The U.S. Federal Reserve has launched a long-awaited service which will aim to modernize the country’s payment system by eventually allowing everyday Americans to send and receive funds in seconds,…
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Relentless heat wave has people cranking up their air conditioners — and energy bills
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Natural gas prices are down, but temperatures are up and so are many households’ utility bills. Across the country, programs for helping low-income residents cover their energy costs — designed…
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South Florida braces for Messi debut — and the possibility of a muted economic impact
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With Lionel Messi slated to make his American soccer debut Friday, South Florida businesses are bracing for Messi Mania — and the possibility that the immediate economic impact of his…
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U.S. to ‘beat up’ airlines when necessary for passengers, transportation secretary says
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he is willing to take a hard line with airlines when necessary as the Biden administration vows a sweeping upgrade in passenger consumer protections.…
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‘Barbenheimer’ gets off to hot start with $32.8 million in combined Thursday sales
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“Barbenheimer” is off to a red-hot start at the domestic box office. One-half of the viral internet meme, “Barbie,” snared $22.3 million in Thursday night preview tickets, the most of…
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Victims want Morgan Stanley to answer for ex-financial adviser’s Ponzi scheme
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A former Morgan Stanley financial adviser has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after admitting he ran a $7 million Ponzi scheme at the firm for more than a…
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Why are frozen vegetable prices so high? Blame war, immigration and California weather, economists say
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Even as U.S. inflation broadly cools, frozen vegetable prices are hot. The average shelf price for frozen veggies rose by 18% in the past year — the largest increase among all…
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FTX lawyers accuse Sam Bankman-Fried of financing his criminal defense with $10 million in misappropriated funds
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Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of failed crypto exchange FTX, was sued in Delaware bankruptcy court on Thursday by his ex-company’s lawyers, who accuse him and members of his leadership team of…
Streaming services now command a greater share of viewers than cable, data published by Nielsen show. That means apps like Netflix and other streaming platforms capture 38% of all television…
In-N-Out Burger is prohibiting employees in five Western U.S. states from wearing masks unless they receive a medical note from a doctor. The rules, which go into effect Aug. 14,…