Major US financial firm gives blacklisted Chinese companies higher ESG ratings than Amazon, Meta
One of the largest U.S. financial ratings agencies routinely gives lower "risk" ratings to Chinese firms with ties to government-sanctioned human rights abuses than American companies.
29% of US adults anticipate their finances worsening in coming year: survey
About 29% of U.S. adults indicated they anticipate their personal finances worsening in the coming year, according to a Bankrate.com survey released on Monday.
SEC charges two former FTX associates for roles in crypto exchange's collapse
The SEC charged Caroline Ellison of Alameda Research and Gary Wang of FTX Trading LTD for their roles in the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX.
Crypto giant Binance offers little transparency after FTX collapse
Binances internal finances still remain opaque to investors after the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency trading firm FTX caused increase scrutiny.
Larry Kudlow: The omnibus bill is a monstrosity full of spending and tax hikes
Fox News host Larry Kudlow details where some of the money from the omnibus spending bill will be going and calls out GOP senators for siding with Democrats in support of this legislation on "Kudlow."
Girl Scout mom barred from seeing Rockettes because of her job
Kelly Conlon, a mom and lawyer, was denied entry into Radio City last month when trying to see the Rockettes’ Christmas show with her daughter and her daughter's Girl Scout troop.
President Zelenskyy has been super successful in convincing US politicians and taxpayers for money: Rebekah Koffler
Author Rebekah Koffler weighs in on President Zelenskyy, President Putin and comments on the United States sending financial aid to Ukraine amid war with Russia on 'Varney & Co.'
Congress includes major retirement overhaul in year-end $1.7T spending bill
The $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package includes a series of provisions that could overhaul the U.S. retirement system and allow Americans to save more.
Most Americans worried that Social Security benefits won't keep up with inflation: AARP survey
Ninety percent of Americans who are already drawing Social Security retirement benefits, or are in line to receive them, said they're worried payments won't keep up with inflation, according to a recent AARP survey.
NJ woman nabs $1.6M jackpot in Atlantic City, shares prize
A New Jersey woman on Saturday nabbed the largest jackpot payout on a progressive poker game in Caesars Entertainment’s Atlantic City history. Her initial bet was $5.
What is a total loss car insurance settlement?
A total loss car insurance settlement is the amount of money you can receive from your insurer after your vehicle is deemed a total loss. Learn more.
States attempt to help Americans facing rising energy costs
Heating costs for homes using natural gas are expected to rise 25% this winter compared with the previous winter, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Year-end bonuses: Smart ways to use your extra cash
With the end of the year approaching, many workers anticipate getting bonuses from their employers. There are multiple good things people can do with them.
Mother in Miami airport hurls computer at American Airlines worker after losing kids: 'Went into a panic mode'
An Alabama mother of two is facing charges after allegedly throwing a computer monitor at an American Airlines employee in Miami during an incident caught on video.
Chili’s donates $100 million to St. Jude in major 20-year milestone
As of Dec. 15th this year, restaurant brand Chili's has raised $100 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since launching the partnership in 2002.
US gas prices to end the year with steady decline: AAA
After nearly two months of declining, gas prices have now dipped below $3 in at least 20 states, AAA said.
China lifting lockdown restrictions will benefit the entire global economy: Ryan Payne
Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne on his outlook for the U.S. economy as consumers continue to combat sky-high inflation rates on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
5 things to know about your 2023 taxes
There are a number of notable changes taxpayers should be aware of in the 2023 tax year as the IRS updates brackets, caps, and thresholds to account for inflation.
Sam Bankman-Fried's extradition hearing set for Wednesday
A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in a Bahamian court to take up the issue of the FTX founder's possible extradition U.S.
Five eye-popping spending items in the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill
Federal lawmakers made public a massive $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill on Tuesday morning. Here are five eye-popping spending items inside it.



















