While department stores struggle, off-price retailers like TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods are booming as Americans shop selectively on their own affordability terms.
Mortgage rates drop to "five handle" as Trump administration targets housing affordability crisis with aggressive $200 billion bond purchase program.
President Trump announced federal matching contributions up to $1,000 for lower-income workers whose employers don't match retirement plans, building on existing SECURE 2.0 Act.
Bill Gates admitted it was a "huge mistake" to spend time with Jeffrey Epstein, apologizing to Gates Foundation staff for casting a cloud over its work.
Trade investigations targeting forced labor and excess capacity could lead to higher tariffs, with EU and other partners seeking clarity on strategy.
Apple is expanding its Houston campus to assemble Mac minis and increase AI server output, deepening its U.S. manufacturing presence and workforce training efforts.
The FDA announced a recall of Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs due to potential salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported yet.
