Economy

Economy

The legal battle over the fate of 23andMe's DNA data has taken a new twist

5:27pm June 26, 2025

by John Ruwitch

Genetic testing company 23andMe never hit on a sustainable business model and went bankrupt. Now, it's being sold to a non-profit launched by the co-founder, delaying addressing data privacy concerns.

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Trump says anti-bribery laws are crippling U.S. businesses, so he's changing the rules

5:27pm June 26, 2025

by Amanda Aronczyk

President Trump has said anti-corruption law is crippling American businesses. Since taking office, his administration has reduced the number of investigators, killed some cases and changed the rules.

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As Iran and Israel fought, people turned to AI for facts. They didn't find many

5:15pm June 26, 2025

by Lisa Hagen

AI-generated videos of fighting between Iran and Israel went viral, and people asked chatbots if they were real. "What we're seeing is AI mediating the experience of warfare," said one researcher.

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Map shows counties where older Americans outnumber younger ones

Economy

New census figures show NC's older and Hispanic populations grew by large percentages

4:17pm June 26, 2025

by Paul Garber

The 65 and older group grew by 14 percent in the Tar Heel state. That’s far above the national growth of older Americans, which ticked up by about 3 percent.

President Trump Holds Press Conference With Elon Musk in White House's Oval Office

How does President Trump make his money? Real estate, hospitality and his name

12:53pm June 26, 2025

President Trump's financial disclosure shows more than $630 million in income from 2024 including tens of millions from cryptocurrency and Trump-branded products touted on the campaign trail.

Kari Lake Testifies In House Hearing On U.S. Agency For Global Medias Downfall

Kari Lake takes her war on Voice of America to Congress

5:00am June 26, 2025

Presidential adviser Kari Lake attacked the Voice of America in Congressional testimony Wednesday. A former network official called her actions "profoundly harmful to our national interests."

President Trump To Sign Congressional Resolution That Bars California From Its Electric Vehicle Rules

Judge orders Trump administration to resume distributing money for EV chargers

4:50pm June 25, 2025

Congress designated money for building new EV chargers, but the Trump administration put a freeze on those funds. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering the program to resume.

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Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide

5:00am June 25, 2025

When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit paperwork to securing health care.

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Oil Prices Jump As Israel And Iran Go To War

Why a war in the Middle East hasn't sparked an oil crisis

5:00am June 25, 2025

Global crude oil prices are now lower than they were before Israel attacked Iran earlier this month. A price spike did occur, but it was short-lived — unlike oil crises of the past.

Economy

Even bridal gowns fall victim to tariffs

5:01pm June 24, 2025

by Alina Selyukh

Tariffs have entered the bridal fitting room as couples are discovering that almost all the dresses are made abroad. Many are designed in the U.S. and made in China.

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