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The FDA is launching an investigation into the impacts of toxic metals in tampons after a small study found lead and arsenic.

FDA to investigate impact of toxic metals in tampons

Inflation continued to slow in August as consumer prices rose 2.5% annually. The Fed is likely to make its first rate cut of the year next week.

Inflation cools to 2.5% in August but monthly core prices came in hotter

The European Court of Justice ruled against both Apple and Google on Tuesday. Now the two companies face billions of dollars in fines.

Apple and Google lose billions in back taxes, EU fines across the pond

Sales start this month, but how many Americans will be racing to get the latest gadget?

Nearly 2/3 of Americans say they won’t buy new iPhone because of inflation

Early Tuesday at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, four private astronauts, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, embarked on a landmark space mission aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule. This mission, dubbed Polaris Dawn, is set to reach an unprecedented altitude of 870 miles above Earth—the highest since the Apollo moon missions.

First commercial spacewalk set as SpaceX’s Polaris reaches new heights

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will have their first presidential debate Tuesday night hosted by ABC.

Final preparations for tonight’s presidential debate

Trump and Biden's proposed sovereign wealth fund may seem out of place for a country with $35 trillion in debt and a trade deficit.

What is a sovereign wealth fund? Both Trump and Biden want one.

The FBI has revealed that Americans lost more than $5.6 billion in crypto scams in 2023, a 45% increase from 2022.

Cryptocurrency scams cost Americans more than $5.6B last year: FBI

OnlyFans reported the number of creators on its site increased 29 percent from 2022 to 2023, reaching 4.12 million.

OnlyFans creators make $5.32 billion as number of users rise

A month after a judge ruled Google is a monopoly because of search, the company is back in court defending Google ad dominance.

Is Google just better? Company defends advertising tech after losing search case

The discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it blames high inflation and interest rates.

Discount retailer Big Lots files for bankruptcy

With just one day to go, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are preparing for the first debate between the presidential candidates.

Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with 1 day to go

The IRS has recovered $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-income Americans since late 2023, targeting nearly 80% of 1,600 millionaires.

IRS recovers $1.3B in unpaid taxes from high-income Americans

Selena Gomez has worn a number of different hats on her journey to become a billionaire, but now the child star has a growing beauty business.

Selena Gomez: From Disney star to $1.3 billion beauty mogul

The parent company of convenience store chain 7-Eleven has rejected a $38.5 billion buyout offer from the owners of Circle K.

7-Eleven rejects $38.5 billion buyout offer from Circle K owner

It was "a great day for Red Lobster" as a judge approved the restaurant chain's plans to exit bankruptcy with new owners and a new CEO.

Red Lobster to exit bankruptcy with former P.F. Chang CEO in charge

Telegram has quietly updated its FAQ page, removing language that previously stated private chats were shielded from moderation. This change comes nearly two weeks after the platform’s CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France, accused of allowing illegal activities, such as child exploitation and drug trafficking, to go unchecked on the messaging app.

Telegram modifies privacy stance, will monitor private chats after CEO’s arrest

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in August than anticipated and July's numbers are worse than first reported.

August jobs report misses with 142,000 jobs added, unemployment at 4.2%

The Department of Transportation has ordered the CEOs of American, Delta, Southwest, and United airlines to answer detailed questions and provide records on their policies for how passengers can accrue and spend their miles. The probe is focused on how consumers could be affected by the devaluation of earned rewards, extra fees, hidden or dynamic pricing, and reduced competition and choice.

Federal probe targets airlines’ frequent flyer programs

The father of the teen accused in this week's deadly shooting at a Georgia high school is now facing murder charges.

Father of 14-year-old Georgia school shooting suspect charged with murder

Donald Trump said Elon Musk brought him a task force idea that he plans to have the billionaire lead if Trump is elected.

Elon Musk to serve in Trump admin: Key highlights from economic speech

Hunter Biden is reportedly changing his plea in a criminal tax case.

Hunter Biden’s lawyer wants an ‘Alford plea.’ What does it mean?

A new report by LEGO is looking into whether students are engaged while in class and how teachers and parents can help build their confidence.

Lego says only 1/3 of educators, parents believe students are engaged in learning

According to multiple reports, Biden plans to block the $15 billion deal between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel on national security risks.

Biden taking rare step to thwart Japan company’s takeover of US Steel: Reports