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[ad_1] For the third time this week, Yemen-based Houthi rebels Thursday launched missiles at a U.S.-owned merchant vessel, the Pentagon said, the latest in a slew of such attacks from the Iranian-backed militant group on commercial vessels in and around the Red Sea. At about 9 p.m. local time Thursday, Houthi rebels launched two anti-ship…

[ad_1] Why electric cars struggle in cold weather — and how you can prepare – CBS News Watch CBS News Electric vehicle owners are struggling in cold weather, saying their batteries are dying and charging stations are not working. Jenni Newman, editor-in-chief of Cars.com, joins CBS News to discuss why that is and what drivers…

[ad_1] Washington — Hunter Biden will testify behind closed doors on Feb. 28 before the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees, Republicans said Thursday, apparently resolving a dispute over demands for his testimony that had escalated in recent weeks.  “His deposition will come after several interviews with Biden family members and associates. We look forward to…

[ad_1] What started off as an April Fools’ Day prank between Burt’s Bees and Hidden Valley Ranch has become a reality.  The companies’ ranch-flavored lip balm aims to “bring the craveable flavors of a basket of wings to your favorite lip balm” — and it’s already sold out.  In April 2022, both brands posted to…

[ad_1] There are a few smart gold investing options worth looking at this year if you want to add the precious metal to your portfolio. Getty Images The economic landscape consistently experiences shifts and changes, which is one reason why investors seek out reliable assets to safeguard their wealth. And gold, which has been hailed…

[ad_1] Paris — A 13-year-old is being questioned by police in western France in connection with at least 380 false bomb threats. Police say the adolescent is suspected of having emailed or called in the threats to airports, courthouses and universities across France. The teenager, who is believed to suffer from behavioral issues, was picked up…

[ad_1] Texas agents begin arresting migrants at border crossing – CBS News Watch CBS News Texas state agents began arresting migrants at the southern border Wednesday night. The state defied federal officials who demanded Border Patrol agents’ access to a migrant-processing area be restored. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Be the first…

[ad_1] Even comparatively well-off Americans are struggling to afford a home in larger cities given the soaring housing prices in recent years. According to new data from real estate investing platform Arrived, higher income earners — defined as those in the top 30% — can’t comfortably afford to buy a home at any age in Boston, Denver,…

[ad_1] Rates of routine childhood vaccination hit a 10-year low in 2023. That, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, puts about 250,000 kindergartners at risk for measles, which often leads to hospitalization and can cause death. In recent weeks, an infant and two young children have been hospitalized amid an ongoing measles…

[ad_1] The U.S. conducted its fourth round of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in just under a week on Wednesday after the Houthis continued targeting commercial vessels, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. The strikes targeted several sites that were prepared to launch attacks, according to the official.  Initial reports of the strikes…