What markets are saying about when to expect a recession
Economists, investors and the Federal Reserve have sounded alarm bells for months that a recession could come later this year. But a growing chorus of experts believe a downturn might not happen until early next year.
2023-07-02 19:49
An earthquake destroyed their home days before Christmas. They still have to pay the mortgage
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake forced hundreds out of their damaged Northern California homes months ago. The aftermath helps show that many Californians might not be as prepared as they could be for quakes in a state that has more damage-causing temblors than any other.
2023-07-02 16:58
After several turbulent days, flight disruptions ease despite worries about 5G signals
Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week got a welcome respite from the headaches Saturday, despite concerns about possible disruptions being caused by new wireless 5G systems rolling out near major airports
2023-07-02 05:26
The FTC wants to make it harder to publish fake product reviews
The Federal Trade Commission proposed Friday a rule to rein in marketers who use fake reviews of products, and signaled the commission's plans to use "all available means" to target such deceptive advertising.
2023-07-02 05:19
Lab-grown chicken debuts in San Francisco restaurant
Chicken made from cultivated cells is officially on the menu at Bar Crenn in San Francisco. But you can't just walk in and order it.
2023-07-02 00:19
Biden has already canceled $66 billion in student loans. Here's how 3 people received debt relief
Even though the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program, more debt will be canceled during his time in office than under any other president.
2023-07-01 21:20
Big Tobacco posts warning signs at 220,000 US stores, wrapping up ongoing lawsuit since 1999
The largest tobacco manufacturers will have to post eye-catching warning signs about cigarette smoking in over 200,000 stores across America beginning Saturday, one of the final major steps in a lawsuit the Justice Department filed against Big Tobacco in 1999.
2023-07-01 19:51
Work from yurt? Co-working spaces are getting weird
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, nobody wanted to work full time in the office. Three years later, many of those same people have soured on working full time at home.
2023-07-01 18:20
California man sentenced to over 6 years in prison for $8.7 million cow manure Ponzi scheme, US attorney's office says
A man from California who ran a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme where he claimed to turn cow manure into green energy has been sentenced to over six years in prison, the US attorney's office for the Eastern District of California announced this week.
2023-07-01 16:27
As if air travel isn't hard enough, 5G wireless signals could disrupt flights starting this weekend
Airline passengers dealing with weather delays could face a new source of disruptions this weekend
2023-07-01 12:46
Actors postpone deadline to strike against studios and streaming services
A union representing about 160,000 actors has put plans to go on strike against major studios and streaming services on hold.
2023-07-01 10:53
United CEO apologizes for flying private as airline cancels thousands of flights
United CEO Scott Kirby is apologizing to customers and his own employees after taking a private jet during a week when his airline was canceling thousands of flights.
2023-07-01 07:22