Delta Air Lines is ranked as the best U.S. airline in The Points Guy's 2026 survey, based on factors like reliability, customer experience, loyalty programs, and cost. Rising fuel prices have made cost a more important factor this year, with Frontier Airlines offering the most affordable tickets.
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Delta Air Lines took first place for the eighth year in a row.
Cost made up 25% of the airline score in 2026, up from 20% in 2025 due to fuel price increases linked to the Iran war.
Reliability was the largest factor at 30%, with loyalty programs at 25% and travel experience at 20%.
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines ranked second and third, respectively.
Frontier Airlines had the cheapest ticket prices among the eight ranked airlines.
Spirit Airlines was dropped from the list because it stopped operating recently.
Delta shares profits with employees, which is linked to better customer service.
AI tools like Autopilot and Google Flights can help travelers find cheaper fares.
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Mortgage interest rates may change in June due to upcoming economic reports and a Federal Reserve meeting. Borrowers should avoid three common mistakes to protect themselves when buying or refinancing a home: assuming a Fed rate pause won’t affect rates, expecting only usual factors to influence rates, and overlooking the importance of a good credit score.
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Mortgage interest rates have risen about half a percentage point since mid-April.
The Federal Reserve will meet on June 16, which can influence mortgage rates even if the Fed does not change its main interest rate.
Mortgage rates can rise or fall due to many factors, including employment data, inflation, geopolitical tensions, and oil prices.
Lenders set mortgage rates based on Fed guidance but can raise rates even if the Fed pauses rate changes.
Locking in a mortgage interest rate now might benefit borrowers before rates potentially increase.
A strong credit score helps borrowers qualify for better mortgage rates.
Borrowers should check and improve their credit scores by fixing errors and reducing debt.
Usual economic factors are not the only reasons mortgage rates change; global events also matter.
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A woman in Virginia is suing Outback Steakhouse for $1.5 million after she slipped on mashed potatoes and got hurt in the restaurant. She says the restaurant did not keep the floor safe or warn customers about the spill.
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The incident happened in May 2023 at an Outback Steakhouse in Sterling, Virginia.
Tracy Renshaw, 56, slipped on what she says was mashed potatoes and fell face-first on the floor.
She claims the restaurant waited too long to clean up the spill and did not warn customers about the slippery floor.
Renshaw says she has serious injuries, pain, medical bills, and that her ability to work has been affected.
The lawsuit was first filed in Loudoun County Circuit Court and then moved to federal court last month.
Outback Steakhouse has not responded publicly to requests for comment.
The lawsuit argues the restaurant was negligent and failed to keep a safe environment for customers.
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A $1,000 certificate of deposit (CD) account offers fixed interest rates but requires savers to keep their money locked away for several months or years. Depending on the term length, earnings can range from about $10 after three months to around $230 after five years, which may or may not be worth the lack of access to the money.
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CDs have fixed interest rates, meaning the rate stays the same until the CD matures.
A 3-month CD at 3.90% yields about $9.61 in interest on $1,000.
A 1-year CD at 4.11% yields about $41.10 in interest on $1,000.
A 5-year CD at 4.20% yields about $228.40 in interest on $1,000.
Money in a CD cannot be accessed without penalty until the term ends.
Other options, like high-yield savings accounts or investments in stocks, might offer higher returns or more flexibility.
Choosing whether to open a CD depends on individual financial goals and need for access to funds.
Online marketplaces can help savers compare CD rates and terms easily.
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The IRS requires people with traditional IRAs or 401(k)s to withdraw a certain minimum amount each year starting at age 73. For a $750,000 retirement account, the required minimum distribution (RMD) grows each year based on your age and IRS life expectancy tables. These withdrawals count as taxable income and can affect your tax bracket and Medicare costs.
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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) must start at age 73 for most traditional IRA and 401(k) holders.
The RMD amount is calculated by dividing the account balance by an IRS life expectancy factor.
For a $750,000 balance, the annual required withdrawal is about $28,302 at age 73.
At age 75, the minimum withdrawal rises to about $30,488; at age 80, about $37,129.
Withdrawals count as ordinary taxable income, which can increase your tax bill and affect Social Security taxes and Medicare premiums.
Missing the full RMD can cause a penalty of up to 25% of the amount you failed to withdraw.
IRA balances can be combined to meet RMD requirements, but 401(k)s must be handled separately for each plan.
Retirees often consider high-yield savings or money market accounts for protecting and growing their money after withdrawals.
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Intel's semiconductor chips may play an important role in improving the U.S. economy. A columnist named Patrick McGee explains how these chips could help strengthen economic growth.
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Intel is a company that makes semiconductor chips, which are tiny electronic parts used in many devices.
Patrick McGee wrote a column about Intel's chips and their potential economic impact.
These chips are seen as important for advancing technology and manufacturing in the United States.
The discussion was featured on CBS News 24/7.
The Free Press, where McGee writes, is owned by Paramount Skydance, which also owns CBS News.
The U.S. government and businesses are interested in semiconductor production to boost the economy and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the US and the European Union are both committed to following their trade agreement despite new US tariffs proposed on goods made with forced labor. He also mentioned challenges in trade talks due to Canada’s retaliation against US trade policies and noted that the US trade deficit with China has fallen by 30 percent since new policies were introduced under President Donald Trump.
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The US and EU remain committed to complying with their trade deal.
The US has proposed new tariffs on imports made using forced labor.
Canada has retaliated against US trade policies, complicating negotiations.
The US trade deficit with China has decreased by 30 percent since President Trump’s new trade policies started.
Jamieson Greer is the US Trade Representative, the top official responsible for trade matters.
These developments are part of ongoing efforts to manage international trade relations under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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City & Guilds is planning to cut about 400 jobs in the UK, which has led to complaints from the Unite union about a lack of honest communication. The company was bought last year by PeopleCert, and the job cuts are part of cost-saving plans that may involve replacing UK staff with cheaper overseas workers.
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City & Guilds plans to reduce its UK workforce by about 400 jobs.
Unite union claims PeopleCert withheld important information during job cut discussions.
PeopleCert has been advertising jobs that should first be offered to staff at risk of redundancy.
PeopleCert bought City & Guilds in late 2023; the deal triggered investigations.
Two City & Guilds executives received large bonuses and pay raises after the sale.
PeopleCert initially denied plans for compulsory redundancies but later indicated about 75 job cuts might happen this year.
The job cuts are part of a £22 million cost-cutting plan, including replacing UK staff with lower-paid overseas workers.
City & Guilds was founded in 1878 and earns about 60% of its income from government funding.
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Scott Pelley was fired from CBS after making critical comments about Bari Weiss's leadership. The situation creates challenges for Weiss in managing the team and using their skills effectively.
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Scott Pelley was fired from CBS.
Pelley reportedly criticized Bari Weiss, who is a leader at CBS.
Bari Weiss now faces the challenge of using the team's expertise without causing more conflict.
The firing increases the pressure on Weiss's leadership.
Reinventing a team does not always mean replacing all members.
The news highlights internal changes at CBS.
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The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs on many key trading partners, including the European Union, China, Mexico, and Canada. These tariffs, up to 12.5%, target goods linked to forced labor and aim to rebuild the president’s trade policy after some previous tariffs were blocked by the Supreme Court.
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The U.S. Trade Representative’s office released a report on June 2, 2026, proposing tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners.
The tariffs could be as high as 12.5% and cover 99% of U.S. imports from these countries.
Countries facing new tariffs include China, the U.K., Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and the European Union.
Mexico, Canada, and the EU would face 10% tariffs, while others might be up to 12.5%.
The tariffs are proposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, using forced labor concerns as justification.
The administration will hold a public hearing on July 7, 2026, before implementing any tariffs.
This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that limited the president’s previous authority to impose global tariffs.
The current tariff policy, without these new tariffs, still results in high tariffs not seen since the 1940s, potentially adding up to $1,200 in costs per American household annually.
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Nissan has signed a non-binding agreement to explore building cars for Chinese company Chery at its Sunderland plant in the UK. If approved, Nissan would start producing Chery vehicles in the 2027 financial year, helping secure jobs at its factory.
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Nissan plans to manufacture cars for Chery International UK at its Sunderland plant in northern England.
The agreement between Nissan and Chery is non-binding, meaning talks are still ongoing.
Sunderland is the UK’s largest car factory, employing about 6,000 workers.
Chery is a Chinese carmaker partly owned by the Chinese government and sells brands like Chery, Omoda, and Jaecoo in the UK.
The Sunderland plant currently makes models such as the Qashqai, Juke, and electric Leaf.
Nissan recently consolidated production lines at Sunderland and cut 900 jobs across Europe.
Chery aims to become one of the top three carmakers in the UK by sales and has opened a research center in Liverpool.
The UK government considered Jaguar Land Rover building cars for Chery but it is not seriously being discussed.
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Lloyds Banking Group experienced a technical problem on Wednesday morning that stopped many customers from making payments or using their mobile apps and websites. The bank apologized and fixed the problem by mid-afternoon, but some customers still faced issues even after the main outage ended.
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The problem started just after 11 a.m. and lasted over three hours.
The outage affected several brands owned by Lloyds, including Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, Scottish Widows, and MBNA.
Customers could not make payments, access accounts, or pay for everyday items like lunch or groceries.
Lloyds and Halifax acknowledged the problem on social media and apologized for the inconvenience.
Service was restored by shortly before 3 p.m., but some customers still had trouble afterward.
This outage follows a March incident when Lloyds accidentally exposed personal data of nearly 500,000 customers.
Lloyds attributed the March data exposure to a software error during an app update.
The recurring issues raise concerns about customer protection as banks reduce physical branches and move more services online.
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Social Security benefits usually have strong legal protections against creditors taking the money directly. However, if these benefits are put into a joint bank account, it may be harder to separate the protected funds from other money, which could put the benefits at risk in some cases.
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Federal law protects Social Security benefits like retirement and disability payments from most creditors.
Creditors cannot usually take Social Security money directly from a person’s benefits check.
These protections depend on how the money is held and the clarity of its source.
Joint bank accounts, where more than one person can access the money, can cause confusion about which funds belong to whom.
If one joint account holder owes money to a creditor, the shared account could be targeted to pay that debt.
Banks are required to protect a portion of Social Security deposits from being taken when there is a court order.
Keeping Social Security benefits in a separate account makes it easier to prove ownership and maintain protections.
Spouses sharing joint accounts typically face fewer problems, but it is still important to track deposits and spending carefully.
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CBS Mornings Deals shared special discounts on products that can help improve daily life. Viewers can visit cbsdeals.com to find these offers and buy items. CBS earns a commission when customers purchase through their website.
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CBS Mornings Deals features exclusive discounts on various products.
These products are meant to improve everyday lifestyle.
Customers can access the deals at cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns money from commissions on purchases made through this site.
The deals were promoted during a CBS Mornings broadcast.
The service is linked to the CBS News app and website.
The promotion encourages viewers to take advantage of special offers today.
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A report found that South East Water did not communicate well with customers during water outages last winter in Kent and Sussex, causing frustration and loss of trust. About 24,000 people lost water in November and December 2025, and a further 69,000 faced shortages in January 2026, with many customers unhappy about how the company handled the situation.
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South East Water failed to keep customers properly informed during major water outages last winter.
Only about 10% of customers were satisfied with how the company managed the crisis.
Around 24,000 people lost water in late 2025 due to problems at the Pembury Water Treatment Works.
A formal boil water notice was in place from December 3 to December 12, 2025.
In January 2026, about 69,000 properties experienced water shortages or low pressure.
Many customers found the company’s messages confusing and inaccurate regarding when water would be restored.
Vulnerable customers often did not receive the priority support they expected.
South East Water faces a £22 million fine from the regulator Ofwat for ongoing water supply problems.
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A new report ranks the best airlines based on things like reliability, cost, customer experience, and loyalty programs. Brian Kelly, founder of “The Points Guy,” shared the results and explained how these factors were measured.
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The rankings come from the 10th annual best airlines report by “The Points Guy.”
Airlines were scored on reliability (how often flights are on time).
The report looked at the cost of flights.
Customer experience, including service quality, was considered.
Loyalty programs that reward frequent flyers were part of the ranking.
Brian Kelly discussed the findings on the CBS Mornings show.
The report helps travelers choose airlines based on these combined factors.
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Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles made between 2018 and 2022 due to a seat belt problem. The seat belts may lock unexpectedly and not move properly, which could cause injuries in a crash.
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The recall affects certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models from 2018 to 2022.
The seat belts can lock on their own, preventing them from pulling out or retracting.
If the seat belt does not work correctly during a crash, it may cause injury.
Rapid retraction of the seat belt may also cause harm in some cases.
This recall expands on two earlier recalls related to similar seat belt problems.
Ford knows of two warranty claims, two field reports, and one injury linked to this issue.
Vehicle owners will get a letter about the recall and can get free repairs at Ford or Lincoln dealers.
Ford customer service and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provide phone numbers for help.
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The UK government will provide £1.3 billion to help fund Universal Studios' first theme park in Europe, located near Bedford. Comcast, which owns Universal, plans to invest over £5 billion in building the park, expected to open in 2031 and create thousands of jobs.
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The UK government’s support package totals £1.3 billion, including funds for community projects and transport infrastructure.
Comcast will invest more than £5 billion in the theme park’s construction over five years.
The park will be called Universal United Kingdom Resort and is planned to open in 2031.
It is expected to attract about 8.5 million visitors in its first year.
The project aims to create 20,000 construction jobs and 8,000 permanent jobs after opening.
The government sees this investment as part of economic growth in the Oxford-to-Cambridge corridor.
Additional £1 billion in investments will be made by Comcast over the resort’s first ten years.
British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, visited the site to support the project.
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Universal has officially named its new UK theme park Universal United Kingdom Resort and announced it will invest £5 billion to build it in Bedfordshire. The UK government is providing £1.3 billion to improve local roads and train stations, aiming to support up to 8.5 million visitors yearly when it opens in 2031.
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The new park is called Universal United Kingdom Resort.
It will be built in Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire.
Universal plans to invest £5 billion to build the park and £1 billion more over the first 10 years.
The UK government is contributing £1.3 billion for infrastructure upgrades, including roads and train stations.
The government expects this to create thousands of jobs and boost the local economy by nearly £50 billion.
The park aims to attract 8.5 million visitors annually at opening and possibly 12 million within 20 years.
It will include a free entertainment and shopping area open to all visitors, even without tickets.
About 8,000 permanent jobs will be created after opening, with the majority going to local people.
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CBS News fired Scott Pelley, a long-time journalist and reporter for "60 Minutes," after he criticized the network's leadership in a staff meeting. Pelley said the top leader was not fit for the job and claimed an executive editor was harming the show.
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Scott Pelley worked as a correspondent for the TV program "60 Minutes."
He made strong critical comments about CBS News leadership during a staff meeting.
Pelley said the program’s top boss was unqualified to lead.
He accused the executive editor of trying to damage the show.
Shortly after his comments, CBS News decided to fire Pelley.
The decision to remove him happened quickly following the meeting.
CBS News is a major American broadcasting company.
“60 Minutes” is a well-known investigative news program on CBS.
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