Business

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell faced questions before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday about the effects of President Trump's trade policies.

Fed's Powell Says A Long Trade War Could Hurt U.S. Economy

5:22pm July 17, 2018

by Cameron Jenkins

A long trade war that results in higher, broader tariffs "will be bad for our economy and for other economies too," Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said at a Senate hearing Tuesday.

Amazon's Jeff Bezos Became Richest Man In Modern History Just Ahead Of Prime Day

4:27pm July 17, 2018

by Alina Selyukh

Amazon's fourth Prime Day sale had a few hitches but is off to a strong start. The company's valuation increased so much that Jeff Bezos is now the richest man in modern history with his net worth topping $150 billion.

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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (from left), Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and European Council President Donald Tusk conclude their news conference at the Japan-EU summit on Tuesday in Tokyo.

In Face Of Protectionism, EU And Japan Sign Huge Open-Trade Deal

3:33pm July 17, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

The agreement will create an open-trade zone for 600 million people. The parties account for approximately one-third of GDP worldwide.

Without scrutiny, insurers and data brokers are predicting your health costs based on public data about things like race, marital status, your TV consumption and even if you buy plus-size clothing.

Health & Safety

Health Insurers Are Vacuuming Up Details About You — And It Could Raise Your Rates

12:15pm July 17, 2018

by Marshall Allen

Without scrutiny, insurers and data brokers are predicting your health costs based on public data about things like race, marital status, your TV consumption and even if you buy plus-size clothing.

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Charlotte, N.C., Signals That It Wants To Host GOP Convention

9:21am July 17, 2018

by David Boraks

The city of Charlotte decided it wants to host the Republican National Convention in 2020. The city council's vote came after hours of contentious debate from dozens of speakers and an overflow crowd.

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National

NAACP Focuses On Energizing Voters For Local, Congressional Elections

6:46am July 17, 2018

by Joey Palacios

At its annual conference this week in San Antonio, the NAACP is pushing issues including a get-out-the-vote effort and discussions about what the group calls President Trump's racist policies.

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National

Puerto Rico's Electric Utility Is In Chaos, With Customers Still Awaiting Power

6:46am July 17, 2018

by Adrian Florido

Leadership of Puerto Rico's troubled electric utility collapsed after a mass resignation from its board of directors. At the same time, thousands of residents are still waiting for power 10 months after Hurricane Maria.

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Even Conservative Media, Trump's Usual Defenders, Struggle To Explain Helsinki

6:46am July 17, 2018

by Brian Mann

Conservative media haven't been as supportive as usual of President Trump after the Helsinki summit in which he appeared to side with Russia's president over the U.S. intelligence community.

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Economy

Japan's Ninja Shortage

4:27pm July 16, 2018

Japan's population is shrinking. It's harder and harder to find qualified people to fill a lot of jobs. Including ninjas.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is facing a new delay in its plan to buy Tribune Media and add more local stations to its stable.

Politics & Government

FCC Chairman Pai Cites 'Serious Concerns' About Sinclair-Tribune Deal

3:40pm July 16, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The news could put in jeopardy plans by Sinclair — already the nation's largest TV station owner — to grow even bigger.