Americans' student loan balance tops $1.6 trillion; nearly half of borrowers haven't resumed payments
Student loan balances exceed $1.6 trillion, and nearly half of borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans after the final extension of the repayment pause concluded last year.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $34,866,040,431,327.31 as of 7/3/24
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.
Meta's Threads tops 175 million monthly active users, Zuckerberg says
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday that the tech giant's Threads social media platform topped 175 million monthly active users as it nears its first anniversary.
Ford honors veterans, military community with special Bronco Off-Roadeo event
Ford partnered with Blue Star Families to host 150 veterans, survivors and their families from several military and veterans groups at a special "Bronco Off-Roadeo" event in Texas.
Biden admin proposes rule to protect outdoor and indoor workers from extreme heat
The Biden administration proposed a federal heat safety regulation that would require employers to give certain workers periodic breaks in cool spaces and access to water when it's hot.
FTC sues to block $4B merger of mattress firms
The Federal Trade Commission voted to file a lawsuit to block the proposed $4 billion merger between Tempur Sealy and Mattress Firm over concerns about its competitive impact.
Court blocks Biden admin's ban on new LNG exports
A federal judge in Louisiana granted a motion by energy-producing states to pause the Biden administration's ban on new LNG export projects due to its impact on those states' economies.
Google will mandate disclosure of digitally altered election ads
Google announced Monday that it will impose a mandatory disclosure requirement for advertisers to notify viewers of election ads whether it includes altered or synthetic content.
Tesla deliveries may disappoint...again
Elon Musk-led automaker Tesla is expected to announce that deliveries declined for the second consecutive quarter amid tough competition in China and U.S. consumers turning to hybrids.