Bankruptcies were significant in 2024; here are some of the biggest
Bankruptcies played a significant role in economic news in 2024 with retailers, restaurants and an airline all looking for bankruptcy protection to keep from having to shut down entirely
Some big worker strikes took place in the United States in 2024
Worker strikes took place in 2024 that included dockworkers, health care workers, Starbucks employees and hotel workers, as well as Amazon workers that the company does not recognize.
GM recalling 450,000 trucks, SUVs over brake warning
GM is recalling 450,000 2023 and 2024 trucks and SUVs of varying models due to a faulty brake fluid light apparently caused by a computer issue that doesn't relay the necessary information.
Trump and Harris support ending taxes on tips: What do experts think?
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have proposed eliminating taxes on tips in what is sure to be a hot campaign issue. Neither camp has offered details and experts are unsure if it'll work.
Mortgage rates increase slightly
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose this week to 6.78%, while the 15-year rate increased to 6.07%, remaining uncomfortably high for many would-be buyers.
Jobs report: One-third of the 206K adds in June were in government
The June jobs report came in at 206,000, higher than expected, though it also showed that nearly a third of those jobs were in government, while April and May reports were revised down.
Jeep unveils first EV: See inside and how much it costs
The first SUV from Jeep, the Wagoneer S will go on sale this fall, and will feaature 600hp, go from 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds and will feature a range of 300 miles when fully charged
OpenAI to announce a search engine to rival Google: report
OpenAI, which revolutionized the AI chatbot and launched an AI competition that includes big tech names such as Google, Microsoft and Apple, is launching a search engine.
Prosecutors want a 40- to 50-year prison sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the crypto exchange FTX, was convicted in November of fraud-related charges, and prosecutors are now seeking a 40- to 50-year prison sentence.