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Remittances to Mexico near a record but ‘super peso’ crimps spending power

People sending money back to Mexico this year have faced a new challenge: the “super peso.” The Mexican currency reached…

In ‘shift,’ some car shoppers shun top-of-the-line models, analyst says. How to find an inexpensive new vehicle

During the pandemic, shoppers splurged on higher-end new cars. Now, given the current high car costs and interest rates, drivers…

Taylor Swift is single-handedly giving a boost to hotel industry revenue

Taylor Swift is providing a gold rush for the hotel industry. The “Cruel Summer” singer’s attention-grabbing “Eras” tour has pushed…

Why it’s hard to find an inexpensive new car these days — just one model has an average price below $20,000

It’s getting harder to find new, cheap cars, according to auto experts. Consider this: In July, just one car model…

16 Michigan Republicans accused of being fake electors for Trump plead not guilty

All 16 Michigan Republicans accused in a fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in power are challenging the charges,…

Michigan prosecutors charge Trump allies in felonies involving voting machines, illegal ‘testing’

Follow CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Trump indictment decision. A former Republican attorney general candidate and another supporter…

Biden designates new Emmett Till monument as debates over U.S. history intensify

President Joe Biden on Tuesday honored Emmett Till, the Black teenager whose 1955 killing helped galvanize the Civil Rights movement,…

Barbie’s designer made missiles for Raytheon first as ‘Barbenheimer’ rocks box offices

A weapons engineer turned doll maker is the unexpected link to “Barbenheimer,” the affectionately dubbed duo from Warner Bros.′ “Barbie” and…

Disney CEO Bob Iger rips Ron DeSantis over ‘anti-Florida’ retaliation

Bob Iger on Monday called Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ actions against The Walt Disney Co. retaliatory, “anti-business” and “anti-Florida.” The…

Los Angeles schools shut down as staff begin 3-day strike

Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District walked off the job Tuesday over stalled contract…