Column-US Medicare drug negotiations a good start on bringing down healthcare costs
By Mark Miller An important Biden administration effort to control the soaring cost of prescription drugs made headlines
2023-09-01 00:52
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have committed $10 million to make direct payments to people on Maui who are unable to return to their homes because of the wildfires
2023-09-01 00:45
U.S. says it has not blocked chip sales to Middle East
A U.S. Department of Commerce spokesperson on Thursday said the Biden administration "has not blocked chip sales to
2023-08-31 23:55
Emerging markets beaten back in August as China chills the mood
By Rodrigo Campos and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON Higher global interest rates, difficulties in China, a stronger dollar
2023-08-31 23:20
The Enduring Enigma of Costco’s $1.50 Hot Dog and Soda Combo
In an era of rampant price increases, the cost of Costco's meal combo hasn't changed in nearly 40 years.
2023-08-31 22:59
White House seeks short-term funding to avoid government shutdown -report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House on Thursday asked Congress to pass a short-term government funding extension to avoid an Oct.
2023-08-31 22:47
McLaren Applied's Lavoie buys bankrupt Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof
By Nick Carey and Toby Sterling LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Lavoie, the electric scooter unit of Formula One engineering and technology firm
2023-08-31 21:53
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady next month
Traders kept bets the Federal Reserve will leave its benchmark interest rate in its current range of 5.25%-5.5%
2023-08-31 20:53
US consumer spending in July surges; weekly jobless claims fall
WASHINGTON U.S. consumer spending accelerated in July, but slowing inflation strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve would keep
2023-08-31 20:51
China's biggest homebuilder is fighting for its life. Here's what you need to know about the real estate crisis
Just a few months ago, Country Garden was the biggest property developer in China, with more than 3,000 developments spanning the country.
2023-08-31 20:48
Nissan is reusing the batteries from old Leaf electric vehicles to make portable power sources
Batteries in older Nissan Leaf electric vehicles are getting a new life as portable power sources that can be used to run gadgets on the go or deliver emergency power in disasters
2023-08-31 19:48
Dollar General cuts annual forecasts on weak traffic, discretionary spending slowdown
Dollar General cut its annual sales and profit forecasts on Thursday, hurt by a decline in store traffic
2023-08-31 19:46