Original 'Star Wars' Han Solo gun used by Harrison Ford sold for over $1M at auction
A prop gun used by Han Solo, (played by Harrison Ford) in the original "Star Wars" trilogy was sold for over $1 million at an auction held this past weekend.
FTC sues Kochava for allegedly selling geolocation information from millions of mobile devices
The FTC claims sensitive geolocation data from Kochava can be used to trace consumers' movements to and from sensitive locations, including abortion clinics, places of worship, homeless and domestic violence shelters and addiction recovery centers.
Biden administration to cancel $1.5B in student loans for former Westwood College students
The Biden administration is erasing $1.5 billion in federal student debt for those who went to Westwood College after officials found the school exaggerated job prospects.
Americans' credit scores hold up despite recession fears
Despite sky-high inflation, growing consumer debt and recession jitters, Americans' credit scores are holding steady, according to analytics firm FICO.
Twitter whistleblower complicates legal battle with Musk: analyst
The legal battle between billionaire Elon Musk and Twitter will kick off on Oct. 17. Zatko has been subpoenaed by Musk's legal team to testify in a deposition.
Professor rolls out scholars program aimed at ending 'wokeism' in corporate America
A new program for undergraduates at Troy University in Troy, Alabama, will teach students to fight corporate wokeism with free market principles.
Maine supreme court breathes new life into power project
Maine's supreme court ruled that a statewide vote to cancel a proposed hydroelectric project is unconstitutional. The project's future is still uncertain.
Virginia man wins $500K lottery after walking into a store to buy cigars
Sherod Hawkins, of Palmyra, Virginia, won the top prize of $500,000 in a lottery scratch-off game, which he purchased while he was buying cigars. He said he didn’t believe he had won, at first.
US home price growth cooled in June for third straight month
Home prices in June climbed 18.6% compared with the same month one year ago, a sign that steeper borrowing costs may be starting to cool the housing market.
Federal Reserve says real-time payment system could begin as early as May 2023
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard said Monday she expects the agency's new real-time payments system FedNow to go live between May and July 2023.
Serena Williams' most notable venture capital firm investments
Serena Williams recently said in an essay published by Vogue magazine that she would step away from tennis to focus more on family and Serena Ventures
State Farm slammed by rising theft of catalytic converters
State Farm Insurance has already seen a staggering rise in claims for replacing catalytic converters this year as theft of the expensive part surges further.
Elon Musk says 'civilization will crumble' unless we continue using oil and gas in the short term
Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned at a conference in Norway on Monday that "civilization will crumble" unless oil and gas is relied on in the short term.
Retailers offer more pre-Labor Day sales due to excess inventory
Retailers are trying to cut down on excess inventory by issuing sales before Labor Day. It's offering a bit of relief for shoppers facing high inflation.
Market expert on future of energy: Elon Musk ‘gets it,’ Sec. Granholm does not
The Schork Group co-founder and principal Stephen Schork agrees with Tesla CEO Elon Musk that the world still needs oil and gas.
$1.34B Mega Millions lottery winner still hasn't come forward
The historic Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold in Illinois and worth over a billion dollars still has not been claimed, according to lottery officials.
Secret Service returns $286M in fraudulently-obtained COVID relief loans to SBA
The Secret Service returned $286 million in fraudulently-obtained COVID relief funds to the SBA that fell under the Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
‘Murder House Flip’ hosts explain why homeowners are eager to give morbid spaces new life: 'Not for everyone'
Designers Sarah Listi and Mikel Welch team up for "Murder House Flip" where they completely renovate homes associated with high-profiled true-crime cases.
FedEx cuts ties with ground delivery contractor, files suit
FedEx has cut ties with one of its largest delivery contractors after suing him for spreading misinformation about the company.
Some businesses in Twin Cities forced to shut early, concerned over rise in crime
Business owners in the Twin Cities are concerned about the effect rising crime seems to be having on their bottom line following the pandemic.



















