Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as its CEO says the cuts aren’t tied to AI

Epic Games, the video game maker behind Fortnite, is laying off more than 1,000 workers amid “extreme” market conditions and a downturn in engagement with its most popular game, CEO Tim Sweeney said in a blog post Tuesday. Its successful online video game Fortnitewhich Epic developed in 2017, is now facing competition from “other increasingly-engaging …

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Trump meets with Republican senators over DHS funding

President Trump met with Republican senators on Monday night to discuss Department of Homeland Security funding as the partial shutdown continues. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump also signaled he was open to a deal with Iran. CBS News’ Taurean Small and Natalie Brand have the latest.

Can you be sued for credit card debt if you’re on disability?

If you’re living on disability income, a collection debt lawsuit could have an outsized impact on your finances. Getty Images/iStockphoto Between today’s high (and rising) borrowing costs, elevated unemployment and persistent financial pressure, a hefty number of borrowers are falling behind on their bills, and their credit card debt, in particular. Part of the issue …

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Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits

Washington — It’s not a palace, but next month the White House is set to be overrun by royals. In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and The Netherlands next month. King Charles III is set to visit sometime in April, a source told CBS News, but there …

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How much interest can a $2,500 CD earn in 2026?

A $2,500 CD account could be worth opening for savers now that interest rate cuts are on pause again. Mansoreh Motamedi/Getty Images A certificate of deposit (CD) account isn’t always the easiest type of savings account to manage. And that’s especially true right now. With unemployment on the rise, inflation stagnating (if cooled) and the …

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