A McKinney resident won a $17 million Lotto Texas jackpot and chose the cash value option, receiving $9.7 million before taxes.
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At least 104 Kroger and Albertsons grocery stores in Washington will be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers under a proposed merger, but the locations of the divested stores have not been disclosed yet.
The IRS is launching efforts to aggressively pursue wealthy individuals and large business partnerships that owe hundreds of millions of dollars in past due taxes, with the help of artificial intelligence tools and increased funding.
Health officials in Las Vegas are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease in guests who stayed at Caesars Palace and The Orleans Hotel & Casino, with steps being taken to notify potentially affected guests and conduct remediation and testing.
Salesforce shares surged 6% in after-hours trading as the company exceeded Wall Street's expectations with strong quarterly results and increased guidance, driven by growth in all product categories and a focus on artificial intelligence.
Intuit plans to appeal the Federal Trade Commission's ruling that it violated US law with deceptive advertising by promoting TurboTax as "free," arguing that the decision was predetermined and biased.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is using artificial intelligence tools to crack down on tax violations by focusing on wealthy taxpayers who have used sophisticated schemes to avoid taxes, targeting high-income individuals and partnerships that owe hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes.
Danish company Orsted may write off $2.12 billion due to supply chain issues and other problems at three offshore wind installations in the United States, highlighting the challenges facing the renewable energy industry.
A management employee at Aria hotel in Las Vegas is facing 15 charges for allegedly stealing over $770K by creating fraudulent hotel reservation refunds to his own credit card, which he used to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Leading global car brands, including Ford, BMW, Tesla, Subaru, KIA, Nissan, and Toyota, are collecting and selling user data while receiving failing marks for user privacy protection, according to a report by the Mozilla Foundation.
Mortgage rates in the US climbed to a 22-year high, surpassing 7%, which is posing significant challenges for first-time homebuyers and exacerbating the wealth gap between homeowners and renters.
Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services (VSES) in Brighton, the only 24/7 animal hospital in the Rochester area, will be closing by November 27, according to Thrive Pet Healthcare.
A 62-year-old man from Macomb County, Michigan won $573,617 in the Michigan Lottery's Big Cash Second Chance Jackpot Prize, marking his second win in the progressive game this year.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has directed the Department of Public Service to obtain refunds for consumers who have lost access to Walt Disney Co. channels on Charter Spectrum cable due to a carriage dispute between the two companies.
Chevron workers in Australia went on strike, causing a negative impact on natural gas prices.
Eleven crew members and passengers were hospitalized after severe turbulence on Delta Flight 175, which was approaching Atlanta after leaving Milan, although the pilot was able to safely land the plane.
Apple's stock has experienced a significant decline, losing about $200 billion in market capitalization, due to concerns over Chinese officials urging government employees to stop using iPhones, while analysts also predict a potential sell-off after the upcoming iPhone event.
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen has announced that the company will rescind employment offers, lease out office space, and implement cost-cutting measures following the departure of former CEO Dave Clark, signaling a shift in strategy towards curbing spending and becoming profitable rather than prioritizing growth.
Florida residents can take advantage of a two-week tax holiday from August 26th to September 8th, 2023 to purchase disaster preparedness items without paying sales tax.
The Biden administration has proposed a rule that would raise the threshold for salaried workers to be eligible for overtime pay to about $55,000 a year, potentially making 3.6 million workers eligible, but business groups are expected to oppose it.
Gold prices are slightly higher and silver prices are steady in early U.S. trading due to mild short covering and bargain hunting, with traders awaiting the consumer price index report for August.
The aging population, particularly the baby boomer generation, is fueling the demand for housing, creating a shortage and making it more difficult for younger generations, like millennials, to buy homes.
Google Flights now provides information on the cheapest time to book a flight, helping users save money by booking during optimal periods.
Chinese electric vehicle battery maker Gotion plans to open a $2 billion manufacturing plant in Illinois, creating 2,600 jobs and bolstering the state's ambitions to become a hub for the electric vehicle industry.
Despite an increase in demand for at-home Covid-19 tests, manufacturers assure that the supply is sufficient and there is no need for Americans to worry about a shortage.
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Gap reported declining sales across all four of its brands in the second quarter, driven by strategic store closures and continued uncertainty among consumers, with net sales decreasing by 8% compared to last year.
The Maui fires that caused the deadliest US wildfire in over a century were exacerbated by bare, uninsulated power lines and poor-quality power poles that did not meet safety standards, leading to a spate of lawsuits against Hawaiian Electric.
American Airlines flight attendants have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if contract talks do not yield significant improvements, according to the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA).
Faruk Fatih Ozer, founder of crypto exchange Thodex, has been sentenced to 11,196 years in prison by a Turkish court for fraud, money laundering, and leading a criminal organization.
The Huawei Mate 60 Pro's advanced microchip, said to be produced by Chinese company Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), raises questions about the effectiveness of US sanctions and China's technological progress, while also posing a potential threat to Apple's sales in China.
Toyota temporarily suspended operations in all of its manufacturing plants in Japan due to a system malfunction, impacting a third of the company's global production, with the cause of the glitch under investigation.
A New Zealand couple is demanding a refund from Singapore Airlines after enduring a 13-hour flight seated next to a slobbering, farting, and whiny emotional service dog.
Kroger Co., one of the largest grocery chains in the US, has agreed to pay up to $1.4 billion in settlements over lawsuits related to the opioid crisis, with the majority of the funds intended to address the overdose epidemic and addiction stemming from prescription drugs.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium and discussed the potential risks of raising interest rates too high in order to combat inflation, stating that there could be "unfortunate costs" if the Fed's actions are excessive.
Martin Shkreli, the infamous "Pharma Bro," is lobbying Elon Musk to regain access to his suspended X (formerly Twitter) account, claiming that Musk's actions contradict his supposed support for free speech. Shkreli says he needs the account to stay connected with tech CEOs and investors for his new entrepreneurial venture involving AI.
The tightening of oil supply and the alliance between Saudi Arabia and Russia to push for higher prices raises concerns for consumers as fuel costs surge, potentially impacting the global economy and inflation rates.
U.S. Steel is reviewing multiple buyout offers after rejecting a $7.3 billion proposal from Cleveland-Cliffs and receiving a $7.8 billion bid from Esmark, leading to a surge in the company's shares on speculation of an imminent deal.
Subway, the global sandwich chain, has announced its sale to private equity firm Roark Capital, in a deal that aims to expand and improve the company's stores while modernizing its restaurants and expanding internationally.
ERCOT has once again asked residents of Texas to conserve energy due to the extreme heat and lower operating reserves on the power grid.
Colorado has introduced a program called Vehicle Exchange Colorado, which offers rebates of up to $6,000 for low- to moderate-income individuals who replace their old gas or diesel vehicles with new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Barclays is planning to cut hundreds of jobs in its domestic retail business and investment bank, as part of cost-trimming measures and a wider strategy review.
Nvidia partners with Reliance Industries and Tata Group to bring AI services to India, focusing on developing language models and generative AI for the country's diverse languages and building an AI cloud, utilizing Nvidia's GH200 Grace Hopper superchip.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla's "Elon Mode" feature, which allegedly allows the driver-assistance system to take control for an extended period of time, potentially leading to driver inattention and failure to supervise Autopilot.
Elon Musk's biography confirms that he has a third child named Techno Mechanicus with his ex-partner Grimes, making his total number of children 10 with three different women.