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By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City is banning the use of generative artificial intelligence for public school students from 2K through 8th grade, part of a larger move to restrict classroom technology in the nation’s largest school district. The one-year moratorium will affect nearly 600,000 public school students, nearly two-thirds

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Global bond yields are up sharply in recent weeks and US oil prices are back above $90 per barrel. Now, investors are on alert for potential pressure on the stock market. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose above 4.81% early Wednesday and hit its highest level since

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Chevron said it would invest $7 billion in its Venezuelan oil projects, expecting to double its current oil production by 2031. It’s a long-expected decision, although the company didn’t arrive at it easily. Despite President Donald Trump’s demands that US oil companies take advantage of his administration’s January ouster

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Ethan Pecora has a team of 15 specialized artificial intelligence agents assisting him with his work. That includes helping to manage his calendar and various tasks related to the mental wellness app he’s building. Also, his schoolwork. Pecora’s setup may sound like that of a tech startup. But he’s

By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Ahead of its June IPO, SpaceX described its CEO as the “driving force behind our growth, innovation, and operational success.” His loss, “whether due to death, disability, or otherwise … could significantly disrupt our management structure.” While that’s fairly standard language for a regulatory filing, it is

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The unemployment gap between young high school graduates and their counterparts who obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher has shrunk steadily over the past few years in a sign of structural shifts happening in the US economy. A college degree has long helped Americans enter the work force

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The most popular iPhone app in the US is one that few people have thought about since dial-up internet: MapQuest. The mapping service is making a comeback on US App Stores after refusing to change Lake Ontario’s name, following President Donald Trump’s executive order rebranding it as

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Global bond yields rose Tuesday to their highest levels in decades as an escalation in the Middle East conflict pushed up oil prices and increased concerns that the Federal Reserve and other central banks could raise interest rates this month. In Japan, the 10-year government bond yield

By Clare Duffy, Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — As California Attorney General, Rob Bonta technically represents the interests of just one state. But over the past year, his profile has grown as he leads some of the business world’s biggest legal battles — with the potential to reshape how people across the country

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Car salesman Bob Kain recalls the first time he saw a luxury car with a $25,000 sticker price at his family dealership. It was 1989, and the car was a Ford Crown Victoria. “I remember thinking, ‘My goodness gracious, this is going to be really hard to sell,’” he

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — The mystery of how a chain of gas stations was able to sell below the market rate has gotten a bit more interesting. Freedom Fuel Network, an upstart chain of gas stations mostly in the Philadelphia area, got a lot of attention — and praise from President Donald Trump

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company. The lawsuit claimed 1.2 million advertisers paid more than they realized because Amazon raised the minimum

By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — The head of the world’s financial stability watchdog warned on Monday of the serious risk posed by advanced AI models to the global financial system. In a letter to finance ministers and central bank governors for G20 countries, Andrew Bailey, chair of the Financial Stability Board, said the

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — For CNN’s upcoming Savings Challenge this fall, we’re launching a feature that will provide answers to reader questions from Douglas Boneparth, a certified financial planner and founder of Bone Fide Wealth. Whether you’re looking for smart ideas about how to save more, wondering how to balance saving money with

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — When Tim Cook became Apple’s CEO in August 2011, he had big shoes to fill. His predecessor, Steve Jobs, was widely considered one of the world’s greatest innovators. Now, 15 years later, Cook has catapulted the company to stratospheric heights by forging his own path. His successor, hardware engineering

By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Shein was the ultimate disruptor in fashion. By turning online trends into $11 jeans or $3 crop tops in a matter of days, the ultrafast fashion retailer overtook established companies such as Zara and H&M, prompting it to eye an initial public offering that would value the

By Hadas Gold, CNN It was a big announcement for a tiny part of the Commerce Department. On May 5, the Center for AI Standards said it got early access to three of the country’s most powerful AI models before their public release. It could poke and prod and size up just how big of

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is trying to make your hamburger cheaper, but his plan may not put much of a dent at the supermarket register. Last week, Trump signed an executive proclamation allowing 300,000 metric tons of beef to enter the US duty-free for 90 days starting on September 1.

By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court ruled Friday that states can regulate prediction markets like gambling, dealing a major blow to the booming industry. There are still related lawsuits pending across the country, and legal experts believe the matter will ultimately be settled by the Supreme Court. But Friday’s ruling from

CNN By Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — Young adults between 18 and 21, who are legally barred from most gambling in the US, have traded an estimated $5.4 billion so far this year on the Kalshi prediction market, according to a new CNN analysis. On prediction sites, which have exploded in popularity this year,

By Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — Young adults between 18 and 21, who are legally barred from most gambling in the US, have traded an estimated $5.4 billion so far this year on the Kalshi prediction market, according to a new CNN analysis. On prediction sites, which have exploded in popularity this year, users

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Inflation is the Federal Reserve’s biggest problem, but investors are going to have to figure out for themselves when officials will step in, Chairman Kevin Warsh said Friday in remarks prepared for his speech at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The US economy is at “full employment,” Warsh said in

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge ruled the Pentagon’s decision to label AI company Anthropic a ‘supply chain risk’ violated the law and ordered the designation be removed Thursday evening. Judge Rita Lin wrote that while the military should have wide latitude to decide which companies to work with, its actions against

By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Three staffers at Stars and Stripes, the military publication, sued the Pentagon and top officials on Thursday. The trio, including the outlet’s editor-in-chief, claimed they were illegally pushed out over personal statements protected under the First Amendment. The Pentagon last week fired Erik Slavin, the outlet’s editor-in-chief, Max Lederer,

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has been invited to visit ABC’s “The View” as a guest. The no-brainer booking move was immediately sensationalized by the Daily Mail this way: “Karoline Leavitt in secret talks to join TV’s most controversial show.” Technically that’s true — a guest invite

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Big Tech, once the market leader, is being overshadowed by gains from the new stars of the artificial intelligence boom: semiconductor chipmakers. Nvidia shares (NVDA) climbed almost 9% Thursday after strong earnings in which the chipmaker not only doubled its sales from a year ago, but also

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta on Wednesday agreed to make sweeping changes to its platforms as part of an $18 billion settlement with dozens of states over claims its platforms contributed to a youth mental health crisis. Regulators and online safety advocates called it a watershed moment, and both Meta and

By Rachel Siegel, CNN (CNN) — First came “9 to 5.” Then came the business empire, rooted in the place Dolly Parton called home. Parton, who died Tuesday, was instantly memorialized for her country music fame, glitzy glam and humanitarian touch. At The Old Mill Restaurant in East Tennessee, Tim Fulton was in his office,

By Clare Duffy, Ramishah Maruf, John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Nvidia’s earnings beat expectations and its revenue doubled from a year ago, but it was the potential for future growth that excited investors. The chipmaker has seen soaring revenue sitting at the head of the AI boom. The company earned $96.2 billion in

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Apple’s new CEO is about to have his first big moment in the spotlight. The tech giant announced it will hold an event on September 9, when it’s expected to reveal the biggest-ever change to its smartphone lineup: the first foldable iPhone. It’s the company’s first major product launch

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argued on Wednesday that artificial intelligence needs significant limits or else the harm to humans will outweigh any potential good. “AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst source of injustice,” he said in a 6,000-word essay, entitled “The turbulent AI

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta said Wednesday it has agreed to pay about $18 billion as part of a settlement to resolve a multistate lawsuit claiming that it intentionally designed addictive platforms that harmed young people’s mental health. The settlement ends a landmark legal battle for the social media giant. As

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Many Americans feel growing unease about the proliferation of cameras — in people’s hands, on homes and businesses, in public spaces for police use — that seem to be capturing our every move, sparking backlash, protests and users ditching or destroying devices. Now Ring, one of the

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US consumers reined in their spending in July as inflation remained stubbornly high, new Commerce Department data showed Wednesday. Consumer spending, when adjusted for inflation, was flat from the month prior, a sharp slowdown from a 0.4% gain in June, according to the report. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Never doubt the power of the $30 trillion US Treasury market. It was robust enough to push back on the Treasury Department’s recent intervention while captivating Wall Street. Now investors are wondering whether the bond market’s unease is strong enough to disturb a booming stock market. Bond

By Matt Egan, CNN Iran’s status as an economic outcast is nothing new. It’s been a pariah in the eyes of much of the world for literally decades. Over the years, the United States has slapped Iran with countless sanctions targeting its banking system, shipping companies, oil industry and military. That’s why Operation Economic Outcast,

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — It’s still August. Temperatures are in the 90s for much of the country. Labor Day, America’s unofficial end of summer, is nearly two weeks away. In many regions of the country school has yet to start. But Starbucks wants you to think fall. On Tuesday, the chain rolled out

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — After successfully remaking the Whopper, Burger King is now shifting its focus from patties to poultry. Beginning September 1, new chicken nuggets will arrive on US menus as part of Burger King’s multiyear plan to improve its food and sales using consumer feedback as a guide. So

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — On September 8, Canada is set to enact tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on over 700 American goods in an effort to match US tariffs dollar for dollar, Canadian officials announced on Tuesday. Notably, Canada is doubling its duties on US steel and aluminum to 50%, in line

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday vowed an “economic D-Day” for countries that buy oil from Iran. Experts say that means one country in particular: China. Bessent didn’t name China on Monday, but he left little room for doubt. “We find that the best way to

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Kelly Klein graduated from college with $100,000 in student loans that she feared would haunt her forever. “I expected I’d never pay off my student debt,” said Klein, who is 31 years old. But flash forward 10 years and Klein is now debt-free, her retirement account is

By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — As a trade war between the United States and Canada looms following the collapse of talks last week, a key issue has emerged that’s further inflamed tensions between the longtime allies: French language laws. Canada is a bilingual country and has laws protecting both of its official languages: English

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% auto tariffs on all imports from Canada is just the latest action to rattle an industry that’s endured shifting trade rules since he returned to office. Trump issued the auto tariff plans early Monday, just as trade tensions between the two neighbors ratcheted

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Alabama’s attorney general on Monday subpoenaed OpenAI for more information related to its AI agents autonomously hacking into another company’s servers in July. The subpoena is part of an investigation into whether OpenAI’s practices “violated Alabama’s consumer protection laws” and pose a risk to Alabama citizens, the attorney general’s

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — A technical issue across Warner Bros. Discovery’s channels disrupted CNN, HBO and other channels during the noon hour on the East Coast on Monday. CNN viewers saw scrambled screens and pixelated chaos, leading some to search social media for information about the outage. A spokesperson called it a “technical

By Anna Cooban, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta has canceled a meeting that was scheduled for Monday over Paramount’s planned $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company. The parties were due to discuss a potential settlement of the lawsuit that has frozen the media mega-merger in place.

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Lakers, the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, a chunk of the New York Yankees. Teams are turning over at a rapid pace, driving valuations to stratospheric heights. One reason for the sales boom you might expect: There are an ever-increasing number of billionaires with the resources

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian cars on Monday, the latest sign that the United States and Canada are barreling toward a deeper trade war after last-ditch efforts to strike a deal collapsed Friday. The failed efforts resulted in President Donald Trump enacting 50% tariffs on

By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — The US national debt has topped a record $40 trillion. It’s a grim milestone in the history of the nation’s fiscal health. America’s debt burden is rising faster than estimates just a few years ago, exacerbated by persistent deficits and soaring interest payments. And the national debt keeps rising,

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Millennials, rejoice … the beloved video app Vine is being resurrected. Well, sort of. The internet mourned when Twitter shuttered the six-second, looping video app Vine in 2017. While Vine had struggled to build a viable business model in a crowded market, it pioneered short-form videos and

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Representatives for Paramount and the parties suing to block its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are set to meet next week for talks that could lead to a settlement. The two sides apparently remain far apart, however, and the plaintiffs may prefer to take their arguments to court

CNN By Elisabeth Buchwald, Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday vowed “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs in response to the United States’ 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods after the two sides failed to reach a trade deal. Carney’s tit-for-tat measures, set to take effect on September 8, will include

By Chris Isidore, Alicia Wallace, Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Tariff refunds were a windfall for US businesses in their most recent quarter. But for American consumers, not so much. Companies’ recent financial disclosures showed hundreds of millions, if not billions, in government payouts starting in May after the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump

CNN By Elisabeth Buchwald, Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday vowed “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs in response to the United States’ 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods after the two sides failed to reach a trade deal. Carney’s tit-for-tat measures, set to take effect on September 8, will include

CNN By Brian Stelter, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — In a blow to press freedoms within the US military, the Pentagon has forced out several top staffers at Stars and Stripes, the military publication with a long record of editorial independence. Journalism advocacy groups decried the firings and criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for trying

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, reached a $400 million settlement with the US Justice Department over children’s privacy litigation on Friday, one of the largest amounts yet for a case of this kind. The Justice Department first sued TikTok in 2024, claiming the app failed to

By Brian Stelter, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — In a blow to press freedoms within the US military, the Pentagon has forced out several top staffers at Stars and Stripes, the military publication with a long record of editorial independence. Journalism advocacy groups decried the firings and criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for trying to

By Elisabeth Buchwald, Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday vowed “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs in response to the United States’ 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods after the two sides failed to reach a trade deal. Carney’s tit-for-tat measures, set to take effect on September 8, will include tariffs

CNN Staff (CNN) — Since Australia passed its ban on social media for teens younger than 16, a wave of legislative proposals in other countries have sought to establish similar limits on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube and more. The goal is clear — to shelter young people from long scrolling sessions, online

By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — It was a tough week for the bond market. And the US government’s attempt to help offered only temporary relief. A global rate spike in long-dated government bonds pushed yields to multi-year highs this week, driving up borrowing costs for governments, businesses and consumers. The yield surge

By Alicia Wallace, David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Tech investor Marc Stad is acquiring a controlling interest in the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx in a deal valued at $4.5 billion, sources close to the agreement told CNN on Friday. It marks the second multibillion-dollar sale of a professional basketball organization this

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — High gas prices continue to weigh on Americans, forcing some to cut back on their spending this summer. Although Trump administration officials promised that the spike is gas prices would subside, the cost remains far higher than it was when the US-Iran conflict began in late February. Are you

CNN By Issy Ronald, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — Prince Harry and six other high-profile figures will have to make an initial payment of £9.5 million ($13 million) toward the legal costs of a British tabloid publisher after losing a high-stakes case against them last month, a UK High Court judge ruled Friday. The

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Higher gas prices cut into Americans’ overall spending, leading to the slowest sales growth at Walmart’s US stores since the earliest months of the pandemic. The nation’s largest retailer earned $6.4 billion in net income in the three months ending July 31, thanks to strong online spending and a

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Treasury Department made a surprise move Wednesday after bond yields hit their highest levels in almost two decades, doubling its planned purchases of longer-term bonds and easing pressure on the market. Bonds rallied, driving yields lower, after the announcement, providing some relief after a sell-off earlier

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Columbia House, a pioneer of subscription music before streaming, is shutting down after seven decades in business. A widely reported statement appeared on its website saying the company is closing on September 15 has been removed, but a customer service representative confirmed to CNN by phone that

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Conventional wisdom says that American consumers are struggling and they’re hunting for the lowest prices to save money. But the K-shaped economy is narrowing, and a growing number of Americans have moved up the income ladder. They actually have more money to spend and are being choosy

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Oil prices are once again uncomfortably high, but the bigger problem is lurking just beneath the surface. What initially began as an oil supply shock caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockage is morphing into a fuel supply crisis. Refineries face a perfect combination of war and

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump late Tuesday postponed his threat of a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods that was set to take effect at midnight and would have affected roughly $20 billion worth of imports. “We’ve come to a deal with Canada,” Trump told reporters Wednesday morning

By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — Doomscrolling on an iPhone, firing endless questions at ChatGPT, or streaming a 4K film on Netflix on your laptop – behind these modern life conveniences lies a high-stakes contest between two Asian technology powers. For decades, South Korea and Taiwan have been locked in a cut-throat battle for supremacy

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — The $1.9 billion collapse of subprime auto lender Tricolor last year was fueled by a multiyear fraud involving its executives, the Securities and Exchange Commission alleged in charges announced Tuesday. Texas-based Tricolor, which went bankrupt in September 2025, specialized in loans and car sales to buyers without Social Security

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — OpenAI is unveiling new, stronger security safeguards around its training and testing in light of new model capabilities and a spate of incidents in which artificial intelligence systems hacked into other companies. The company first disclosed in July that during a cybersecurity exam, a combination of its AI agents

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Investors’ concerns over issues like inflation and hefty government deficits, plus more competition from corporate bonds, are driving a global bond market sell-off, pushing up borrowing costs for governments and everyday people alike. The 30-year US Treasury yield on Tuesday hit its highest level since 2007, rising

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Did you ever fly on Spirit Airlines? Or work there? Or send an email to someone who worked there? Then your information will soon be feeding Google’s artificial intelligence model. The discount airline halted all operations in May, and it’s been selling off its remaining assets through the bankruptcy

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Disney is going to court to defend its ABC television stations from the Trump administration’s pressure campaign. On Tuesday, the media company filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that Trump’s FCC is violating its First Amendment rights. The administration “has waged a retaliatory campaign against ABC for a

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta’s business relies on hooking young people and exploiting their data and attention, a lawyer for a group of state attorneys general argued in opening statements for the latest blockbuster trial against the social media giant on Tuesday. The trial could be Meta’s most consequential legal fight

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — OpenAI is rolling out a new “ChatGPT for Teens” experience that it says will provide additional safety protections for teen users. The move comes as OpenAI faces a string of lawsuits alleging that inappropriate conversations with ChatGPT contributed to the harm or deaths of young people. The

By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — Shares of the world’s largest humanoid robot maker by sales Unitree jumped more than 600% in its trading debut in Shanghai on Wednesday, in a testament to its status as the poster child of China’s robotic advancement. Having captured global attention with its dancing and kung-fu fighting androids, Unitree

By Ramishah Maruf, Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Family drama is swirling around the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jeanie Buss, the controlling owner and CEO of the storied basketball organization, is opposing the sale of the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the team to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Paramount wants the states that are suing over the Warner Bros. Discovery deal to post a $1.9 billion bond. The states are scoffing at the idea. “They don’t have any legitimate claim. I mean, honestly, this reeks of desperation,” California attorney general Rob Bonta told CNN in response. Paramount

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Regulators appointed by President Donald Trump are allowing the Trump family’s flagship cryptocurrency venture to become a bank, a move that is alarming ethics watchdogs and some lawmakers. World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm Trump and his sons launched in 2024, announced late Friday that it received

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — A bespoke model of Ferrari’s first-ever fully electric car, the Luce, has sold for $40 million, breaking the record for the most expensive new car ever sold at auction. The high bid for the tailor-made Ferrari Luce “Chassis 0” comes just months after the Italian luxury sports car maker’s

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Just a few years ago, San Francisco was the national symbol for post-pandemic urban decline. Now, fueled by the artificial intelligence boom, the Golden City and its suburbs are quickly becoming the hottest housing market in the country. Flush with cash — and highly valued stock options — tech

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Strawberries offer a taste of summer, even when they are eaten in the dead of winter. But the year-round treat Americans have grown accustomed to could soon get more expensive. The Trump administration is investigating whether Mexican growers are selling winter-harvested strawberries in the United States at unfairly low

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Frances Ling, a 29-year-old in Los Angeles, has a summer driving uniform. First, she buttons a long-sleeve cape with a hood, one that her boyfriend jokes make her look like “a superhero.” Next is a lightweight face mask that covers every inch of skin below her nose.

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — The Buffalo Bills play their first preseason game at their new Highmark Stadium on Saturday, but season ticketholders got a sneak peek at an open practice last week. Some weren’t happy. Social media was flooded with photos showing obstructed views of the field from some seats. Even though a

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Fueled by a boom in artificial intelligence, San Francisco is quickly becoming the hottest housing market in the country. In the last few months, home prices and asking rents have shot higher in the city as tech workers flush with cash flood the area’s housing market. San Francisco home

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Vishal Garg feels duped. “He hoodwinked me,” the just-ousted Better Home & Finance CEO said about Daniel Lewis, the man who replaced him last week. “He said he liked the company’s strategy. He praised us on X and used that to get on our board and win our confidences.”

By Hanna Ziady, Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Nuclear power plants idled. Crops harvested at 3 a.m. Iconic tourist attractions shuttered early. Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where successive heatwaves are straining an economy already under pressure from US tariffs, Chinese competition and higher energy prices because of the Iran war.

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Several investors in Selena Gomez’s mental health startup Wondermind sued the popstar Thursday, claiming they were misled about the startup’s success and her involvement in it. Wondermind launched in 2021, with Gomez listed as co-founder, “chief impact officer,” and head of marketing, according to the suit. The

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Law enforcement technology company Flock introduced new safety controls on Thursday, hoping to curb growing scrutiny and fears around surveillance and police misuse of its tools. Flock’s nationwide network of automated license plate readers (ALPR) cameras —mounted along public roads — take images of passing vehicles’ plates,

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Businesses’ costs aren’t rising as fast as they have been in recent months, an indication that price hikes could slow for consumers in the months ahead. The Producer Price Index, which tracks prices changes for producers and manufacturers, increased 4.7% in the 12 months that ended in July. That

CNN By Avni Trivedi, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A winning ticket for Wednesday night’s $1.04 billion Powerball drawing was sold in Illinois, marking the largest grand prize since last year, according to the lottery. The winning numbers were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, and red Powerball 9, with a Power Play multiplier of 2.

By Natasha Chen, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Influencers have been flooding social media this summer with videos of short wait times at Disney parks. In June, one content creator recorded a relatively empty Disneyland while noting the absent daytime crowd. “It’s the middle of summer, the weather is perfect and the park is not

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Artificial intelligence is a game-changing technology that’s already transforming how the world lives and works. Yet AI can also fuel a market meltdown, a recession – or both. Timing is everything. Money is pouring into AI so rapidly that it’s outpacing the ability to turn a profit.

By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — Hackers deployed an AI system to carry out sophisticated cyberattacks on Taiwan, officials said, in what experts believe is the first known fully autonomous attack on government agencies. Over four days in July, the AI agents were able to map 21 government systems, crack 85 government user accounts, and

By Jordan Valinsky, Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Josh Kushner doesn’t give many interviews or make public appearances often, but he’s keen on making headlines. Kushner, the brother of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared, announced that he was teaming up with former Disney CEO Bob Iger to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s expensive subscription for instant access to his Truth Social posts is unconstitutional, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday. The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation jointly sued Trump and his White House social media team for restricting their access to the president’s posts