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How rising oil prices could impact the election, according to experts
Oil prices have surged in recent weeks as the war escalates.
October 09, 2024Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails
Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without power
October 18, 2024Big Tech's energy needs mean nuclear power is getting a fresh look from electricity providers
Nuclear power is garnering renewed attention amid growing demand for power and cleaner energy
October 16, 2024
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here's how to stay safe from scams
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams
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October 18
Big tobacco companies reach tentative multibillion-dollar settlement with Canada
Three large tobacco companies would pay nearly $24 billion to settle a long-running legal battle in Canada
October 18
October 18
Walmart reaches settlement deal for shareholder lawsuits over its handling of opioids
Walmart says it has reached a proposed settlement pact related to three lawsuits filed by shareholders on behalf of the company over the handling of prescription opioids
October 18
October 18
Fox's Bret Baier acknowledges 'mistake' in Harris interview over airing of Trump clip
Fox News anchor Bret Baier says he “made a mistake” during his interview with Kamala Harris in not airing video of a controversial Donald Trump comment — but it wasn't fully clear what the mistake was
October 18
October 18
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 10/18/2024
U.S. stocks rose to more records and closed out their longest weekly winning streak of the year
October 18
October 18
Gold prices are hitting record highs. Here's why.
Since the beginning of 2024, the price of gold has soared about 32%.
October 18
October 18
Diamond Sports Groups channels branded as part of FanDuel Sports Network in deal
Diamond Sports Group's channels will soon bear the name of FanDuel Sports Network
October 18
October 18
Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store
A federal judge has delayed an order requiring Google to open up its Android app store to more competition
October 18
October 18
Why are gold prices hitting record highs?
Gold prices have soared more than 30% this year.
October 18
October 18
Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails
Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without power
October 18
October 18
GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in China
A group of Republican lawmakers is demanding a federal investigation into the U.S. consulting firm McKinsey over its work with the Chinese government and state-owned enterprises
October 18
October 18
One of the largest solar projects in the US opens in Texas, backed by Google
One of the largest solar projects in the U.S. opened in Texas on Friday backed by what Google said is the largest solar electricity purchase it has ever made
October 18
October 18
Rescued New York Community Bank to lay off 700 at its Flagstar subsidiary
Struggling New York Community Bancorp said it's cutting 700 jobs at its Flagstar subsidiary as it tries to return to profitability after being rescued by investors earlier this year
October 18
October 18
Fox News says none of its employees wrote jokes for Trump to tell at traditional campaign dinner
Fox News says none of its employees wrote jokes for Donald Trump to use at an appearance this week — denying an assertion made by the former president himself
October 18
October 18
Tesla crash reports prompt government probe of self-driving feature
Some 2.4 million Tesla vehicles will be evaluated.
October 18
October 18
US laments 'disappointing' Swiss decision not to fully adopt latest EU sanctions against Russia
The United States says it is disappointed with a decision by the Swiss government not to adopt all measures in the latest round of European Union sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine
October 18
October 18
Next week: IMF global economic outlook, General Motors earnings, US existing home sales
On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund issues its semi-annual World Economic Outlook and General Motors reports its third-quarter financial results
October 18
October 18
Boeing faces new FAA review as key supplier plans temporary furloughs
Boeing's biggest supplier of airplane parts says it will temporarily furlough 700 workers because of a slowdown in work due to the labor strike at Boeing
October 18
October 18
Mexican newspaper offices hit by gunfire in Sinaloa state's capital
Assailants have fired a dozen gunshots at a building housing the newspaper El Debate in the embattled northern state of Sinaloa
October 18
October 18
Netflix shares surge after strong earnings report
The streamer, which added 5 million subscribers in the third quarter, boasts about 282 million worldwide.
October 18
October 18
Netflix stock soars after earnings boost from hit shows
Shares climbed about 9% in early trading on Friday.
October 18
October 18
Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears
The Biden administration is shelling out billions of dollars for clean energy and approving major offshore wind projects as officials race to secure major climate initiatives before President Joe Biden’s term comes to an end
October 18
October 18
American Express profit rises in Q3 as card members continue to spend
American Express’ third-quarter profit topped analysts’ expectations as the credit card company’s cardholders continue to spend, with many holding a balance
October 18
October 18
Prague bans nighttime pub crawls to deal with drunk and rowdy visitors
The Czech capital has approved a ban on organized nighttime pub crawls, a popular pastime for tourists that has raked in the cash for bars but caused misery for residents and authorities alike
October 18
October 18
Malaysia to revamp gasoline subsidies and raise taxes in a bid to narrow deficit
Malaysia will introduce new taxes and revamp gasoline, education and healthcare subsidies next year as part of aggressive reforms to narrow the country's fiscal deficit
October 18
October 18
Would Trump's tariffs trigger a global trade war? Experts weigh in.
The GOP candidate has proposed tariffs as high as 20% on all imported goods.
October 18
October 18
Russian and Ukrainian business dealings with Cypriot banks dwindled due to sanctions, banks say
Cyprus' banks say their exposure to risky Russian and Ukrainian businesses shrunk by more than 13,000 clients and 35,000 accounts, amounting to $2.17 billion, in the year after Moscow’s 2022 invasion of its neighbor as they adhered to sanctions that th...
October 18
October 18
‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?
A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call “kindness content,” which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving money or goods to strangers in need
October 18
October 18
CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as national chain struggles to right its path
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down with company shares sinking 19% this year and the health care giant struggling on several fronts
October 18
October 18
CEO Karen Lynch at CVS is out, with company shares down 19% this year and the chain struggling
CEO Karen Lynch at CVS is out, with company shares down 19% this year and the chain struggling
October 18
October 18
US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions
The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian
October 18
October 18
US opens probe into Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' system after crash reports in low visibility and a pedestrian death
US opens probe into Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' system after crash reports in low visibility and a pedestrian death
October 18
October 18
Egypt increases fuel prices by 10% to 17%
Egypt has raised fuel prices by between 10% and 17%, a move likely to impact the cost of both goods and services
October 18
October 18
Italian autoworkers go on strike, as troubled Stellantis faces pressure over production plans
Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years, with a massive demonstration crossing the center of Rome
October 18
October 18
Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records and closes a 6th straight winning week
U.S. stocks rose to records to close out their latest winning week
October 18
October 17
China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target
China has reported that its economy expanded at a rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter
October 17
October 17
China reports its economy grew at a 4.6% annual rate in the July-September quarter, below the government'S 5% target
China reports its economy grew at a 4.6% annual rate in the July-September quarter, below the government'S 5% target
October 17
October 17
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace
October 17
October 17
Netflix subscriber growth slows as gains from password-sharing crackdown subside
Netflix says its subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer, a sign that the huge gains from the video-streaming service’s crackdown on freeloading viewers is tapering off
October 17
October 17
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 10/17/2024
U.S. stocks ended on a mixed note following the latest signals that the U.S. economy continues to hum
October 17
October 17
Midwest chicken farmers struggle to feed flocks after sudden closure of processor
Dozens of farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are scrambling to feed their flocks after a struggling organic broiler chicken producer abruptly closed a year after getting a $39 million federal loan
October 17
October 17
US presidential election looms over IMF and World Bank annual meetings
Global finance leaders are facing a major uncertainty as they meet in Washington next week: Who will win the U.S. presidential election and shape the policies of the world’s biggest economy
October 17
October 17
Alabama man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
An Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice Department said
October 17
October 17
New Jersey internet gambling revenue set new record in Sept. at $208 million
Internet gambling in New Jersey set a new record in September with the casinos and their partners winning over $208 million from online gamblers
October 17
October 17
TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds
Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok still approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political ads
October 17
October 17
Arkansas Supreme Court upholds wording of ballot measure that would revoke planned casino's license
The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld the wording of a ballot measure that would revoke the license issued for a planned casino
October 17
October 17
Former NBC anchor Brian Williams is returning to election night and hosting an Amazon special
Longtime NBC News anchor Brian Williams is returning to the screen on election night, only this time he'll be streamed on Amazon Prime Video
October 17
October 17
Colsen recalls nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits after reports of serious burn injuries
Nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits are under recall after flames shooting out from them resulted in a handful of serious burn injuries
October 17
October 17
Ex-porn shop worker wants defamation claim lodged by North Carolina lieutenant governor dismissed
A former porn shop worker who was accused by North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of defamation has asked a court to throw out the lawsuit claim against him
October 17
October 17
Universal will open fourth Orlando theme park next May
Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth central Florida theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year
October 17