Over the last seven years in my role as a shopping editor at Real Simple, I’ve studied and reported on stores, products, and sales, and learned all of the best ways—and times of year—to save. And just in case you didn’t know, one of your best chances to score savings is happening this week. Droves of retailers, including Amazon, have …
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Ford recalls nearly 500,000 vehicles over brake fluid leak
The 2019 Ford Edge ST Mack Hogan/CNBC Ford Motor is recalling nearly 500,000 vehicles in the U.S over a brake fluid leak issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. A ruptured hose in the brake system could cause fluid to leak, lengthening stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash, the report said. Ford said it …
Read More »Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Acela Trains After Years of Delays – Bloomberg
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Acela Trains After Years of Delays Bloomberg As new Acela rolls into Boston, Trump official hints at federal takeover of South Station to address crime, cleanliness The Boston Globe Amtrak’s flagship Acela trains get a long-awaited upgrade NPR Amtrak is launching its faster NextGen Acela with better amenities after years of delays. Here’s what you need to know CNBC Amtrak …
Read More »Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over firing : NPR
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to sit on the Board of Governors, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s order to remove her. Drew Angerer/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images North America Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has sued President Trump, who had ordered her removal from office. The suit was …
Read More »Nike to lay off about 1% of corporate staff
A Nike store in Hanoi, Vietnam, on July 3, 2025. Nhac Nguyen | Afp | Getty Images Nike is planning another round of layoffs as part of CEO Elliott Hill’s efforts to realign the business and get it back to growth, CNBC has learned. The cuts will impact less than 1% of Nike’s corporate staff. It’s unclear how many jobs …
Read More »Powerball jackpot grows to $950 million after no winners in Wednesday’s drawing
The Powerball prize has grown to $950 million — the game’s sixth-largest prize in its history — after there was no jackpot winner in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing were: 9, 12, 22, 41 and 61 and red Powerball 25. With the growing jackpot, a winner in Saturday’s drawing can between an annuitized prize of $950 million …
Read More »UnitedHealth Stock (UNH): Wall Street Stays Bullish While Waiting for a Turnaround
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock has plunged 40% year-to-date due to multiple reasons, including the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation into the company’s Medicare billing practices and disappointing financials due to higher medical costs, mainly related to Medicare Advantage plans. Despite the ongoing pressures, most analysts remain bullish on UNH stock and patiently await a turnaround in the health insurer’s business. …
Read More »AT&T Can Provide a Dividend—and a Higher Stock Price, Too – Barron's
AT&T Can Provide a Dividend—and a Higher Stock Price, Too Barron’s EchoStar to sell wireless spectrum licenses to AT&T in $23 billion deal Reuters AT&T: Spectrum Nightmare Returns (NYSE:T) Seeking Alpha Exclusive / Musk’s Starlink, T-Mobile eye EchoStar’s spectrum after AT&T deal Semafor Is AT&T/EchoStar a competitive pitfall for cable? Fierce Network Source link
Read More »Ford issues urgent recall for nearly 500,000 vehicles over serious brake issue
By BEN SHIMKUS, US CONSUMER REPORTER and REUTERS Published: 13:49, 28 August 2025 | Updated: 15:14, 28 August 2025 America’s most iconic automaker has issued another recall, extending its record-breaking pace. Ford Motor posted another safety bulletin with federal safety regulators: this time, the recall impacts nearly 500,000 vehicles in the US. The issue involves a brake fluid leak, the …
Read More »FinCEN Issues Advisory and Financial Trend Analysis on Chinese Money Laundering Networks
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is raising the alarm on Chinese money laundering networks (CMLNs), which pose a significant threat to the U.S. financial system. FinCEN is issuing: (1) an Advisory to urge financial institutions to be vigilant in detecting the use of CMLNs by Mexico-based drug cartels, including several designated …
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