Lipstick sales and strippers' tips: 6 weird indicators a recession could be coming
Recessions are difficult to predict. For the less market-inclined money watcher, there are several wacky though imperfect signs of a downturn.
Erin Snodgrass
Senior Reporter
I moved from California to Texas but stayed only 4 months. Texas wasn't much cheaper, and everyone was politics-obsessed.
Kellee Speakman is a 50-year-old teacher who moved from California to Texas in 2022 in search of "freedom," but she stayed only four months.
The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, from Tesla and Lucid Motors to Goldman Sachs and Shell
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Goldman Sachs, IBM, Google, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
Trump files new effort to get hush-money case moved and delay sentencing
Former President Donald Trump is trying to move his hush-money case to federal court in an attempt to toss his guilty verdict and delay sentencing.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defends Blackwell design problems in post-earnings interview, promising 'billions' in Q4 revenue
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang remains optimistic about prospects for its forthcoming Blackwell chip despite a snag in the product's rollout.
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What we know about Chris Young, the Republican operative hired by Elon Musk
Elon Musk hired Chris Young to help guide his political spending, suggesting that the billionaire will continue to focus on field organizing.
Alaska Airlines flight forced to turn around after engine fails midair
An Alaska Airlines-operated Boeing 737 was forced to turn around after one of its engines failed midair.
Pet prenups are the hot new divorce trend
Pet prenups are on the rise thanks to changing state laws, evolving attitudes toward animal ethics, and a spike in adoptions, divorce lawyers said.
Gold bars just hit the $1 million mark, but that doesn't mean your Costco gold bars make you a millionaire
A standard gold bar is worth $1 million after soaring prices catapulted the precious metal to a record-breaking $2,500 an ounce earlier this week.
Putin ally's machine-gun Cybertruck may look 'super cool,' but it's 'useless' on the battlefield, military expert says
Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov posted a video of himself driving a Tesla Cybertruck affixed with what appeared to be a machine gun on top.
Ex-Trump aide Stephanie Grisham says Trump calls his fans 'basement dwellers' in DNC speech as Harris tries to woo unhappy GOP voters
Former Trump press secretary Stephanie Grisham spoke at the DNC, criticizing Trump as Kamala Harris tries to woo Independents and unhappy Republicans.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce after 2 years of marriage to Ben Affleck, according to reports
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married in 2022 after rekindling their romance. Rumors of marriage strife began spreading in May.
The Trump and Harris campaigns are taking different approaches to courting this powerful voting bloc
The Trump and Harris campaigns both courted blue-collar workers at their respective national conventions.
Kamala Harris makes surprise DNC appearance to thank Joe Biden before his big handover speech
Kamala Harris surprised crowds on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, thanking President Joe Biden ahead of his handoff speech.
Tech tycoon, Morgan Stanley exec missing after superyacht sinks off Sicily
British tech tycoon Mike Lynch is among six people thought to be missing after the Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily.
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How to win a raise even during an economic downturn, according to bosses
Scoring a raise during an economic downturn is difficult, but not impossible. Several CEOs shared their advice for employees eager for a wage bump.
Kamala Harris is going full YIMBY — and housing experts are optimistic
Kamala Harris unveiled the first details of her economic agenda on Friday, including efforts to address the housing crisis with new construction.
Harris to propose an economic plan that includes giving some first-time homebuyers up to $25k in down-payment support
Kamala Harris is set to announce her economic agenda, which includes several housing proposals, during a Friday rally in North Carolina.
The surprising way Trump's comments about striking workers could hurt him in swing states
Donald Trump's comments could spur union members to mobilize against him at a key moment in the race, political science experts said.
Jeff Bezos has hosted Bill Gates, Ari Emanuel, and other business tycoons and celebrities on his stunning $500 million yacht
Jeff Bezos' $500 million megayacht, Koru, has played host to several celebrities and business leaders since setting sail last year.