Fed officials showed deep divisions at December meeting, minutes show

The Federal Reserve agreed to cut interest rates at its December meeting only after a deeply nuanced debate ​about the risks currently facing the economy, according to minutes of the latest two-day session.

Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts

Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the owner of Facebook and Instagram continues an aggressive push to amp up AI offerings across its platforms.

Feds send checks to CarShield extended warranty customers for 'misleading' ads

The Federal Trade Commission has started sending checks to people it says were misled by advertising for CarShield extended warranty plans.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies of rare form of leukemia

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday after revealing in a ⁠November essay that she had been diagnosed with ‌a rare form of leukemia. She was ⁠35.

Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk

An Idaho company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may have been contaminated with E. coli. The Department of Agriculture said it has no reports of illness due to the contamination yet.

The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

New York (ap) — The year's first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may

Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations

Boston (ap) — New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges

Court allows Trump-backed cuts to Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding in 22 states

An appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to enforce in some ​Democratic-led states a provision of his signature tax and domestic policy bill that deprives Planned Parenthood health centers that perform abortions of Medicaid funding.

Trump administration must fund US consumer finance watchdog, judge says

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a claim by President Donald ​Trump's administration that it is legally barred from securing funding for the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday. One of the newcomers is the Teddy Roosevelt terrier, named for the former U.S. president.

The US has seen nearly 28,000 whooping cough cases this year. Here's what you need to know

For the second year in a row, the US has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling vaccination levels.

US home prices rise by least since 2012 in October, government data shows

U.S. home prices rose in October at the slowest annual rate in more than 13 years, government data showed on Tuesday, a sign of improving affordability in the long-struggling housing market.

What to know now about changes to your 2025 taxes

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Fighting over money with your partner? These experts have some advice

Originally Published: 27 Oct 25 05:30 Et Updated: 28 Dec 25 18:00 Et (cnn) — Money can be a fraught issue for most