States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Americans spend $164 billion a year on cable, internet services, study finds
A new report finds U.S. households are spending more than ever on cable and internet services, with the average household shelling out over $1,000 per year—and some cities paying nearly double that.
Shaquille O'Neal to pay nearly $2 million settlement in FTX lawsuit
Several high-profile athletes were named in the class-action suit.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
GM doubles down on American manufacturing with $4B investment
General Motors is investing $4 billion in its U.S. plants over the next two years to boost the manufacturing of gas and electric vehicles.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
Most Americans say Trump's military parade is not a good use of money, poll finds
The military parade is honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and it is happening this weekend.
Google offering buyouts to employees across the company
The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.
CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Which states spend the most—and least—on fast food: How to cut your own costs
Fast food is no longer the cheap convenience it once was, with prices rising 47% over the past decade—well above the rate of inflation.
Inflation rose slightly in May, offset by cheaper gas and travel fares
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
Woman sues Costco in Santa Rosa for $14M after display falls on her head
A woman has sued Costco in Santa Rosa for $14 million after she said a display fell on her, causing her to suffer a traumatic brain injury – although her original injury complaint did not mention her head.
Trump touts $1,000 'Trump accounts' for babies born in US
The plan builds on the concept of “baby bonds," which some cities have introduced to minimize wealth gaps.
Justin Baldoni's $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively dismissed
Judge Lewis Liman dismissed Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in its entirety.
Most Americans losing sleep over money stress, study finds
A new study reveals that economic pressures are taking a significant toll on Americans' mental and emotional well-being.
Egg recall impacting prices in Arizona
The August Egg Company is recalling 1.7 million dozen eggs after 79 people got sick. The eggs were sold at Walmart in multiple states, including Arizona. The recall comes after Hickman Family Farms had to destroy chickens at three of its four farms due to the bird flu.
Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
Bill Gates reveals where 99% of his fortune will go
Microsoft founder Bill Gates gave more details this week about where his vast fortune will go, just weeks after revealing that he will give away 99% of it.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.