Interest payments on the national debt top $1 trillion as deficit swells
The U.S. government for the first time has spent more than $1 trillion this year on interest payments for its…
American Lael Wilcox becomes fastest woman to cycle around the world
CNN — American Lael Wilcox has broken the world record for the fastest woman to cycle around the world, traversing…
Warren Buffett’s $13 billion bet on Occidental Petroleum turns sour as oil prices hit a 3-year low
Occidental Petroleum shares have dropped 29% since mid-April, impacting Warren Buffett’s stake in the company. The decline aligns with a…
Here’s the deflation breakdown for August 2024 — in one chart
Inflation cooled in August and fell to its lowest level since February 2021, which was around the time the consumer…
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigns amid federal nightclub probe
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday from his post helming the country’s largest police department amid a federal investigation into its nightclub enforcement, according…
Pac-12 plans rebuild, adding four Mountain West schools
CNN — After a mass exodus of schools, the Pac-12 Conference is working on a revival. The conference announced Thursday…
Stock market today: Indexes rise as investors assess producer inflation and jobless claims data
Indexes rose Thursday as investors digested new inflation and labor market data. Jobless claims last week rose slightly following two…
Jon Rahm appeals DP World Tour fines in fight to make Ryder Cup
CNN — Spanish golfer Jon Rahm appealed against outstanding fines to the DP World Tour on Thursday which had thrown…
Russia stands to lose $6.5 billion a year if Ukraine doesn’t renew a gas pipeline deal at the end of the year, report says
Russia’s energy revenue could take another hit if Ukraine doesn’t renew a key gas deal by the end of the…
