Air Canada is being held responsible for a discount its chatbot mistakenly promised a customer, the Washington Post reported. The airline must refund a passenger, Jake Moffat, who two years ago purchased tickets to attend his grandmother’s funeral, under the belief that if he paid full price, he could later file a claim under the airline’s bereavement policy to receive …
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19 February
What will the 2024 spring homebuying season look like?
The official start of spring is less than a month away, and some homebuyers are already anticipating a busy season. Historically, spring is an active period for home sales, and this year, some positive economic developments may add fuel to the fire. After spending the better part of two years raising interest rates to curb inflation, the Federal Reserve is …
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19 February
Is tax preparation software worth it? Heres what some experts think
It’s officially tax season, and while you technically have until April 15 to file your tax returns, the time is now to hone your strategy. Will you DIY your return or go to a tax professional? Or, maybe, like millions of Americans, you’ll let tax preparation software — like TurboTax, H&R Block, or TaxSlayer — guide the way. Don’t wait …
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19 February
Michael J. Fox gets standing ovation after surprise appearance at BAFTAs
Actor Michael J. Fox received a rousing standing ovation during a surprise appearance at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday. Fox, who has Parkinson’s disease, was presenting the award for best film and was introduced by BAFTAs host David Tennant as a “true legend of cinema.” As the “Back to the Future” star was taken to the stage in …
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19 February
Here are the top moments from the 2024 Peoples Choice Awards
The People’s Choice Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday night and the fan-voted awards show had its fair share of powerful and surprising moments. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie took home big wins, as did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Here are the top moments from the night. 1. Simu Liu hosts, with opening skit that pays homage to …
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19 February
Are morning or night workouts better? Heres what experts say.
What’s the best time for working out: morning, afternoon or evening? Experts say it depends on your goals, but that any movement — no matter the time of day — is better than none. “What I tell my patients is work out when you can,” medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis recentlytold CBS News. “If it’s easier and more …
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19 February
Man who allegedly told migrants in packed boat hed get them to U.K. "or kill you all" convicted of manslaughter
A man who prosecutors say agreed to pilot a small, unseaworthy boat full of migrants illegally from France to Britain, leading to the vessel capsizing and killing at least four people, was convicted Monday of manslaughter in a landmark U.K. court case. CBS News partner network BBC News said the conviction of Ibrahima Bah was the first time a migrant …
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19 February
12 alleged cartel members killed by Mexican soldiers near U.S. border
Mexican troops on patrol killed 12 gunmen in a clash near the U.S. border in Tamaulipas, according to the government of the northeastern state, which has been rocked by violence linked to organized crime. The slain attackers were alleged members of a drug cartel, government sources told AFP. The shootout occurred when soldiers were patrolling Miguel Aleman municipality on the …
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19 February
Sleep expert on why people should prioritize sleep quality over quantity
When it comes to maintaining heart health, it’s not just how long you sleep — it’s how well you sleep that matters equally, if not more, said Dr. Shelby Harris, a behavioral sleep psychologist and clinical associate professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “Poor quality sleep really can influence our heart health as well,” Harris told “CBS Mornings” in …
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19 February
NASA looking for 4 volunteers to spend a year living and working inside a Mars simulator
Ever wonder what it’s like to live on Mars? Now, you could try out life on the Red Planet – in a simulation run by NASA. The space agency is looking for participants to live on a fake Mars for a full year to help them prepare for human exploration of the planet. This is the second of three missions, …
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