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By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — Sunday marks one month since members of the International Association of Machinists began their strike against Boeing. The cost: nearly $5 billion, according to a new analysis by Anderson Economic Group, shared exclusively with CNN. That multi-billion-dollar tab highlights the difficulties facing the aircraft maker, once a byword for

By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — From cowboy boots to fried chicken-scented charms, foam footwear maker Crocs has a reputation for quirk. This month, Crocs is putting its best paw forward: The quirky-but-comfortable footwear maker is releasing a line of clogs for dogs. Pet Clogs are part of a partnership with pet supply company and

By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign connected with Elon Musk’s X last month to discuss hacked Trump campaign materials circulating on the social media platform before X blocked links to the files and banned the independent journalist who published the materials, a person familiar with the matter told

By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — The CEO of Boeing told employees late Friday that the company plans to cut 10% of its total staff “over the coming months.” “Our business is in a difficult position, and it is hard to overstate the challenges we face together,” said Kelly Ortberg,

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A screen-time limit tool on TikTok doesn’t work in limiting teen usage, the company’s own analysis reportedly found, according to in unredacted documents accidentally revealed as part of a major lawsuit. The documents, obtained by Kentucky Public Radio (KPR) and reported in conjunction with NPR, reveal TikTok

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Several hundred “underperforming” 7-Eleven locations across North America are closing, the convenience store announced. Seven & I Holdings, the chain’s Japan-based parent company, revealed in an earnings report Thursday that 444 locations of 7-Eleven are shutting down because of a variety of issues, including slowing sales, declining

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Inflation for US producers slowed further in September, adding to hopes that prices aren’t getting jacked up before they get to consumers. The Producer Price Index, which measures average price changes seen by producers and manufacturers, came in at 1.8% for the year that ended in September, a slight

By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — The Atlantic is doing something exceedingly unusual for a magazine in 2024: increasing the number of issues it prints. The acclaimed 167-year-old magazine, once known as The Atlantic Monthly, is increasing its pace of publication from 10 issues to 12, returning to a monthly publication for the first time

By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon kicked off third-quarter earnings season Friday with a stern warning about geopolitical threats that could hurt the global economy. “Recent events show that conditions are treacherous and getting worse,” he wrote in a press release. “There is significant human suffering, and the

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Updating LinkedIn with a new job role is a rite of passage for many professionals, a chance to let the world know you’ve scrambled up another rung on the career ladder. But former FTX executive Ryan Salame made an unorthodox update to his profile on the site Thursday, as

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Selling baggy jeans isn’t enough to win over Gen Z. Urban Outfitters, the young adult retailer known for its alternative, vintage-inspired styles, learned this the hard way. During its most recent earnings call, the company candidly admitted it didn’t know how to market to the demographic that

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — An exodus of national insurance companies from Florida, combined with local private insurers canceling plans, has left many homeowners there with only one option: Citizens Property Insurance Corp. The state-backed nonprofit home insurance company was set up to be an insurer of last resort for those who

CNN By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled on Thursday his vision of a “a fun, exciting future,” an “age of abundance” full of his company’s self-driving cars without steering wheels, parking lots turned into parks and robots that will walk among the population – that he once again

By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — Univision will not fact check Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump on stage during their respective town halls, the Spanish language network confirmed to CNN. The two town halls, on October 10 and October 16, will be moderated by Enrique Acevedo, the Mexico-based anchor of

By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — Federal Communications Commission chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel denounced former President Donald Trump’s “threats against free speech” Thursday after he attacked CBS and called for the network to “lose its license” over a recent “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. In recent days, the former president has lambasted the Harris interview, accusing CBS News of editing the sit-down with correspondent

By Jordan Valinsky and Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — TD Bank will pay $3 billion to settle charges that it failed to properly monitor money laundering by drug cartels, regulators announced Thursday. The fine includes a $1.3 billion penalty that will be paid to the US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a

By Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — Gateway Pundit, the far-right conspiracy site, has settled a defamation lawsuit from two Georgia election workers who were falsely accused of rigging the 2020 results. Details of the settlement were not made public. But the parties said in a court filing this week that they have “reached agreement to settle

By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — With former President Donald Trump ruling out any more presidential debates between now and Election Day, CNN shifted course Thursday and invited both Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris to participate in town hall events with voters. Harris immediately accepted the network’s invitation. “Trump may want to

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Prospective homebuyers waiting on the sidelines for a further drop in mortgage rates received unwelcome news on Thursday. The average rate on a standard, 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.32% in the week ending October 10, mortgage financing provider Freddie Mac said Thursday. It was the largest one-week increase in

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Last year, Ikea slashed prices on roughly 2,000 products to give inflation-weary customers a break. Although that sparked an increase in orders, revenue fell for the first time in four years as discounts took a bite out of its bottom line. Sales slipped 4% to €45.1 billion

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — America’s inflation continued to slow in September, reaching a fresh three-and-a-half-year low and coming in at a pace that’s similar to what was seen in 2017 and 2018, according to data released Thursday. The Consumer Price Index, which measures price changes across commonly purchased goods and services, was 2.4%

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Delta Air Lines reported a profitable third quarter, as the airline weathered a $500 million hit from a July service meltdown related to the CrowdStrike computer outage, as well as the impact of Hurricane Helene at the end of the quarter. The airline had to cancel about

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk and Tesla have pledged a game-changing moment in the company’s history Thursday night. It remains to be seen if they will actually deliver. For the last decade, the electric vehicle maker’s CEO has vowed that true self-driving cars from Tesla were right around the corner.

By Juliana Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Global investors went wild during China’s just-concluded Golden Week holiday by snapping up “everything” related to the country. But that optimism didn’t extend to shoppers and travelers in the world’s second-largest economy itself. Goldman Sachs economists wrote in a Tuesday research note that tourism revenue per person

By Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a motion late Wednesday accusing the government of leaking a video of the hip-hop mogul beating his former girlfriend and other evidence to the media, asking a judge to potentially bar the footage from a trial. The motion filed in the Southern

By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Hopes for avoiding a recession are growing on Wall Street. Now, investors are looking for the coming earnings season to support that optimism. Companies in the S&P 500 reporting third-quarter results are expected to have posted a 3.7% rise in profits from the prior year, according to

By Deepak Rao and Abel Alvarado, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Group, has died at the age of 86, according to a statement from the firm. The industrialist rose to global prominence with a series of high-profile international deals. In 2008, he famously oversaw Tata Motors’ purchase

By Hadas Gold, Liam Reilly and Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — Shari Redstone, the chair of CBS parent company Paramount Global, said Wednesday that CBS leadership had made a “bad mistake” with their handling of “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil’s contentious interview last week with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. In stark opposition to what CBS editorial

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Melinda French Gates is shedding more light on her $1 billion plan to promote women’s rights, announcing Wednesday a new $250 million fund to improve women’s mental and physical health. The billionaire philanthropist launched “Action for Women’s Health”, a fund through her organization Pivotal Ventures. Its webpage

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — “Mtn Dew” is getting a makeover, with the word “mountain” reappearing on cans and bottles following a roughly two-decade-long hiatus. The PepsiCo-owned beverage is unveiling Wednesday a new logo and packaging design that drops its sharply angular font and abbreviated title for imagery that evokes its rustic

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — When you quit your job, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is what to do about the money in your retirement account if you’ve been saving in your company’s 401(k). You typically have three options: Leave it where it is if the employer allows that. Roll

By Clare Duffy and Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — For the first time since AT&T was dismantled into Baby Bells four decades ago, the US government is weighing the breakup of one of the world’s largest and most consequential monopolies: Google. The US Department of Justice in a court filing Tuesday night said it may

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Hoping your company will begin paying for anti-obesity medications like Wegovy? You may be in luck. A growing number of employers are considering covering the blockbuster weight-loss drugs, several surveys show. Workers will learn whether they’ll gain such coverage for the coming year during open enrollment, which launches this

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing and the union that represents 33,000 striking employees at the company say talks between the two have broken down and no new talks are scheduled. Two days of federally mediated talks this week concluded with the two sides still far apart, said Stephanie Pope, the CEO

By Jon Sarlin, CNN (CNN) — The identity of bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has long been one of the biggest mysteries of the internet age. A new HBO documentary, “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” claims to have an answer. Yet the man that director Cullen Hoback’s film names as the 2009 founder of bitcoin is

By Brian Stelter and Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — In a move that critics are calling a flagrant abuse of power, Florida’s Department of Health is threatening to bring criminal charges against local TV stations airing a campaign ad to overturn the state’s six-week abortion ban signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The unusual warning from the Republican-controlled state agency prompted the Democratic chair of

CNN By Clare Duffy and Deidre McPhillips, CNN New York (CNN) — A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general from across the country filed lawsuits on Tuesday against TikTok, alleging that the platform has “addicted” young people and harmed their mental health. The lawsuits take issue with various elements of the TikTok platform, including its

By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — The window for a final 2024 presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is closing. CNN has publicly offered to host a debate in Atlanta on October 23. Harris has accepted the invitation and welcomed the chance to debate Trump again, but Trump has rejected her

By Chris Isidore and Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Gas stations in many areas of Florida are running out of gasoline, as residents prepare for Hurricane Milton. Demand for gas has surged as some residents in Milton’s path are trying to fuel up before they evacuate. Others who plan to stay put are

By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Global oil prices have spiked in recent days as the conflict in the Middle East has reached fever pitch. They could rise yet further if Israel’s widening war embroils the vital Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s southern coast. The slim waterway — just 21 miles (34 kilometers) wide

By Clare Duffy and Deidre McPhillips, CNN New York (CNN) — A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general from across the country filed lawsuits on Tuesday against TikTok, alleging that the platform has “addicted” young people and harmed their mental health. The lawsuits take issue with various elements of the TikTok platform, including its endlessly

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — When the latest spooky season passes, it won’t mark the end for some Spirit Halloween stores, with the chain planning to convert some locations and keep them open for the holidays. The retailer is opening a total of 10 Spirit Christmas stores, primarily in the US Northeast,

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The cost of a Mega Millions ticket is more than doubling, but the multi-state lottery game is promising that the bigger price comes with better odds. Beginning in April 2025, a ticket will increase in price to $5 from $2. The price will spark a “new and

CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Even as Florida braces for another major hurricane, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused up to $47.5 billion in losses for property owners. Helene, a deadly Category 4 hurricane that made landfall on September 26, caused “widespread and devastating” flooding across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the southeastern United States in late September, causing billions of dollars in property damage. This week, another storm, Hurricane Milton, is expected to make landfall in Florida, causing even more destruction. As intensifying natural disasters threaten growing swaths of the country, assessing an area’s

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans are revolting against McDonald’s and fast-food chains. That’s hurting french fry suppliers like Lamb Weston. Lamb Weston, the largest producer of french fries in North America and a major supplier to fast-food chains, restaurants and grocery stores, is closing a production plant in Washington state. The

By Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Trump allies are calling for the federal government to punish Deloitte after an employee at the consulting firm apparently shared his private messages with JD Vance. The attacks on Deloitte are just the latest example of major American companies getting targeted by former President Donald Trump or those in

By Juliana Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has set aside 200 billion yuan ($28 billion) for investment projects by local governments this year, as it promised to meet its own ambitious economic growth targets. The news was announced by the country’s top planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), at a

By Brian Stelter and Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — CBS News executives said Monday that a heated morning show interview with acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates, during which his new book was compared to “extremist” writings, did not meet the network’s editorial standards. CBS executives told staffers during a daily editorial meeting that the contentious

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Even before the horrifying events of October 7, 2023, it was an intense year for journalists based in Israel and the Palestinian territories, with record levels of violence and mass protests against the Israeli government’s judicial overhaul rocking major cities. But the shocking terror attacks from Hamas — the deadliest day

By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — A key borrowing rate for American consumers has jumped to a level not seen in months. The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note breached 4% on Monday for the first time since August. The yield was at 4.026% as of 3 pm ET on Monday

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Even as Florida braces for another major hurricane, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused up to $47.5 billion in losses for property owners. Helene, a deadly Category 4 hurricane that made landfall on September 26, caused “widespread and devastating” flooding across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Fans of Whole Foods’ iconic Berry Chantilly Cake have been up in arms on social media over the past few weeks. One TikTok user showed a single slice stuffed with compote and with fruit on the side. In the past, the user said, the layers had been

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Taking care of an elderly parent or seriously ill spouse or family member can be physically and emotionally draining — and expensive for the caregiver in more ways than one. But being a caregiver while also holding down a job is a recipe for burnout. Of the estimated 48

By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — The US job market is still piping hot. That’s raising questions about how fast inflation will continue to cool. The economy added a staggering 254,000 jobs in September, according to Friday data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That blew past expectations of 140,000 job gains from

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Last month, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by a supersized half point in a bid to maintain the job market’s strength, Chair Jerome Powell explained in a news conference after the decision was announced. But when fresh data this Friday showed the job market is more robust

By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — The deal reached Thursday evening that ended a strike by 50,000 port workers has a lot of winners and few if any losers. The deal only covers wages, not other contract provisions. But the union agreed to return to work Friday after a three-day

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Megan Rathmell thought she’d bombed her job interview earlier this year, assuming her nervousness and lack of preparation had cost her the opportunity.   The 20-year-old later found out she got the job as a paralegal — and what made her stand out was her ability to do two

By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — It took only three days for one side to blink and the potentially crippling strike at the United States’ East and Gulf Coast ports to come to an end, with likely only limited damage to America’s economy. Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association, the

By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — As newspaper editorial boards lose influence, or withdraw from the space altogether, there are openings for others. In New York City, a group of veteran journalists are trying to fill the gap. The collective — a who’s-who of New York journalists, including political writers, editors and columnists — are launching the project to

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — TikToks of customers stuffing their faces with a $20 endless shrimp. More than 100 restaurant closures and thousands of layoffs. A revolving door of CEOs. Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Damola Adamolekun, the new chief executive of Red Lobster, is taking over a chain in turmoil. And he’s only

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US job growth surged in September, blowing past expectations and providing solid reassurance for the ongoing stability of the labor market. Employers added an estimated 254,000 jobs in September, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a much higher tally than August’s monthly total (which was

By Vanessa Yurkevich and Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Striking members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) will be back to work on Friday, the union announced Thursday evening, as it reached a tentative deal with the management group representing shipping lines, terminal operators and port authorities. The agreement amounts to a $4-per-hour

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Starbucks’ Howard Schultz, who was interim CEO at the time, broke federal labor law in 2022 by telling a California barista who raised concerns about unionization that “if you’re not happy at Starbucks, you can go work for another company.” A decision by the National Labor Relations

By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — A week ago, few outside the labor movement or shipping industry knew Harold Daggett, the tough-talking, colorful head of the union now on strike at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. That’s certainly no longer the case. Daggett is the president of the

WECT, WTKR, CNN By Vanessa Yurkevich and Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Striking members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) will be back to work on Friday, the union announced Thursday evening, as it reached a tentative deal with the management group representing shipping lines, terminal operators and port authorities. The agreement amounts

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Costco is expanding the collection of precious metals it sells, with the addition of platinum. The big-box chain is now selling Swiss-made 1 oz. platinum bars for $1,089.99 on its website, but a Costco membership is required for purchase. The bar features Lady Fortuna, the Roman goddess

By Jack Guy and Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — The Vatican Bank has fired two employees whose recent wedding violates a newly-introduced ban on marriages between staff. In a statement published Wednesday, the Institute for the Works of Religion, as it is officially called, said it had made the “difficult decision” to fire the pair

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla is recalling roughly 27,000 Cybertrucks because of a rearview camera issue that delays the image being displayed on the dashboard, increasing the risk of a crash. The rearview display might appear blank for up to 8 seconds when the Cybertruck is put in reverse, according to

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — When McDonald’s rolled out the Chicken Big Mac in the United Kingdom, it sold out within 10 days. Now, it’s likely hoping for similar success in the United States. Beginning October 10, the highly anticipated sandwich will be sold for a limited time at McDonald’s US locations.

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — September’s jobs report, due out Friday morning, is expected to show that the US labor market has slowed somewhat but remains on solid footing. And while status quo isn’t always the most exciting of states, further signs of stability could bode well for the broader economy and the Federal

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — A massive port strike along the East and Gulf Coasts that kicked off on Tuesday has the potential to become one of America’s most disruptive work stoppages in recent times. The demands of the nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association walking the picket lines remain

By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — It was a calmer, more civil debate – and a less popular one overall. The vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance scored more than 43 million viewers on TV Tuesday night, according to Nielsen estimates. The 43 million figure is the combined audience across

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court in Washington, DC, on Wednesday allowed a prediction market to offer election betting, denying a government watchdog’s request to halt a ruling that made way for legal political gambling in the United States. Kalshi, an online platform where users can bet on the outcomes

By Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Bank of America customers reported having trouble accessing their bank accounts on Wednesday, but the bank said the apparent glitch has been largely fixed. Reports about a problem at Bank of America spiked around 12:45 pm ET on Downdetector, which collects data on outages. Many customers complained they could not

By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration says that graduates of two college air traffic control programs can now bypass the agency’s backlogged training academy. The new announcement is the FAA’s latest move to tackle air traffic controller shortages that have plagued the air travel system, triggering flight delays and a burned-out

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A married New Jersey couple that was in a severe accident during an Uber ride can’t sue the company because they and their daughter agreed to arbitration when they accepted the terms of service for a separate Uber Eats order, a court has ruled. John McGinty and

By Clare Duffy and Dianne Gallagher, CNN New York (CNN) — The devastation in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene could have serious implications for a niche — but extremely important — corner of the tech industry. Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the outskirts of Spruce Pine, a town of less

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Toilet paper shortages in stores across America are giving folks nightmarish reminders of the pandemic era. But the lack of toilet paper isn’t a direct result of a major port strike Tuesday. It’s because of panic buying. Reports of shortages filled social media Tuesday, showing empty shelves

CNN By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Toilet paper shortages in stores across America are giving folks nightmarish reminders of the pandemic era. But the lack of toilet paper isn’t a direct result of a major port strike Tuesday. It’s because of panic buying. Reports of shortages filled social media Tuesday, showing empty

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla reported an increase in sales for the first time this year, although its year-to-date sales still trail the same period of 2023. The company delivered nearly 463,000 vehicles worldwide in the third quarter, up 6% from its year ago sales figure and up 4% from the

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Krusty Krab, the fictional fast-food restaurant in “SpongeBob SquarePants,” will never be real, but at least the second-best thing is — a Krabby Patty. Wendy’s is releasing a special meal, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” animated TV series, which includes a “Krabby

By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — The dockworkers striking up and down the East Coast are, culturally and geographically, a world apart from the Hollywood actors and writers who staged a four-month walkout last year. But their protests share a common core principle: They don’t want bots taking their jobs. It’s a fight

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The social media platform formerly known as Twitter is worth almost 80% less than two years ago when Elon Musk bought it, according to estimates from investment giant Fidelity. X no longer trades publicly after Musk shelled out $44 billion to take it private in October 2022.

By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — CBS moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan had an important choice to make ahead of Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate: would they directly fact check the candidates’ statements live in the moment? Or would they take a hands-off approach and let the candidates fact check each other? O’Donnell and Brennan

By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has backed out of a previously scheduled interview with “60 Minutes,” the most-watched newsmagazine in the United States, CBS News said Tuesday evening. CBS disclosed Trump’s change of plans a few hours before the network hosts a vice-presidential debate between Trump’s running mate,

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Washington (CNN) — New York magazine writer Olivia Nuzzi is publicly accusing her ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza, a prominent political journalist with Politico, of orchestrating a harassment and blackmail campaign against her after their split and while Nuzzi had a personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The accusations — which Nuzzi made in a filing and before a

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — A massive port strike is threatening America’s delicate supply chains. The Federal Reserve is rushing to prevent unemployment from spiking. And the race for the White House is coming down to the wire. Yet investors remain unrelentingly bullish, bidding the US stock market further into uncharted territory.

By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — Next month’s presidential election could make America’s hostile media climate even worse for journalists. And it’s not just Americans who have something at stake: Reporters in other countries are watching the United States with apprehension. That’s the takeaway from a new Committee to Protect Journalists report about the

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The number of available jobs in the US grew in August, signaling an undercurrent of strength in the labor market at a time when its vitals are being carefully monitored by the Federal Reserve. There were an estimated 8.04 million job openings in August, an increase from an upwardly

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Artificial intelligence chatbots have been billed as productivity tools for consumers — they can help you plan a trip, for example, or give advice on writing a confrontational email to your landlord. But they often sound stilted or oddly stubborn or just downright weird. And despite the

By Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — CNN, one of the most popular news websites in the world, is starting to ask some of its visitors to pay $3.99 a month for access. On Tuesday, the news organization is laying the first bricks in a so-called paywall that should, over time, help foot the bill

By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — CVS Health is planning to cut about 2,900 jobs in an effort to slash costs, the US health care company said Tuesday. “We’ve embarked on a multi-year initiative to deliver $2 billion in cost savings by reducing expenses and investing in technologies to enhance how we work,” a

WABC, WJCL, CNN By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are on strike Tuesday against the nation’s East and Gulf Coast ports, choking off the flow of many of America’s imports and exports in what could become the country’s most disruptive work

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The battle between Wawa and Sheetz for convenience store superiority in the United States finally has an official winner — at least on one metric. Wawa, the Philadelphia-based convenience store chain that has earned a loyal following for its hoagies, received the highest marks for customer satisfaction

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Get ready to bundle up this winter — inside your home. Home heating expenses in the US are expected to jump 10.5%, on average, due in part to colder temperatures forecast for the Northeast and Midwest, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. Consumers who heat with electricity

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Australia’s national broadcaster has released an internal review that found “systemic” racism within its ranks, prompting an apology from the managing director to all current and former staff. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) review was announced last year after high profile Indigenous anchor Stan Grant stepped away

CNN By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are on strike Tuesday against the nation’s East and Gulf Coast ports, choking off the flow of many of America’s imports and exports in what could become the country’s most disruptive work stoppage in