A deadly collapse at a Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, probe finds

The deadly destruction of a Florida beachfront condominium actually started weeks before it collapsed into a pile of rubble in the middle of the night, killing 98 people in 2021, federal investigators found in a final report issued Monday. The National Institute of Standards and Technology said in the report that two connections between garage … Read more

Air Force unit in Texas faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine requirement dropped

Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.  “Over the last three weeks, the 37th Training Wing, in close coordination with the 59th Medical Wing, has been managing … Read more

Will credit card interest rates drop after this week’s Fed meeting?

Borrowers hoping for immediate relief from high credit card rates may want to temper their expectations. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images After years of elevated borrowing costs, most borrowers have become accustomed to seeing credit card interest rates remain stubbornly high. Case in point? Right now, credit card rates are averaging close to 22%, and many cardholders … Read more

Will mortgage rates drop after this week’s Fed meeting?

Mortgage interest rates could change this week depending on what happens in the latest Federal Reserve meeting. Pla2na/Getty Images For the first time since April, the Federal Reserve will meet this week to discuss interest rate policy, among other agenda items. And there will be plenty to evaluate. With developments surrounding overseas conflicts and geopolitical … Read more

Spearfisher killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks

A spearfisher was killed on Saturday in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in four weeks, police said. The 35-year-old man was spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island near the port city of Albany in Western Australia state when he was attacked before noon local time, a police statement said. The man was brought by boat … Read more

Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump’s attorney general: report

Steve Yates discusses Pam Bondi’s contributions after her removal as attorney general Steve Yates, former Deputy National Security Advisor for Vice President Cheney, reflects on Attorney General Pam Bondi’s significant contributions, especially in fighting illicit fentanyl and advocating for victims. He recounts personal experiences with Bondi and her empathetic nature, noting her support during his … Read more