Washington — As fallout from the war with Iran keeps fuel prices high, few states are making moves to suspend their gas and diesel taxes. Tax policy experts say suspending the state and federal motor fuel taxes wouldn’t be as effective in lowering prices at the pump as one might think, and could come at … Read more
The U.S. government is set to launch an online portal next week that lets businesses request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. But payouts won’t be automatic, and legal experts said businesses could face other obstacles getting their money back. A federal agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), will boot up … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are facing some backlash in Australia over their visit to the continent. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Source link
There are multiple factors to consider when determining the direction of mortgage interest rates in 2026. Sorapop Udomsri/Sorapop/Getty Images Despite some declines at the start of 2026, mortgage rates have been on their way up in recent weeks. In early March, the average rate on 30-year mortgages was just 5.75%, according to Zillow data. As … Read more
As another Tax Day arrives, the average refund this year is $3,462, up 11%, or around $350, from 2025, according to IRS data. “Aggregate refunds are up, average refunds are up, and clearly millions, if not tens of millions, of taxpayers are claiming one of the new deductions” under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” … Read more
Millions of Android users could be eligible for a payment under a $135 million class-action settlement over allegations that Google’s operating system caused mobile devices to send data without users’ permission. People who used Android mobile devices to connect to the internet over a cellular network from Nov. 12, 2017, to the present could qualify … Read more
As the April 15 tax filing deadline nears, most Americans say they believe they are paying more than their fair share — a sentiment that is strongest among the nation’s top earners, according to recent polling from the Pew Research Center. That belief has become more widespread in recent years, despite new tax cuts for everyone … Read more
The Artemis II crew is preparing to splash down off the coast of San Diego after their historic moon mission. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann has more on the splashdown, and former astronaut Dr. Jay Buckey joins to discuss what happens during reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere and his previous experience. Source link
Here’s what will happen with Artemis II after Friday’s splashdown off San Diego coast – CBS News Watch CBS News The Artemis II mission is scheduled to splashdown near San Diego Friday evening. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more. Source link
A prehistoric fossil previously thought to belong to the world’s oldest octopus has been reclassified as something else, after scientists discovered the remains actually belonged to a different type of sea creature. “It turns out the world’s most famous octopus fossil was never an octopus at all,” Thomas Clements, the lead researcher behind the new … Read more