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Business - Inc.
Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers
Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.1 hour ago -
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Tech - Wired
SpaceX Has a Plan for Starlink to Hit Gigabit Speeds
Elon Musk's satellite internet company told the FCC that a few tweaks to its “orbital configuration and operational parameters” could result in nearly 10 times faster downloads.21 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.21 hours ago - Meta -
Business - Financial Times
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on Gaza21 hours ago - Iran -
Top stories - CBS News
"Mornings Memory": Noah Kahan's breakout hit "Stick Season" hits 1.2 billion streams
Two years ago, CBS News introduced us to rising star Noah Kahan and his hit song "Stick Season." Today, the song has gone from 60 million Spotify streams to over 1.2 billion, making it a massive ...23 hours ago -
Entertainment - CBS News
"Mornings Memory": Noah Kahan's breakout hit "Stick Season" hits 1.2 billion streams
Two years ago, CBS News introduced us to rising star Noah Kahan and his hit song "Stick Season." Today, the song has gone from 60 million Spotify streams to over 1.2 billion, making it a massive ...23 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challengeYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Harris’s record on trade paints a dire picture for American producers, consumers
Vice President Harris' commitment to raising taxes, enacting Venezuelan-style price controls, and further shackling America's energy production would be disastrous for American working families, ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Competitive socialising pulls Brits from the pub
UK boom in venues built around a game spreads internationally as boozy office events go out of fashionYesterday -
Tech - ABC News
US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and membershipsYesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Flooded cars for sale in Arizona? How consumers can spot hurricane damage
As recent Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue to devastate the East Coast, Arizonans could also be affected - in a different way.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise
A monthly New York Fed survey finds that while people felt generally positive about inflation, income, and jobs, fear of failing to make debt payments rose to a four-year high.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
FTC moves to take the frustration out of canceling subscriptions for consumers
The Federal Trade Commission is announcing a finalized rule to make it easier for people to cancel subscriptions and memberships they just don’t want anymore.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage
A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread panicYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Officer thought colleague hit by car in Kaba case
An officer at the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba tells a court she believed a colleague had been hit by a car.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly
The Fed has recently focused more on stability in the job market. But inflation still weighs heavily on the minds of consumers, the San Francisco Fed President says.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why Harris and Trump are hitting the celebrity podcast circuit
With just weeks to go until Americans head to the polls in the November election, both former President Trump and Vice President Harris are ramping up efforts to woo new, young, undecided voters ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Lower oil prices are good for consumers — but a bad sign for the global economy
A significant drop in oil prices may offer consumers reason to celebrate, but it also hints at an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second largest economy.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season
Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Wells Fargo CEO calls consumers 'extremely resilient'
Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf gave CNBC's Jim Cramer a positive read on the consumer landscape.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Democrats accuse GOP of obstructing military voters Republicans ...2 days ago - Republican Party -
Top stories - NBC News
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
DETROIT — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their vehicles are worth, according to a report Tuesday from Edmunds.com.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in country3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Central Gaza Hospital Complex
Israel said it targeted Hamas fighters inside the hospital compound, where displaced people were living in tents. A separate strike killed several people at a Gazan school turned shelter.3 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?
What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market
Buried inside last Friday’s data from the University of Michigan was a shocking inflation outlook from a small segment of consumers — one that is causing some nervousness about whether ...3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Here’s What Consumer Power Will Tell Us About the Economy
Corporate earnings reports and retail sales data could offer evidence that the U.S. economy is resilient as inflation ebbs.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab
Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
NJ Transit operator killed, passengers injured after train hits tree
An NJ Transit train operator is dead and nearly two dozen passengers are injured after a train struck a tree on the tracks Monday morning.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Will the price of gold hit $3,000 in 2024? Here's what experts think.
The price of gold has surged so far in 2024. But will it hit the $3,000 mark this year? Here's what some experts think.3 days ago -
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Top stories - ABC News
Biden tours hurricane-hit Florida, announces $612M in resiliency projects for state
President Joe Biden is touring Florida areas ravaged by the back-to-back hurricanes and to announce funding for projects that strengthen the electrical grid.4 days ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Financial Times
Scandal-hit Sinn Féin on back foot ahead of Irish elections
Leader Mary Lou McDonald vows to stay at helm of party despite resignations of two deputies4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NFL Winners and Losers: Taking stock of the league through Week 6
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are only getting started, but they already look like the best No. 1 and 2 QB picks in NFL Draft history. Plus, big bummer in Big D.4 days ago - NFL -