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Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows

Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows

  • Melina Khan USA Today

Many Americans feel a division between those who are wealthy and those who are not in this country, a new NBC News poll found.

Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say

Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say

  • Edward McAllister and Fatos Bytyci Reuters

Albanian villagers claim land was wrongly sold for Jared Kushner's luxury resort, showing deeds and tax records. Kushner is President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

US progesterone supplies tighten as menopause treatment demand grows

US progesterone supplies tighten as menopause treatment demand grows

  • Mrinalika Roy and Sriparna Roy Reuters

The supply concerns come as women going through menopause across the U.S. face difficulties filling prescriptions for estrogen patches.

Federal Reserve begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

Federal Reserve begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold

  • Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir and Michael S. Derby Reuters

The new Fed chairman said he will launch five task forces to review how the central bank conducts its business in critical policy areas.

These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why

These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why

  • Jessica Guynn USA Today

Pride Month has suffered corporate defections since gay and transgender rights emerged as a culture-war flashpoint and the Trump administration cracked down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

America's housing: unaffordable, unavailable. Many of us are giving up

America's housing: unaffordable, unavailable. Many of us are giving up

  • Andrea Riquier and Ignacio Calderon USA Today

Housing is fundamental. We all need a roof over our heads. We all need someplace to raise our families, cook our meals, escape from the world.

They make American flags. Here's what it means to them

They make American flags. Here's what it means to them

  • Karissa Waddick USA Today

Annin Flagmakers bills itself as the oldest and largest manufacturer of the Star-Spangled Banner in the United States.

Analysis: Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

Analysis: Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

  • Jun 14, 2026

NEW YORK — Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to materialize.

GLP-1 weight loss drugs are changing how people shop

GLP-1 weight loss drugs are changing how people shop

  • Jun 13, 2026

Users are changing the ways they spend on food, clothes and health and beauty products, as well as how they eat out.

SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

  • Jun 12, 2026

SpaceX shares jumped 19% in their Nasdaq debut Friday, sending the company's value past $2 trillion to make it the sixth-biggest U.S. company by value and turning Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire.

Parents, you aren't the boss of your family spending. It's the kids

Parents, you aren't the boss of your family spending. It's the kids

  • Jun 10, 2026

Youths between the ages of 8 and 15 directly control $95 billion and have a sway over bigger-picture household spending, a new study shows.

Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

  • May 24, 2026

Women in America’s boardrooms made strides in the face of historic pushback in 2020. Then came the backlash against diversity initiatives.

America 250 merch is out in full force as brands 'cash in' on nostalgia

America 250 merch is out in full force as brands 'cash in' on nostalgia

  • May 19, 2026

T-shirts, baseball caps, cutting boards and more: Companies leaned into the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a variety of merchandise.

Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting

Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting

  • May 18, 2026

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion — and the bill is climbing, according to a Reuters analysis.

The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors

The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors

To find a better-paid group, economists say, you have to drill down to elite subcategories, such as corporate CEOs and law partners.

'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

A record 7 out of 10 cancer patients now survive for at least five years, up from less than half in the 1970s and 63% in the mid-1990s.

McDonald’s bets on fancier chicken, airier restaurants to keep luring diners

McDonald’s bets on fancier chicken, airier restaurants to keep luring diners

McDonald’s is looking to cement itself as more diners’ first choice — not just for a quick meal on the go, but also for family outings and other occasions.

US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on

US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on

Analysts and experts have warned that even if the Iran war were to end soon, prices will remain high well into the second half of the year.

Flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, USDA says

Flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, USDA says

Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.

Your store might be spying on you. Is it worth it for a discount?

Your store might be spying on you. Is it worth it for a discount?

Is your store spying on you in order to change the price of what you might buy?

Candy, clothing, and community: How the general store shaped retail

Candy, clothing, and community: How the general store shaped retail

Long before crowded shopping malls and overnight deliveries became the norm, everyday commerce in America moved at a much slower, more intimate pace.

Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Fishermen around the world are spending more time at the dock this spring as soaring fuel costs compromise their narrow profit margins.

Homebuyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

Homebuyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

The era of ultra-cheap mortgages that reshaped American housing for a generation shows no signs of coming back.

Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

Women in America’s boardrooms made strides in the face of historic pushback in 2020. Then came the backlash against diversity initiatives.

Memorial Day scams are on the rise. Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself

Memorial Day scams are on the rise. Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It is also a time when scammers take advantage of increased online activity and consumer spending.

High gas prices spur Americans to improvise, from bus rides to toy cars 

High gas prices spur Americans to improvise, from bus rides to toy cars 

The soaring cost of gasoline is reshaping everyday decisions and inspiring creative workarounds in households across the country.

America 250 merch is out in full force as brands 'cash in' on nostalgia

America 250 merch is out in full force as brands 'cash in' on nostalgia

T-shirts, baseball caps, cutting boards and more: Companies leaned into the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a variety of merchandise.

Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting

Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion — and the bill is climbing, according to a Reuters analysis.

Rising diesel costs from Iran war strain US school budgets

Rising diesel costs from Iran war strain US school budgets

School districts from Yakima, Washington, to Waco, Texas, are tapping emergency funding reserves to keep buses running.

China says Trump visit deals are 'preliminary'

China says Trump visit deals are 'preliminary'

Saturday's statement marked China's first public characterization of the outcomes of trade talks held this past week in Beijing and Seoul.

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