Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion
Software giant is buying a video game maker known for titles like "Call of Duty" as well as allegations of sexual harassment.
10 richest billionaires doubled wealth in pandemic, Oxfam says
Bottom 99% of humanity lost income as inequality now reaches "outrageous" levels, anti-poverty charity says.
"There will be times I won't eat," mom says of losing tax break
Cash payments of up to $300 per child are ending as inflation and winter take a toll. Many parents are worried.
Omicron variant causing "hellacious" worker shortages
COVID-19 is tearing through the U.S. workforce, disrupting businesses from grocery stores to airlines.
Medicare proposes restricting coverage of Alzheimer's drug
Biogen drug, the first in decades approved to treat the disease, has sparked concerns about its high cost and efficacy.
Job growth slipped to 199,000 in December, short of forecasts
Economists had expected about 400,000 hires. The jobless rate fell to 3.9%, the lowest since the start of the pandemic.
Jobless claims rise, but remain below pre-pandemic levels
Employers are hesitant to cut workers amid a tight labor market that offers workers more career choices.
Record number of Americans quit their jobs before the holidays
The "Great Resignation" shows no signs of abating, with 4.5 million people quitting their jobs in November.
Apple becomes first U.S. company worth $3 trillion
Tech giant's 50% stock's surge in the past year has made it the first American company to reach the investor milestone.
Here's when you'll get your Social Security COLA raise
Seniors will get a hefty 5.9% bump in their checks But some experts doubt it will be enough to offset inflation.
Claim these 2021 tax breaks now, before they're gone
The tax code saw some major changes in 2021. Some tax breaks may not return in 2022, so make sure you don't lose out.
Harvard says it won't require SAT or ACT scores through 2026
The move comes amid a debate over the tests' fairness, as well as the stresses of the ongoing pandemic.
Anti-vax protest at a Cheesecake Factory ends in 6 arrests
Amid new mask and vaccine mandates, workers at restaurants and other public spots are dealing with belligerent customers.
Reddit says it has filed for an IPO
Users on Reddit's WallStreetBets forum, which fueled the "meme stock" phenomenon, are talking about bidding up the stock.
Ending Child Tax Credit could push 10 million kids into poverty
As stimulus programs wind down, experts warn that slashing the Child Tax Credit could put many families "on the brink."