The U.S. economy shrank during the first three months of 2025. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that U.S. gross domestic product declined at an annual rate of 0.3% from January to March. CBS News’ Kelly O’Grady and Ed O’Keefe have more.
What’s behind the declining economic numbers?
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Apr 30, 2025 | 7:12 PM

BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES
The spring has been a difficult one for first responders, with fatal accidents, wildfires, and the storms and resultant power outages. What are the biggest challenges facing volunteer fire companies?
Personnel. The average age of a Pennsylvania firefighter is 48.
Equipment. New fire trucks start at $500,000 and can top $1 million.
Mandates. Their training requirements are too difficult.
Danger! A first responder is always in jeopardy.
All of the above and more!
Some other factor.
Voting Ends: May 6, 2025 | 12:00 PM