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Whoopi Goldberg claims bakery refused her service due to her politics

“The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg implied that a Staten Island bakery refused to take her order because of her liberal politics. The bakery denied the accusation and claimed they were having ...

Tornado hits southwestern Oklahoma, National Weather Service says

The storm was near Granite, a town with a population of about 1,600, at about 3:37 a.m. CST, the service said.

Why the Trump Triumph Could Hit Drone Services Businesses Hard

GOP control of government may mean a halt to imports of DJI’s Chinese-made drones, cutting off supplies of market-leading models used by many small companies.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Meta ‘hackathon’ devises ways to use AI system in UK public services

Meta asked over 200 programmers in Europe to devise ways of using Llama AI system. Meta’s push to deploy its artificial intelligence system inside Britain’s public sector took a step forward on ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

132 hamsters reportedly broke loose on a plane, forcing it out of service

Portugal's TAP airlines reportedly had to take a plane out of service for days to scour the aircraft for hamsters that got out of their cages.

World - CBS News - 4 days ago

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to enroll in automatic payments.

Trump nominates ‘Dr Oz’ as Medicare and Medicaid services administrator

TV personality’s medical advice has proven so controversial a 2014 study declared half of it ‘baseless or wrong’. Donald Trump has nominated Mehmet Oz, best known globally as Dr Oz, to serve as the ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Canada's Liberal Government Agrees to Exempt Sales Tax on Some Goods, Services

Canada’s minority Liberal government is expected to deliver financial breaks for households aimed at helping cash-strapped consumers and rekindling activity.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Amazon Web Services Launches Quantum-Computing Advisory Program

AWS’s program aims to prepare customers for society’s shift towards quantum computing. Shares of companies that operate in the field jumped following the announcement.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

UK justice secretary attacks assisted dying bill as ‘state death service’

Shabana Mahmood has written to her constituents saying she is ‘profoundly concerned’ about Friday’s Commons vote. MPs will be placing the country on a “slippery slope towards death on demand” if ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Student-loan borrowers facing financial hardship could get debt forgiveness — if Biden’s new plan survives

Student-loan borrowers struggling financially may have a path toward debt relief if the Biden administration gets its way.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Biden's latest student debt plan would create forgiveness path for borrowers facing financial ruin

The Biden administration introduced a proposal to deliver student loan forgiveness to millions of people experiencing devastating financial hardship.

Business - CNBC - October 25

These are the swing states where groceries and housing cost the most: ‘People are still stuck with sticker shock.’

MarketWatch looked at affordability challenges for swing-state voters. Here’s what we found.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Year-end Roth IRA conversions are popular — but don't wait too long, financial experts say

If you're weighing a year-end Roth IRA conversion, waiting too long could be risky, financial experts say. Here's what investors need to know.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Apple stuck it to the naysayers with better-than-feared financials, emerging iPhone 16 demand

While maintaining our wait-for-a-pullback 2 rating for the time being, we're increasing our price target to $250 per share from $240.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Venus Williams says to be proud of your money decisions, even if they turn out to be mistakes—financial experts agree

Along with being considered one of the greatest tennis players of all-time, Venus Williams has been a champion for financial independence.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Archer Daniels’ stock slides 8% on profit warning as company says it will restate past financials

Archer Daniels Midland Co.’s stock tumbled 6% early Tuesday, after the food-processing and ethanol giant published guidance for the third quarter that lags estimates and said it would restate prior ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

What top financial advisors are telling investors about the market impact of the U.S. presidential election

Many investors worry the election may shake up their investments. Top financial advisors say it's best to take a long-term view on Election Day and beyond.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Financial stocks are leading Wednesday's market rally. We're buying the one left behind

We're using some of the sale proceeds from our morning bank stock trims.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Super Micro shares plummet 18% after financial update heightens investor concerns

Super Micro's stock fell to its lowest since mid-2023 on Wednesday after the company issued unaudited quarterly results that added to investor concerns.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Rivian has Wall Street turning more cautious after mixed financial snapshot

A mixed quarter for the EV maker translated into more caution on Wall Street, which also mulled over the implications of the future Trump administration.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Young adults in Puerto Rico are struggling financially. Here's what that means and why some return

More than half of adults ages 18 to 29 in Puerto Rico are financially fragile compared to older generations on the island, and young adults in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - November 10

How to say 'no' when family and friends ask to borrow money, from a financial therapist

Here's one way to set financial boundaries with friends or family members and how to manage guilt when you need to say no, according to a financial therapist.