Gen X says they'll need more than $1.5 million to retire comfortably—but most have less than 5% of that saved
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The New York Times - Top stories
G.M. Sold Millions of Cars That Were More Polluting Than Allowed, E.P.A. Says
The agency reached a settlement with the automaker over the sales of S.U.V.s and pickups that emitted excess planet-warming carbon dioxide. -
CBS News - Top stories
More than 70 million people expected to travel for July 4th
AAA says 70.9 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles this week for the Fourth of July, with 60 million moving by car. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has a look at the situation for flyers from Logan International Airport. -
CNBC - Business
How much you need to save each month to retire with $1.46 million on a $50,000 salary
If you earn $50,000 a year, it's still possible to retire with over $1 million, per CNBC's calculations. How much to save monthly starting at ages 21, 25 & 30. -
CNBC - Business
Private payrolls grew by just 150,000 in June, less than expected
Companies added 150,000 jobs for the month, below the upwardly revised 157,000 in May and the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 160,000. -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall More Than Expected
Government data showed crude-oil inventories fell by 12.2 million barrels last week, much greater than the decline of 1.1 million barrels that analysts expected. Gasoline and distillate fuels fell too, as refineries raised their capacity use. -
CBS News - Top stories
Wildfire near Sacramento, California, torches more than 2,000 acres
A wildfire north of Sacramento, California, fueled by oppressively high temperatures has burned more than 2,000 acres. It's one of multiple wildfires the state is fighting. CBS News Sacramento reporter Rachel Wulff has more.California -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher on light trading volume as supply drops more than expected
Oil prices settled higher Wednesday, on light trading volume ahead of the Independence Day holiday, after official U.S. data revealed a drop of more than 12 million barrels in crude inventories and a weekly rise in implied gasoline demand. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel Has Seized More Land This Year Than in Any Year in the Past Three Decades
Nearly half of all West Bank land seized by Israel since the 1993 Oslo Accords was taken this year, watchdog group says.Israel -
The Hill - Politics
More states on track to have abortion measures on ballot
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story More states on track to have abortion measures on ballot Ballot measures in Arizona and Nebraska ensuring abortion access advanced closer to a vote, with groups ...Abortion -
CNBC - Business
Tesla stock rises again after better-than-expected deliveries report
Tesla shares saw more gains Wednesday, after jumping 10% in the previous session.Tesla -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Better Than Takeout: Garlicky Shrimp Noodles With a Texan Twist
Chef Tony Nguyen’s speedy Vietnamese-American supper cleverly combines chewy rice noodles, tender shellfish and a kick of Cajun seasoning -
MarketWatch - Business
Most people earning $100K or more are making this huge 401(k) mistake
For high earners, saving up to your company match isn’t going to be good enough to replace the income you’ll need later on. -
VentureBeat - Tech
Salesforce proves less is more: xLAM-1B ‘Tiny Giant’ beats bigger AI Models
Salesforce's xLAM-1B 'Tiny Giant' AI model outperforms larger competitors with just 1 billion parameters, revolutionizing on-device AI and challenging industry norms. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Allen & Co. President Buys One of North Carolina's Most Expensive Homes for $13.9 Million
The oceanfront property is located on Figure Eight Island, an exclusive community that has long attracted celebrities and business leaders. -
ABC News - Sports
Andy Murray is getting set to say farewell to Wimbledon before retirement (probably)
Andy Murray is getting set to finish his Wimbledon career by playing men's doubles and mixed doubles -
MarketWatch - Business
Betting markets give Harris better chance of being Democratic nominee than Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday moved ahead of President Joe Biden in some betting markets as to who would be the candidate to take on former President Donald Trump in the presidential election.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
We need more accountability in our politics — I’ll go first.
we’re a little over halfway through the year, so it’s time to take a look back at some of the good (and bad) predictions I made back in the frosty winter months of 2024. -
NBC News - Top stories
Ozempic may be linked to condition that causes blindness, but more research is needed
People taking Ozempic and Wegovy may be at increased risk of developing a debilitating eye condition that can cause irreversible vision loss, a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology finds. -
MarketWatch - Business
My spouse and I are 60 and receive $145,000 a year in pensions. Do we need to worry about inflation killing our retirement plans?
“Our annual expenses are $105,000 and that includes travel, entertainment and maintenance.” -
CBS Sports - Sports
Giants GM says Patrick Mahomes couldn't win with team's O-line in 2023: Jones 'didn't have much of a chance'
New York's top exec didn't hold back while criticizing last year's offensive lineNFL -
CNBC - Business
Romance scams cost consumers $1.14 billion last year. It's a 'more insidious' fraud, expert says
Cyber criminals are tapping into wealth accounts through human connection. Here's how to spot it and cut ties as soon as you can. -
MarketWatch - Business
Two more luxury-fashion players could join forces — with the backing of Amazon, report says
Upscale fashion retail chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus could soon join forces and get a financial boost from Amazon.com Inc., according to a report on Wednesday, as luxury brands consolidate amid a slump in demand. -
GameSpot - Tech
Another X-Men Actor Talks About His Return In Deadpool And Wolverine
Deadpool and Wolverine is the superhero comeback for more than just Hugh Jackman. As revealed in an early trailer for the film, Aaron Stanford is reprising his role as John Allerdyce aka Pyro, a part he portrayed in the first three X-Men movies ... -
ESPN - Sports
Joselu: Nostalgic? Spain hoping to retire Kroos
Spain's Joselu has said he is hoping to bring the curtain down on former Real Madrid teammate Toni Kroos' illustrious career in Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany. -
The New York Times - Top stories
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Wayne Shorter
“He always was a genius,” Herbie Hancock says of his friend and collaborator. Hear a sampling of that genius in these 13 tracks. -
NBC News - Top stories
The 5 best pillows to relieve neck pain
To find the best pillows to relieve neck pain, we spoke with experts for their guidance and product recommendations. Here’s how to choose one with the ideal height and feel. -
CNBC - Business
Gen Zers and millennials are 'quiet vacationing' during 4th of July week instead of taking PTO
Younger employees are “quiet vacationing” during the summer months to cope with constraints on PTO and increased feelings of burnout, according to new research. -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m in my 60s and mentored Gen Z students from NYU. This is what we taught each other.
Why mentoring in unretirement is great for you and young adults -
Inc. - Business
A Strong Job Market Still Leaves Some Gen Z and Older Workers Behind
Increasing Gen Zers "not in employment, education, or training," and so-called 'New Unemployable' experienced workers unable to land work create an untapped labor pool for companies. -
CNBC - Business
This 'bucket strategy' could lower your taxes in retirement — here's how to maximize it
Most Americans aren't planning to reduce taxes on retirement income. Here's how the "bucket strategy" could help, experts say. -
The Guardian - World
Spain hope to ‘retire’ him, but Toni Kroos is still calling the shots
Germany’s midfield linchpin will soon hang up his boots, but is confident of playing beyond the quarter-final. Toni Kroos sat down, smiled and made no apologies for arriving empty-handed. Should he not have brought farewell cakes with him? The ... -
MarketWatch - Business
In 99% of the U.S., homes became less affordable this year. Here are the 7 places where they didn’t.
Housing prices have hit a new high, making it tougher for prospective buyers to afford a home in most places in the U.S., Attom Data Solutions said in a new report. -
CBS News - Top stories
From fireworks to food, here's how to save on Fourth of July expenses
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $9.4 billion on food this Independence Day, with each consumer spending about $90. Here are a few tips to save money. -
MarketWatch - Business
Open Text to cut 1,200 jobs as part of cost-saving plan
Open Text’s stock rallied Wednesday, after the enterprise-software company disclosed that it was cutting 1,200 jobs as part of a “business optimization” plan aimed at saving about $200 million a year. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: Time to deal MLB's saves leader?
Fred Zinkie examines sell-high and buy-low candidates for fantasy baseball managers to consider.Fantasy Football -
CBS News - Top stories
Iconic Texas painting saved from Goodwill sells for over $100,000
The same family owned the painting for a century, not realizing the artist was a Texas titan. -
GameSpot - Tech
Save Up To $200 On Kindle Scribe Bundles Ahead Of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day isn't until July 16, but deals are already hitting the retailer, including on its Kindle Scribe tablets. The Scribe version of Amazon's famous ereader adds a digital notebook so you can use it for writing as well as reading, but ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.25
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2% to 100.25 — down for two consecutive trading days. -
The Hill - Politics
On Biden’s debate, Democrats have no one to blame but themselves
Democrats' attempts to protect President Biden from scrutiny has resulted in a lack of viable replacements, leaving them stuck with a senile candidate and no bench for the 2028 election.Joe Biden