Stocks nosedive on Wall Street, triggering trading halt
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks dropped 8% in the first minutes of trading Monday on Wall Street and triggered another temporary halt to trading as huge swaths of the economy come closer to shutting down, from airlines to restaurants. Emergency…
CBS SPECIAL REPORT: Update on stock market concerns
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Mortgage rates drop to all-time lows; 30-year loan at 3.29%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates dropped to all-time lows this week as anxiety over risks to the economy deepened amid the burgeoning viral outbreak crisis. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate on the benchmark 30-year loan…
Stocks whipsaw after Fed cuts rates to counter virus effects
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks whipped up and down Tuesday after the Federal Reserve swooped into the market with an emergency interest-rate cut in hopes of shielding the economy from the effects of the fast-spreading virus outbreak. Major indexes shot…
MOSES conference could have $3M impact on La Crosse area's economy
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)-- About 2,700 people are in town for the MOSES Organic Farming Conference this week. All the additional visitors means big business…
When is the last time you cleaned your oven?
Remember the holidays? Maybe you did lots of baking and roasting, perhaps even a turkey or two. Now raise your hand if you’ve cleaned your oven since…
Pier 1 Imports files for bankruptcy, looking for buyer
FORT WORTH, Texas (WKBT)- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. today announced it has filed for bankruptcy and is talking with potential buyers. The Company is closing all of its locations in Canada. To date, it has closed or began going-out-of-business sales…
Winter office survival guide
If you work in an office, you’re probably familiar with the battle over the thermostat. Some co-workers are always hot, while others are bundled in sweaters. If this…
The truth about sleep medicines
Tossing and turning all night long? If you’re having trouble sleeping, your doctor may suggest a drug or supplement to temporarily ease insomnia. But what are the long-term risks to those medications? Consumer Reports helps identify the causes of sleeplessness…
Leafy Greens - Are they worth the risk?
If you’re trying for a healthy diet, chances are you’re eating plenty of nutrient-rich leafy greens. But while the health benefits of leafy greens abound, they can also carry contaminants like E. coli and other harmful bacteria. Consumer Reports is…
Deere plans to lay off 105 more workers in Dubuque
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP)- Deere & Co. plans to lay off 105 more workers in Dubuque. The company told workers Friday at the John Deere Dubuque Works that the layoffs will take effect April 6. It would be the third round…
New Nutrition Labels
Food labels have gotten a makeover. It's the first major overhaul in over 20 years. The Food and Drug Administration has put new food-label regulations in place based…
New Ways to Use Your Waffle Maker
The internet is teeming with foods you can “waffle,” everything from hash browns to grilled cheese sandwiches to puff pastry. If you’d like to get in on the trend…
Stop Idling Your Car!
How often do you start your car well before you leave in the morning so that it’s toasty when you’re ready to go? Or…
Tips to Make Any TV Better to Watch the Super Bowl
Getting ready for the BIG GAME? Whether you bought a brand-new big-screen TV or you’re trying to make the most of the one you’ve got, Consumer Reports says there are three features you should turn off for better picture quality!…
