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From rockets to cancer research, here’s how the number pi is embedded in our lives

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LOS ANGELES — Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi. Representing the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, pi is approximately equal to 3.14159 — but its digits go on forever. In school, you … 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

2 bills would erase income taxes for many Americans. Here’s what to know.

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Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax overhauls that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans. The two bills — one backed by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, and the other from Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland — are rolling out as Republicans tout the impact of the tax cuts enacted under … Read more

An attacker rammed a vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan. Here’s what we know.

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Law enforcement responded to reports of an active shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday afternoon after a vehicle rammed through the building. There were no deaths reported at the synagogue and at least one suspect was killed, official said. Here’s what we know about the incident. Reported shooting Oakland County Sheriff … Read more

U.S. service members suffered grave injuries in Kuwait. Here’s what we know.

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U.S. service members suffered grave injuries in Kuwait. Here’s what we know. – CBS News Watch CBS News More details are emerging about the dozens of U.S. service members injured during an Iranian attack at a Kuwait tactical operations center. CBS News’ Eleanor Watson reports. Source link

Here’s what to do if a debt collector won’t stop calling you

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There are several actions you can take to stop or reduce the calls you’re receiving from debt collectors. Andrii Dodonov/Getty Images The idea of debt collectors contacting borrowers about their unpaid balances is nothing new. That tactic has been used for decades to try to compel borrowers to pay what’s owed on their delinquent accounts. … Read more

What is the SAVE America Act? Here’s what to know about the elections bill Trump is pushing

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Washington — President Trump and his allies are pushing Senate Republicans to pass an elections-related bill known as the SAVE America Act, which Democrats warn could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. Formally known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, the bill would require Americans to show proof of citizenship in person to register to … Read more

Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren’t. Here’s why.

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U.S. motorists are likely to face higher gas prices for several weeks even if crude oil remains stable, according to GasBuddy petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan. Global crude prices swung wildly on Monday, soaring to nearly $120 a barrel earlier in the day before dropping after President Trump told CBS News that the U.S. war with … Read more

Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices? Here’s what experts say.

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Gas prices are surging across the U.S., with motorists paying about 20% more per gallon than before the start of the U.S. war with Iran. Experts say one option that could help tame prices at the pump is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the nation’s emergency oil stockpile designed to cushion supply shocks. The average price per … Read more