Inflation fell in July, and interest rates could drop in September Inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years in July. Consumer prices were up 2.9% from July 2023, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September. Scott Horsley
A cautionary tale of new online banking systems When a little-known tech company failed, thousands of people couldn’t access the millions they deposited into financial technology companies. Here's what the industry reveals about banking regulation. Erika Beras
The state of discount airlines Summer travel has been hot, with airports clocking record passengers. Yet the nation's budget airlines are losing money.
AI is changing video games -- and striking performers want their due Performers are on strike against major video game companies, and AI is the sticking point. Here’s how game development has evolved since early animation. Mandalit del Barco
Disney wants a wrongful death lawsuit thrown out because the plaintiff had Disney+ Jeffrey Piccolo's wife died of an allergic reaction after eating at a Disney World restaurant. Disney says his claims must be arbitrated out of court based on the terms of his years-old Disney+ trial. Rachel Treisman
Meta shutters tool used to fight disinformation, despite outcry The social media company discontinues its CrowdTangle tool, which researchers have used to track misinformation. Amid fears of election interference, lawmakers have urged Meta to keep it running. Dara Kerr
Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. Across the country, prosecutors are investigating sales practices and financing arrangements. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation. Jeff Brady
Thinking about rooftop solar? 4 things to consider and how to protect yourself The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. The industry is working to repair its reputation. Here’s how you can protect yourself. Jeff Brady
Trump and Harris support no tax on tips, but experts say it could complicate things Both presidential nominees support no tax on tips. But this now-popular campaign issue is making tax experts and economists shake their heads. Luke Garrett
Texas Judge steps aside in Elon Musk's X case against advertisers U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor had been overseeing two cases filed by Musk’s social media platform X. Records showed O’Connor was also an investor in Tesla, another Musk company, as well as Unilever, a defendant in the Musk case. Bobby Allyn