Private investment in space firms shows ‘signs of stabilization’ in Q2 after steady decline
Investment in space had dropped steadily since 2021, as companies felt the macroeconomic effects of a tightened funding environment and rising interest rates.
Forget ‘tipflation:’ Restaurant surcharges for inflation, health care, water are consumers’ latest pet peeve
In the face of higher costs, more restaurants are tacking on surcharges to the bill, whether diners like it or not.
Powerball jackpot hits $900 million. Here’s the tax bill if you win
The Powerball jackpot has grown to $900 million. Here’s what the winner can expect to pay in taxes.
Elizabeth Warren urges SEC to investigate Tesla over Twitter ties, corporate governance
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., sent a nine-page letter urging the SEC to investigate Tesla and its board of directors.
GM redesigns Chevy Traverse crossover, adds hands-free driving technology
The Traverse is historically one of GM’s best-selling vehicles, typically topping more than 100,000 units annually.
These 10 states are America’s best at producing the workers that employers want to hire
Workers across the U.S. are in short supply, and companies are targeting states where jobseekers are plentiful.
U.S. lawmakers extend social media investigation to Meta’s Threads
The letter from House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is an indication of the added spotlight Meta’s newest product could bring to the company.
Ford cuts prices on its electric F-150 Lightning pickups by as much as $10,000
Ford said lower mineral costs and an expected production boost allowed it to cut the electric truck’s prices.
Prolonged Hollywood strikes could lead to ‘an absolute collapse,’ says Barry Diller
But settling soon seems unlikely, Diller said, since “there’s no trust between the parties.”
Wall Street execs make first bets against Donald Trump in 2024
Financial executives padded the donor rolls of some of Trump’s Republican challengers, including Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and others.
