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Judge Strikes Down FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements
By Naveen Athrappully A federal judge ruled against a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements, set to go into effect next month, saying that the rule was “unreasonably overbroad...
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As Auto Industry Recovers, Car Prices Out of Reach for Many
By Austin Alonzo For most Americans, affording a car is far more difficult now than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s not getting much easier. The U.S. automotive market is returning to...
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Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch Confirmed Dead as More Bodies Found in Superyacht Wreck
By Chris Summers The Italian coast guard has confirmed that the body of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch was among five bodies that have been retrieved from the wreck of the superyacht Bayesian, which...
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Treasurer Open to Amending Green Manufacturing Bill Amid Inflation,...
By Nizaya Alvi Rahman Treasurer Jim Chalmers has opened the door to changes to the government’s signature Future Made in Australia Bill amid a surge of criticism. The Bill, partly modelled on the U.S....
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Connecticut Chief States Attorney Asked to Probe Bridgeport Election Fraud...
By Juliette Fairley The Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) has unanimously voted to refer a complaint against a Bridgeport Democrat party official and the president of the...
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How Building Strength Boosts Mental Health
By Sherami Tsai What if the secret to a sharper mind and a happier life lies in the weight room? Research reveals a strong link between physical strength and mental well-being. Building muscle not only...
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Target CEO Says Retailers Can’t Price Gouge in Competitive Industry
By Andrew Moran In a highly competitive environment, retailers cannot engage in the practice of price gouging, said Target CEO Brian Cornell. Vice President Kamala Harris recently proposed the...
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RFK Jr. Continues Ballot Access Fight as Speculation Mounts He Will Exit Race
By Jeff Louderback MINEOLA, N.Y.—While speculation mounts that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will drop out of the presidential race on Aug. 23 and back former President Donald Trump, the independent candidate...
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Fed’s Jerome Powell Signals Rate Cut: ‘Time Has Come for Policy to Adjust’
By Andrew Moran Employment and inflation data have depicted an evolving situation in the U.S. economy, indicating that “the time has come for policy to adjust,” says Federal Reserve Chair Jerome...
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Americans Now Need $2.5 Million to Be Considered Wealthy: Charles Schwab Survey
By Naveen Athrappully The amount of money required to be seen as rich has risen over the past years amid inflation, with younger people having a lower wealth benchmark, according to a recent survey by...
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Government Report Links High Fluoride Exposure With Low IQ Among Children
By Naveen Athrappully Exposing children to high levels of fluoride is “consistently associated” with lower IQ, and potentially other neurodevelopmental issues, according to a report by the National...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Withdraws From Arizona Ballot
By Zachary Stieber Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, has withdrawn from appearing on ballots in Arizona. “RFK Jr.’s campaign filed official paperwork with our office today...
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RFK Jr. Says He Supports Trump as He Suspends Campaign
By Zachary Stieber Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Aug. 23 that he’s supporting former President Donald Trump, after a court filing from his campaign said he was endorsing the Republican nominee....
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Revision of Job Numbers Sparks Mixed Assessment on US Economy, Labor Market
By Andrew Moran The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) overestimated job growth by 1.1 million over the past year, sparking a debate about the health of the U.S. labor market and the broader economic...
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How to Tell If Your Social Security Number Was Compromised in Massive Data...
By Jack Phillips After a data protection company confirmed that numerous Social Security numbers were hacked, several websites have appeared this week allowing people to check if they’ve been...
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US Strike Eliminates Senior Al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorist Leader In Syria
By Tom Ozimek A U.S. military drone strike has killed a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, an al-Qaeda-aligned group in Syria, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in an Aug. 23 statement. The strike...
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Hezbollah Fires Rockets at Israel, After Pre-Emptive IDF Airstrikes
By Melanie Sun The Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah announced in a statement Sunday morning that it had begun its retaliation against Israel for killing its military commander, Fuad Shukr, in...
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Seattle-Tacoma Airport Suffers Flight Delays After ‘Possible Cyberattack’
By Naveen Athrappully The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Washington is facing disruptions following a potential network breach as authorities ask travelers to confirm flight status with...
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New Study Explores How Food Choices Shape Mental Health
By Jennifer Sweenie A study out of the University of Reading has found that a poor-quality diet may be associated with changes in the brain structure that are linked to depression and anxiety. This...
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Boeing Starliner Not Safe Enough to Return Astronauts, NASA Says
By Jacob Burg After months of uncertainty over whether Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft could safely return its two astronauts home from the International Space Station (ISS), NASA decided on Aug. 24...
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