Biden vows to bring high-speed internet access to all Americans by 2030
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.
Titan sub search leaves many asking: Who will foot the bill?
The U.S. Coast Guard declined to provide a cost estimate for its efforts to locate the Titan.
The U.S. Coast Guard declined to provide a cost estimate for its efforts to locate the Titan.
Home listings plummeted to record low in May: Redfin
A shortage in homes for sale is fueling bidding wars, experts say.
A shortage in homes for sale is fueling bidding wars, experts say.
Fitness company wants to pay you $10,000 to walk 10K steps in a day
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
Billionaires offering dog nanny job with $127K salary pull ad after surge in applications
The recruiting agency that originally posted the job on its website said they received applications from all over the world.
The recruiting agency that originally posted the job on its website said they received applications from all over the world.
Powell expects more Fed rate hikes because of persistently high inflation
Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.
Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.
Ireland offering almost $92,000 in grants to move to island community, flip property
Ireland’s government hopes to revitalize the smaller islands that have been cut off from the mainland to give both residents and visitors a chance to experience all the unique culture and environmental richness the islands have to offer.
Ireland’s government hopes to revitalize the smaller islands that have been cut off from the mainland to give both residents and visitors a chance to experience all the unique culture and environmental richness the islands have to offer.
Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says
Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Amazon accused of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
Duke University to cover tuition for NC, SC students whose families earn $150K or less
"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.
"Attending college can expand a family’s opportunities for generations, and we aim to make the Duke experience as widely accessible as we can," the school said.
OSHA fines American Airlines subsidiary $15k after worker gets sucked into plane engine, dies
OSHA fined Piedmont Airlines, an American Airlines subsidiary, after investigators determined the airline was at fault in the death of 34-year-old Courtney Edwards in Alabama.
OSHA fined Piedmont Airlines, an American Airlines subsidiary, after investigators determined the airline was at fault in the death of 34-year-old Courtney Edwards in Alabama.
Here's why BNPL providers are becoming more selective on who qualifies for zero-interest loans
Signs are emerging that BNPL providers have had to slow down lending and become more selective to turn a profit in the current tighter lending environment, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Signs are emerging that BNPL providers have had to slow down lending and become more selective to turn a profit in the current tighter lending environment, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Student loan repayments could slam big-name retailers this fall
Target and Nordstrom, especially, face a potential big hit when student loan payments resume this fall.
Target and Nordstrom, especially, face a potential big hit when student loan payments resume this fall.
Do you think you’re rich? Here’s what Americans say
What do you think is the dollar amount that most Americans said it takes to be considered wealthy?
What do you think is the dollar amount that most Americans said it takes to be considered wealthy?
Disney CFO leaves after tense relations with execs
The Walt Disney Company announced Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is stepping down and will take a medical leave of absence.
The Walt Disney Company announced Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is stepping down and will take a medical leave of absence.
Georgia auto shop owner must pay $39K after paying former employee in oil-covered pennies
A decision has been made in the case involving the Fayetteville man who was given 91,500 oil-covered pennies in January 2021 as his final paycheck by the owner of Peachtree City auto repair shop A OK Walker Autoworks.
A decision has been made in the case involving the Fayetteville man who was given 91,500 oil-covered pennies in January 2021 as his final paycheck by the owner of Peachtree City auto repair shop A OK Walker Autoworks.
Auto shops struggle to find trained mechanics amid national shortage: 'It's really getting scary'
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
Legislative bill seeks to make expanded child tax credit permanent
House Democrats recently introduced the American Family Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to restore the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit to parents across the U.S.
House Democrats recently introduced the American Family Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to restore the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit to parents across the U.S.
Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in suit over firing after 2018 arrests of 2 Black men
Jurors in federal court have awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a Philadelphia location in 2018.
Jurors in federal court have awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a Philadelphia location in 2018.