Republicans get their IRS cuts; Democrats say they expect little near-term impact
While Republicans seek to make good on campaign promises to cut IRS funding through the proposed debt ceiling and budget cuts package now moving through Congress, Democrats are offering assurances that the spending cuts will have little impact on the federal tax collector
2023-06-01 12:28
BRICS Seize Chance to Counter US With Expansion, Common Currency
The BRICS group of emerging markets is ramping up its bid for greater global influence, sensing a moment
2023-06-01 12:27
Debt ceiling deal advances pipeline and tweaks environmental rules. But more work remains.
Despite weeks of negotiations, the White House and House Republicans were unable to reach a comprehensive agreement to overhaul environmental regulations and streamline federal permitting as part of their budget deal
2023-06-01 12:27
The global economy has likely been spared a US debt default. It still faces a mountain of risks
With the threat of an unprecedented US debt crisis receding fast, the global economy looks to have dodged a huge shock. But there are still plenty of storm clouds darkening the outlook.
2023-06-01 12:25
US Birthrate Dips Slightly in 2022 After Rebound in Prior Year
The US birth rate declined slightly last year after picking up in 2021 from a multi-decade low in
2023-06-01 12:25
FTC hits Amazon with $25 million fine for violating child privacy with Alexa voice assistant
Amazon has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids’ voice and location data recorded by its Alexa voice assistant
2023-06-01 12:22
Analysis-US corporate debt binge could be hard to sustain
By Shankar Ramakrishnan, Matt Tracy and Laura Matthews NEW YORK Large U.S. companies have been on a bond
2023-06-01 12:20
'You're wrong': McCarthy answers his critics as he faces blowback from GOP hardliners
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in February made a bold prediction about the GOP and the debt ceiling, asserting: "We don't believe they have a plan that can pass with Republican votes in the House."
2023-06-01 12:19
Mattel Announces New Product Collection to Celebrate the Upcoming Movie, Barbie™
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 1, 2023--
2023-06-01 12:19
'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings flexes his favorite sports apparel line during game show hiatus
'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings openly endorsed his favorite sports apparel line that he said could beat Nike in its own game
2023-06-01 12:18
‘Worst Jeopardy! round ever': Viewers furious after all contestants fail to make money
Mayim Bialik kept throwing clues at the contestants and unfortunately, they kept missing them one after the other, with six incorrect responses in the first 15 prompts
2023-06-01 12:17
Trump has a history of saying on tape things he may regret
Former President Donald Trump's history of making inappropriate or questionable comments on tape got another chapter on Wednesday with fresh revelations from his post-White House life.
2023-06-01 12:16