Americans' credit card debt continues to soar, reaching a new record at the end of September, according to a report released by the New York Federal Reserve. During the third quarter, total credit card debt rose by $24 billion, climbing to $1.17 trillion, the highest level recorded in

"Teachers in the U.S. will spend an estimated $3.35 billion of their own money on classroom supplies in the 2024-25 school year. The average teacher will spend $883.60," The 2024-25 school year has been in session for several weeks across most U.S.

On Monday, federal authorities transferred nearly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin from the defunct Silk Road dark web marketplace to Coinbase, according to blockchain data. The movement of funds was flagged by Arkham Intelligence, which reported that the Bitcoin originated from the Silk Road and was routed through an intermediary

oinbase, $COIN, has announced the launch of Apple, $AAPL, Pay for all fiat-to-crypto purchases via Coinbase Onramp. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly accessible, as Coinbase is launching a new integration today that allows users to purchase crypto using Apple Pay within third-party apps. Here'

The United States is preparing to announce a new $725 million arms package for Ukraine, drawn from existing U.S. military inventories. This package, which marks the 71st Presidential Drawdown Authority package, includes a second shipment of antipersonnel mines authorized by President Joe Biden, along with antitank, counter-drone, and

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned on Monday that there would be severe consequences in the Middle East if hostages held in the Gaza Strip were not freed before his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Hamas-led militants captured more than 250 people during their 2023 attack on Israel,

Apple, $AAPL, illegally spying on employees’ personal devices, per new lawsuit. A new lawsuit filed by an Apple employee accuses the company of monitoring its workers through their personal iCloud accounts and non-work devices. The suit, submitted Sunday evening in a California state court, alleges that Apple imposes policies

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday issued a stern warning to a coalition of developing nations, demanding their continued use of the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency and threatening to impose a 100% tariff on any country attempting to abandon it. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are

The mystery of how Elon Musk finds the time to be a top-tier Diablo 4 player deepens. Despite his recent appointment by Donald Trump to head the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk is showcasing his own brand of efficiency by speed-clearing Diablo 4's Pit 150 dungeon

When Sex and the City premiered in 1998, it captured public attention for reasons that extended beyond its provocative title. The show wasn't just about women having a lot of sex—it was about women over 30 doing so while being unapologetically single. A Los Angeles Times critic

Donald Trump's proposed immigration crackdown, including mass deportations, has been criticized as potentially inflationary, but experts warn it could also worsen the issue of an aging population in the U.S. Immigration and Demographics Immigration has long been viewed as a solution to America’s declining birth rate,

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, $JPM, has been secretly advising Donald Trump on policy matters for months, focusing on economic issues like spending cuts, banking regulations, taxes, and trade, even though he did not publicly endorse Trump. The 68-year-old Wall Street powerhouse, Jamie Dimon—who, like 78-

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested a ceasefire could be achievable if the territory Ukraine currently controls were brought "under the NATO umbrella," allowing for the potential negotiation of the return of occupied areas "through diplomatic means" at a later stage. In an interview with Sky News chief

New York’s top cryptocurrency regulator is nearing approval for a new stablecoin issued by cross-border payments company Ripple, FOX Business has learned. Sources familiar with the situation say the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has signaled its intention to approve the product. Ripple is targeting a

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President-elect Donald Trump, revealed that his father has considered barring certain mainstream media outlets from the White House press briefing room. Speaking on his podcast this week, Trump Jr. said the discussions included plans to broaden access to independent journalists and social

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are seeking volunteers for their ambitious and unofficial government initiative, according to The Washington Post, citing individuals familiar with their plans. The billionaire entrepreneur and the former Republican presidential candidate have reportedly been meeting with prominent figures from Washington, D.C., and Silicon Valley. Over

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 10 other states have filed a federal lawsuit against BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and State Street Corp., alleging that the asset managers violated antitrust laws by driving up electricity prices through their investment strategies. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Texas, represents a significant

Nissan is facing significant challenges. Dealers are selling cars at a loss, production has slowed, and the company recently cut thousands of jobs and sold a third of its stake in Mitsubishi. However, these measures might not be enough to secure its future. According to a report from the Financial

The Biden administration is urging Ukraine to expand its military rapidly by drafting more troops and revising mobilization laws to conscript individuals as young as 18, senior officials disclosed on Wednesday. A high-ranking official, speaking anonymously about internal discussions, stated that the U.S. administration has pressed Kyiv to

Russia is continuing efforts to deploy its "unstoppable" Satan II intercontinental ballistic missile, part of its formidable strategic nuclear arsenal, according to reports from Moscow's state media. The missile, officially known as the RS-28 Sarmat, is designed to carry nuclear warheads capable of striking targets

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a wide-ranging antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its software licensing practices and cloud computing business, according to a source familiar with the matter. The investigation was approved by FTC Chair Lina Khan as she prepares to step down in

Elon Musk has launched a barrage of criticism at MSNBC, calling it “the utter scum of the Earth” and accusing the network of “peddling puerile propaganda.” Recently, he declared, “MSNBC is going down,” and has even shared memes suggesting he might buy the channel. While conventional wisdom suggests Musk and

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has suggested that examining hard-right regimes from the 1930s can provide insights into how President-elect Donald Trump might reshape the U.S. government under the guise of efficiency. In a commentary posted on LinkedIn on Wednesday, Dalio shared his predictions for Trump’s second

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that he has agreed to a cease-fire deal with Hezbollah, marking a significant step toward preventing a broader regional conflict. Speaking in Hebrew, Netanyahu said, “Tonight, I will present to the cabinet a plan for a cease-fire in Lebanon.” Although the

President Joe Biden's administration announced Tuesday a $6.6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to Rivian Automotive to support the construction of a factory in Georgia. The project had been stalled as the electric vehicle startup struggled to achieve profitability. It remains uncertain whether