California attorney general warns tech platforms to look out for voter deception ahead of election
California Attorney General Rob Bonta cautioned executives at tech companies to work harder to protect voters from deception.
Biden administration did not fast-track student loan relief before final rule: official
The Biden administration three times has sought to forgive federal student debt only to see courts block those efforts after Republican-led challenges.
Oracle trails only Nvidia among large-cap tech this year, as Ellison closes in on Bezos
Oracle shares are trading at a record following this week’s earnings report and continuing growth in the company’s cloud business.
Restaurant chain BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
In its latest quarter, same-store sales at BurgerFi’s namesake chain tumbled 13%.
Americans have more than $32 trillion in home equity — a record high. Here’s what to know before you tap it
Many Americans are house-rich, thanks to a runup in home prices. But high borrowing costs make it harder to tap your home for cash.
House Speaker Johnson pulls government funding bill after GOP support collapses
The House bill would fund the government through March and require people to show proof of citizenship to register to vote, a measure backed by Donald Trump.
Social Security cost-of-living increase for 2025 could be 2.5% — the lowest since 2021, estimate finds
As inflation subsides, Social Security beneficiaries are poised to see a lower benefit increase next year.
Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose by 2.5% in August, on an annual basis. It was the lowest reading since February 2021.
Trump says Harris debate was ‘rigged,’ ABC should lose license, but ‘we did great’
Donald Trump said he was leaning against doing a second debate against Vice President Kamala Harris after their showdown Tuesday night on ABC News.
Amazon is opening Fresh supermarkets after yearlong stall — but many locations remain vacant
Amazon has opened a handful of Fresh stores in several states in recent months, and more locations are expected to open later this year.
