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Remote Work for Civil Servants Faces a Challenge Under Trump
Jan 17, 2025, 11:20 AM
Federal employees and others in the capital have grown attached to work-from-home arrangements. But hybrid work may disappear in the second Trump era.
Vanguard to Pay $106 Million in Restitution to Retirement Fund Investors
Jan 17, 2025, 3:18 PM
An investigation by the S.E.C. and several states found that the company had failed to notify investors of changes in the terms of some funds, leading to higher capital gains taxes.
TikTok ban: US Supreme Court upholds law that prohibits the app
Jan 17, 2025, 10:18 AM
A law passed last year requires TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the video platform or face a ban.
CFPB fines Equifax $15 million over errors on credit reports
Jan 17, 2025, 2:55 PM
The CFPB alleged the credit reporting bureau failed to conduct proper investigations of consumer disputes.
Payne Capital Management president Ryan Payne gives an update on market savings on 'Varney & Co.'
When does the US TikTok ban start?
Jan 15, 2025, 6:00 AM
Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?
Supreme Court Backs Law Requiring TikTok to Be Sold or Banned
Jan 17, 2025, 10:05 AM
The company argued that the law, citing potential Chinese threats to the nation’s security, violated its First Amendment rights and those of its 170 million users.
Tesla stock jumps amid speculation Musk could buy TikTok
Jan 17, 2025, 4:01 PM
Tesla stock jumped amid speculation that CEO Elon Musk could potentially buy TikTok.
Russian Disinformation Campaigns Eluded Meta’s Efforts to Block Them
Jan 17, 2025, 12:10 PM
A new report details how a covert influence operation linked to the Kremlin continued to place ads on Facebook despite U.S. and E.U. prohibitions on doing business with the organization.
Stock market today: Dow leads weekly stock market rally ahead of Trump inauguration
Jan 17, 2025, 4:07 PM
Investors are appraising Trump policies' likely impact on stocks on the last trading day before the inauguration.
What could happen to your TikTok app on Jan. 19
Jan 17, 2025, 11:24 AM
What happens on your smartphone once a US law banning TikTok takes effect on Jan. 19? It will depend on the actions of TikTok parent ByteDance, President-elect Donald Trump, and some of America's largest tech giants.
GM facing safety probe into 870,000 SUVs and pickups. How bad is it?
Jan 17, 2025, 1:44 PM
GM is potentially facing a large warranty issue as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary investigation into engine failure affecting 877,710 GM SUVs and trucks.
Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs subject to Medicare price controls
Jan 17, 2025, 11:29 AM
The Biden administration released another list of prescriptions drugs that would be subject to price controls. The price controls for the selected drugs will become effective in 2027.
TikTok loses Supreme Court battle to stop US ban
Jan 17, 2025, 10:10 AM
The Supreme Court upheld a US law that bans TikTok on Jan. 19 unless it is sold to an owner not controlled by a foreign adversary, a ruling that creates new uncertainty for a social-media app used by 170 million Americans.
TikTok ban complicates strained US-China relations
Jan 17, 2025, 10:27 AM
Chinese social media apps are aimed at hurting Americans, President Biden's Ambassador to China Nick Burns tells FOX Business as he prepares to leave his post.
IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK economic outlook
Jan 17, 2025, 9:01 AM
Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF says
The tech CEO PDA for Trump is all about defense: Morning Brief
Jan 17, 2025, 6:00 AM
Numerous tech CEOs are lining up to kiss the ring of the incoming president. But getting in Trump's good graces isn't just about getting what you want. It's about avoiding trouble.
Stock market today: Nasdaq jumps to lead Dow, S&P 500 higher as techs, rate-cut hopes revive
Jan 17, 2025, 2:45 PM
Investors are appraising Trump policies' likely impact on stocks on the last trading day before the inauguration.
S&P 500 Set for Best Week Since November Election: Markets Wrap
Jan 17, 2025, 2:00 PM
(Bloomberg) -- A rally in the world’s largest technology companies drove stocks toward their best week since the November presidential election just ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyNYC Commuters Get New Way to Dodge Traffic: $95 Helicopter RidesScaramucci, Ackman Donate to Whitney Tilson’s NYC Mayoral RunIn a City of Sprawl, Wildfire Evacuation Is Getting HarderWill Americans Ever Lose Their Taste for Telework
Chamber of Commerce CEO touts small business: 'State of American business is local'
Jan 17, 2025, 6:00 AM
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark delivered a "State of American Business" address that spotlighted small businesses and how all businesses have a local impact.
Facing a Flurry of U.S. Sanctions, China Prepares to Hit Back
Jan 17, 2025, 5:00 AM
With days until Donald Trump is sworn in, China is bracing for a trade war, aiming at industries as diverse as semiconductors, apparel and industrial plastic.
What Did Trump’s Tax Cuts Do?
Jan 17, 2025, 5:01 AM
Economic upheaval caused by the pandemic has clouded analysts’ ability to understand the effects of the 2017 tax law. Republicans call it a huge success and want to extend it anyway.
Dan Campbell Helps Detroit Army Become an Unofficial Uniform for Lions Fans
Jan 17, 2025, 5:01 AM
With support from Dan Campbell, the Lions’ wildly popular head coach, Detroit Army’s apparel has emerged as an unlikely alternative to the team’s licensed gear.
Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism
Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM
Spain uses an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim is to be abused again. A Times investigation last year identified flaws in the system.
Mortgage rules under review to get economy moving
Jan 17, 2025, 5:42 AM
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.
What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash
Jan 17, 2025, 5:03 AM
Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.
Shop sales in shock December drop with supermarket food hit
Jan 17, 2025, 3:55 AM
Retail sales unexpectedly fell by 0.3% last month, due to a poor December for supermarkets.
Mining stocks rise after reports of Glencore, Rio Tinto merger talks; European markets resume rally
Jan 17, 2025, 2:11 AM
European markets opened in positive territory on Friday, setting the region’s stocks up for a weekly rise.
Nvidia CEO will miss Trump inauguration, unlike many tech peers
Jan 16, 2025, 2:56 PM
(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang is expected to miss the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20, bucking a trend among high-profile US technology leaders. Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyNYC Commuters Get New Way to Dodge Traffic: $95 Helicopter RidesWill Americans Ever Lose Their Taste for Telework?Chicago Agency Pitches $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit WoesScaramucci, Ackman Donate to Whitney Til
Scott Bessent’s 3-3-3 plan will turn out more like 2-6-0
Jan 16, 2025, 4:38 PM
Trump's new Treasury secretary wants higher growth, lower deficits, and more oil production. Worthy targets. Also unrealistic ones.
Locals step up to support the front lines battling wildfires in Southern California
Jan 17, 2025, 1:17 AM
Crews have come in from all over the country and Mexico to prevent further destruction. While they’re holding it down on the front lines, others are now stepping up to pitch in.
Rachel Reeves says she won't let critics get her down
Jan 17, 2025, 1:05 AM
The chancellor tells the BBC she has got "what it takes" following a bumpy week for the UK economy.