Pop star Katy Perry shocked fans byrevealing she will be leaving “American Idol” after seven years as a judge on the reality singing competition. During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Monday night, the 39-year-old singer announced that the upcoming season of “Idol,” which airs on ABC this Sunday, will be her last. “I think this probably will be …
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Former “Monty Python” star Eric Idle said he’s still working at the age of 80 for financial reasons, sharing on social media that his income has tailed off “disastrously” and adding, “I have to work for my living.” Idle, who also starred in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and created the hit Broadway show “Spamalot,” said that people tend …
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Stocks slumped on Tuesday after a government report showed that inflation last month remained stubbornly high, a setback for investors betting that the Federal Reserve could cut its benchmark interest rate as soon as March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 700 points in afternoon trade before regaining ground to close down 525 points, or 1.4%, at 38,273. …
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In today’s economic landscape, many people are looking for alternative investment strategies to help safeguard their retirement funds. And, that makes sense. All it takes is a sudden downturn in the stock market or an unexpected economic shift to have a big impact on your retirement savings — and if you aren’t careful, you could end up losing a lot …
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A man has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 25 theft of a Jackie Robinson statue from McAdams Park in Wichita, Kansas, police announced in a news conference on Tuesday. Ricky Alderete, 45, has been charged with felony theft and making false information, police said. Detectives conducted 100 interviews while investigating the theft to find out who –and why– …
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Yong Prince wakes up early every morning to make breakfast for the hundreds of people staying in her packed Denver motel. But this motel is unique — the rooms are free and the guests are all migrants, mainly from Venezuela. The motel is closed to the typical paying customer, but there are still no vacancies. Residents told CBS News there …
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BALTIMORE — Super Bowl LVIII, which aired on CBS Sunday, was the most watched program in television history, CBS Sports says. It based its announcement on initial data from Nielsen Media Research and Adobe Analytics. Final Nielsen numbers were expected Tuesday. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime — only the second Super Bowl ever …
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In an era where swiping right is the norm, some singles are revisiting a time-honored tradition to find love: matchmaking. As reality TV shows like “Indian Matchmaking” gain traction, matchmaking is seeing a resurgence among those who are fed of the digital dating scene and the different dating apps. Blake Newby, a busy young professional, has experienced her fair share …
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Racquelle Perry has always prioritized education — she’s got two master’s degrees and the bills to prove it. Perry owes $307,000 in student loans, she told CBS News, one of the millions who must now contend with the restart of those loan repayments and stubbornly persistent inflation. She said looking at the number she still owes makes her wonder, “How …
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Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzidefeated Republican Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip in Tuesday’s special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District to finish the term of former GOP Rep. George Santos, who wasindicted on federal charges and expelled from Congress in December. With 97% of votes counted, Suozzi was winning the race for the 3rd Congressional District seat by a margin …
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