Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1276

Allyson Felix wants gender pay gap to change "completely"

U.S. statistics show women make 83 cents for every dollar men make. Legendary Olympian Allyson Felix wants that to change "completely."

MoneyWatch: Betting on March Madness

College basketball players are gearing up for March Madness -- and so are sports bettors. Colin Mansfield, senior director of Fitch Ratings, joins CBS News to discuss more.

U.S., EU, G7 to move to revoke Russia's most favored trade status

Word of the plan emerged as the White House warned Moscow may seize the assets of U.S. and international companies that are pulling out of or suspending operations in Russia.

The Uplift: A special dress, a surfer and a shout

A New Jersey boy goes surfing every day – no matter the weather – for a good reason. A bride wore a special tactile wedding dress for her groom, who is blind. And the unique way moms are letting out their pent-up frustrations. Plus, in honor of Women's History Month, we shine a light on a woman bonding with her community.

Russia considering seizing assets of companies, White House says

Hundreds of U.S. and international companies have withdrawn from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Now the White House says it has reports the Russians are considering seizing the assets of those companies. This comes as shelling intensifies around Ukraine's port cities. CSB News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the latest.

Program sends mental health experts to some 911 calls

A Colorado police department is dispatching mental health professionals instead of police officers to certain 911 calls. Jeff Pegues reports.

Russian forces continue to bombard civilian targets in Ukraine

Russian forces continue to bombard civilian targets in Ukraine, including a maternity hospital in Mariupol, and the assault on Kyiv is worsening. Photojournalist Andriy Dubchak shares what's happening around Ukraine's capital city with CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jamie Yuccas.

Russia defends attack on maternity hospital

Russia claimed a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, was a legitimate target. An airstrike that ripped through the hospital killed at least three people, including a child, officials said. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Senate approves, sends Biden $1.5 trillion bill that includes Ukraine aid

The Senate approved the $1.5 trillion legislation by a 68-31 bipartisan margin.

No breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine diplomatic talks

The foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine met in Turkey on Thursday for diplomatic talks between the two nations, but there wasn't a breakthrough. CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jamie Yuccas with more from Turkey.