5 charts that illustrate America's deepening affordability crisis
Although inflation has eased, many Americans say they still feel squeezed financially. Here are five areas where households are feeling the pinch.
Ford recalls nearly 230,000 U.S. vehicles over display issue
The recall affects 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles.
Honda recalls nearly 257,000 cars over software flaw that can lead to power loss
Software error in some Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles can cause drivers to lose power, increasing the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.
Child care costs more than the rent in dozens of U.S. cities
In some metro areas, child care expenses amount to more than double what families spend on rent, LendingTree found.
Layoff notices flared in October across much of U.S., Fed report shows
Nearly 40,000 Americans in 21 states received an impending layoff notice last month, new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland shows.
Nearly a quarter of households live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
The percentage of Americans just scraping by financially is rising as wage growth slows and inflation flares, Bank of America finds.
Novo Nordisk slashes out-of-pocket prices for Wegovy and Ozempic
The Danish drugmaker said it's cutting the price of Wegovy and Ozempic from $499 to $349 per month for some customers who buy the drugs directly.
Stocks close mixed as investors assess strength of AI rally
Stocks claw back earlier losses, propelled by Nvidia gains. "There's a lot of emotion involved with AI," one analyst said.
Stock futures slide as investors fret over AI and interest rates
Stocks look set to extend their slide Friday amid investor jitters about the tech sector and the path of monetary policy.
Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its AI chatbot in cyberattacks
State-sponsored cybercriminals used Anthropic's tech to target tech companies, financial institutions and other organizations, AI company alleges.
Toyota recalls nearly 127,000 vehicles because engines can stall
Residual manufacturing debris can cause some Lexus and Toyota vehicles to lose power, according to traffic safety regulators.
Starbucks workers launch strike, demanding labor contract
Starbucks Workers United is calling the strike the "red cup rebellion," since it coincides with the coffee chain's annual Red Cup Day promotion.
Amazon sued over allegedly punitive workplace absence practices
A class action lawsuit filed in a New York federal court on Wednesday claims Amazon uses a "punitive absence control system" against its employees.
SNAP benefits to resume quickly after shutdown ends, experts say
A government funding package signed by President Trump on Wednesday will reopen federal agencies, opening the door for food-stamp recipients to collect their full benefits.
A 107% U.S. import tax on Italian pasta could make your spaghetti pricier
The Trump administration is considering a new import duty on 13 of Italy's largest pasta exporters, including Barilla and La Molisana.