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Alaska politicians hope Trump allows drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife...

President-elect Donald Trump promised repeatedly during his campaign to expand oil drilling in the U.S., which is good news for political leaders in Alaska, where oil is the economic lifeblood and...

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WNBA sponsorship deals are booming, but some players are getting left out....

In a banner year for women’s professional sports, athletes who dominate their game are reaping the financial benefits.The WNBA is a leading example. Last month, it wrapped up a historic season that...

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What happened when Ford paid a famous YouTuber to drive around the globe in...

Back in March, YouTuber Lexie Alford (aka “Lexie Limitless”) became the first person to drive around the world in an electric car. She drove across six continents, through 27 countries, clocking more...

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Millions could soon get full social security benefits. Will the Senate pass...

The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, pushing it one step closer to becoming law.The Social Security bill on Tuesday won bipartisan...

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Uniqlo’s CEO reveals the secrets to the Japanese retailer’s success

Forty years after its founding, Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo has more than 2,500 stores worldwide. Sales at its parent company, Fast Retailing Co., recently topped 3 trillion yen ($20 billion)...

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Beyoncé will give Netflix a high-stakes chance to redeem itself after that...

If a Beyoncé halftime show was on your wish list, it looks like Christmas came early this year. Yesterday, Netflix announced that the 32-time Grammy winner will be performing during NFL Christmas...

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Medicaid dominates coverage of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs

U.S. government health plans account for the lion’s share of coverage for popular new weight-loss drugs, far beyond the reimbursement available from private employers and insurers, according to an...

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Why more people are moving to far-flung exurbs

Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus instead of people. Located between Tampa and Orlando, Florida’s citrus capital produces more boxes of citrus than any other county in the state and...

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Everything you need to know about Trump FCC pick Brendan Carr

President-elect Donald Trump chose Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission, the agency that regulates broadcasting, telecommunications, and broadband. Here’s what you need to know...

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Antitrust cases against Big Tech and megamergers could end in deals under...

The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred corporate deal-making throughout President Joe Biden’s administration may be kept on a shorter leash by Donald Trump after he returns...

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San Francisco’s mayor-elect picks Sam Altman to co-chair transition team

San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie has picked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to help run his transition team as he prepares to take office in January, Lurie said. “I’m excited to help the city I love, and...

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Trump’s pick for energy secretary loves fracking so much, he drank its liquid

Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump announced Chris Wright, an oil and gas executive, to lead the Department of Energy (DOE). Wright is the CEO of fracking and oilfield-services company...

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What to know about the Taurid meteor shower

With the Taurid meteor shower now hitting the night skies worldwide, look for what could be a celestial treat. You might see shooting stars, and maybe even fireballs, the biggest and brightest...

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Housing market shift: where power is quickly turning in favor of homebuyers

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. When assessing home price momentum, it’s important to monitor active listings and...

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‘Behind the Lines’ documentary reveals a decades-long effort to preserve...

No matter your political party, one thing everyone can agree on is that we owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the men and women in the armed services. These brave souls put their lives on the line...

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Who will Trump choose for Treasury secretary?

While Donald Trump was quick to name several nominees for Cabinet positions last week, one of the most watched posts, Treasury secretary, is still a question mark. And the search for who will lead the...

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Tropicana orange juice fans revolt against smaller bottles as shrinkflation...

Tropicana orange juice fans aren’t happy about the brand’s latest redesign, which replaced the plastic bottle’s carafe-like look with a smaller, traditional-looking container, shrinking the portion...

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How autonomous helicopters could be the future of firefighting and agriculture

When Hector Xu was learning to fly a helicopter in college, he recalled having a few “nasty experiences” while trying to navigate at night.The heart-stopping flights led to his research of unmanned...

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Private equity giant Blackstone takes majority ownership of Jersey Mike’s...

It’s been a hard few years for restaurants and fast-food chains. Many big names have recently filed for bankruptcy as diners seek to save money on eating out amid rising prices. However, one fast-food...

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What to know about the NHTSA’s new vehicle safety ratings

The U.S. government’s automobile safety ratings will get a major update starting with the 2026 model year when regulators add new driver-assistance technologies and tests for protecting...

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