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PESHAWAR: Traders, consumers and politicians have rejected the federal budget and warned that imposition of massive new taxes will further push the downtrodden class below poverty. Reacting to the federal government’s budget office bearers of various groups of traders, and leaders of political parties in separate statements here on Wednesday pointed out that the rulers failed to provide any relief to the poverty-stricken masses. Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) provincial Chairman Sikandar Hayat Khan Sherpao said the federal budget failed to reflect the aspirations of the people and offered no relief to the public, business community as well as the agricultural…
Google’s collection of medical records sparks privacy concerns – CBS News Watch CBS News The apparent whistleblower who revealed Google is collecting medical records from about 50 million Americans said “Project Nightingale” raised red flags, including a security risk of “placing medical data in the digital cloud.” Google said it’s using the information to improve health care and reduce medical costs, under strict privacy and security standards. Wired Editor-in-Chief Nick Thomson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the privacy and security concerns. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now…
Consumers are finally getting a break when it comes to egg prices.Egg prices dropped to $4.55 in May, down 11% from $5.12 in April, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The price drop for a dozen Grade A large eggs comes as the effects of a years-long, widespread avian flu outbreak recede and demand for eggs eases, as it usually does this time of year. “There are two main drivers behind the drop in prices — abatement in the conversation about bird flu, and some seasonality in uses of eggs. Typically as we move into summer, demand for…
PG&E CEO claims blackouts could continue for 10 years, angering regulators – CBS News Watch CBS News Santa Ana winds are picking up in Southern California, raising new concerns of wildfires. On Saturday, utility companies again warned of mass power shutoffs. The blackouts are designed to prevent fires but recently sparked their own controversy. Carter Evans reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
The opioid crisis is putting a strain on foster families – CBS News Watch CBS News Four major drug companies reached a settlement, avoiding the first federal trial in the opioid epidemic. They’re the first of nearly 3,000 plaintiffs, suing companies over drugs that have killed thousands of Americans. As Dean Reynolds reports, it’s also putting tremendous pressure on foster families. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
In an unusual pairing, beer maker Blue Moon and personal care product company eos have teamed up to create a new orange-flavored lip balm,The Valencia Orange Lip Balm debuted Tuesday and is available exclusively on Blue Moon and eos’ websites. It comes in a round shell typical of eos’ style but with a twist: A small Blue Moon label is printed on the orange casing.In the online description of the product, the companies say the lip balm was designed to enhance the flavor of Blue Moon beer, a Belgian-style wheat beer known for its citrusy flavor. “This limited-edition balm doesn’t just…
Much like a golf course, Venmo can bring some unexpected traps and other hazards.The popular payment app enables users to send requests and payments to Venmo accounts listed as public — a default setting that opened up a can of worms for the world’s top golfer, Scottie Scheffler.Scheffler, 28, who is competing in the U.S. Open this week, said Tuesday that he deleted the app after receiving a string of unwanted financial requests and payments from strangers betting on his performance.”That’s why I had to get rid of my Venmo because I was either getting paid by people or people…
Autobraking tech will be standard in cars by 2022, but drivers complain of “phantom braking” – CBS News Watch CBS News Automatic emergency braking will be standard in most cars in 2022. It’s expected to cut the number of rear-end crashes in half. But hundreds of drivers say sometimes the system slams on the brakes apparently for no reason. Kris Van Cleave reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
FDA proposes “black-box warning” for breast implants – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is looking at more aggressive action to tell women considering breast implants about the potentially serious risks. On Wednesday, the agency proposed that manufacturers print a so-called “black-box warning” on implant packaging. That warning is the FDA’s strongest form of caution. Anna Werner reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
The Republicans’ “big beautiful” budget package is uniting everyone from Elon Musk to Wall Street over an issue that experts say could pose a threat to the nation’s long-term fiscal stability: the rising cost of servicing the U.S. government’s growing mountain of debt. The U.S. spent $1.1 trillion in interest on its debt in 2024 — almost double the amount it was paying five years ago, according to Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis data. The nation now spends more on interest payments than it does on defense, data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows.Those costs could rise even more under…