Federal regulators announced Wednesday that they are examining whether major airlines, ride-hailing companies, delivery services and retailers are using personal data to charge different customers different prices for the same products and services or determine how much gig workers are paid. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it launched an…

The Trump administration imposed new sanctions Wednesday targeting a North Korean government-run scheme that the Treasury Department says uses fraudulent identities to place IT workers inside legitimate U.S. companies and funnel their earnings toward Pyongyang’s weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs. Ten individuals and one entity accused of…

Alphabet and Microsoft reported surging demand for artificial intelligence in their quarterly earnings Wednesday, and the technology giants continue pouring billions of dollars into the infrastructure needed to support the growing industry. Google parent Alphabet expects capital expenditures to increase significantly in 2027 after projecting between $195 billion and $205…

A San Francisco startup reportedly posted a job offering $20 an hour to walk robot dogs through city streets as it works to train AI to better navigate the real world. Dimensional recently posted a job listing seeking robot dog operators to take four-legged machines on four- to six-hour walks…

Apple introduced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on Wednesday, reversing its longstanding approach to laptop design as the company rolls out new models with higher starting prices. The redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2,899, compared with $2,199 for the M5 Pro model introduced in March. The 16-inch version starts…

This story will be updated with further details from the Fed’s October 2026 interest rate decision. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate steady amid elevated inflation as policymakers opted to wait for additional economic data after hiking rates in September.Fed policymakers voted 10-2 to leave the federal…

Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management on Wednesday made an offer to buy Wendy’s for roughly $1.4 billion in a move that would make the fast-food chain a privately held company. Trian has been a long-term shareholder in Wendy’s, and Peltz’s hedge fund is leading a group that offered to buy…

Households around the country are facing financial stress amid persistent inflation, and retirees facing rising expenses need to ensure their income streams can cover costs. Americans derive their retirement income from a variety of sources, which can include personal retirement savings, such as through a 401(k) plan or IRA, as…

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration is ending a Biden-era rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from oil and gas drilling. The president announced the move during a campaign rally in Lubbock, Texas, in support of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton, saying it would save consumers and…

Walmart shoppers in several states may want to check their pantries after more than 44,000 cans of Great Value fruit cocktail were recalled over potential lead contamination. Pacific Coast Producers is recalling 1,836 cases of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate sold in 15-ounce cans, according to…