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‘Fed is in a tight spot’: Economists weigh in on how rate cuts could impact election
September 18, 2024
‘Fed is in a tight spot’: Economists weigh in on how rate cuts could impact election
Ahead of the Federal Reserve announcing a cut to interest rates on Wednesday, some economists say the key driver to…
Private student loan interest rates drop for 5-year terms and rise for 10-year terms
September 18, 2024
Private student loan interest rates drop for 5-year terms and rise for 10-year terms
During the week of Sept. 9, 2024, average private student loan rates dropped for borrowers with credit scores of 720…
Decades-old kitchen staple company Tupperware files for bankruptcy
September 18, 2024
Decades-old kitchen staple company Tupperware files for bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands Corporation has filed for bankruptcy, just months after the iconic American food storage container maker shuttered its last…
AI-powered app offers personalized allergy forecasts
September 18, 2024
AI-powered app offers personalized allergy forecasts
A medical technology company is leveraging artificial intelligence to help people determine if they suffer from allergies before having an…
‘Partisan politics’ is why FCC revoked Starlink’s rural internet award says Brendan Carr
September 18, 2024
‘Partisan politics’ is why FCC revoked Starlink’s rural internet award says Brendan Carr
The decision last year by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reaffirm its revocation of an award to SpaceX’s Starlink…
Child care for 2 kids now costs nearly 40% more than rent across 100 largest US metros: study
September 18, 2024
Child care for 2 kids now costs nearly 40% more than rent across 100 largest US metros: study
Despite the overall pace of inflation easing year over year in the U.S., the price of housing and raising kids…
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for doors opening unexpectedly while driving
September 18, 2024
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for doors opening unexpectedly while driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of nearly 99,000 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover SUVs because the door…
As X leaves San Francisco, nearby businesses worry about the future while local officials cheer
September 18, 2024
As X leaves San Francisco, nearby businesses worry about the future while local officials cheer
Elon Musk’s social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, is leaving San Francisco which is causing some nearby businesses…
Some Delta Air Lines passengers hit with ear pain, bloody noses after possible cabin pressurization issue
September 18, 2024
Some Delta Air Lines passengers hit with ear pain, bloody noses after possible cabin pressurization issue
A Delta Air Lines flight returned to Salt Lake City after cabin pressure issues caused some passengers with bloody nose…
Trump crypto venture unveiling stirs skepticism; few details revealed
September 18, 2024
Trump crypto venture unveiling stirs skepticism; few details revealed
Donald Trump is the crypto community’s preferred candidate for president, but that doesn’t mean digital asset enthusiasts were impressed with…