Google is now distributing Truth Social, Trump's Twitter alternative
It is an about-face for the tech giant, which had blocked Trump's social media app from Google Play, its app store, over content that can incite violence.
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U.K. prime minister fires finance chief amid economic turmoil
The U.K. finance minister has been fired by Prime Minister Liz Truss, following financial and political turmoil over the announcement of new economic policies and massive tax cuts.
The IMF is expecting a challenging time ahead amid signs of a global slowdown
With signs of a slowdown, it's a tough time for the International Monetary Fund and its 190 member countries. Planet Money's The Indicator explains what the IMF is and what it does.
It's almost impossible to find a CEO who isn't bracing for a recession
Nearly all the chief executives in a new survey — 98% — say they're getting their ducks in a row for an impending economic downturn in the United States.
A pair of Levi's that sold for $76K reflects anti-Chinese sentiment of 19th century
A pocket on the 1880s-era pair of jeans says, "The only kind made by white labor."
Netflix will roll out a cheaper plan with ads for $6.99 per month in November
The Basic with Ads plan will include 15-to-30-second ads before and during shows and films, as well as have a smaller selection of content due to licensing restrictions.
The majority of unforgiven PPP loans belong to one-person businesses
Fewer than 10% of all Paycheck Protection Program loans remain unforgiven, and the majority of those belong to one-person businesses — companies the program most intended to help.
Due to inflation, Social Security recipients will get a cost-of-living adjustment
Inflation remained high last month, with consumer prices rising 8.2% in September from a year earlier. To keep pace with inflation, Social Security recipients will get a cost-of-living adjustment.
Greece says its entire electrical grid ran on 100% renewables for the first time
Renewable energy sources covered Greece's electricity demands for about five hours last Friday, the operator of the country's power grid said.
High inflation leads to the biggest raise in Social Security in more than 40 years
Retirees and others who rely on Social Security will see a large boost in benefits next year, with the average benefit rising by $141 per month, as inflation stays above 8%.