Surging mortgage rates hit 23-year high
(NEW YORK) -- The 30-year fixed mortgage rate this week climbed to 8%, reaching that level for the first time since 2000, according to Mortgage... Read More.
Business
United Airlines will soon prioritize window seat boarding to speed things up by 2 minutes
(NEW YORK) -- Good news for flyers who opt for the window seat -- your boarding zone will soon be prioritized on United Airlines.
According... Read More.
Despite inflation, Walmart CEO says Thanksgiving meal will cost less than last year
(NEW YORK) -- With just over one month remaining until Thanksgiving and the start of the winter holiday season, Americans are already eyeing grocery... Read More.
Injuries from electric scooters on the rise: Officials
(NEW YORK) -- Nearly half of all injuries reported from electric bikes in the last six years took place in 2022, according to a... Read More.
Southwest Airlines makes it easier to earn A-List status, plus reminder to book your holiday flights
(NEW YORK) -- As travelers race to book flights for the holidays, Southwest Airlines has announced new changes that will make it easier to... Read More.
Death threats, expletives: Palestinian business owners in US and Canada endure hate, grief
(NEW YORK) -- Since war broke out between Israel and Hamas last week, a Palestinian-American apparel store owner in San Diego, California, has received a... Read More.
Israel-Hamas war: Tech platforms under scrutiny over spread of false, graphic posts
(NEW YORK) -- As war broke out in recent days with a Hamas attack and an Israeli response that has left an estimated more... Read More.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, announces financial restructuring plans amid opioid complaints, lawsuits
(NEW YORK) -- One of the nation's largest drugstore chains has voluntarily initiated the Chapter 11 process for bankruptcy protection.
Rite Aid announced Sunday that... Read More.
Family Dollar issues mass nationwide recall on toothpaste, vitamins, pain relievers and more
(NEW YORK) -- Variety discount store Family Dollar recently initiated multiple recalls on products ranging from over-the-counter drugs to toothpaste sold at regional chains... Read More.
Real estate groups urged the Fed to stop rate hikes. Here’s why.
(WASHINGTON) -- Major housing industry groups voiced "profound concern" in a letter this week urging the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates.
The rare... Read More.
Executives and employees at Israel’s startups are joining the fight against Hamas
(NEW YORK) -- Israel’s government is mobilizing 360,000 reservists as the nation responds to the sudden attack by Palestinian militants.
Global companies with a presence... Read More.
Birkenstock goes public on New York Stock Exchange
(NEW YORK) -- Birkenstock took a big step forward on Wall Street this week, taking the nearly 250-year-old German shoe and sandal maker public.
The... Read More.
