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CDs vs. high-yield savings accounts: Which is better with inflation rising again?

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The choice between a CD and a high-yield savings account with inflation rising again isn’t a clear one. Javier Zayas/Javier Zayas Photography /Getty Images With inflation now at a rate of 3.3%, its highest level in years and more than a full percentage point above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, millions of Americans find … Read more

Roblox is introducing separate age-based accounts for children and teens

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Roblox is rolling out separate age-based accounts for minors on the popular gaming platform, the company announced Monday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Starting in early June, the platform will put users aged 5 to 8 in a Roblox Kids account, which disables all messaging … Read more

Roblox to introduce age-based accounts in latest effort to shore up safety measures

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Roblox Corporation said Monday it will introduce new age-based accounts for young users as the company seeks to step up safety measures on its online gaming platform. Roblox said the accounts, which will roll out in early June, will tailor content, communication and parental controls more closely to users’ ages. The California-based company said it … Read more

FBI warns Russian hackers targeting Americans on Signal; thousands of accounts compromised

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russian intelligence-linked hackers are targeting users of popular messaging apps like Signal, gaining access to private messages and impersonating victims in a sweeping global campaign, according to a joint warning from the FBI and U.S. cybersecurity officials. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said … Read more

Oil only accounts for half the cost of a gallon of gas. Here’s where the rest comes from.

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The oil supply shock from the Iran war is directly impacting what Americans pay to fill up their cars, with gasoline prices up an average of roughly 60 cents since hostilities erupted on February 28. But just how much does the cost of oil factor into how much drivers pay to fuel up? “The price of … Read more

Mounting claims of identity theft involving fake Uber accounts raise passenger safety concerns

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An investigation by CBS News California Investigates has uncovered mounting allegations that stolen identities are being used to create fraudulent Uber driver accounts, raising questions about passenger safety and the company’s driver verification process. California has more rideshare drivers than any other state, more than 800,000 as of late 2025, according to state data. But … Read more

CDs vs. money market accounts: What savers should consider this March

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Savers should consider multiple factors when comparing a CD against a money market account this month. AlenaPaulus/Getty Images Recent economic news may have savers once again reconsidering their options. After February saw noticeable improvements in both inflation and unemployment, March has seen some changes that could have savers concerned anew. Stock market returns have been … Read more

Officers who killed Austin gunman won’t face charges despite “accounts to the contrary,” DA says “accounts to the contrary,” DA says amid political backlash

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The officers who shot and killed the man who gunned down people enjoying a night out in Austin will not face a grand jury hearing, despite initial confusion over the district attorney’s policy of sending all police shootings to a grand jury for review. Travis County DA Jose Garza said Tuesday that suggestions that he … Read more

What you need to know about Trump Accounts

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During his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Donald Trump promoted Trump Accounts — new savings accounts for children, which are set to launch this summer. Babies born from 2025 to 2028 will get a huge perk: The federal government will put $1,000 in their accounts. Major companies are also pledging contributions. “This … Read more