America 250: Southwest Airlines unveils Independence One to celebrate the nation's founding

Independence One will make its first flight Wednesday, heading from the company’s hometown of Dallas to the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Philadelphia.

$5.5B judgment against Purdue Pharma paves way for opioid deal

Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.

Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’

A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.

Google co-founder rips California billionaire tax: 'I fled socialism'

Google co-founder Sergey Brin slammed the proposed billionaire tax in California, likening it to the socialism that he fled with his family from the former Soviet Union.

California billionaire tax measure secures signatures for November ballot

California labor unions have gathered 1.5 million signatures for a ballot initiative to tax billionaires 5% to fund healthcare and offset federal cuts.

Dumbbells sold at Walmart recalled over injury risk

Dozens of incidents have been reported of the plates coming loose during use, causing injuries varying from broken toes to cuts and bruises.

IKEA sets grand opening date for Culver City store

IKEA is officially opening its first LA city-center store on May 2 -- and you're invited to the Block Party for free food, music, and giveaways!

Bed Bath & Beyond returning to California: What to know

Bed Bath & Beyond is partnering with The Container Store to open physical shop-in-shop locations in Southern California starting May 2026.

Capital One $425M settlement approved: Here's who qualifies for payments

Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts without notifying customers of the option for higher yields.

Trump suggests bailout or merger as Spirit Airlines faces mounting costs

President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.

Uber found liable in another case where a driver was accused of sexual assault

A federal jury found rideshare giant Uber liable for a driver accused of grabbing the inner thigh of a passenger getting out of the front seat of his car and asking if he could “keep it with him."

World's top condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war

The world’s largest condom maker, Karex, plans to raise prices by up to 30% due to supply disruptions linked to the Iran war.

Soaring jet fuel prices threaten to drive up summer travel costs

Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.

Starbucks announces its corporate office expansion in Nashville, TN

Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.