Supreme Court blocks OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal that would shield Sackler family members
The Supreme Court has blocked a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids
2023-08-11 03:58
Utah's multibillion dollar oil train proposal chugs along amid environment and derailment concerns
One of the United States' biggest rail investments in more than a century could be an 88-mile line in Utah that would run through tribal lands and national forest to move oil and gas to the national rail network
2023-08-11 02:22
Another Threshold candle recall? Target recalls 2.2 million products over burn and laceration risks
It’s time to check your candle supply again
2023-08-11 00:53
2 robotaxi services seeking to bypass safety concerns and expand in San Francisco face pivotal vote
California regulators are poised to decide whether two rival robotaxi services can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco
2023-08-11 00:28
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 6.96% this week, matching highest level this year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to just under 7%, the latest setback for would-be homebuyers already facing affordability challenges due to a housing market limited by a shortage of homes for sale
2023-08-11 00:19
Credit card and car loan delinquencies pass pre-Covid levels as consumers get squeezed
More Americans are failing to make payments on their credit cards and auto loans, another sign of rising financial pressure on consumers.
2023-08-10 23:26
A global law firm separates from its Chinese partner, citing cybersecurity and data rules
One of the world’s biggest law firms says it is separating from the Chinese firm that was part of its global network for eight years, citing changes in cybersecurity and other rules that have rattled foreign companies
2023-08-10 21:50
Emmy Awards move to January, placing them firmly in Hollywood's awards season
The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards have a new date — one that places them directly in Hollywood’s awards season for a change
2023-08-10 21:15
US inflation rises for the first time in a year to 3.2% rate, but underlying measures remain mild
Inflation in the United States rose in July after 12 straight months of declines, boosted by costlier housing
2023-08-10 20:52
Number of Americans applying for jobless aid rises, but not enough to cause concern
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits jumped last week, but not enough to cause concern about a still-strong U.S. labor market
2023-08-10 20:46
Stock market today: Wall Street marches higher ahead of new numbers on US inflation and jobs
Wall Street pointed toward gains ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report
2023-08-10 20:24
Big fashion is getting bigger. Parent of Coach will buy Versace owner Capri in $8.5 billion deal
Tapestry, parent company of luxury handbag and accessories retailer Coach, is buying the owner of fashion brands including Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo, Capri Holdings
2023-08-10 19:53