Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1181

Golden State Warriors win 4th NBA title in 8 years as Curry comes up big

They beat the Boston Celtics 103-90, with Steph Curry leading the way with 34 points. He was named the Finals MVP.

Jan. 6 committee's third hearing focuses on Trump pressuring Pence to overturn election

The committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol held its third public hearing Thursday, focusing on former President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election. A conservative lawyer gave powerful testimony warning that Trump and his allies present "a clear and present danger" in 2024. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Carter Evans on CBS News to break down the hearing.

2 killed, 1 wounded in shooting at Alabama church; suspect in custody

The suspect entered the church during a group meeting and opened fire, according to authorities.

Floods close Abbott formula plant days after reopening

Efforts to solve the baby formula shortage hit a roadblock as Abbott had to halt production at a Michigan plant after severe storms caused flooding.

President Biden talks inflation and the state of the economy

President Biden spoke Thursday with The Associated Press about inflation and the state of the U.S. economy, and held a meeting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on economic issues. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.

MoneyWatch: Mortgage rates jump to 5.78%

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates had their biggest one-week jump in 35 years after the Federal Reserve raised its key rate by three-quarters of a point. CBS News' Lana Zak joins Carter Evans to discuss the impact of soaring rates on consumers.

Rep. Dina Titus discusses federal gun legislation efforts

Democratic Rep. Dina Titus shares her thoughts on the state of federal gun legislation on "Red and Blue."

New data show housing market may be cooling off

The Federal Reserve's biggest interest rate hike since 1994 will push mortgage rates higher, and that means more homebuyers may be priced out of the housing market. Danielle Hale, chief economist of Realtor.com, joined CBS News' Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano discuss.

Russian super yacht seized by U.S. docks in Hawaii, flying American flag

The U.S. government says the luxe ship, which is nearly the length of a football field, is owned by sanctioned gold mining billionaire Suleiman Kerimov.

Internet Explorer browser retires today

The 27-year-old application now joins BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history.