There are only four U.S. cities where renters can afford to buy
Most renters have been priced out of nearly all major U.S. cities, including once-affordable places like Salt Lake City.
FDA's new arsenic level for apple juice could hurt kids, CR says
Consumer Reports is calling on the agency to set a lower limit, noting arsenic can damage children's brains and nervous systems.
Eating disorder helpline shuts down AI chatbot that gave bad advice
The National Eating Disorder Association had fired human helpline employees after they voted to unionize.
Amazon's Ring gave workers access to customer videos, FTC alleges
One Ring employee watched "thousands" of videos belonging to 81 women, the regulatory agency claims.
Many Americans face "hunger crisis" as food insecurity rises
With pandemic aid ending earlier this year, some food-stamp recipients are skipping meals or watering down baby formula.
AI poses "risk of extinction" akin to war and pandemics, experts say
Leaders from OpenAI, Google and others involved in artificial intelligence are warning about its potential for societal harm.
Immigrants now represent a record share of U.S. workers
Almost 1 in 5 workers are now foreign-born, reversing a pandemic decline when immigration slowed.
College majors have a big impact on income. Here's what to know.
Some college students opt for majors that may not pay off down the line. Your alma mater can also make a big difference.
A worker claimed racism cost her job. She won $11 million.
The high-end Equinox gym claimed Röbynn Europe was fired for repeated tardiness.
Debt ceiling talks hinge on budget cuts. Here's where the money goes.
Republican lawmakers want the government to slash federal spending, which ballooned during the pandemic.
Fitch put the U.S. AAA rating on watch. Here's what that means.
The credit agency said the "brinkmanship over the debt ceiling" signals an increasing risk to the creditworthiness of the nation.
Buying a home is cheaper than renting in only 4 U.S. cities
The surge in real estate prices, coupled with rising mortgage rates, has made buying a home prohibitively expensive in most larger cities.
$278,000 robot police dog approved by Los Angeles despite concerns
The Boston Dynamics-manufactured canine was offered as a donation to the city's police department.
What to do with your money as the U.S. inches toward a debt default
Everything from the stock market to Social Security payments could be jolted if the U.S. defaults on its obligations.
Some associate degree majors earn more than many 4-year college grads
With the cost of a bachelor's degree approaching $90,000 per year at some schools, an associate's program may be more financially feasible — and lucrative.