FDA Approves Amgen Drug for Persistently Deadly Form of Lung Cancer
Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:29
The treatment is for patients with small cell lung cancer, which afflicts about 35,000 people in the U.S. a year.
Teen Who Died After Spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ Had Enlarged Heart
Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:25
A subsidiary of the Hershey Company pulled the chip from store shelves in September after Harris Wolobah, 14, ate one and died. He suffered cardiopulmonary arrest, a medical examiner found.
How Media Outlets Are Covering Michael Cohen’s Testimony
Fri, 05/17/2024 - 00:40
Conservative outlets have painted Mr. Cohen as a traitor to the conservative cause, while liberal organizations focused on what he said he did for Donald J. Trump.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to CFPB Funding
Fri, 05/17/2024 - 00:02
A decision against the agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, could have cast doubt on all of its regulations and enforcement actions.
U.A.W. Effort to Organize Mercedes Workers in Alabama Has High Stakes
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 18:45
Southern political leaders say a win for the United Automobile Workers would threaten their economies. Activists want to strike a blow against a system they say exploits the poor.
Walmart Earnings Boosted by ‘Upper-Income’ Shoppers
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 18:36
The largest U.S. retailer had robust quarterly results and an upbeat outlook, giving insight into how consumers are weathering high interest rates.
EU Investigates Facebook and Instagram Over Addictive Effects on Children
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 18:28
The American tech giant’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, may “exploit the weaknesses and inexperience of minors,” the European Commission said.
Despite Inflation Concerns, Markets Keep Rising
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 17:29
Stocks on both sides of the Atlantic set records as investors foresee interest rates moving in one direction: down.
‘Young Sheldon’ Is Set to End as It Finds a New Audience on Netflix
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 14:36
The seven-year run of the hit series, which ends on Thursday, mirrors the story of the television business during that time.
Vantage, Our Cruise Company, Went Bankrupt. We Are Out $17,905.
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 14:34
A couple purchased an Arabian Sea voyage, but Vantage, the cruise company, went under. Their travel insurance was supposed to cover financial default, but the claim was repeatedly denied.
Can Dogs Go Into NYC Restaurants?
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 14:34
According to the New York City Department of Health and many diners with service dogs, the answer is no. But some dog owners can’t part with their pets.
Jewelers Turning to Artificial Intelligence for Online Advertising
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 14:30
Jewelers are increasingly exploring the technology’s potential to create new worlds in online campaigns.
Incident at TSMC’s Semiconductor Plant in Arizona Injures One
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 10:55
The reported explosion did not affect construction at the facility, which helped the Taiwanese company secure a $6.6 billion U.S. grant last month.
S&P 500 Pushes Past Previous Record After Inflation Report
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 04:58
Investors seized on the latest inflation report as another sign that interest rates could be cut this year, helping push the S&P 500 past its March record.
Netflix and the N.F.L. Sign a Three-Season Deal
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 04:50
Football joins pro wrestling and comedy specials in an expansion of the streaming service’s live offerings, a key step in the company’s overall live TV strategy.
CNN and ABC Snag the Presidential Debates
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 04:18
In a matter of hours, two networks outmaneuvered their rivals and landed a coveted pair of Biden-Trump prime-time debates.
Frank McCourt Starts Effort to Buy TikTok
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 03:39
Mr. McCourt, a longtime critic of the way tech companies use data, sees acquiring TikTok as a chance to create an “alternative to the current internet.”
Trump Media Stock Rally Pushes Value of Trump’s Stake to $6 Billion
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 01:38
In their first few weeks of trading, shares of Truth Social’s parent company soared, then crashed, and have recently made a strong recovery. Former President Donald J. Trump’s holding is now worth about $6 billion.
Democrats Batter Bank Regulator Over F.D.I.C.’s ‘Toxic’ Workplace Culture
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 01:34
The agency’s chair, Martin Gruenberg, has resisted Republicans’ calls to resign, but criticism by his own party raises questions about how long he can hang on.
Inflation Moderated Slightly in April, Offering Some Relief for Consumers
Thu, 05/16/2024 - 01:33
Prices rose 3.4 percent in April, a slight easing from last month and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve.