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Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law.

The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order making English the official language of the United States.

Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.

Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says.

No prior Excel experience is required to learn the program's features—from beginner to advanced—including how to use it with ChatGPT.

Redstone, who controls Paramount, has been trying to close a merger with the Hollywood studio Skydance. President Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News is complicating matters.

The PCE price index was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 2.5% in January.

The central bank wants to see further progress that price pressures are easing before it lowers interest rates again.

The February print compares to a 2.7% estimate from economists surveyed by Reuters.

Analysts questions the size of Ukraine's natural resources deposits, how accessible they are and easy to extract, and the ultimate value of a potential deal.

Consumer sentiment has turned south as high prices weigh on households. Could that crimp big pieces of the president’s economic agenda, including tariffs?

As rewards programs proliferate and shift to spending rather than miles flown, it has become harder to earn awards. We explain why, and help you plan a strategy to maximize your rewards.

The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.

Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.

The term, coined by a sociologist in the 1980s, refers to informal public spaces where people can linger — and some say they’re disappearing.

China's statement on Friday appeared to strike a stronger tone than its response after Washington slapped the initial 10% duties earlier this month.

U.S. President Donald Trump signaled the U.K. could broker a "real trade deal" and escape tariffs.

The Trump administration's focus on the price, not value, of alliances could affect security pledges and risks to Taiwan, experts say.

Nvidia shares plummeted 8.5%, weighing down the Nasdaq Composite, just as Trump reaffirmed that tariffs would go ahead.

Styler, who is married to rock star Sting, says her background gave her the confidence to knock on doors in Naples, the setting of her new documentary.

A week-long rout in Bitcoin worsened Friday, with the digital asset hitting an over 3-month low, reversing gains that followed the election of the U.S. President Donald Trump.

The agency said the novelty digital assets were not securities, a month after President Trump issued his own memecoin.

Nvidia shares plummeted 8.5%, weighing down the Nasdaq Composite, just as Trump reaffirmed that tariffs would go ahead.

"Supply chains have been disrupted because of this huge sucking sound, which has been the United States," said World Gold Council's John Reade.

The release of flight logs and Jeffrey Epstein’s contact list by the attorney general was met with criticism from those who had expected the documents to reveal new information.

For today’s entrepreneurs, work isn’t merely a way to get things done; it’s also a “superpower” that confers the right to impose their vision on the world.

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance Thursday evening saying it does not deem most meme coins securities under U.S. federal law.

Autodesk's CEO said the company wants to make the most of its shift toward self-service sales and direct billing.

Despite its slide, Nvidia is still the second most valuable U.S. tech company, behind Apple and ahead of Microsoft.

Meta's upcoming AI app advances CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plans to make his company the leader in AI by the end of the year, people familiar with the matter said.

The company has begun cutting from units in order to invest more in AI.

Meta has a strict no-leaks policy, but internal memos and meeting recordings have still made their way outside the company.

Dell said that it sold about $10 billion of AI-optimized servers in its fiscal 2025, and expects to sell about $15 billion in AI system sales this year.

Last year, Canadians visiting the United States were responsible for $20.5 billion in spending. Some are now changing their travel plans as the neighboring nations battle over trade.

The employee objected to a post on X by Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive and a top adviser to President Trump, that referred to Nazi leaders.

Phil Schraeder, CEO at GumGum Advertising, turned a childhood passion into a lucrative side gig.

Making the most of one-on-one meetings gives your leaders more visibility into all the work you're doing.

Last month CNBC reported that OpenAI was in discussions on a $40 billion funding round at a $340 billion valuation.

The move, on a suit that had accused the bank of tricking customers, was one of several dismissals ordered by Trump officials who are dismantling the agency.

The potential of new gTLDs and emerging domain trends is reshaping how businesses brand themselves online. Here's how you can stay ahead of the curve.

The YouTube creator is reportedly in talks to raise funds for a holding company for his various businesses, including his snack brand, Lunchly.

When employees feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, they're more engaged, creative and connected.

Effective time management helps executives focus on high-impact tasks, avoid burnout and lead with clarity.

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The moves are the latest sign of the abrupt shift at the agency since acting CFPB director Russell Vought took over this month

Think words are everything? This article reveals why and how tone and body language do the heavy lifting in communication.

"Shark Tank" star Daymond John gave a tour of his Miami office.

YouTube is now the number one platform for podcast consumption.

If you had asked me a year ago, I'd have said no. Today, the answer is "Yes". Here's why.

Nvidia reported its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday.

As the president pressures countries to buy more American energy, Asian officials and investors are reconsidering a hugely expensive plan stalled for decades.

I’m not a programmer. But I’ve been creating my own software tools with help from artificial intelligence.

Most organizations wait for disruption to force their hand. But the leaders who thrive aren't the ones who react best — they're the ones who create change before the market does it for them.