Louisiana’s neglected infrastructure gets big boost in government spending
Louisiana's long-neglected critical infrastructure systems are slated to get a major boost in federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
US should brace for 'tough times ahead' this winter: Rep. Westerman
Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., says Americans want a secure and prosperous future, and that food and fuel prices have the 'greatest impact' on low or fixed income families.
Crypto firm erroneously sent woman $7 million+ 'refund'
The cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com erroneously sent an Australian woman over $10 million AUD instead of a $100 refund, according to a legal document.
California prepares for emergency blackouts with extreme heat wave approaching
Economist Steve Moore and GOP strategist Ford O'Connell discuss California pushing green energy policies despite facing rolling blackouts on 'The Evening Edit.'
Opioid crisis: New Hampshire strikes $40.5 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella announced that the state reached a $40.5 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid claims on Thursday.
Illumina wins FTC GRAIL case in $7.1 billion deal
Illumina said Thursday it has won in the Federal Trade Commission's case challenging its $7.1 billion acquisition of cancer detection company GRAIL.
Parents struggle with back-to-school expenses amid record inflation
FOX Business correspondent Madison Alworth reports on parents’ plan to combat inflation rates as the cost of school supplies continues to rise on ‘Varney & Co.’
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny
This $68.7 billion merger could transform the Xbox maker into a Netflix for video games by giving Microsoft control of many more popular titles including Candy Crush, Call of Duty, and World of Warcraft.
Biden's making US a 'welfare state' by trying to protect everyone from losses: Art Laffer
Economist Art Laffer likened Biden's economic plans to the welfare state as the US tries to protect everyone from losses, ultimately, as he warns, guaranteeing no profits.
After CA puts limits on EV charging amid heat wave, residents slam ‘scary’ restrictions
FOX Business’ Kelly O’Grady reports from Santa Monica, California, where residents are reacting to grid operators’ rules not to charge electric vehicles from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
College students sound alarm over Biden loan handout fueling ‘cycle of more debts’
Columbia University sophomore Jeffrey Wolberg and George Mason doctorate student Preston Cooper say Biden's student loan handouts will create "a cycle of more debts."
Capital One, other lenders tap the brakes on auto loans
Economic concerns have begun to show up in auto financing, prompting some banks to pull back on lending.
How to write a financial aid appeal letter
If you’ve been turned down for federal student aid for your student loans, here’s how to write a financial aid appeal letter. Learn more.
Labor market 'lagging indicator' of recession: Goodspeed
Former Council of Economic Advisers Acting Chairman Tyler Goodspeed discusses job vacancies, recession risk in the U.S., the Fed's handling of inflation and Biden's student loan handout.
Pink diamond expected to fetch more than $21M at auction: ‘Exceptionally rare’
The “Williamson Pink Star” diamond will be sold in a standalone auction on Oct. 5 in Hong Kong. The 11.15-carat cushion-cut diamond is expected to sell for over $21 million.
Snapchat makes deep staffing cut to ‘weather’ the economic storm: Tech analyst
Tech analyst Pete Pachal discusses Snapchat and its plan to lay off 20% of its workforce as they prepare to launch their ad-supported subscription tier on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
3M will cut jobs as part of a cost-savings plan: report
Job cuts are coming to 3M as the Minnesota-based company deals with challenges from potential legal liabilities to a slowing economy.
Hawaii closes final coal-powered plant in push to be 100 percent renewable
The last coal plant in Hawaii, operated by AES Corporation, has been taken offline as the state wants to shift to solely using renewable energy sources by 2045.
Pfizer offers 'Breakthrough Fellowship Program' that excludes Asian and White applicants
Pfizer is offering a fellowship program specifically for “early career colleagues of Black/African American, Latino/Hispanic and Native American descent."
Survey finds overdraft, non-sufficient funds fees are down, ATM fees up
Overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees are down from 2021, according to Bankrate.com's annual Checking Account and ATM Fee study. Meanwhile, ATM fees went up.