Washington — The federal government will shift into using artificial intelligence in the interview process for some job applicants in the coming days, according to U.S. officials. Not all federal agencies will immediately use AI to interview job seekers, but the technology will be tested on the so-called Tech Force, an initiative started eight months…
“Buy now, pay later” loans were originally promoted as a way to help consumers afford small purchases, such as electronics and clothing. Now, financial firms are also pushing the loans as a means for people to cover essential expenses, such as rent, groceries, electricity bills and even medical costs. Consumer advocates warn that using BNPL…
President Trump on Friday said a U.S. deal with Venezuela to tap its oil reserves “will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future.” With the average U.S. gas price still above $4 a gallon nationwide, American consumers may be wondering if help is on the way. Don’t hold your breath, energy…
Washington — Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph will zoom around the National Mall this weekend when the racing series IndyCar takes over downtown D.C. for a race commemorating the nation’s 250th birthday. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., is expected to attract about 140,000 people on each day of…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is making the case for a new bipartisan cryptocurrency bill backed by President Trump, telling CBS News on Thursday that it will broaden consumer protections and prevent a repeat of the FTX fallout. “The current status quo today is that there isn’t much clarity about what the rules are. And so…
Three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros that were stolen earlier this year in a three-minute heist were recovered by Italian police. Italian Carabinieri’s art recovery squad said in a statement on Friday that the paintings were discovered during searches ordered by prosecutors, but no details were given. The investigation is…
There is no way to verify full disclosure of tools. The Higher Education Commission has taken two big steps on artificial intelligence. It has notified a compulsory three-credit-hour AI course for every undergraduate and postgraduate degree in the country, starting from Fall 2026. It has also circulated a draft policy on the use of generative…
The largest Powerball jackpot of 2026 has climbed to an estimated $905 million ahead of Monday night’s drawing. With no winner since May, the grand prize has ballooned to the eighth largest in history. Its estimated cash value is $391.9 million if the winner chooses a lump-sum payment over the annuity payouts, according to the…
Iran expressed interest in expanding trade and economic cooperation with Pakistan through the ports of Karachi and Gwadar on Tuesday, as a delegation from Tehran held a meeting with a business team from Pakistan in Islamabad, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. The Radio Pakistan report said Iranian Industry, Mine and Trade Minister Mohammad Atabak led…
The following is the transcript of an interview with independent former Sen. Joe Manchin and his daughter, Americans Together CEO Heather Manchin, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Aug. 2, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re joined now by former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and his daughter Heather Manchin. They are…
