Owning a pet now means having a financial plan. Here's what to consider in 2026.
CBS Newsby Angelica Leicht25 Aug 2026
Bringing home a pet has always meant taking on a new set of expenses, from food and vaccinations to grooming and boarding.
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top 78%Gun-running ship sunk by Israeli military in 1948 located intact 1,650 feet underwater
CBS News25 Aug 2026
Israel announced on Monday it had recovered the wreckage of the Altalena, an arms-smuggling boat whose sinking by the Israeli military just after the state's founding in 1948 exposed divisions that...
Historic U.K. estate used as Wayne Manor in "Batman Begins" must be surveyed for bats, officials say
CBS Newsby Anhelina Shamlii25 Aug 2026
A British estate used as a filming location in may be taken from its owners if repair work, including bat surveys, does not commence, according to local council notices.
How quickly do you have to pay after settling a debt?
CBS Newsby Angelica Leicht25 Aug 2026
Credit card debt has been a costly problem for borrowers nationwide over the last few years, and in today's economic landscape, the issue is compounding rapidly.
If the U.S. wants to end the war with Iran by way of economic sanctions, China is key
CBS Newsby Frank Andrews; Ramy Inocencio25 Aug 2026
The language used Monday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as he announced a was apocalyptic. The measures are part of the Trump administration's plan to use economic pressure to force Iran to...
Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from streamer Hasan Piker after remarks on Israel and Jewish Americans
CBS Newsby Joe Walsh; Aaron Navarro25 Aug 2026
Popular left-wing streamer Hasan Piker drew stiff criticism from prominent Democrats on Monday after arguing that some Jewish Americans' support for Israel is "making antisemitism worse" — leading...
Here's how much interest a $100,000 2-year CD account will earn savers now
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson25 Aug 2026
Locking a portion of your money into a 2-year often isn't considered to be the best financial approach. And that's especially true when there's a large amount of money at play, such as $100,000.
As measles outbreaks grow in the U.S., maps and charts show a record number of cases
CBS Newsby Grace Manthey25 Aug 2026
So far in 2026, the U.S. has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades as outbreaks spread in multiple states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows.
Debt collections and forgiveness: What borrowers need to consider now
CBS Newsby Angelica Leicht25 Aug 2026
Millions of Americans are carrying a hefty amount of high-rate debt right now, and in today's economic landscape, keeping up with what they owe can be a costly challenge. Case in point?
Former senior Russian official warns "unknown sources" could attack U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine
CBS Newsby Aidan Stretch25 Aug 2026
Kyiv — Russia's former Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Fedorov warned Monday that factories in Britain producing drones for Ukraine could be targeted by "semi-military" or "unknown" forces in...
United Airlines to add 10 new international routes starting next year. See where.
CBS Newsby Mary Cunningham; Alain Sherter25 Aug 2026
United Airlines said on Tuesday that it will add 10 international routes starting in 2027, extending the carrier's flight network to new destinations in Europe and Asia.
Elon Musk's data centers are pushing out a family that's owned land since "before people of color were allowed to"
CBS Newsby Lauren Fichten25 Aug 2026
On a 2-acre property in , 52-year-old Krystal Polk's family lived off the land for generations, raising chickens and pigs, growing onions and herbs and trading their peaches for pears.
How much will a $100,000 home equity loan cost per month if opened this September?
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson25 Aug 2026
Heading into September 2026, there are plenty of viable ways to borrow money, whether you're looking for a small, four- or five-figure amount or something more substantial like $100,000.
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to overturn sex-trafficking conviction and sentence
CBS Newsby Melissa Quinn; Jacob Rosen25 Aug 2026
Washington — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence. In a 67-page decision, U.S.
Callaway Golf CEO apologizes after Good Good ad showing male golfer shoving woman sparks backlash
CBS Newsby Aimee Picchi; Alain Sherter25 Aug 2026
Callaway Golf CEO Chip Brewer on Tuesday apologized for an advertisement that sparked an online backlash for its depiction of a male golfer shoving a female golfer to the ground when she attempts...
Trump threatens to change Lake Ontario's name to "Lake America" amid trade fight with Canada
CBS Newsby Kaia Hubbard25 Aug 2026
Washington — President Trump threatened Tuesday to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
CBS Newsby Brian Dakss25 Aug 2026
At least a quarter of ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — a much higher rate than is seen in the general population, a study released Tuesday...
Multiple people dead, including kids, after shooting and fire at Montana home
CBS Newsby Emily Mae Czachor25 Aug 2026
Multiple people, including children, were killed in a shooting and fire that broke out inside of a Billings, Montana, home on Sunday evening, according to authorities and local media reports.
Rape and murder of 3 year old girl sparks outrage in Nepal, with protesters demanding tougher laws
CBS Newsby Arshad R Zargar25 Aug 2026
The rape and murder of a 3-year-old girl in Nepal has sparked widespread outrage and protests in the Himalayan country, with activists and politicians demanding tougher laws on rape, including...
Chinese ship caught with banned shark fins in Pacific Ocean in operation involving U.S. Coast Guard
CBS Newsby Nicole Busch25 Aug 2026
Kiribati, a tiny Pacific neighbor to Hawaii that has grown ties with Beijing, detained a Chinese vessel this month for illegally harvesting shark fins, its maritime police told AFP.