LA area 7-Elevens encouraged to close after string of violence and robberies
Six Los Angeles area 7-Eleven locations were the victims of robberies and gun violence Monday, with corporate leaders encouraging stores across the area to close.
Euro, dollar a penny away from parity for first time in 20 years
The exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the euro is about equal for the first time in 20 years amid concerns of a slowdown in the European Union.
Future of 'Abenomics' policies open-ended after assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who set the tone for Japan's economic future, was assassinated Friday while giving a campaign speech in Nara prefecture.
Abe assassination videos removed from Facebook, Twitter
Twitter and Facebook said Friday that they will be deleting any videos of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
United Nations says billions facing food insecurity levels: ‘world is moving backwards’
A new report from the United Nations reveals the devastating setbacks in addressing the global food supply, with billions of people on the brink of starvation.
Boris Johnson resignation could revitalize US-UK economic relationship, former Trump trade adviser says
Former Trump official Clete Willems explains how inflation and the overall economic situation in the U.K. caused Boris Johnson to resign as prime minister
Germans may have to ration hot water if Russia cuts off gas supply
German officials are telling residents to prepare for the possibility of Russia cutting off natural gas as the nation heads into winter when energy use increases.
US drug distributors prevail in $2.5 billion West Virginia opioid case
A federal judge ruled on Monday that three major U.S. drug distributors are not responsible for fueling an opioid epidemic in a part of West Virginia.
TSA on track to confiscate record number of firearms
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have stopped an average of 17 firearms at checkpoints each day over the past six months.
Amazon to face investigation in the UK over anti-competitive concerns
Amazon is being investigated by Britain's competition watchdog on claims that they're harming competition by giving an unfair advantage to merchants that pay for extra services.
Amazon scores Ukrainian award for helping with the war
Amazon was awarded with the "Distinction of the World" Wednesday for the support it has shown Ukraine amid its deadly war with Russia.
Consumer finance bureau ‘out of control’ under Biden's director, critics say
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra is aggressively pursuing economic changes, and many pro-business groups and politicians are sounding the alarm about what they consider a "lawless" agency
Ex-TikTok gaming head to launch blockchain games startup as big players keep away
The former head of short video giant TikTok's gaming unit, Jason Fung, is launching a blockchain gaming startup as one of two co-founders.
CDC links ice cream brand to deadly Listeria outbreak
The CDC has linked a Big Olaf Creamery to a Listeria outbreak that has killed one person in Illinois and sickened 22 others, but the company claims nothing has been proven.
The most, least independent states in 2022: report
For Independence Day 2022, WalletHub compared all 50 states based on 39 metrics to find the most and least independent states this year. Utah was at the top of the list.
Germany’s union head warns cutting off Russian gas could topple major industries
Germany's union head is warning that cutting off Russian natural gas imports will collapse major industries like aluminum, glass, and the chemical industry.
Richard Branson urges West to send more weapons to Ukraine: 'Now is the time' to stop Russia
Richard Branson shares the "devastation" he witnessed while touring Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy and reveals the one thing keeping Ukraine in the fight.
Biden EPA proposes regulation that farmers warn will drive food prices higher
The Environmental Protection Agency moved forward with a regulatory proposal Thursday that agriculture groups said would hamstring farmers and potentially drive prices higher.
EU plans another hit on Moscow revenue, goes after Russian gold: report
European Union looks to hit Russia's gold industry in its latest round of sanctions in an attempt to hit Moscow financially amid its war in Ukraine.
Biden admin misses major oil lease deadline: 'an absolute disgrace'
The Biden administration mysteriously delayed a key oil and gas leasing announcement Thursday despite promising to issue the legally-mandated decision.



















