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Biden Marks 1-Year Anniversary of Climate, Health Law, Says 'We're Investing in All of America'
President Joe Biden proclaimed Wednesday his administration is "turning things around" for Americans when it comes to the economy with his signature climate, health care, and tax package.
Target Q2 Sales Ebb on Inflation, Pride Month Shopper Backlash and it Cuts Profit Outlook for 2023
Target's second quarter sales were hit by inflation and a negative reaction by some customers, widely publicized on social media, to its Pride merchandise.
DeSantis' Appointees Ask Judge to Rule Against Disney Without Need for Trial
A Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantis' takeover of a board that oversees Walt Disney World, the Republican governor's appointees said in a Tuesday court filing.
McCarthy Floats Stopgap Funding to Prevent a Government Shutdown at the End of Next Month
Congressional leaders are pitching a stopgap government funding package, acknowledging the House and Senate are nowhere near agreement on spending levels to keep federal operations running.
Going to College? Here's What you Should Know About Student Loans
If you need to borrow money to pursue your dream of a college education, you are far from alone. If this sound like a lot, don't worry — we'll break it down for you. Here's what you need to know.
4 LGBTQ+ Retirement Hurdles (and What to Do About Them)
In many ways, retirement planning for the LGBTQ+ community is the same as anyone else's retirement planning: Save more, spend less, invest for the long term. But in other ways it's more complicated.
Texas Wants Planned Parenthood to Repay Millions of Dollars
Texas wants Planned Parenthood to give back millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements — and pay far more in fines on top of that — in a lawsuit that appears to be the first of its kind.
Young Environmental Activists Prevail in First-of-its-kind Climate Change Trial in Montana
The ruling in this first-of-its-kind trial in the U.S. adds to a small number of legal decisions around the world that have established a government duty to protect citizens from climate change.
FEC Moves Toward Potentially Regulating AI Deepfakes in Campaign Ads
The Federal Election Commission has begun a process to potentially regulate AI-generated deepfakes in political ads ahead of the 2024 election.
Two Rival Robotaxi Services Win Approval to Operate Throughout San Francisco Despite Safety Concerns
California regulators on Thursday approved an expansion that will allow two rival robotaxi services to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours, despite safety worries.
Coach Parent Tapestry Buying Capri, Owner of Michael Kors and Versace, in $8.5 Billion Deal
Tapestry, parent company of luxury handbag and accessories retailer Coach, is buying the owner of fashion brands including Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo, Capri Holdings.
Disney to Boost Prices for Ad-free Disney+ and Hulu Services and Vows Crackdown on Password Sharing
Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger vowed to make its streaming services profitable via a planned October price hike on its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans and a crackdown on password sharing.
2 Robotaxi Services Seeking to Expand in San Francisco Face Pivotal Vote
California regulators are poised to decide whether two rival robotaxi services can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco, despite escalating fears.
Zoom Says It Isn't Training AI on Calls Without Consent. But Other Data is Fair Game
An update to Zoom's terms of service is raising alarm bells, with users claiming the videoconferencing company is tapping their online doctor visits and virtual happy hours to train artificial intelligence models.
$1.58 Billion Jackpot Goes to Lucky Mega Millions Player in Florida
Someone in Florida won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had stretched for nearly four months.
Simon & Schuster Purchased by Private Equity Firm KKR for $1.62 Billion
Simon & Schuster has been sold to the private equity firm KKR, months after a federal judge blocked its purchase by rival publisher Penguin Random House.
Here's How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers
With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe.
Conservative Groups Sue to Block Biden Plan Canceling $39 Billion in Student Loans
Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the Biden administration's plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers.
DeSantis' Retaliation Against Disney Hurts Florida, Former Governors and Lawmakers Say
A group of mostly Republican former high-level government officials compared Gov. Ron DeSantis takeover of Disney World's governing district to autocratic examples of governments in Russia and China.
Cinnabon Workers Strike to Protest Company's Pride Flag Ban
When a decision came down to ban Pride flags at 16 Cinnabon locations in California, more than a dozen employees walked off the job declaring they felt "singl[ed] out," "humiliated," and "unsafe."