‘Wonder Woman’ Continues to Bury ‘The Mummy’ at the Box Office
As we move deeper into the summer movie season, “Wonder Woman’’ remains the box-office pacesetter.
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US Government to Run Out of Money by October, CBO Says
The federal government will likely run out of cash in early to mid-October if debt limits are not changed, the Congressional Budget Office said Thursday. That would lead to delays of payments for the…
Why Are Credit Scores About to Rise?
Beginning this weekend, the three major credit bureaus will implement policy changes that in many cases will result in an increase in consumers’ credit scores.
Report Ties Drop in Childhood Lead Exposure With Crime Decrease
A drop in the exposure to lead among children in their preschool years reduces antisocial behavior and may be a factor behind the decline in crime over the past few decades.
Where Americans Are Traveling This Fourth of July and What They’ll Do
With summer officially here, Americans are finalizing their travel plans for the July Fourth holiday. Major U.S. cities, and some international destinations, will attract the most travelers. From amusement parks, beaches, and golf courses,…
Facebook, Now With 2 Billion Users, Changes Mission and Tries to Address Criticism
Facebook, which said this week that the number of its users had reached 2 billion, is shifting gears in its mission statement
Study Shows Alaskans Spend Most on Drugs per Day
A new report details the extent of Americans’ drug consumption, which are the narcotics of choice, which states' residents spend the most to get the drugs and what some people are willing to do…
Companies Looking for Alternative Work Perks to Lure Millennials, Gen Z
More employers are looking at alternative work perks to lure top talent from the ranks of millennials and Generation Z, as the baby boomer generation gives way to younger generations of managers.
Avis, Hertz Deals With Google and Apple Ratchet Up Self-Driving Competition
Avis Budget Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) and Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) jumped into the self-driving sector as the car-rental companies forged deals with Google Inc. and Apple Inc., respectively, intensifying the competition…
US Ban of Brazil Beef Blow to Nation Reeling From Economic Woes, Political Scandal
The U.S. suspension of beef imports from Brazil is a blow to a nation reeling from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, as well as from a political scandal that threatens to…
1.5 Billion People Visit YouTube Every Month, Company Says
There are now 1.5 billion logged-in users on YouTube every month, according to the video-sharing site. And users spend an average of more than an hour a day on the site on their mobile…
Lowering Costs, Resignation of CEO, Might Bring Back Uber Customers, Survey Says
The resignation of Uber's CEO is just one thing that may help bring back customers to the ride-sharing company, a new survey says.
Amazon to Tablet Customers: If You Break It, We’ll Replace It, No Questions Asked
Amazon.com says in its advertising materials that if the Fire Tablet is broken, the company will replace it, with no questions asked. That includes electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
Mall of America, Nation’s Biggest, Also Pays Most of Any Shopping Center in Taxes
The Mall of America, the nation’s largest shopping center, also holds the distinction as the biggest taxpayer of any mall in the country.
America’s Best and Worst New Cars
For the second straight year, Kia scored highest in an initial quality ranking for new cars, according to the findings of the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality Study that was released today. The…
Trademark Ruling Helps Redskins, Other Teams, Defend Controversial Nicknames
When the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government violated the First Amendment by refusing to register trademarks that officials consider disparaging, it greatly helped the efforts of the Washington Redskins to retain their…
Sponsors Flee Olympics Because They Aren’t Cool, Not Reaching Younger Audiences
Fewer and fewer advertisers are invested in the human drama of athletic competition at the Olympic Games, a trend likely to continue as companies seek more relevant athletic endeavors with less scandalous baggage.
Gasoline Price Continues Drop, With Cheapest Fuel in South
With Independence Day on the horizon, the average price per gallon of gasoline continues to tumble, according to online fuel-price information provider GasBuddy.
Fighter Deal With Tata Raises Shares of Lockheed and Its Rivals Too
Lockheed Martin’s agreement with India's Tata Advanced Systems to build F-16 fighter planes in India lifted its shares Monday. Stock in Lockheed's rivals got a boost as well.
What Is the USS Fitzgerald and How Much Did It Cost to Build?
The USS Fitzgerald's collision with a merchant vessel southwest of the Japanese city of Yokosuka near Tokyo on Saturday resulted in the deaths of seven American sailors.