How much money does the typical American household actually have sitting in the bank? The answer is much lower than some savings figures floating around online might suggest. The Federal Reserve’…
Wendy’s Wants Bankrupt Franchisee Barred From Running 314 Restaurants
Wendy’s is locked in a high-stakes court fight with one of its biggest U.S. franchisees, and 314 restaurants sit at the center of the dispute. Meritage Hospitality Group filed for Chapter 11 ban…
GM CEO Mary Barra Says America Has a Deep Skilled Trades Problem
General Motors CEO Mary Barra is pushing back against the long-standing idea that a four-year college degree and an office job are automatically the strongest career path. Barra says the United States…
Was Claude Misused for Bioweapons Research, Ukraine Cyberattacks, and Chinese Model Distillation?
Anthropic has released a troubling look at how powerful AI tools are being pushed into dangerous territory. Its September 2026 Threat Intelligence report reveals cases involving biological research, w…
Why Scams in the U.S. Are At an All-Time High
Americans are losing staggering amounts of money to online crime, and getting scammed can mark the beginning of the trouble rather than the end. The FBI received 1,008,597 internet crime complaints in…
Anthropic Eyes ‘Custom AI Chips’ After $7 Billion MatX Deal Falls Apart
Anthropic is getting serious about the chips that power artificial intelligence. The company behind Claude explored buying AI chip startup MatX for roughly $7 billion before those acquisition talks fe…
Surge in Law School Applicants Creates the Most Competitive Admissions Environment in Over a Decade
Law school was a hot ticket in 2026. A staggering 82,484 people applied to American Bar Association-accredited law schools, marking the largest applicant pool since the Great Recession in 2010. This r…
How New York City’s Subway Heat Problem Might Be a Blessing in Disguise
Anyone who has waited for a New York City subway train during summer knows the feeling. Underground platforms can become brutally hot as trains, equipment, crowds, and warm outdoor air send temperatur…
Japan and the U.S. Debut Historic Joint Yen-Buying Intervention After 40-Year Low
Japan just got some serious help defending its battered currency. The United States joined Japan in buying yen after months of heavy selling pushed the currency to levels not seen in roughly four deca…
PayPal Surpasses Wall Street Estimates as New CEO Pushes AI Overhaul and $1.5 Billion Cost Cut
PayPal has given investors something they have been waiting to see: Stronger numbers and a clearer plan for growth. The payments company beat Wall Street expectations for the second quarter of 2026 an…