Anti-trust lawsuit involving the two biggest grocery retailers starts Monday A proposed merger of two grocery giants, Albertsons and Kroger, goes to court tomorrow in a case that could have big implications for consumers. Alina Selyukh
It's somehow pumpkin spice season already. Why fall vibes are here earlier than ever This year, well-known retailers including Home Depot, Michaels and Starbucks started promoting their fall or Halloween lines earlier than ever. Juliana Kim
NLRB says Amazon is a joint employer of some 3rd-party delivery drivers in California The two sides have been in disagreement about whether Amazon bears legal responsibility to its delivery drivers, who are technically employed by third-party companies but deliver Amazon packages. Juliana Kim
DOJ accuses real estate software company of helping landlords collude to raise rents The lawsuit says RealPage’s algorithmic pricing software lets landlords effectively collude and set rents above market rate. The Texas-based company has denied the allegations. Jennifer Ludden
'The time has come' to lower interest rates: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled that he's increasingly confident inflation will soon be tamed, and that he and his colleagues will soon cut interest rates to avoid hurting the job market. Scott Horsley
9 smart ways to slash your grocery bill Food prices are still high, but your grocery bill doesn't have to be. Beth Moncel, founder of Budget Bytes, shares smart tips how to save money at the supermarket. Life Kit
A lithium mine in Serbia could rev up Europe's e-vehicles, but opposition is fierce A proposed lithium mine in Serbia is spurring protests over its potential impact on the environment. The mineral is in high demand because it’s crucial for the batteries that run electric vehicles. Rob Schmitz
Gas prices are down. We could be headed for lows not seen since 2021 Pump prices having been falling all summer, and as Labor Day approaches, they're 47 cents lower than this time last year. Some analysts see $3 gasoline in our future. Scott Neuman
Inside the battle between Google and California newsrooms Google and the state of California are paying 250 million dollars over the next five years to California news outlets, and research AI technology they say will assist journalists. Ailsa Chang
Court to decide who can see secret evidence U.S. has filed against TikTok The fate of TikTok in the U.S. will be determined by a high-stakes court hearing set for September. But TikTok is demanding the government turn over its classified documents on the app. Bobby Allyn
