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Driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple, $AAPL, Wallet are coming to California

Californians will soon be able to store their driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, offering a streamlined and secure method to present these documents using only an iPhone or Apple Watch. “We’re thrilled to partner with the state of California to bring IDs to Apple Wallet

Subway has called for an ‘emergency’ meeting with franchisees as sales plummet

Subway has urgently convened a meeting with its franchisees from the 19,000 North American locations as they face declining sales and profits, The Post has learned. The fast-food chain, which was acquired in April for $9 billion by Roark Capital, owner of Dunkin, Arby’s, and Baskin Robbins, has

EU accused its internal market commissioner of going rogue by sending a letter to Elon Musk threatening punishment hours before Elon interviewed US presidential candidate Donald Trump on X

Thierry Breton, the European commissioner for the internal market, sent a letter to Elon Musk on Monday, just hours before Musk's live-streamed interview with Trump was scheduled to air on X. This action was taken without the consent of European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, according to

US approves $20 billion Israel weapons package, including fighter jets

On Tuesday, the United States approved a $20 billion sale of fighter jets and other military equipment to Israel amid its ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. However, the Pentagon noted that the delivery of these items would not begin for several years. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken

The US Justice Department is considering breaking up Alphabet's Google, $GOOGL

The U.S. Department of Justice is exploring options that may include breaking up Alphabet's Google, following a recent court ruling that found the tech giant had illegally monopolized the online search market, according to Bloomberg News. Shares of the California-based company fell about 3% at 1401 GMT

An interest rate cut won’t fix the housing crisis, Moody’s economist says

An interest rate cut won’t fix the housing crisis, Moody’s economist has said. In a recent analysis titled “A September Rate Cut is Not Enough to Relieve the Housing Affordability Crisis,” a Moody’s economist noted that the bond market has already factored in a potential rate cut,

US July CPI +2.9% vs +3.0% y/y expected

Gold prices dropped 1% on Wednesday following data that showed U.S. consumer prices rebounded as expected in July, dampening hopes for a significant rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month. Spot gold decreased by 1% to $2,440.47 per ounce by 1:45 p.m. EDT (1745

College students state they expect to make about $84,855 one year after graduation

According to a recent survey by Real Estate Witch, a site specializing in U.S. housing market research, college students expect to earn $84,855 one year after graduation. This is significantly higher than the average starting salary of $55,911. Having accurate salary expectations is crucial for negotiating a

Chevron, $CVX, the second-largest U.S. oil company, will relocate to Houston from its headquarters in San Ramon, California

Chevron is relocating its headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas. Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth, along with Vice Chairman Mark Nelson, will move to Houston by the end of 2024. This move aims to enhance collaboration and engagement among senior leaders, executives, employees, and business partners. The

The average rate for a new 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has fallen to 6.54% from 6.55% the week prior

Applications to refinance a home loan surged by 35% last week compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. This increase was even more pronounced, up 118%, compared to the same week last year. Despite this surge, the average contract interest rate

The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reclassified mpox as a public health emergency of international concern for the second time, following an emergency declaration from African health officials as the virus continues to cause outbreaks across the continent. Mpox, which causes painful, pus-filled lesions and can sometimes lead to severe

Fake and false consumer reviews are now banned by the FTC

On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to prohibit marketers from using fake reviews—such as those created by AI technology—and other deceptive practices to promote their products and services. All five FTC commissioners approved the final rule, which will take effect 60 days after it is

Hackers may have stolen the Social Security numbers of every American from National Public Data, around 2.9 billion records

Security experts are alerting the public to a potential breach of a background check site, which may have led to the exposure of billions of Social Security and address records, potentially affecting every individual in the United States. According to BleepingComputer, a hacking forum became active after a user claimed

34% of parents said they plan to take on debt to afford back to school supplies this year, and 16% said they plan to take on up to $1,000 in debt

As the back-to-school season approaches, parents are bracing for the financial impact of preparing their kids for the new school year. With children heading back to school later this month, some parents might find relief after dealing with high summer childcare costs, but the school year brings its own set

A labor strike that would shut down six out of 10 of the busiest ports in the US just weeks before the presidential election is looking increasingly likely

A labor strike that could close six out of ten of the busiest ports in the U.S. just weeks before the presidential election appears increasingly probable. Negotiations over a labor contract for key trade hubs from Boston to Houston have stalled since June when the dockworker union halted high-level

33% of American households are cutting back on groceries to help pay for their utility bills like AC as 75% of them expect their expenses to increase during the summer and “cause them financial strain"

Americans facing high summer air conditioning bills are having to cut expenses in other areas to cover the cost. According to new data from PowerSetter, a platform for comparing energy rates, one in three U.S. households have reduced their grocery spending to manage their utility bills. The company surveyed

Bud Light, $BUD, spent million dollars to overcome conservative boycotts, but it did not work

Bud Light, a brand synonymous with casual, rowdy fun, was a perfect fit for places like the Green Rock Tap and Grill in Hoboken, New Jersey. This bustling sports bar, known for its $1 wing nights, sold $250,000 worth of what was then America's best-selling beer in

Donald Trump says Google, $GOOGL, ‘has to be careful’ or it will be ‘shut down’

Donald Trump says Google, $GOOGL, ‘has to be careful’ or it will be ‘shut down’. Trump casually told Fox’s Maria Bartiromo that “Google has to be careful” because “they’ve been very irresponsible” and he suspects “Google is going to be close to shut down, because I don’t

74% of songwriters are making under $10,000

The majority of songwriters, about 74%, earn less than $10,000 annually. Those making a more sustainable income of over $30,000 per year constitute the top 10% of the industry. Songwriters report that their biggest hurdle is the lack of significant streaming revenue, followed by the challenge of standing

90% of job applications have been written by ChatGPT

Verma notes that plug-in AI browser tools that automatically fill in fields in job postings have significantly accelerated her application process, allowing her to apply to more jobs more swiftly. Others are leveraging generative AI programs like ChatGPT to create resumes and cover letters tailored to specific job requirements. Some

Average consumer now carries $6,329 in credit card debt

Americans currently owe a record $1.14 trillion on credit cards, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released Tuesday. The average credit card balance per consumer has reached $6,329, reflecting a 4.8% increase from the previous year, as reported by TransUnion’s

US releases $3.5 billion to Israel to spend on US weapon

The State Department announced on Friday that it will provide Israel with $3.5 billion for U.S. weapons and military equipment, following Congress’s appropriation of the funds during Israel's conflict in Gaza. The department informed Congress on Thursday of its intention to release this foreign military

Trump holds 2-point lead over Harris with a big advantage on economy

The CNBC All-America Economic Survey reveals that former President Donald Trump holds a significant lead over Vice President Kamala Harris on key economic issues, but only has a narrow 2-point edge in the head-to-head race for the White House. Following President Joe Biden's replacement by Harris, an assassination

Foreign buyers are fleeing the U.S. housing market, with sales at a record low

International buyers are pulling back from the U.S. housing market as high prices and limited supply create significant obstacles. Recent reports from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and CNBC reveal that the number of homes bought by international buyers has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded. Decline

Donald Trump calls for his supporters to stop using Google, $GOOGL, calling the search engine "illegitimate"

Republican nominee Donald Trump urged his supporters to stop using Alphabet Inc.’s Google, labeling the search engine as “illegitimate” and reinforcing his criticism of major tech companies. “Something’s wrong with Google,” Trump stated during an interview with the controversial video-game personality Adin Ross on Monday. “Maybe everyone should