PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia City Hall is called the “People’s Building,” and a new Black History Month exhibit highlights some of the people in Philadelphia’s history. Newly installed tiles on the floors of City Hall are an artistic tribute to some of the many untold stories of Black Philadelphians. The exhibit, called “Philadelphia Black History: The People’s Stories,” draws inspiration …

Walmart on Tuesday said it’s buying television manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion, an acquisition that could help the retailing giant build its advertising and media business. Vizio may be best known for its TV sets, but it also operates the SmartCast Operating System, which has more than 18 million active accounts. The SmartCast system is included in every Vizio TV …

Gold has multiple common uses. It’s a currency, a material used in jewelry and it’s a crucial component in manufacturing. Gold is also an investment vehicle – one that’s commonly used as a source of protection against inflation, market volatility and economic unrest. If you have gold in your portfolio, or you’re thinking about adding some of the yellow metal …

Are you saving money for a car, a down payment on a house, the vacation of a lifetime or any other large expense? If so, there’s a high probability that you’re facing a challenge. In today’s inflationary environment, the money you save has to earn a meaningful return. After all, if your return rate is any lower than the current …

One positive coming from the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate hikes is that most banks also raised the rates that they offer to savers. In particular, certificates of deposit (CDs) have been relatively attractive for many savers over the past couple of years, following a prolonged period of ultra-low interest rates. However, the CD interest rate yield curve has recently …

As the death toll in Gaza rises, Prince William said he wants to see an “end to the fighting” in the Israel-Hamas war as soon as possible. William, who recently returned to public royal duties after taking time off while his wife Kate, the Princess of Wales, recovered from surgery, said it was critical for aid to get into Gaza. …

The United States on Tuesday vetoed an Arab-backed and widely supported U.N. resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in the embattled Gaza Strip, saying it would interfere with negotiations on a deal to free hostages abducted in Israel. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13-1 with the United Kingdom abstaining, reflecting the strong support …

Nikki Haley, the last Republican challenger to Donald Trump, vowed to stay in the race for the GOP nomination Tuesday, saying she feels “no need to kiss the ring.” The former ambassador to the United Nations and governor of South Carolina said during a campaign stop in Greenville that she’s “far from” dropping out of the race, regardless of an …

A Trump-backed trio of leaders is expected to take the helm at the Republican National Committee, effectively strengthening former President Donald Trump’s iron grip on the party going into the general election. Trump announced last week a new effort to unite the RNC and his campaign. He’s installing Lara Trump, his daughter-in-law, and Chris LaCivita, a senior campaign adviser, in …

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last week that frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization, or IVF, are considered children under state law and are therefore subject to legislation dealing with the wrongful death of a minor if one is destroyed. “The Wrongful Death of a Minor Act applies to all unborn children, regardless of their location,” the opinion states, …