Business

e-cigarettes Jun 24

Juul Can Keep Selling E-Cigarettes as Court Blocks FDA Ban

A federal court has put a temporary hold on the government’s order for Juul to stop selling its electronic cigarettes. Juul filed the emergency motion so it can appeal the sales ban from the Foo...

airlines Jun 24

Airlines, FAA Spar Over Flight Delays as Crucial Fourth of July Weekend Approaches
Business Jun 25

Supreme Court's Overturning of Roe V. Wade Will Financially Hurt the ‘Most Marginalized' Women, Experts Say

gas prices Jun 23

How Would Biden's Proposed Gas Tax Holiday Work and What Impact Will It Have on Prices?

Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months. If savings f...
gas prices Jun 22

Biden, Chevron Chief Trade Sharp Words Over Gas Prices

In a pointed back and forth, the head of Chevron complained Tuesday that President Joe Biden has vilified energy firms at a time when gasoline prices are at near record levels and the president respon...
gas prices Jun 22

As Biden Weighs a Federal Gas Tax Holiday, Here's What That Could Mean for Prices at the Pump

With gas prices at historic highs, the Biden administration and Democratic lawmakers are considering giving drivers a break on federal gas taxes.
Facebook Jun 22

DOJ Settles Lawsuit With Facebook Over Allegedly Discriminatory Housing Advertising

The DOJ claimed that Meta targeted users with housing ads based on algorithms that relied partly on characteristics protected under the Fair Housing Act.

air travel Jun 19

Buttigieg: US May Act Against Airlines on Consumers' Behalf

The day after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with airline leaders to quiz them about widespread flight disruptions, his own flight was canceled and he wound up driving from Washington to New York. “That is happening to a lot of people, and that is exactly why we are paying close attention here to what can be done and how to…...
Apple Inc. Jun 19

Apple Workers in Maryland Vote for Company's First Unionized Store in U.S.

The Towson, Maryland store is not one of Apple’s so-called “flagship” stores. It’s a smaller location inside a mall that serves a local population.
air travel Jun 17

Flight Cancellations Create a Bad Travel Day Across the US

Airlines are canceling more than 1,500 flights across the U.S. in one of the worst days yet in the summer travel season. Cancellations were especially high Thursday in the New York City area, where forecasts called for a chance of storms late in the day. At least one-fourth of all flights were scrubbed at LaGuardia Airport in New York and...
package delivery Jun 15

UPS Tests Tiny Battery-Powered Cycles in Congested Cities

UPS has unveiled a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world’s most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. The company unveiled the tiny delivery vehicles Tuesday in New York City. It said a trial run is focused on the city and several places in Europe. The slimmed-down vehicles loo...
real estate Jun 15

Real Estate Firms Compass and Redfin Announce Layoffs as Housing Market Slows

In filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Compass announced a 10% cut to its workforce, and Redfin announced an 8% cut.
wall street Jun 14

Wall Street Enters a Bear Market. Here's What That Means and What You Should Do

Wall Street opened the week with heavy losses that put the benchmark S&P 500 at a level considered to be a so-called bear market. Rising interest rates, the war in Ukraine and China’s economic slowdown are leading investors to reconsider what they’re willing to pay for a wide range of stocks, from high-flying tech companies to industrial congl...
US Economy Jun 14

The S&P 500 Is in a Bear Market; Here's What That Means

Wall Street opened the week with heavy losses that put the benchmark S&P 500 at a level considered to be a so-called bear market. Rising interest rates, the war in Ukraine and China’s economic slowdown are leading investors to reconsider what they’re willing to pay for a wide range of stocks, from high-flying tech companies to industrial congl...
Business Jun 13

Jack-And-Coke in a Can: Coca-Cola and Brown-Forman Team Up for New Drink

It marks the fourth new alcoholic drink in Coke’s portfolio in less than two years.
Business Jun 12

Millennials and Gen Zers Do Want to Buy Homes—They Just Can't Afford It, Even as Adults

Most Gen Zers and millennials really do want to own a home someday, if not right now. Their biggest roadblock is affordability, a recent Bankrate survey says.
Business Jun 12

Why Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt Say Hotel Prices Are Only Going Up

Hotel room prices have surged alongside a growing demand for travel, and hotel chains see no decline in the future as travelers seem willing to pay high prices.
moneymakers Jun 8

‘I Range From About $1,000 to $2,000 a Week': Mom Is Cleaning Up With This Side Hustle

With inflation still causing prices to climb, we’re all looking for ways to save money, or even make some, too. There are some interesting side hustles to make some extra cash from your home. In fact, NBC Washington found one local woman who is cleaning up and cashing in by doing a little dirty work. Washing clothes might be...
coronavirus pandemic Jun 8

Novavax Covid Vaccine Clears Key Step on Path to FDA Authorization After Committee Endorses the Shot

Novavax’s shot would be the fourth Covid vaccine authorized for use in the U.S. The shots use different technology than Pfizer and Moderna.
Economy Jun 7

Facing Inventory Surplus, Target Cuts Vendor Orders and Slashes Prices

Target is canceling orders from suppliers, particularly for home goods and clothing, and it’s slashing prices further to clear out amassed inventory ahead of the critical fall and holiday shopping seasons.

Business

Follow Us