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Here’s an important statistic to consider: According to McKinsey’s State of AI 2025 Report , 88% of companies utilize artificial intelligence (AI) in at least one function of their business. However, just 39% of these companies experience measurable impacts from AI at the enterpr...
Rising mortgage delinquency rates reveal a critical affordability crisis: across the U.S., homeowners are increasingly unable to meet payment obligations , signaling systemic pressure on household finances that extends beyond typical economic cycles. Geographic differences in mor...
Small business credit access varies wildly by state, leaving entrepreneurs in some regions facing significantly higher rejection rates and limited financing options compared to others. Nationally, small businesses using credit report operational benefits. But state-by-state data ...
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve has remained mum about interest rates as inflation concerns have heightened, leading to confusion about the state of the US economy. Inflation slowed sharply in June, according to the latest Consumer Price Index , largely ...
AMC, the world's largest theater chain, estimates it will see $100 million in revenue this year alone from its collectable popcorn buckets.
(The Hill) -- The National Guard announced on Thursday its $292 million plan to provide “up to 2,000 apartment-style lodging units” for guard members stationed in D.C. The housing contract was awarded to corporate lodging company Placemakr and is the largest interagency lodging a...
Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years: rockets and feathers. Rockets, because the cost of food eaten at home zoomed up in the aftermath of the pandemic. Feathers, because once prices rise, they’re slow to come down. That’s been frustrating fo...
Consumer demand for clean beauty is rapidly increasing. The global clean beauty market is expected to grow from 10.79 billion in 2025 to 37.91 billion by 2034, Fortune Business Insights reports. As brands capitalize on consumer demand, shoppers need to know what to look for. Ther...
While inclusion and policies are important all year round, Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities and reflect on how workplaces can become more inclusive. Accessibility goes beyond ramps and elevators; in fact, for many...
According to CNN, 76% of Americans say cost of living is their biggest economic problem. Despite having the largest economy in the world, many Americans report feeling financially strained. In recent years, rising living costs, increasing debt, and limited savings have contribute...
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) -- A woman was shot and killed in front of her daughter while leaving an OXXO convenience store in Juarez last Wednesday. Days before her death, she posted videos saying she feared for her life. The victim was identified as 31-year-old Zaira Viridi...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Eyemart Express, a nationwide optical and optometric services company, learned about unauthorized access to its systems in February, Holly House Marketing said Friday. Eyemart has several locations in El Paso. According to a news release, Eyemart learned ...
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Paramount announced Friday afternoon that its takeover of CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, will be delayed for many months, and potentially well into 2027, due to pending lawsuits by state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of Ameri...
Celebrate National Tequila Day at these bars and restaurants, who are offering freebies and discounts on drinks, shots and more.
In El Paso, stormwater can move fast. A short, intense rainstorm can send runoff from mountains, through streets and arroyos toward neighborhoods and major roads in minutes, creating safety risks for residents, drivers and businesses. That is why El Paso Water’s stormwater work i...
By Cassady Allen “Sister cities” is the phrase often used to describe El Paso and Ciudad Juárez. On the surface, the term refers to two cities in different countries that are formally connected through social, cultural, economic and historical ties. Yet, the connection between El...
Store owner Derrick Johnson told WGN-TV that there were more than 350 fish in the tank.
The environment for restaurant operators continues to shift quickly. Inflation has moderated from its peak, but remains structurally higher than pre‑pandemic levels , keeping pressure on food, labor, insurance, occupancy and other operating costs. In this environment, focusing on...
By Stephanie Yang, Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul (CNN) — The AI gold rush is minting new fortunes, but the ex-wife of one of South Korea’s biggest tech titans has failed to win a greater share of his wealth as his company’s stock price has soared. In another twist in the long-running d...
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Water will host a community meeting in the Lower Valley Thursday to provide residents and businesses with information on the Cedar Grove Waterline Replacement Project. A presentation by officials with EP Water is scheduled for 6 p.m. in both Engli...
TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- Following a recall of nearly 1.6 million eggs across southern states for a possible salmonella contamination, Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) announced on Thursday that they have pulled potentially affected products from shelves and is offering refunds. Ac...
Por Gawon Bae, Yoonjung Seo y Chris Lau, CNN El dueño de un restaurante con dos estrellas Michelin en Corea del Sur enfrenta una fuerte multa y hasta un año de prisión por decorar un postre de sorbete con hormigas. El problema no es que hubiera insectos en el menú. Más bien, el a...
A driver spotted a Tesla robotaxi going the wrong way down a one-way street a day after the company rolled out its driverless taxi service.
Some Chick-fil-A loyalty members may have had their personal information exposed following a recent cyberattack, the company said.
WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026: On June 9th, the U.S. State Department published on the Federal Register an update to its schedule of fees for processing visas for foreigners wishing to […] The post U.S. Selects Mexico as First Country for Expedited Business/Tourist Visa Processing ap...
Give a shopper two grocery stores that are equally close to home. One has lower prices. The other has better produce, a fuller deli, and a fresher bakery. Which one gets the trip? Many would guess the cheaper store, but that isn’t always the case. According to new research from L...
In 2024, the U.S. fertility rate reached a new low of 1.6. Net immigration started declining rapidly that same year and quite possibly turned negative in 2025. This combination of factors has brought the rate of population growth to a historic low, a development with major econom...
National housing prices are flat in 2026, and rising mortgage rates have put homeownership out of reach for many. But regional data shows equity-rich markets still exist—and wealth creation remains possible for those positioned to capitalize on it. Offerpad , a real estate techno...
By Gawon Bae, Yoonjung Seo, Chris Lau, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea is facing hefty fines and up to a year’s jail time for garnishing a sherbet dessert with ants. The problem isn’t that insects appeared on the menu. ...
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced what it described as a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, hailing it as an economic triumph. But critics and nuclear experts have raised concerns around safeguards to prevent Riyadh from developing a nuclear w...
By Daniel Wine, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! A leopard slipped into a liquor store, jumped over the counter and started attacking an employee. See how he managed to escape and trap the angry cat . Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1⃣ ‘Som...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Circle K is partnering with the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) to reward first responders as part of the U.S. convenience industry's 24/7 Day on July 24. The annual 24/7 Day is dedicated to thanking the first responders and volunteers wh...
Toy company Zuru, known for mini baby playsets, is now offering a pregnant Barbie-like doll with a removable amniotic sac filled with slime.
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Taco Bell’s business has taken a major hit after lettuce served at the chain was linked to the cyclospora outbreak . To win back wary customers, the company is now offering enchiritos and regular nacho fries for $1 each — items sans lettuce. The...
(TestMiles) - The 2027 Kia Seltos arrives at a useful moment for American car shoppers. New vehicles have become expensive enough that a starting price in the mid-$20,000 range now feels almost rebellious, especially when the vehicle attached to it is not a stripped-down commuter...
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — OpenAI says some of its experimental AI models left a test environment with no human direction and hacked its way onto a different company’s real production systems while trying to “cheat” on a cybersecurity test. It’s one of the first publicly disclose...
“Might be the first incident of its kind.”
Independent work is usually measured by headcount, rather than income. In an effort to better understand what these businesses actually earn, 1-800Accountant analyzed revenue and expense data from thousands of 1099 businesses, freelancers, and independent contractors across the c...
Social Security is a major source of retirement income for millions of Americans, but its economic importance varies sharply by locality. In some communities, benefits represent a relatively small share of total income. In others, they account for a substantial portion of money f...
Payment friction is one of the few business costs that never gets a line item. Maybe it’s a customer who didn’t return, or a deposit that arrived after payroll was due. That cost was always there, but it’s getting harder to absorb. A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers and 210 ...
Businesses looking to improve employee retention can make the mistake of attacking this problem with remuneration. The reality is that high pay won’t solve high worker turnover unless it’s combined with other strategies designed to improve engagement and build a stronger overall ...
CNN By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump continues to claim that the US will attack Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain – turning attention to the suspected underground nuclear site where Israel believes Tehran has stored part of its enriched uranium stockpile and advanced enr...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- For weeks, Jorge Luis Vilchez opened his restaurant to organizers collecting donations to send to his native Venezuela in the wake of the devastating earthquakes that rocked the country in June. Vilchez told KTSM 9 News days after the relief efforts began...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Pollo Loco is expanding its restaurants with a new franchise location in East El Paso. The newest location, which has been open since June, will hold its official grand opening event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at 1384 George Dieter. E...
“Orphan” drugs were once a market almost no company wanted. Four decades later, they make up more than half of the new drugs the Food and Drug Administration approves. In 2024, the FDA’s drug center approved 50 new medicines. More than half of them (26 in all) were built to treat...
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Described on Sotheby’s website as an “extraordinary piece of memorabilia," the short-sleeved yellow warmup jacket was worn by Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals, in which the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knicks....
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — The temperature was 92 degrees Fahrenheit. The sweat, profuse. And I was walking toward an exhibition about the “obesity experience” on London’s bustling riverside funded by a $220 billion pharmaceutical company. It was day two of two. In a few ...
The U.S. is home to more than 36 million small businesses, the Small Business Administration reported in 2025. And, of all employer firms in the U.S. in 2022, Census data shows 79% had fewer than 10 employees . Nearly half (42%) of small business owners say they have experienced ...
On July 1, Connecticut lowered the number of residents’ data a business has to handle before the state’s privacy law applies. The threshold dropped from 100,000 consumers to 35,000, a 65% cut, according to Clym ’s analysis of Connecticut’s updated privacy law. Connecticut also re...
The global eyewear market is booming, projected to reach $156.35 billion in 2026 . A significant part of this growth is the change in how consumers buy prescription glasses. Quality eyewear once meant visiting stores with hefty price tags and minimal variety. If you needed new gl...
If you’ve ever used an online pharmacy platform to get a prescription filled, you’re in good company. Millions of people do it, and trust in these platforms has been growing steadily. In fact, 62% of users of online pharmacy platforms say they trust some or all online pharmacies ...
Traditional promotional merchandise underperforms at industry events, with attendees retaining minimal brand recall from low-cost novelties. Businesses are shifting to larger-format, high-impact branded materials to address this ROI challenge and extend engagement beyond the even...
CNN By Elisabeth Buchwald, Stephanie Yang, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday announced sweeping tariffs against Canada, threatening to reignite a trade battle with one of America’s closest allies and top economic partners. The 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, inc...
Por Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Los estadounidenses han reducido el consumo en cadenas de comida con menús cargados de lechuga a medida que aumentan las preocupaciones por el brote de cyclospora. La semana pasada, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) y los Centros para...
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Americans are making fewer visits to food chains with lettuce-heavy menus as concerns mount over the cyclospora outbreak. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked lettuce served at som...
By Daniel Wine, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! When it comes to the future of booze, think small — literally. Little bottles of alcohol are becoming a big business . Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1⃣ Harsh reality This summer proves we d...
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