Family Dollar to pay $63M after FTC says it overcharged customers
The discount retailer failed to honor prices displayed on store shelves, on price tags and in ads, the FTC and multiple states alleged.
Inflation isn't going away. Here's what that means for interest rates.
As inflation seeps deeper into the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve may have to step up the pace of rate hikes, according to Wall Street analysts.
As Americans drown in medical debt, how one family found a lifeline
Coy and Caty Smith are gainfully employed and have health insurance. But when illness struck, the bills piled up fast — here's how they found their way back to financial health.
USPS adds permanent postage surcharge, citing higher fuel costs
Still swimming in red ink, the USPS said it will raise some postage prices in 2027 to offset elevated fuel costs.
Huang's exit rocks Nvidia and creates openings for rival firms
Huang was a visionary leader with deep relationships in the complex world of tech. Losing him will hurt Nvidia, according to Wall Street analysts.
United bans AI agents from booking flights on behalf of travelers
Using an artificial intelligence agent to make flight reservations poses security risks and could violate federal rules, according to United.
Microsoft data center brings "a kind of boom" amid AI pushback
Microsoft outlines the pledges it makes to data center communities as industry tries to sway public opinion on AI.
24% of Americans with a credit record are behind on their debts
More U.S. households are falling into debt as they grapple with medical bills, student loans and other expenses, data show.
Trump admin. proposes stricter unemployment work search rules
Under a proposed federal rule, Americans seeking unemployment aid would have to conduct more job searches each week.
Google faces mounting backlash for controversial AI school policy
Google puts schools in an "impossible position" by blocking students from using its search platform unless AI tools are also enabled, Senator said.
Data centers are unpopular — and a key motor of economic growth
The political backlash against data centers is intensifying, threatening to choke off a critical source of U.S. investment, according to economists.
Americans wary of AI for medical care and insurance claims
Most Americans have qualms about using AI in healthcare for tasks such as diagnosis and treatment, Pew Research poll finds.
Midterm elections could zap the data center buildout, experts say
Democratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to slow data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts.
JetBlue hikes baggage fees for the second time this year
Airlines have raised baggage fees and ticket prices to help offset the surging cost of jet fuel this year.
Google will block search access for schools that ban AI use
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other critics are accusing Google of trying to pressure U.S. schools to use AI.