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By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — The email that said the career resource program for women would no longer be part of Google was terse and followed months of eroding support. But the deletion of years of Women Techmakers’ work came as a significant shock to its members. “Everything that I ever hosted and facilitated

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two dozen days have passed since a federal agency has published an economic report. The US government’s shutdown has resulted in a blackout of critical data, further clouding an already opaque economic outlook. That will change – albeit briefly – Friday morning, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics

By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — General Motors, the 100-year-old car company that has struggled with its expensive modernization efforts, plans to offer Americans hands-free driving and the freedom to watch a movie on the go. The company unveiled new “eyes-off” driving technology that will be available starting in 2028, part of a

By Ana Nicolaci da Costa, CNN London (CNN) — Cuts to social protection for people living in poverty have created “fertile ground” for far-right movements around the world, according to a United Nations report. Popular support for the far right has grown globally in recent years. In Europe, Giorgia Meloni became Italy’s most far-right leader

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Weight loss drugs are proving to be super popular among many workers with job-based health insurance. But GLP-1 medications are busting their employers’ budgets, leading some firms to rethink their coverage. The share of very large firms covering these drugs for obesity soared to 43% this year, up from

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Finalizing a $20 billion lifeline for Argentina using taxpayers’ funds during the government shutdown was an essential action for the agency, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday. His remarks came in response to a letter from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, who wrote

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — You’d think after a tumultuous year for Elon Musk’s car company, Wall Street would be cheering Tesla’s record quarterly sales. They’re not. That’s for two main reasons: First, Tesla’s profit fell from a year ago and missed analysts’ estimates. Second, Tesla’s sales were largely booming last quarter because customers

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Are you suffering from decision fatigue? Do you have better things to do than oversee a complex portfolio and keep up with the latest on Wall Street? Do you just want to do as little as possible when it comes to investing but still have the money you need

By Matt Egan, Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — A key group of American borrowers is falling significantly behind on their car loans. It’s yet another sign that the US economy is forming some serious cracks, leaving the most vulnerable in financial distress. The percentage of subprime borrowers – those with credit scores below 670 –

By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — Gold prices gained modestly on Wednesday after the precious metal’s spectacular rally came to an abrupt halt on Tuesday, when prices tumbled more than 5%. The drop in the price of gold, which is viewed as a safe-haven asset in times of uncertainty, came as investors took profits from

CNN By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — You can already use Google Maps to virtually “explore” a city on the other side of the world without leaving your seat. But what if you could take that a step further by feeling like you’re inside the map? And what if you could learn about the restaurant

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — You can already use Google Maps to virtually “explore” a city on the other side of the world without leaving your seat. But what if you could take that a step further by feeling like you’re inside the map? And what if you could learn about the restaurant on

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN (CNN) — Walmart, America’s largest private-sector employer, is pausing job offers to foreign candidates needing H-1B visas to work in the United States, a company spokesperson told CNN. It’s a significant shift that demonstrates how major companies are changing their policies in response to Trump’s strict immigration agenda that could have

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The government shutdown has impacted many Americans’ daily lives beyond the political tussle. Federal workers are getting laid off by the thousands. Local businesses, whether they’re in Washington, DC, proper or outside the nation’s national parks, are struggling to fill seats. People are unable to move into

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Some customers who were unable to fill or pick up their prescriptions at CVS locations on Tuesday because of technical issues may want to go back to the pharmacy. A CVS spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday that the company has resolved a network connection issue that

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Coca-Cola has begun selling a soda that uses cane sugar, rather than high-fructose corn syrup, in the United States following a demand from President Donald Trump earlier this year. A company spokesperson confirmed to CNN that the soda is now rolling out to “select” cities and retailers.

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent of CNN, is contemplating a sale. The media giant says it has received “multiple” expressions of interest from potential buyers, indicating that Paramount Skydance is not the only suitor for the media company. In a Tuesday morning statement, WBD said its board of directors

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The concept of a circus might be well known, but Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey admits it has a bit of an identity problem. “Kids already know how to play (games like) Ringling, they just don’t know it by name,” Juliette Feld Grossman, CEO of Feld

By Lucy Bayly, John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Wall Street kicked off a new week in high gear as optimism rose that the 20-day shutdown of the federal government could soon draw to a close. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNBC Monday he believes the shutdown is “likely to end sometime

CNN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing platform that powers much of the internet, went down for several hours Monday, making several major websites and apps inoperable. From banking services to social networks to airline booking sites to online shopping, thousands of services were disrupted as

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — The rising costs of coffee beans are keeping roasters and their customers on edge. Retail coffee prices jumped nearly 21% in August compared to the same time last year, and the Trump administration’s tariffs are partially to blame: In July, Brazil was slapped with one of the highest duties,

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Few car buyers have heard of Nexperia. But this Dutch company makes chips that are essential for making cars — and now, it’s at the center of a trade dispute that could shutter global auto plants and send already-record-level car prices even higher. The dispute is just one part

By Joel Williams, CNN (CNN) — Oversized crowbars bend wood for a piano’s rim. Circular sanders smooth rough edges on costly Sitka spruce soundboards. Hammers and chisels notch a bridge to allow piano strings to vibrate freely. For 30 years, Bernard Craddock has been one of the roughly 200 workers handcrafting pianos at the 150-year-old

By Ramishah Maruf, Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Salesforce billionaire Marc Benioff backtracked on Friday from comments suggesting President Donald Trump should send the National Guard to San Francisco. The tech CEO’s remarks initially drew a wave of criticism. “Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans and our local officials, and after

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Instagram will launch new safety features for teens, including the ability for parents to prevent their kids from chatting with the platform’s AI characters, parent-company Meta announced Friday. It’s one of several new safety features from Meta and OpenAI meant to combat growing concerns about how AI could impact

By Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Justice Department on Thursday filed foreign bribery charges against Smartmatic, the voting technology company that is suing Fox News and other prominent pro-Trump figures for defamation over their promotion of 2020 election lies. The bribery and money laundering charges against Smartmatic arose from an existing case filed

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — OpenAI announced that it has “paused” users’ ability to generate videos of Martin Luther King Jr. on its artificial intelligence video tool Sora, following backlash over “disrespectful depictions.” “While there are strong free speech interests in depicting historical figures, OpenAI believes public figures and their families should

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Lindsey Martin’s electricity bill reached $314 in July, the highest bill she had received this year until that point, she said on TikTok. In the video’s more than 4,000 comments, many users reported similar power-bill spikes. Martin’s bill jumped even higher in August to $372, a notable leap from

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Several financial groups are wrestling with bad loans, raising worries on Wall Street of more to come. For weeks, investors have focused on Jefferies Financial Group, an investment bank that has at least $45 million worth of exposure to First Brands, an auto-parts supplier that filed for bankruptcy last

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Most people go to work for the paycheck and benefits. What they typically don’t expect is to have to return some of the money when they leave. But with some benefits — such as signing or retention bonuses, tuition reimbursement and some forms of training — workers may have

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks closed lower Thursday as jitters spread on Wall Street about credit market turmoil and regional banks’ exposures to bad loans. The Dow fell 301 points, or 0.65%. The broader S&P 500 dropped by 0.63%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite moved 0.47% lower. Volatility has returned

By Ana Nicolaci da Costa, CNN London (CNN) — Nestlé will cut around 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years as it works to slash costs, including through automation, the world’s largest food company said Thursday. Most of the layoffs – about 12,000 – will affect white-collar professionals as Nestlé targets “operational efficiency,” including

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — “Good morning, my fellow federal furloughed employees!” That’s the start of one of scores of TikTok videos that have been posted by federal workers in the two weeks since the government shutdown began. A growing number of affected employees — both furloughed workers and essential staffers who

By Elisabeth Buchwald, Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Many Americans shrugged off the implosion of a pair of overleveraged Bear Stearns hedge funds in 2007. Stocks were at record highs, after all. But later it became apparent that those bankruptcies were among the first shoes to drop in an epic financial meltdown that would impact

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — A flyer with the words “journalism is not a crime” appeared Tuesday on the wall outside the “Correspondents’ Corridor” where journalists operate at the Pentagon. It was a silent protest of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new policy that severely restricts press access. The policy criminalizes routine reporting, according to

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — An upcoming version of popular chatbot ChatGPT will relax existing restrictions to allow more content, including erotica, for verified adult users, according to OpenAI chief Sam Altman. Altman said in a post on X published Tuesday that the move is part of a drive to “treat adult users like

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Federal workers’ experiences this year with layoffs and furloughs may seem extreme. But to anyone who works for a living, they’re a reminder that when you see signs that your job may be at risk, it helps to create a financial plan. US government workers were laid off in

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — After months of steadily climbing higher, stocks are bouncing around as investors process renewed US-China trade tensions. Stocks were mixed on Tuesday in volatile trading: The Dow gained 203 points, or 0.44%, after falling as much as 615 points earlier. The S&P 500 fell 0.16%. The tech-heavy

By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — The Dutch government has taken control of a Chinese-owned chip company based in the Netherlands following pressure from Washington, in a move that spotlights how countries are caught in the middle of the US-China battle for tech dominance. Headquartered in the city of Nijmegen, Nexperia produces lower-end chips for

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — New car buyers can expect to shell out an average of more than $50,000 for the first time, according to a report from Kelley Blue Book. The average price customers paid for a new vehicle in the US was $50,080 in September, a reflection in part of

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve is doing a difficult balancing act, trying to tamp down inflation while lifting up the job market, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday. “There is no risk-free path for policy as we navigate the tension between our employment and inflation goals,” Powell said in prepared remarks

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to let users browse and make purchases directly through its popular chatbot ChatGPT, as the world’s largest retailer looks to use AI to leapfrog rival Amazon in online shopping. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in an announcement Tuesday that the retailer’s current

By Ana Nicolaci da Costa, CNN London (CNN) — Higher US tariffs have so far had a smaller impact globally than expected, but it would be “premature and incorrect” to conclude they have had no effect on economic growth, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. The IMF slightly upgraded its expectations for global and US

By Gordon Ebanks, CNN (CNN) — Scouting America, the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts, is giving scouts the chance to earn two merit badges that engage new technology: one in artificial intelligence, and another in cybersecurity. The organization, which counts about a million scouts in its ranks, offers hundreds of merit badges spanning

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Billionaire investor Frank McCourt, an early bidder for TikTok, told CNN last month he is looking into whether the White House-brokered agreement for a majority-American investor group to buy the app’s US assets is legal. While McCourt said “it’s too early to say” whether he would seek

By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — President Donald Trump expressed shock at China’s “surprising” move to unleash sweeping export controls on rare earths, accusing the country of “becoming very hostile.” But according to Beijing, it was Washington’s expansion of curbs on Chinese firms that ratcheted up tensions and drove it to further tighten

By Associated Press (CNN) — LendingTree CEO and founder Doug Lebda died in an all-terrain vehicle accident over the weekend, the online loaning platform said Monday. He was 55. In a company announcement, LendingTree confirmed that Lebda died on Sunday and that the company was grieving his unexpected death. A spokesperson said the accident occurred

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon is telling beat reporters to sign restrictive new rules by Tuesday or surrender their press passes by Wednesday. Virtually every news outlet is rejecting the ultimatum and saying they will not sign. The Pentagon Press Association, a body that represents the beat reporters, says the new policy

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Cryptocurrencies plunged in value on Friday in a short but significant flash crash, leaving investors with billions of dollars in losses and highlighting the volatility associated with the industry. Traders were jolted after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on imports from China, sparking a sell-off in

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — OpenAI is partnering with Broadcom to design and develop 10 gigawatts of custom AI chips and systems, a massive amount of power that will use as much electricity as a large city. The move further highlights just how power intensive the AI boom has become. It’s the latest partnership

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — JPMorgan Chase on Monday announced a massive investment plan that places a substantial bet on industries it thinks are critical to the United States’ economic security. As part of the decade-long initiative, the bank said it’s investing $10 billion in select companies that are primarily based in

By John Liu, John Towfighi, CNN New York/Hong Kong (CNN) — US stocks rebounded sharply on Monday after Friday’s widespread sell-off as investors tried to temper their concerns about renewed US-China trade tensions. The Dow rose 588 points, or 1.29%. The S&P 500 gained 1.56%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 2.21%. The S&P 500 and

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — US stock futures rose Sunday after President Donald Trump said, “Don’t worry about China,” following a sell-off on Friday. Dow futures were up 0.8%, S&P 500 futures rose 1.04% and Nasdaq futures climbed 1.34%, as of 6:32 p.m. ET. Stocks closed sharply lower on Friday after Trump threatened an

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Disney’s “Tron: Ares” revved up to gross about $33.5 million at the domestic box office, notching the top spot for the weekend. The third installment of the decades-old “Tron” franchise fell short of analysts’ expectations of a more than $40 million opening. The sci-fi adventure film reportedly had a

AFFIRM FILMS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, WARNER BROS. PICTURES, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, WALT DISNEY PICTURES, CNN By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Disney’s “Tron: Ares” revved up to gross about $33.5 million at the domestic box office, notching the top spot for the weekend. The third installment of the decades-old “Tron” franchise fell short of analysts’ expectations of

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Trump administration is bailing out Argentina in a move critics are saying has more to do with politics than economics or American interests. That means $20 billion US taxpayer dollars will be used to bail out a country led by a close ally of President Donald Trump:

By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Beijing has vowed countermeasures against Washington if US President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to impose new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. Trump’s latest threat came after China unleashed a raft of export restrictions on rare earth minerals last week. The escalating tensions threaten to

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China sparked a massive cryptocurrency sell-off late Friday that exposed risky leverage in the space. Digital currencies bitcoin, ether and solana were among the most affected cryptocurrencies, bringing total liquidations to $18.28 billion as of 3:47

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The US trade war with China has a major sticking point: rare earth minerals. China increased its restrictions on its rare earth exports Thursday, leading US President Donald Trump to threaten economic retaliation and imply he would cancel a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Tech giant Nvidia is the world’s leading artificial-intelligence chipmaker, but the company’s success has also put it in the crossfire of trade tensions. The Santa Clara, California-based company, which is approaching a market capitalization of $5 trillion, has seen rapid growth due to its chips, which are predominantly used

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced he will impose an additional 100% tariff on goods from China, on top of the 30% tariffs already in effect, starting November 1 or sooner. The threat is a massive escalation after months of a trade truce between the two nations. “The United States of

By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — Build-A-Bear Workshop, the nearly 30-year-old toy brand, is having a breakout moment, eclipsing some of Wall Street’s biggest winners by targeting customers across a broad age range. The toy company’s revenue grew 11% in the second quarter to a record $124.2 million, and it even raised full-year

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks closed sharply lower Friday after President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on imports from China, reigniting fears of a trade war that rocked global markets earlier this year. The Dow fell 879 points, or 1.9%. The broader S&P 500 dropped 2.71% and the tech-heavy

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Persistent worries about the higher cost of living and few job opportunities pushed consumer sentiment down to its seventh-lowest level in October, on records going back to 1952. Consumer sentiment edged a hair lower early this month to a preliminary reading of 55, the University of Michigan said

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The roughly 20 plumbers of Oak Creek Plumbing & Remodeling in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area don’t just bring toolkits with wrenches, pliers and Teflon tape to customers’ homes these days. They also bring a tablet equipped with the latest version of ChatGPT. The technology helps those workers automatically

By Samantha Delouya, Tami Luhby, Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation gauge, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, despite the government shutdown, a Trump administration official told CNN. The CPI report, postponed from October 15 to October 24

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — The IRS on Thursday announced adjustments it is making to a host of line items on your federal tax return for this year and next. Those updates are the result of changes in inflation but also due to provisions in the new tax law enacted in July. How the

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has finalized plans to provide a $20 billion lifeline to Argentina, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday via social media. Additionally, the United States “directly” purchased Argentine pesos, Bessent said, a rare move that marks the latest step in an attempt to stabilize the country’s financial

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Gold isn’t the only precious metal on a gangbusters rally. Silver prices have surged roughly 75% this year, boosted by investors seeking out safe havens, plus strong industrial demand and lingering supply deficits. Silver futures traded in New York surged 7% on Monday and hit an all-time

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — YouTube on Thursday will begin offering previously banned users the opportunity to create new accounts and potentially re-publish some videos that may have contributed to their termination but no longer violate YouTube’s rules. YouTube last month announced the plan to allow previously banned users and their content

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Enthusiasm about artificial intelligence has propelled markets to record highs this year. But the fierce ascent has also raised concerns about a bubble. AI has been the dominant theme in markets since 2022, when OpenAI first launched ChatGPT. Optimism has since spread among investors about a potential

By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — Beijing ramped up sweeping restrictions on rare earth exports on Thursday, expanding the list of minerals under control and extending curbs to target their production technologies and their overseas use, including for military and semiconductor applications. China dominates the global processing of rare earths – essential in everything from

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk and X have reached a settlement with a group of executives over $128 million in severance that they allege Musk had not paid since he bought what was then known as Twitter in 2022. The executives, including former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, former CFO Ned Segal, former

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Every piece of gold that Farzana Ghani owns holds a memory. She has intricate jewelry sets from her mother-in-law from her wedding in Pakistan; a gold chain gifted from her mother after she performed the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage; and gold coins to celebrate her daughter’s birth.

By Brian Stelter, Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Military officials are pushing forward with new restrictions on the Pentagon press corps despite objections from news organizations and watchdog groups. The policies “appear designed to stifle a free press” and “further isolate reporters” who are trying to do their jobs, the association representing Pentagon beat reporters

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Gold is having a gangbusters year — and that’s typically a red flag about the state of affairs in the world. This week, gold blew past $4,000 an ounce, and some on Wall Street are betting the rally is just getting started. When investors pile in to

By Ana Nicolaci da Costa, CNN London (CNN) — France lost its fifth prime minister in less than two years this week, just before the 2026 budget was due to be sent to parliament. Sébastien Lecornu resigned Monday after announcing a cabinet that largely retained the same ministers as under his unpopular predecessor, triggering a

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.” Speaking at the opening of the Danish parliament, Frederiksen said her government would propose a ban that also gives parents the option to

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Domino’s Pizza is giving itself a major makeover — and introducing a snappy jingle — in hopes of holding on to customers’ limited attention. The chain unveiled Wednesday its first refresh in 13 years. encompassing a bolder logo with brighter colors, new employee uniforms and pizza boxes,

By John Liu, Junko Ogura, CNN Hong Kong/Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s favorite beer brand is reeling from a cyberattack that paralyzed its production last week. Its factories have started brewing again, and some truckloads of beer are leaving its warehouses, but the attack has spotlighted the poor cybersecurity readiness among top-tier companies in the world’s

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Tesla has unveiled the long-promised cheaper versions of its two main cars, dubbed the Model 3 Standard and Model Y Standard, after the expiration of the $7,500 tax credit for American buyers of most of its cars. Tesla said the new Model 3 Standard will cost $38,630, including destination

By Reuters (CNN) — Gold prices hit $4,000 per ounce Tuesday for the very first time, driven by strong investment demand amid broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty, along with expectations of further interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Gold has climbed 51% so far this year on sizable central bank buying, increased demand for

By Lisa Eadicicco, Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — OpenAI was an artificial intelligence research lab little known outside of Silicon Valley before ChatGPT debuted in November 2022. Three years later, OpenAI has become synonymous with the AI boom, making it the envy of its tech peers and thrusting CEO Sam Altman into President

By Samantha Delouya, Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — Yasmin Asberry thought selling her home in a Dallas suburb would be simple. Instead, after months of little interest, she dropped the price twice and was on the verge of pulling the listing when she finally got an offer she liked. “When we first listed it, we

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — The status quo is not going to cut it for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at his Tuesday meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington. With an unemployment rate of 7.1%, the highest level in nine years and half a percentage point higher since the start of this year,

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Audrey Murray is losing sleep over the government shutdown that could soon derail her paychecks. Murray, 65, has worked as a cleaner at the Smithsonian Museum of American History for nearly three decades. Now she is among the hundreds of thousands of federal government contractors whose livelihoods

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — “You are the media now.” Elon Musk’s repeated refrain on his popular social media platform X has been his way of urging his followers to ignore traditional journalism in favor of what he calls “citizen journalism.” “I think the media is a driver of misinformation much more than the

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Just a couple of years ago, America’s auto industry had visions of an all-electric future. It has since abandoned that talk after the Trump administration eliminated the federal government’s incentives for the technology. The near future isn’t looking too pretty. The end of the $7,500 federal tax credit for

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Journalist and entrepreneur Bari Weiss is taking charge at CBS News and her startup, The Free Press, is being acquired by CBS parent company Paramount. Starting today, Weiss is the editor-in-chief of CBS News, a new position that has stirred anxieties within the storied news division. Weiss said in

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — In a significant challenge to Nvidia’s dominance, OpenAI announced Monday it would buy 6 gigawatts of computing power from data centers that will run exclusively on AMD chips. Nvidia (NVDA) has become the go-to AI chipmaker in recent years, propelling it to a $4.6 trillion market capitalization that has

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of thousands of federal government employees are being furloughed or working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown. Core functions, including many food and drug inspections, are suspended because Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked on funding the government. Meanwhile, the government continues to rake in record levels of

CNN By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — In an unprecedented win for a theatrical release announced just two weeks ago, the album debut event from American pop superstar Taylor Swift topped the domestic box office with about $33 million domestically. “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” released in theaters for a three-day

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Portraying Univision as a crucial political tool for Republicans, President Donald Trump is publicly pressing Google to restore access to Univision on the YouTube TV streaming platform. YouTube TV dropped Univision’s channels almost a week ago when the two companies could not reach an agreement about a new carriage

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — In an unprecedented win for a theatrical release announced just two weeks ago, the album debut event from American pop superstar Taylor Swift topped the domestic box office with about $33 million domestically. “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” released in theaters for a three-day run

By Alayna Treene, Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — American farmers are having a tough year, in no small part because of President Donald Trump’s trade war. Now, the White House is gearing up to extend them a multi-billion-dollar bailout, sources tell CNN. Surging costs and foreign retaliation from tariffs have hurt the US agriculture

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — After another bittersweet end to the summer box office season, American multiplexes are going to “shake it off.” The AMC-distributed “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” opened Friday as part of a three-day run in 3,700 theaters to coincide with Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Rite Aid, once one of America’s biggest pharmacy chains, shuttered its remaining 89 stores this week after filing for bankruptcy in May for the second time in less than two years. “All Rite Aid stores have now closed. We thank our loyal customers for their many years of support,”