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A new report published from a pair of think tanks has found a handful of companies' climate commitments may not be worth their weight.

New report calls companies’ climate commitments into question

Joining other tech companies in combatting misinformation, Google announced it is expanding its "prebunking" program.

Google says it will expand misinformation ‘prebunking’ program

Four flying objects have been shot down by the U.S. military in just over a week. Lawmakers are raising security concerns.

Morning rundown: US shoots down more flying objects; Turkey prosecutes contractors

Pew Research asked Americans about their priorities. According to the report, Americans said the economy is at the top of the list.

Pew Research poll: Economy tops list of Americans’ priorities

A class action lawsuit was filed against the NFL. The league is accused of wrongfully denying former football players of their benefits.

10 former NFL players sue league over disability benefits

A Missouri transgender clinic is being investigated after a whistleblower said it uses experimental drugs on children.

Missouri clinic accused of using experimental drugs on children

World leaders have called Monday's historic earthquake one of the biggest natural disasters in our times. More than 21,000 people have died.

Morning rundown: 21,000 killed in Turkey quake; Pence subpoenaed

New data shows home prices went up in 90% of metro markets across the U.S. the last quarter of 2022, despite weakening demand.

Home prices higher in 90% of metros. Here’s where buyers may find relief.

The 2022 Super Bowl was dubbed the "Crypto Bowl" over all the cryptocurrency spots. Here's how the last year treated those companies in Five for Friday.

Where are they now? FTX and other Super Bowl ad-buying crypto companies

CBP: Migrant rescues, encounters at US-Mexico border break records

The death toll from the historic earthquake on the Turkey-Syria border has now surpassed 17,0000. At least 60,000 other people were injured.

Morning rundown: 17,000 dead in Turkey earthquake; Fetterman hospitalized

Florida Republicans are pushing a bill to give Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) control over Disney's self-governing district in Orlando.

‘A new sheriff in town’: DeSantis could soon control Disney government

In 2022, 18 states dished out tax rebates to counter inflation. Now the IRS needs to decide if that relief money will be taxed.

The IRS wants taxpayers from these states to hold off on filing tax returns

President Biden addressed China in his State of The Union following a week of Chinese spy balloon headlines.

Morning rundown: Biden addresses China; Turkey death toll hits 11,000

Politicians regularly beat the market, making lucrative and sometimes strangely-timed stock trades. Two new ETFs mimic the moves of both parties.

These ETF funds let people trade stocks like members of Congress

At least 5,000 people dead following Monday's earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Tens of thousands of others are injured.

Morning rundown: 5,000 dead following earthquakes; NYC lifts vax mandate

The U.S. Department of Justice is accusing Google of violating antitrust laws.

AI search engine race is here: Google announces Bard, its ChatGPT rival

Turkey and Syria have been devastated by not one but two powerful earthquakes happening Monday morning and then again in the afternoon.

Midday rundown: 2nd earthquake strikes Turkey, billionaires oppose Trump

Hundreds were killed in a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria in the early morning hours Monday.

Morning rundown: Turkey’s deadly earthquake; Beyonce’s record Grammys

January's jobs report "defied all the expectations of a potential recession," ZipRecruiter lead economist Sinem Buber said.

Stunning jobs report paves way for Fed’s soft landing, rebuffs recession talk

Ford returning to Formula One, will team with Red Bull Racing

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed his trip to China after they admitted a balloon hovering over the western U.S. is theirs.

Midday rundown: China claims spy balloon, COVID drug creates mutations

The unemployment rate in January just dropped to its lowest level since 1969. Meanwhile, U.S. job growth more than doubled expectations.

January jobs report shocks with 517,000 jobs added, unemployment at 3.4%

Ongoing tensions between the United States and China may be heightened after a suspected spy balloon was spotted over Billings, Montana.

Morning Rundown: China spy balloon spotted; Pence talks with FBI