Looming UAW strike could cost US economy more than $5B in just 10 days

If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.

Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA

The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.

Trader Joe's execs shoot down possibility of self-checkout

Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."

Mortgage rates hit highest level in 20 years
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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped to %7.09%, its highest level since April of 2002, according to Freddie Mac. One year ago, the rate averaged 5.13%. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about mortgage rates with Uri Man, CEO of Lagoon Management. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle

President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.

Aldi to buy Florida-based Winn-Dixie grocery stores. Here's what that means

Aldi has agreed to purchase the parent company of Florida-based grocery store Winn-Dixie and plans to convert some locations into the Aldi format, Southeastern Grocers Inc. announced Wednesday.

The iPhone end-call button may not be moving much after all

Images of the latest iOS 17 beta show the red end-call button right back in the center of the phone dialpad.

Tesla selling cheaper versions of its Model S, X cars with shorter ranges

The new affordable standard models are $10,000 less than the base versions and are available for delivery between September and October.

UPS reaches deal with union: How it compares to other historical agreements

While the UPS deal didn't result in a strike, past labor disputes between unions and companies over fair pay and better working conditions had different outcomes.

Pennsylvania theme park opening largest 'Sesame Street' store in the country

Sesame Place, the only "Sesame Street"-centered theme park on the East Coast, plans to open the largest retail store dedicated to the popular children’s show this fall.

'Flash mob' of 20+ people loots Los Angeles Nordstrom

It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.

Musk's X sending bird signs, office decor from Twitter days to auction

An auction and asset advisory firm will sell hundreds of items from social media site X’s days as Twitter in a mid-September auction.

Layoffs begin in the film industry as Hollywood strikes continue

Some businesses haven't had a customer in months, while other companies are concerned about bankruptcy if the strikes continue.