College enrollment picks up for the first time in over a decade — but student loan debt is still a major sticking point
More students went to college this fall, but there’s been a shift toward shorter-term programs over four-year degrees.
Chipotle wants to hire 19,000 workers for busy spring season, will offer new financial perks
The burrito chain’s recruitment goal is up about 27% from a year ago.
Homebuyer demand pushes mortgage applications higher, even as interest rates inch up again
Mortgage rates rose slightly last week, but that did not seem to deter homebuyers.
Spotify to begin in-app sales on iPhone in Europe after new EU law requires Apple to allow it
Apple hasn’t yet revealed how it will change its software and policies to comply with the new EU law.
FAA taking ‘direct inspection approach’ in Boeing 737 Max 9 crisis, chief says
The FAA announced an audit of Boeing’s production line after a door plug blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight.
Treasury yields rise as big economic data releases come into view
U.S. Treasury yields were up on Wednesday morning as investors brace themselves for two key pieces of economic data in the second half of the week.
New York AG pushing for lifetime Trump ban cites Martin Shkreli ruling
Martin Shkreli was compared with former President Donald Trump in 2015 when they both provoked public outrage over their social media posts.
WWE deal doesn’t mean Netflix will invest more in sports, co-CEO says
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos clarified that WWE is “sports entertainment” and not live sports.
Former high-ranking FDIC attorney Mark Black pleads guilty in child sex exploitation case
Mark Black, who was suspended as a top FDIC lawyer once child porn charges were filed, had served as board president for a renowned Virginia swim club.
TikTok cuts about 60 jobs as January layoffs continue across tech industry
TikTok has laid off about 60 employees, though a spokesperson said anyone affected can apply for one of the 120 “similar roles” posted internally
