Explainer: How cryptocurrencies work — and how they don't

For all the buzz around cryptocurrencies, relatively few are well versed in them. Here’s a look at what they are, how they work, and their pitfalls and potential.

Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

A new federal report finds that record-keeping failures by the Education Department may have left thousands of Americans stuck with student debt that should have been forgiven.

A safe bet: Anyone wanting a casino job, odds are on their side

Like most businesses across the U.S., casinos are racing to hire new workers, which is leading to better wages and forcing casinos to be more creative in their hiring practices.

Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defense in Elon Musk takeover bid

Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.

Wegmans to eliminate plastic bags at all stores by the end of 2022

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the grocery store chain said it plans to incentivize its customers to bring their own reusable bags by charging 5 cents per paper bag that the store provides.

Awaiting a verdict in the federal trial of Philadelphia Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and his wife
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Federal authorities accused Philadelphia councilman Kenyatta Johnson of engaging in official actions in exchange for payments. His wife, Dawn Chavous, is accused of entering into a ?sham? consulting agreement with a nonprofit that was used to funnel payments to her husband, authorities say.

Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer

President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.

Average gas price in US drops 10 cents

Analysts said prices dropped dramatically in the past two weeks, in part because higher prices reduced demand during the second half of March.

Deutsche Bank predicts US recession in 2023 due to Fed rate hikes

Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.

Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says

Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31