US CEOs fear economic uncertainty more than their global peers as they head into 2026
The Conference Board's CEO survey found that the top concern for U.S. CEOs in 2026 is economic uncertainty, as businesses face challenges in measuring AI's return on investment.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,396,062,667,874.39 as of 1/15/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
US, Taiwan come to $250B 'America First' tariff deal over semiconductors
Taiwan and the United States came to an agreement on tariffs for semiconductors on Thursday, capping reciprocal tariffs at 15% and incentivizing investment in U.S. manufacturing.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.06%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.16%.
Verizon offering $20 credit to customers affected by network outage
Verizon is offering a $20 account credit to customers affected by Wednesday's nationwide network outage that left users without voice and data services.
Peter Thiel donates $3M to group fighting proposed California billionaire tax
Billionaire Peter Thiel donated $3 million to a group that is opposing the proposed California billionaire tax ballot measure that would impose a 5% tax residents on with assets over $1 billion.
Data centers in outer space emerge as solution to AI's massive energy requirements
AI data centers in space offer sustainable computing solutions, avoiding Earth's storms and cyber threats while reducing the environmental impact, experts say.
Beef prices soar as American families pay steep prices for steaks and burgers nationwide
Beef prices surged 16.4% annually in the December inflation data as households pay more for steaks and burgers. Prices for steaks, ground beef and roasts rose similarly.
US plans to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, NASA says
NASA and the Energy Department are developing a nuclear reactor to be used on the moon's surface, with the project set to power lunar missions as soon as 2030.