BUSINESS
McDonald’s newest $3 value menu is sounding an alarm about America’s K-shaped economy
2 days ago
McDonald’s newest $3 value menu is sounding an alarm about America’s K-shaped economy
McDonald’s is rolling out its cheapest value menu in years, a move that could speak more to the state of…
‘Peak war panic’ will likely hit markets in 1-3 weeks, as Trump balks at ceasefire deal
5 days ago
‘Peak war panic’ will likely hit markets in 1-3 weeks, as Trump balks at ceasefire deal
The S&P 500 is only down 3% so far this year and 5% off its all-time high, still far from…
The shadow fleet and illegal oil are still moving through the Strait of Hormuz
1 week ago
The shadow fleet and illegal oil are still moving through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has threatened to destroy any ships, including oil tankers, that pass through the strait from the oil depots of…
Oil prices soar past $100 and Dow futures sink 900 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears
2 weeks ago
Oil prices soar past $100 and Dow futures sink 900 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears
Just over a week into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Wall Street has started to price in a prolonged conflict,…
House votes 219-212 to halt Trump’s attacks on Iran. “Donald Trump is not a king,” says Dem
2 weeks ago
House votes 219-212 to halt Trump’s attacks on Iran. “Donald Trump is not a king,” says Dem
It’s the second vote in as many days, after the Senate defeated a similar measure along party lines. Lawmakers are confronting the…
Interest on the $38.8 trillion national debt has tripled since 2020, topping defense and Medicaid
2 weeks ago
Interest on the $38.8 trillion national debt has tripled since 2020, topping defense and Medicaid
The United States is now paying nearly $970 billion a year just to service the interest on its $38.8 trillion…
OpenAI is negotiating with the U.S. government, Sam Altman tells staff
3 weeks ago
OpenAI is negotiating with the U.S. government, Sam Altman tells staff
Sam Altman told OpenAI employees at an all-hands meeting on Friday afternoon that a potential agreement is emerging with the…
After the Snow Day, the Sick Day: One in 6 New York City teachers called out of work on Tuesday
3 weeks ago
After the Snow Day, the Sick Day: One in 6 New York City teachers called out of work on Tuesday
Millions across the northeastern United States on Tuesday contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from…
NASA delays moon mission to fix rocket, rules out March launch
4 weeks ago
NASA delays moon mission to fix rocket, rules out March launch
NASA is preparing to remove its massive moon rocket from its launchpad to fix a technical issue, delaying the agency’s much-anticipated mission…
Retail billionaire Les Wexner says Jeffrey Epstein ‘duped’ him: ‘I was naive, foolish, and gullible’
4 weeks ago
Retail billionaire Les Wexner says Jeffrey Epstein ‘duped’ him: ‘I was naive, foolish, and gullible’
The billionaire behind the retail empire that once blanketed shopping malls with names such as Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie &…