Wildfires bringing terrible air quality, hazy skies to much of the Midwest and Northeast

Wildfires in Ontario, Canada, and northern Minnesota are bringing dark skies and poor air quality across large swaths of the United States. CBS News’ Elijah Westbrook reports from New York City, Darius Johnson reports from Chicago and meteorologist Jessica Burch has a look at when the smoke might dissipate. Source link

These states are ‘ahead of the game’ in bringing down home prices, Trump’s housing chief says

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans, but Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner reveals some states are making more progress than others. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Turner said Florida and Texas are “ahead of the game” on housing affordability, … Read more

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is bringing a big set of student loan changes

One year after President Donald Trump signed his core domestic policy package into law, student loan borrowers are bracing for a major overhaul of the federal lending system that will begin this week. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Many were already struggling when the … Read more

How an Irish village is bringing back smartphone-free childhoods

How an Irish village is bringing back smartphone-free childhoods – CBS News Watch CBS News A village in Ireland started a community-wide initiative to bring back smartphone-free childhoods. Parents voluntarily agree to hold off on giving their children smartphones until they are in middle school. CBS News’ Leigh Kiniry has more. Source link

Oil is set for its biggest monthly drop in 6 years, bringing consumers some relief

As May’s final day of oil trading is underway, the price of crude is set for its biggest one-month decline in six years, delivering some relief to consumers at the pump and some optimism to investors hoping for an end to sky-high energy prices. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more

Recent survivors of US boat strikes haven’t been found, bringing overall death toll to 199

WASHINGTON — The death toll from the Trump administration’s monthslong series of strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean has risen to at least 199 people after survivors of recent attacks were not found. The total includes at least 22 people who had survived an initial strike only … Read more

The Savannah Bananas are bringing joy, baseball and a second chance at a dream

You’ve seen the viral dance videos. You recognize the bright yellow jerseys. Maybe you know someone who’s been to a game. But chances are you still have more questions about the Savannah Bananas than answers. That’s understandable. Just four years ago, the Bananas were one of thousands of summer baseball teams around the country. Now, … Read more