Why cremation has overtaken burial in America
By Harry Enten, CNN Death is a five-letter word, but it may as well be a four letter word to many Americans. We don’t like talking about our…
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SEC commissioner: Investors have the right to make their own decisions without regulators standing in the way
As a commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission, an important part of my job is protecting investors from the fraudsters who can cause…
Continue Reading Wall Street isn’t sweating the mixed jobs report
America added far fewer jobs in September than expected, but investors didn’t seem too disappointed: Stocks were flat Friday as Wall Street took…
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Stock indexes closing lower as jobs data sparks uncertainty
By STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers U.S. stock indexes are closing lower Friday after a weak jobs report sparked…
Continue Reading Are you a parent concerned about the impact Instagram is having on your children? Share your family’s story
A Facebook whistleblower has helped renew concerns that some parents have likely had for years: what impact social media is having on their…
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Can an employer reduce an employee’s pay if they’re permanently working remotely?
With many companies making remote work a permanent aspect of certain jobs, experts say employers cannot reduce a current employee’s salary without…
Continue Reading Major disappointment: US economy adds only 194,000 jobs in September
America’s economic recovery has hit a roadblock: US employers added only 194,000 jobs in September, another troubling sign that Covid is disrupting…
Continue Reading US dodges potential financial Armageddon for now
The Senate voted along party lines to raise the debt ceiling on Thursday, authorizing $480 billion in borrowing that avoids a looming US government…
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Game-streaming service Twitch confirms data breach
The game-streaming service Twitch says it experienced a major data…
Continue Reading US jobless claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the U.S. job market and economy continue their steady…
Continue Reading Female farmers fighting the gender gap
Female farmers are rising up and fighting for their fair share in the agriculture…
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Natural gas hits highest price since 2008
Many Americans may see a hike in their gas bill as natural gas prices rose nearly 10% Tuesday, which hit a peak not seen since…
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“Wendy’s Frosty Chocolatey Cereal”
Kellogg’s is giving Wendy’s customers a…
Continue Reading Facebook’s stock is down but not out
What’s happening: Big Tech shares tumbled Monday as concerns about inflation pushed investors to pare back their exposure to the sector. But Facebook…
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$699.8M Powerball jackpot won, ticket sold in California
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — After 40 drawings without a big Powerball winner, a single ticket sold in California matched all six numbers and was the…
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Lowe’s offering first responder discount
Lowe’s is offering a special discount for first responders ahead of National First Responders…
Continue Reading Lowe’s launches new first responders discount
Lowe’s shows their appreciation to first…
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Walmart to hire workers ahead of the holidays
The retail giant plans to hire 150,000 new…
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Scam experts warn social media users to be wary of not-so-friendly requests
Social media sites like Facebook, Pinterest, and Youtube put the world at our fingertips. And, while these sites make the world more accessible the…
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U.S. Department of Agriculture sends $1.5 billion for school lunches
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending struggling schools $1.5 billion to help with school…
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