One company forecasting a better year ahead? Dollar General
People are spending more at Dollar General. In part, that's thanks to shoppers trading down from more expensive stores.
Economy
The fate of the EV tax credits depends on the GOP's megabill
The House version of the tax bill would revoke credits for EVs starting at the end of this year. If the plan survives, it would dramatically shape automaker investments and EV sales.
Rutabaga Toy Library lets families sign out toys a month at a time
Kids get over some toys pretty quickly. Enter the Rutabaga Toy Library, one of several similar businesses where families can sign out Tinker Toys and scooters for a month at a time.
Businesses and trading partners are in limbo after a pair of federal court rulings
Imports to the U.S. fell sharply last month, as President Trump's worldwide tariffs took effect. But the future of those tariffs is in question after a pair of federal court rulings this week.
Meta plans to replace humans with AI to assess privacy and societal risks
Current and former Meta employees fear the new automation push comes at the cost of allowing AI to make tricky determinations about how Meta's apps could lead to real world harm.
Trump heads to Pennsylvania to celebrate steel deal
President Trump is on his way to Pittsburgh where he plans to celebrate a multi-billion dollar deal between the iconic American company, U.S. Steel, and it's Japanese rival Nippon Steel.
Insurance companies using aerial imagery to determine if they'll renew home coverage
As insurance companies expand the use of satellites and drones to determine if they'll continue to cover homes in Texas, complaints for non-renewals and policy cancellations are growing quickly.
PBS and Minnesota public TV station sue Trump White House
PBS and Lakeland PBS in rural Minnesota are suing President Trump over his executive order demanding that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting kill all funding for the public television network.
Trump to celebrate U.S. Steel deal with Japan. And, what's next for DOGE
President Trump is heading to Pittsburgh today to celebrate U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel's partnership. And, what's next for DOGE after Elon Musk's exit.
Oil companies face a wrongful death suit tied to climate change
Julie Leon died of hyperthermia in Seattle on June 28, 2021 — the hottest day in the city's history. A lawsuit claims she was a victim of oil companies' "misrepresentations" about climate change.