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North Carolina home insurance premium base rates increasing about 15% by mid-2026
A settlement has been reached by North Carolina's Insurance Department and the industry that sells homeowner policies
January 18, 2025Bitcoin soars past $100,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump
The price of bitcoin topped $100,000 again early Friday as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by Donald Trump when he’s sworn in as president next week
January 17, 2025Capital One dealing with service disruption, mostly related to deposits
A service disruption continues to hamper customers of Capital One, with some frustrated that they are unable to see their deposits
January 17, 2025
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January 19
Bird flu found in a Georgia commercial flock for the 1st time amid the nationwide outbreak
Bird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022
January 19
January 19
TikTok thanks Trump after it begins restoring service to US users
A ban in the United States initially began to take effect earlier Sunday.
January 19
January 19
Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1
The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” has opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a particularly slow Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend
January 19
January 19
With TikTok banned in the US, what happens to the app on your smartphone?
The Supreme Court rejected TikTok's First Amendment argument.
January 19
January 19
US bans TikTok. Here's what could come next
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reverse the ban.
January 19
January 18
North Carolina home insurance premium base rates increasing about 15% by mid-2026
A settlement has been reached by North Carolina's Insurance Department and the industry that sells homeowner policies
January 18
January 17
US accuses Walgreens of filling millions of illegitimate prescriptions
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit accusing Walgreens of filling millions of prescriptions for Americans over the last decade and more without a legitimate purpose, including for dangerous amounts of opioids
January 17
January 17
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
A fire at a one of the world’s largest battery plants in California contained tens of thousands of lithium batteries that store power from renewable energy sources
January 17
January 17
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?
With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple
January 17
January 17
Starbucks plans corporate layoffs as part of turnaround
Starbucks said Friday it plans an unspecified number of layoffs as it restructures its corporate staff
January 17
January 17
Yellen says Treasury will use 'extraordinary measures' on Jan. 21 to prevent hitting debt ceiling
In one of her last acts as Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen says her agency will start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, on January 21, in a letter sent to con...
January 17
January 17
TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote app
A rare wave of U.S.-China camaraderie broke out online in recent days as “refugees” from the popular short video platform TikTok poured onto a Chinese social media platform to protest a now-delayed ban on the service
January 17
January 17
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 1/17/2025
U.S. stock indexes rallied to close out their best week in two months
January 17
January 17
For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms
The U.S. is inching closer and closer to a potential TikTok ban — with the nation’s highest court upholding a law that’s set to officially cut the cord and halt new downloads off the app starting Sunday
January 17
January 17
US announces $1.2 billion to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's setting aside $1.2 billion in federal funds to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels
January 17
January 17
IRS Commissioner says he'll step down on Trump's Inauguration Day
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says he intends to step down from his position on President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day
January 17
January 17
Suit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination
A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer
January 17
January 17
Bitcoin soars past $100,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump
The price of bitcoin topped $100,000 again early Friday as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by Donald Trump when he’s sworn in as president next week
January 17
January 17
Tech giants warm up to Trump after warnings about climate change
Can big tech maintain climate commitments and their bottom lines under Trump?
January 17
January 17
Capital One dealing with service disruption, mostly related to deposits
A service disruption continues to hamper customers of Capital One, with some frustrated that they are unable to see their deposits
January 17
January 17
Few know Shalanda Young. But she saved the US from the kinds of economic crises Trump now faces
Few Democrats found ways to negotiate with Republicans quite like Shalanda Young — whose work as White House budget director stopped several potential economic crises from erupting
January 17
January 17
How Trump's political and business interests will intersect in the White House
As he assumes the presidency for a second time, Donald Trump brings with him a broad expanse of business relationships and financial entanglements
January 17
January 16
China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people able to support...
January 16
January 16
China's economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures
China has reported that its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, slower than the year before but still hitting Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth
January 16
January 16
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/16/2025
U.S. stock indexes drifted lower following a mixed set of earnings reports from Morgan Stanley, UnitedHealth Group and other big companies
January 16
January 16
Labor Department puts spotlight on child labor in slaughterhouses with 3 settlements this week
The problem of kids working in dangerous slaughterhouses continues to be a concern as the Labor Department announced its third agreement this week with a company in the industry agreeing to pay a penalty and reform its practices to help ensure it won’t...
January 16
January 16
Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 7%, its fifth straight increase
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticked up this week to slightly above 7%, the highest level in eight months
January 16
January 16
Toyota's truck division Hino to pay $1.6 billion as part of emissions scandal
A Toyota subsidiary has agreed to pay more than $1.6 billion and plead guilty for violations related to the submission of false and fraudulent engine emission testing and fuel consumption data to regulators and the illicit smuggling of engines into the...
January 16
January 16
US defense contractor to build 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility in Ohio
U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio
January 16
January 16
US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to shop
January 16
January 16
BP cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide as part of cost-saving drive
U.K.-based oil company is cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide and a further 3,000 contractor roles as part of a cost-saving drive
January 16
January 16
More Americans file for unemployment benefits, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain historically low and the job market broadly healthy
January 16
January 16
UnitedHealth books better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected profit in the final quarter of 2024, but revenue fell short as challenges like Medicare funding cuts and a Medicaid enrollment drop hurt
January 16
January 16
January 15
Founder of muckraking financial information firm Hindenburg Research calls it quits
The founder of the muckraking financial research firm Hindenburg Research says he is disbanding the organization after finishing the work it set out to do
January 15
January 15
Treasury nominee plans to say at confirmation hearing that Trump will unleash 'economic golden age'
U_S_ Treasury nominee Scott Bessent plans to say at his confirmation hearing that President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to unleash “a new economic golden age.”
January 15
January 15
$1.8 billion isn't missing after all in South Carolina, questions remain about error
It turns out that $1.8 billion wasn’t just sitting in a bank account in South Carolina waiting to be spent
January 15
January 15
New Mexico state spending plan seeks more federal Medicaid dollars as Donald Trump takes office
New Mexico legislative leaders are recommending a 5.7% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year
January 15
January 15
Perdue agrees to pay $4 million after children worked hazardous jobs, Labor Department says
The U.S. Labor Department says Perdue Farms will pay $4 million in restitution after it employed children in hazardous occupations in Virginia
January 15
January 15
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 1/15/2025
U.S. stocks ripped higher after an encouraging update on U.S. inflation
January 15
January 15
How TikTok can still avoid a ban, according to experts
Ban is set to take effect this week, unless TikTok cuts ties with parent firm.
January 15
January 15
US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines
January 15
January 15
NHTSA closes preliminary investigation into General Motors' Cruise robotaxis
U.S. automobile safety regulators are closing their preliminary investigation into General Motors’ Cruise robotaxis without taking further action
January 15
January 15
Inflation report shows upsurge days before Trump takes office
Consumer prices rose 2.9% in December compared to a year ago, extending a resurgent bout of inflation days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports.
January 15
January 15
Bloomberg reports that Meta will lay off 5% of staff
News reports say that social media company Meta Platforms is planning to cut 5% of total staff this year by terminating staff based on performance and hiring new workers to replace them
January 15
January 15
These food prices are falling, even as inflation climbs
Prices rose 2.9% in December compared to a year ago.
January 15
January 15
Can AI help us understand animals and reconnect with nature? A research lab thinks so
A nonprofit research lab is getting attention from some wealthy tech philanthropists
January 15
January 15
JPMorgan posts record annual profits as US banks thrive in final quarter of 2024
JPMorgan’s net income soared 50% to more than $14 billion in the fourth quarter as the bank’s profit and revenue easily beat Wall Street forecasts, and other major banks reported banner earnings for the year
January 15
January 15
SEC sues Elon Musk over Twitter acquisition
The SEC sued Elon Musk in federal court on Tuesday for allegedly misleading shareholders when he bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Twitter stock in 2022.
January 15
January 15
Edmunds highlights the top car-tech trends from CES 2025
CES in Las Vegas provides an annual preview of high-tech attractions headed for the car world
January 15