Fed leaves interest rates unchanged for second straight meeting
But policymakers left the door open to additional rate hikes, with the U.S. economy accelerating between July and September,
Realtors must pay home sellers $1.8 billion for inflating commissions
The National Association of Realtors and other industry players conspired to boost the commissions paid to real estate agents, jury rules.
Walmart stores are getting $9 billion makeover. Here's what to expect.
Nation's biggest retailer is hoping a $9 billion upgrade to its stores will bring more consumers in and for longer periods.
New rule could be huge for millions of franchise and contract workers
Some of the biggest U.S. companies may be required to offer benefits and other perks to millions of workers.
Best Buy recalls 930,000 pressure cookers after 17 people burned
The retailer has received 31 reports of the devices expelling contents that were under pressure, inflicting burns on 17 people.
Starbucks threatened to deny abortion benefit to unionizing workers
As unionized Starbucks workers push for a contract, labor watchdog says the coffee chain has repeatedly broken the law.
More chocolate products found to contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Consumer group found "concerning" levels of lead or cadmium in a third of the products it tested, from brownie mixes to chocolate chips.
Meta sued by states claiming Instagram and Facebook harm children
The social media company has hidden the dangers of its platforms from the public with profit in mind, dozens of attorneys general allege.
Feds warn against using Toos electric scooters after 2 die in fire
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says lithium-ion battery caused blaze that killed two, including a 7-year-old.
UAW says latest offers show automakers have "money left to spend"
Big Three automakers have sweetened their offers to workers, with UAW President Shawn Fain saying "there is room to move" forward.
Growing number of workers lose jobs for antisemitic social media posts
Antisemitic incidents in U.S. hit a four-decade high last year, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
Fortress recalls 61,000 biometric gun safes after 12-year-old dies
Programming feature allows unauthorized users, including kids, to access contents of safes sold at retailers nationwide.
Gemini, DCG sued by New York for allegedly bilking crypto investors
Attorney General Leticia James' action increases legal troubles for two companies slammed by last year's cryptocurrency market collapse.
After boosting subscriber count, Netflix hikes prices for some
Netflix is boosting is boosting prices for its premium and basic streaming plans, effectively immediately.
What is hydrogen energy, and is it a key to fighting climate change?
The Biden administration is banking on the most abundant element on earth to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Here's what to know.