crunch the numbers with multiple lenders before locking in a home equity loan rate. lOvE lOvE/Getty Images In today’s economy, in which millions are still coping with stubborn (if reduced) inflation and interest rates stuck at their highest level in decades, there aren’t many cost-effective ways to borrow money. However, one relatively simple and…
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NRA gets new bosses after ex-leader Wayne LaPierre’s spending scandal
[ad_1] Dallas — The National Rifle Association, which has had its image sullied by former leader Wayne LaPierre’s spending excesses, elected Doug Hamlin as executive vice president and CEO on Monday. “Our association is at a decisive moment in our history, and the future of America and constitutional freedoms depends on the success of the…