First Customers Get Tesla Model 3 Electric Cars
The vehicles are comparatively affordable at $35,000. Tesla says it can't build them fast enough to meet the demand.
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U.S. Growth Picks Up: Normal Post-Winter Bounceback Or More?
The U.S. economy gained momentum in the second quarter as consumers and businesses picked up their spending. Gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2.6 percent.
Former Ethics Director Says Trump Is Causing A 'Crisis;' Calls For Reforms
Walter Shaub, former head of the federal ethics office, says that unless compliance laws are toughened, American ethical norms will fade away. They will be replaced by new, lower standards, he fears.
U.S. Economy Grew At 2.6 Percent Rate In 2nd Quarter
The economy staged a comeback from a tepid first quarter, but still fell short of the turbo-charged 3 percent growth rate promised by the Trump administration.
Craft Beer, Brought To You By Big Beer
More than a dozen of America's most popular craft breweries have been bought by global beverage companies in recent years. Craft beer brewers say they're under attack by what they call "Big Beer."
Businessman Paints Terrifying And Complex Picture Of Putin's Russia
Allegations of murder, blackmail and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of corruption. William Browder's story has it all — and he shared it Thursday with a Senate panel investigating Russia.
FDA Proposes Cutting Nicotine Amounts In Cigarettes, Targeting Addiction
It would be the first time in the agency's history that it has sought to regulate the amount of nicotine in cigarettes.
Justice Department Argues Sexual Orientation Not Protected By Civil Rights Laws
The Justice Department this week took the position that sexual orientation is not protected under civil rights discrimination laws. That contradicts a circuit court ruling from earlier this year.
More Money, More Problems For Amazon
Amazon's remarkable popularity has made it one of the five most valuable companies in the world. But as the power of the Internet juggernaut expands, it also faces a growing number of detractors.
Prime Spot On The Billionaire List: Jeff Bezos Was (Briefly) World's Richest Man
A surge in Amazon stock made Bezos worth more than $90 billion on Thursday, putting the company's founder and CEO ahead of Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Gates, however, has given billions to charity.