Average long-term US mortgage rate surged to nearly 7% this week to highest level since November
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to just under 7%, the highest level since November and the latest setback for homebuyers already grappling with a tough housing market constrained by a dearth of homes for sale
2023-07-14 00:28
House Republicans interrogate FTC's Khan over regulation of Big Tech
The chair of the Federal Trade Commission has defended her aggressive legal strategy toward the country’s biggest technology companies as she appeared before the House Judiciary Committee
2023-07-14 00:16
First Amendment group sues Texas Governor and others over the state's TikTok ban on official devices
A First Amendment group sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott and others on Thursday over the state’s TikTok ban on official devices
2023-07-13 23:54
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI signs deal with AP to license news stories
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and The Associated Press said Thursday that they’ve made a deal for the artificial intelligence company to license AP’s archive of news stories
2023-07-13 23:48
Stock market today: Wall Street rises again as inflation slows
Wall Street is adding to its winning week following the latest signal that inflation is continuing to ease its chokehold on the economy
2023-07-13 23:18
Nearly 100 US lawmakers urge EPA to finalize tougher vehicle emissions cuts
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON A group of 95 U.S. lawmakers on Thursday urged the Biden administration to finalize
2023-07-13 22:49
Twitter seeks end to US oversight of data use as FTC's Lina Kahn goes before House committee
Twitter wants a federal court to end an order imposed by the Federal Trade Commission that limits its data security practices
2023-07-13 22:27
First on CNN: Secret Service concludes cocaine investigation, no suspect identified
The Secret Service has concluded its investigation into the small bag of cocaine found at the White House and has been unable to identify a suspect, two sources familiar with the investigation told CNN.
2023-07-13 22:25
Climate talks chief, who also heads oil company, says world must 'attack all emissions, everywhere'
The head of this year’s United Nations climate talks is calling for governments and businesses to tackle global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in all regions and sectors if they want to stop the planet from passing a key temperature limit agreed on more than seven years ago
2023-07-13 22:17
US online sales in Amazon's Prime Day rise to $12.7 billion - report
U.S. online sales during Amazon.com's Prime Day shopping event rose 6.1% to $12.7 billion from last year, as
2023-07-13 21:59
Presidents of South Korea and Poland hold talks on security, war in Ukraine and business cooperation
The presidents of South Korea and Poland have pledged to strengthen their security, business and trade relations
2023-07-13 21:56
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in US
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill, paving the way for millions
2023-07-13 21:54