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CRH in $8.5 billion Arcosa deal to ride North America infrastructure boom
Ireland-based CRH is purchasing Dallas-based Arcosa in an all-cash transaction for $8.5 billion. The deal is intended to make CRH
topicKey FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023
The FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 9-0 on June 18 to recommend mFlusiva for adults aged 50
topicTesla allegedly in autopilot mode crashes into brick house, woman killed: Police
The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila is suing Tesla and the driver after a Model 3 crashed into her Katy home on June 19. The Na
topicTexas govt data breach exposes over 3 million driver’s licenses
A cyberattack on a third-party license system vendor exposed the personal data of over 3 million hunting and fishing license holde
topicAverage US gas price drops below $4
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has fallen below $4. Recent declines follow an interim deal between the US and
topicOil prices fall, stocks rally as US, Iran sign framework to end war
The US and Iran signed a framework agreement to end their war, leading to a global stock rally and falling oil prices. Iran agreed
topicReddit co-founder predicts the internet's next big move
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian believes the internet is currently dominated by bots and quasi-AI content. He predicts a new wave
topicJamie Dimon promotes two potential successors as co-presidents of JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase has appointed Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh as co-presidents to aid in CEO Jamie Dimon's succession planning. The p
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Opens Higher After Micron Earnings; Wendy's in Focus
U.S. stock futures and indices are trending higher following strong earnings and forecasts from Micron and Qualcomm. The surge in
topicCore inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a three-year high in May. Core PCE inflation reached 3.4% annually, while
topicWendy's stock swept up in meme-like rally after viral Reddit post, leadership hire
Wendy's shares experienced a sharp increase following a viral Reddit post and the appointment of a new executive. The rally trigge
topicOil Prices Hover Around Prewar Levels as Gulf Shipping Jumps
Crude oil prices have dropped to levels last seen before the war with Iran began in February. This decline follows a rebound in ta
topicYum to Offload Struggling Pizza Hut Chain for $2.7 Billion
Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut in a split deal totaling $2.7 billion. LongRange Capital will acquire international operations out
topicMicron Stock Jumps After Big Earnings Beat. The Chip Sector Is Rising, Too.
Micron reported a significant revenue increase driven by AI demand, causing its stock price to jump. The results lifted other stoc
topicBehind the Curtain: America's AI lead, security in peril
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance issued a rare joint warning regarding frontier AI models. These tools may be capable of crippl
topicAlphabet Stock Joins the Dow. What History Says Happens Next.
Alphabet joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29, 2026, taking the place of Verizon. The company's shares rose on the d
topicNew airline at Dayton airport to offer three nonstop routes, four new destinations
Breeze Airways is introducing service to Dayton International Airport starting in October. The airline will provide nonstop routes
topicChevron CFO says gas prices will normalize after Trump presses Big Oil
President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging. Chevron CFO Eime
topicNew First-of-Its-Kind Flu Vaccine Approved by FDA Expert Panel
Federal health advisers unanimously recommended the approval of Moderna's mFlusiva vaccine for adults 50 and older. The shot uses
topicPrime Day is almost here: We found 50+ early deals already live on Apple, Sony, and Lego favorites
Amazon's annual summer sale ended on June 26. Some discounts remain live on products from brands like Apple and Sony. Retailers in
topicFord City Mall officially closes its doors after 60 years - WGN-TV
Ford City Mall on Chicago's Southwest Side has officially shut down. The closure occurred before a Monday deadline following a cou
topicAldi is giving away free grocery blind boxes this week: How to claim them
Aldi offered four varieties of mystery grocery boxes between June 22 and June 25. The company released an additional 5,000 bundles
topicIntel Stock Hits 52-Week High - Here's Why
Intel stock hit a 52-week high after reports of a U.S. chip design and production partnership between Apple and President Trump. T
topiciPhone 17 Prices Could Go Up as Soon as This Month
Apple has increased prices for Macs and iPads by $100 to $300 to offset AI memory costs. Some reports indicate iPhone 17 prices ha