Trump offers US automakers additional relief from his tariffs
The president extended what was supposed to have been a short-term rebate until 2030.
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Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions
More than 70% of teens have used AI companions, according to a recent study.
Regional banks’ bad loans spark concerns on Wall Street
A few regional banks wrote off bad loans in the last two weeks, leading to...
Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026?
Tariffs were cited as a reason for slower U.S. economic growth in a recent report.
Ford recalls more than 290,000 vehicles in US due to issue with rearview camera system
The camera system may not display images properly in certain lighting conditions.
Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI, in a push to bring chatbots into classrooms
Tech giants are paying for training for teachers to apply AI skills in the classroom.
Trump called Digital Equity Act ‘racist.’ Now internet money for rural Americans is gone
The Digital Equity Act is part of the sweeping 2021 infrastructure law.
Wall Street cruises toward the finish of its best week in 2 months as bank stocks steady
Bank stocks rose after several reported stronger profit than analysts expected.
How Promote Giving, a new investment model, will raise millions for charities
The model, which started in 2019, has already pledged over $40 million to charity.
Sex is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won’t be the first to try to profit from it
OpenAI announced ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults."
Nestlé cuts 16,000 jobs as part of an intensifying cost-cutting campaign
The job cuts will take place over the next two years.
India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchases
India is the second biggest buyer of Russian oil after China.
Average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 6.27%, nearing a low for 2025
The dip brings the average rate to just above where it was four weeks ago.
Worries about banks drag Wall Street down after another turbulent day
Thursday’s swings on Wall Street fit the pattern of the week for stocks.
I asked real buyers: How hard is it to find a house right now?
Despite recent growth, inventory is still 13% below pre-pandemic levels.
Medicare costs are rising in 2026. Here’s how to save during open enrollment
Enrollees should review their plans carefully and think twice about letting their current coverage auto-renew.
Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables
Smucker said the design violates its trademarks.
CVS polishes off deal to buy former Rite Aid stores, prescription files
Rite Aid recently announced that its stores have closed.
Forget stock options. Some employers are handing out down payments
With million-dollar homes out of reach for most middle-income families, some Bay Area employers are...
Most US stocks rise after swinging through another erratic day
Technology stocks helped lead the way on Wednesday.
Meta removes ICE-tracking Facebook page in Chicago at the request of the Justice Department
Meta is the latest tech company to restrict tools used to track ICE agents.
Beyond Meat shares drop below $1 on investor concerns
Beyond Meat’s net revenue was down 15% in the first six months of this year.
Silver hits all-time high as London squeeze sparks market havoc
Concerns about a lack of liquidity in London have sparked a worldwide hunt for silver.