Bill Gates, amid controversies, hits Sun Valley to talk climate change
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and the world's fourth-richest person is one of the most high-profile speakers at Sun Valley Idaho's Allen & Co. conference.
Psaki encourages private companies to use vaccine passports: 'That's an innovative step that they will take'
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday that the Biden administration will not mandate vaccine passports, but it will encourage private businesses to use them as they see fit.
Fed officials discussed timing of tapering asset purchases during June meeting, minutes show
During its June policy-setting meeting, the Federal Reserve inched closer toward a discussion over when to start curtailing its massive monetary support for the U.S. economy amid signs of a rapidly strengthening recovery and an unexpectedly large jump in inflation.
You can be Joe Biden’s neighbor for $2.4 million
A neighboring property to Biden’s custom-built three-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom Wilmington, Delaware home was listed Monday for $2.39 million, according to Realtor.com.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation outlines leadership contingency plan amid divorce
While Bill and Melinda previously said they would continue to work at the foundation together despite their separation, Melinda is now being given the option to resign her position as co-chair and trustee if the pair is unable to continue to work together after two years, according to a news release.
Fed moves closer to tapering asset purchases: Here's what that means
The Federal Reserve is edging closer to unwinding some of the ultra-easy policy measures put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to keep the U.S. economy afloat amid an unexpectedly large spike in inflation.
GOP Rep. Chip Roy doubles down on secret video comments on obstructing Biden's agenda
Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy has caused a social media firestorm for admitting on a video that Republicans' goal is to obstruct President Biden's agenda on issues like infrastructure and beyond.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gives Dare Bioscience a boost
Shares of Daré Bioscience, Inc., surged 63% ahead of Wednesday's opening bell after the biotech company reported a nearly $49 million grant from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Most student loan borrowers aren't ready to resume payments, survey finds - here's what you can do
Most college graduates aren't prepared for federal student loan payments to resume, according to a recent survey. Here are three ways it can be easier once forbearance ends.
Nissan CEO tells Tokyo court Carlos Ghosn had too much power
Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida told a Japanese court on Wednesday that the company’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, had held too much power, failed to listen to others, and stayed on for too long.
Larry Kudlow: ‘People would rather have a job than a tax hike’
Larry Kudlow explained how waging a tax war against businesses and investors leads to an economic war against blue-collar workers on 'Kudlow.'
Yellen may push for global minimum tax rate higher than 15%, Treasury official says
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen may push G20 finance ministers during a meeting in Venice, Italy this week for a global minimum tax rate above the 15% threshold agreed to by 130 nations last week, U.S. Treasury officials said Tuesday.
Global minimum tax spurned by 9 countries, complicating new deal
A group of 130 nations reached a groundbreaking agreement last week for a global minimum tax rate on corporations, but the tentative deal has been complicated by a handful of countries that refused to endorse the blueprint.
Allen West running for governor to ‘protect Texas’ and its 'porous' border
Allen West, candidate for Texas governor, discusses the border crisis and his reasons for joining the race.
Richard Branson gives inside tour of Virgin Galactic's Unity spacecraft
Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson gave NBC's "Today" show an all-access pass to the inside of the aerospace company's prized VSS Unity SpaceShipTwo on Tuesday.
New US rules to protect animal farmers expected this week
The Biden administration plans to issue a new rule to protect the rights of farmers who raise cows, chickens and hogs against the country’s largest meat processors as part of a plan to encourage more competition in the agriculture sector.
Biden's $6T budget would cut GDP but reduce nation's debt over long term, study shows
President Biden has unveiled a sweeping $6 trillion budget that would slash economic growth in the long run, even as it substantially reduced the public debt level, according to a new analysis published Tuesday morning.
Biden's tax plan would cost richest Americans an extra $1.5M next year, analysis finds
The top sliver of U.S. households could see their tax bill climb substantially under the spending plan introduced earlier this year by President Biden.
Amazon's new CEO, JOLTS report, Levi Strauss earnings top week ahead
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will also head overseas to push for a minimum global tax and outline the administration's priorities on climate change and the economic recovery
Coinbase CEO, Fed Chair Powell and Paul Ryan met in May
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong met with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in May.


















