GameStop customers could receive cash payout following settlement over alleged privacy breach
GameStop faces a $4.5 million settlement after being accused of sharing personal information without consent.
On Bobby Bonilla Day, the Nationals pay Toronto Blue Jays' Max Scherzer $15M
Every July 1, while Major League Baseball buzzes with excitement over the upcoming All-Star game, one name steals the spotlight without swinging a bat – and that’s Bobby Bonilla.
Will tariffs make DC fireworks more expensive this year? Expert weighs in
The fireworks on the National Mall are a spectacle every year, but will the price tag be higher for 2025 due to tariffs?
New DC law takes effect July 1, 2025
Two new laws regarding the minimum wage were set to go into effect in the District on July 1, 2025 – but one has been put on hold.
Majority US families expect to maintain or increase back-to-school spending, survey finds
Nearly 3 in 4 US families plan to spend the same or more on back-to-school shopping this fall, according to a new survey from PwC, signaling strong demand despite inflation and tariff-related price pressures.
Buffett donates $6B in Berkshire stock to 5 foundations
The Oracle of Omaha is giving away 99.5% of his fortune for philanthropy.
Social Security July 2025 payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries get their checks
Social Security recipients will receive another round of payments starting in July, and here's what you need to know.
Why summer gas prices are at a four-year low
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.20 on Friday.
Auto loan delinquencies are on the rise; these states have the most
Analysts say an increase in late car payments is a concerning trend: despite stubborn inflation and high interest rates, unemployment rates are still low.
World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
Oil prices could spike amid US strikes on Iran nuclear sites. What we know
Oil prices may change after the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Some experts warn that possible retaliation by Iran could interrupt the influx of crude oil, which may harm global economies.
Medicare, Social Security now expected to run out quicker: See the dates and why
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
PRESSER: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declines to increase interest rates during a news conference.
Feds make decision on interest rates: What to know
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
DC spends the most per-capita on dining out: study
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.