Federal Reserve signals end to inflation fight with … WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates …
Memories of the earliest Tupperware parties, from … ALLISON PARK, Pa. (AP) — Sometimes something takes your thinking back to an isolated memory of decades ago. And without your bidding, other memories — memories of that era of …
Stock market today: Most of Wall Street edges lower … NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes edged lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kicked off its efforts to prevent a recession with a bigger-than-usual cut to interest rates. …
The Federal Reserve is finally lowering rates. Here’s … NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate from its 23-year high, with consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing …
MrBeast and Amazon sued by competitors from his $5M … NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast is accused of creating “unsafe” employment conditions, including sexual harassment, and misrepresenting contestants’ odds at winning his new Amazon reality …
Boeing CEO says the company will furlough employees … Boeing’s CEO said Wednesday that the company will begin furloughing “a large number” of employees to conserve cash during the strike by union machinists that began last week. …
Iconic Tupperware Brands seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy NEW YORK (AP) — Tupperware Brands, the company that revolutionized food storage decades ago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Orlando, Florida-based Tupperware …
Longshoremen at key US ports threatening to strike … Determined to thwart the automating of their jobs, about 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down …
Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro … LONDON (AP) — Google won a court challenge on Wednesday against a 1.49 billion euro ($1.66 billion) European Union antitrust fine imposed five years ago that targeted its online …
US nuclear repository is among the federally owned … ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it is teaming up with yet another energy company as part of a mission to transform portions of government-owned …
Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their … PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The federal government urged a U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday to temporarily prevent a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, saying in closing …
Stock market today: Wall Street stays stuck in place … NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes remained stuck in place on Tuesday as Wall Street made few big moves ahead of what’s expected to be the first cut to interest rates in more …
The Biden administration is letting Alaska Airlines … The Biden administration is letting Alaska Airlines complete its $1 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines after the carriers agreed to certain conditions, including maintaining …
Trump will soon be able to sell shares in Truth Social’s … NEW YORK (AP) — For all the debate about just how rich former President Donald Trump is, one thing is clear: His ownership stake in Trump Media & Technology Group makes him a …
Cyprus approves electricity cable to link its power … NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus has given the green light for construction of a 1.9 billion euro ($2.1 billion) undersea electricity cable linking its grid with Greece’s, aiming …
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing … WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just seven weeks before Election Day as the Federal Reserve considers …
Arizona tribe fights to stop lithium drilling on … PHOENIX (AP) — Members of an Arizona tribe are trying to persuade a federal judge to extend a temporary ban on exploratory drilling for a lithium project near lands they have …
How small businesses can recover from break-ins and … Break-ins and thefts can happen at any small business, no matter how tight the security. In the retail sector alone, more than half of small businesses said they had been victims …
FAA wants to fine SpaceX $633,000 for alleged safety … CAPE CANAVERAL, FLa. (AP) — SpaceX faces $633,000 in fines for alleged safety violations during two Florida launches last year. The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday …
Keeping children safe on social media: What parents … At what age should kids be on social media? Should they be on it at all? If they aren’t, will they be social pariahs? Should parents monitor their conversations? Do parental …