Michelle Obama says she has co-founded a new company that will make and sell food and drinks for kidsWASHINGTON -- Michelle Obama announced Wednesday that she has co-founded a new company to make and sell healthier food and drinks...
White House economists are warning of “severe damage” to the U.S. economy in the event of a debt defaultWASHINGTON -- White House economists on Wednesday warned of “severe damage” to the U.S. economy in the event of a debt...
The hiring sign is out at United AirlinesDALLAS -- Airlines expecting a hectic summer travel season are planning to hire thousands of new workers this year, lifting a job market that has been hit by layoffs in technology and turmoil...
Since Tucker Carlson's abrupt ouster by Fox News last week, a series of embarrassing stories about him have emergedNEW YORK -- A week after Fox News fired star host Tucker Carlson — for reasons that remain unexplained — he...
Federal officials say two 10-year-olds are among the 300 children who worked at a McDonald’s restaurants in Kentucky with no or little payLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Two 10-year-olds are among 300 children who worked at McDonald's restaurants...
Bluesky, a potential Twitter rival, was launched by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. Invites are scarce. Major changes at Twitter under CEO Elon Musk in recent months have elicited some calls for an alternative platform.One such app,...
Rate hikes have contributed to a banking crisis and economic slowdown this year.The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its short-term borrowing rate another 0.25%, escalating the central bank's attack on inflation just two days...
Millions of Americans who rely on federal payments to make ends meet, could be negatively impacted if the government is unable to pay its bills come June 1.Millions of Americans who rely on federal payments to make ends meet, could...
Senior officials from dozens of nations meeting in Berlin remain divided on how to meet international climate goalsBERLIN -- Senior officials from dozens of nations meeting in Berlin remained divided Wednesday on how to meet international...
Russia claims it foiled a Ukrainian assassination attempt using drones against President Vladimir Putin, denouncing the alleged attack as a ‘’terrorist’’ act and promising retaliationKYIV, Ukraine -- Russia claimed it foiled...
The Ruth’s Chris Steak House chain is being acquired by Darden Restaurants for about $715 millionThe Ruth’s Chris Steak House chain is being acquired by Darden Restaurants for about $715 million. The original Chris Steak House...
A Brazilian official says Federal Police have searched former President Jair Bolsonaro’s home and seized his phoneBRASILIA, Brazil -- Brazil's Federal Police searched former President Jair Bolsonaro's home on Wednesday...
CVS Health beat first-quarter expectations as revenue grew from all parts of its business, but the health care giant chopped its 2023 earnings forecast after closing a pair of multi-billion dollar dealsCVS Health beat first-quarter...
Economies across the Middle East and Central Asia will likely slow this year as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates bite into their post-pandemic gainsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Economies across the Middle East...
Opponents of a law that would raise the retirement age in France from 62 to 64 are making last-ditch plans to prevent the changePARIS -- Opponents of a law that would raise the retirement age in France from 62 to 64 are making last-ditch...
Asian shares have declined, tracking losses on Wall Street ahead of a decision on interest rates by the Federal ReserveAsian shares declined Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street ahead of a decision on interest rates by the Federal...
The Dutch government has unveiled a new package to slash carbon emissions by promoting clean energy, sustainable homes and industry and the use of electric cars among other a raft of measures to combat climate changeTHE HAGUE, Netherlands...
A delegation of United States defense contractors and a former senior leader of the U.S. Marine Corps are pledging the beginning of deeper cooperation with TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan -- A delegation of United States defense contractors and...
In January, the U.S. government ran up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion, and the Treasury Department began implementing “extraordinary measures” to avoid a defaultWASHINGTON -- In January, the U.S. government...
Starbucks posted stronger-than-expected sales in its fiscal second quarter as demand in China began to recoverStarbucks posted stronger-than-expected sales in its fiscal second quarter as demand in China began to recover, but the company...
Shares of the education technology company Chegg have lost about half their value in a single dayShares of the Education Technology company Chegg lost half their value Tuesday after its CEO warned that OpenAI's free ChatGPT service...