Here's how much it costs to own a dog or cat in 2026
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
421,000 Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz models recalled for braking glitch
Hyundai recalled one of its most popular vehicles as well as a truck model over concerns that an issue with its front camera software could cause the vehicles to brake suddenly and unexpectedly, potentially leading to a collision with another vehicle.
Hyundai recalled one of its most popular vehicles as well as a truck model over concerns that an issue with its front camera software could cause the vehicles to brake suddenly and unexpectedly, potentially leading to a collision with another vehicle.
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
20+ boba, coffee, and tea mixes recalled over dry milk Salmonella risk
The list of products affected by a previous dry milk recall grew even longer this week as the Food and Drug Administration identified more than 20 new products that needed to be pulled from shelves.
The list of products affected by a previous dry milk recall grew even longer this week as the Food and Drug Administration identified more than 20 new products that needed to be pulled from shelves.
Three major hospital systems accuse CVS of secretly siphoning hundreds of millions in drug savings
Three major hospital systems on Monday filed lawsuits accusing CVS Health and its subsidiaries of running a secret scheme that allegedly siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars away from hospitals serving vulnerable and uninsured patients.
Three major hospital systems on Monday filed lawsuits accusing CVS Health and its subsidiaries of running a secret scheme that allegedly siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars away from hospitals serving vulnerable and uninsured patients.
Trader Joe’s expanding with new locations nationwide; here’s where
Trader Joe’s added nine new locations on Tuesday, bringing its total planned openings to more than two dozen.
Trader Joe’s added nine new locations on Tuesday, bringing its total planned openings to more than two dozen.
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever IPO
On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.
On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.
Target reports best quarterly sales growth since 2022 under new CEO
Still facing backlash over several boycott attempts, Target is reportedly seeing a surge in sales after launching a major turnaround plan under its new CEO.
Still facing backlash over several boycott attempts, Target is reportedly seeing a surge in sales after launching a major turnaround plan under its new CEO.
Meta, Intuit lay announce thousands of layoffs
The Bay Area tech sector faced a fresh wave of disruption Wednesday as Meta and Mountain View-based software company, Intuit, announced thousands of layoffs, adding to a growing list of major companies slashing their workforces amid rapid shifts in the industry.
The Bay Area tech sector faced a fresh wave of disruption Wednesday as Meta and Mountain View-based software company, Intuit, announced thousands of layoffs, adding to a growing list of major companies slashing their workforces amid rapid shifts in the industry.
Honda posts first-ever annual loss in nearly 70 years as electric vehicle bet backfires
Honda was hit with $9 billion in restructuring costs based on low electric vehicle demand and President Donald Trump's "Made in America" policies.
Honda was hit with $9 billion in restructuring costs based on low electric vehicle demand and President Donald Trump's "Made in America" policies.
Gen Z is single-handedly bringing America’s shopping malls back to life
Gen Z shoppers made 62% of general merchandise purchases in physical stores last year, outpacing older consumers
Gen Z shoppers made 62% of general merchandise purchases in physical stores last year, outpacing older consumers
Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Bank of America settles 7-Eleven ATM fee lawsuit
Bank of America has settled a class action lawsuit over ATM fees that were charged at certain machines inside a popular convenience store. Here's who qualifies for payment.
Bank of America has settled a class action lawsuit over ATM fees that were charged at certain machines inside a popular convenience store. Here's who qualifies for payment.
Cisco to cut thousands of jobs as CEO signals ‘hard decisions’ in AI race
Cisco Systems is planning to cut nearly 4,000 employees as part of a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence.
Cisco Systems is planning to cut nearly 4,000 employees as part of a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence.
Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis for glitch that may allow vehicles to drive into standing water
Waymo issued a recall for certain its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems over a software issue that may cause the vehicle to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Waymo issued a recall for certain its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems over a software issue that may cause the vehicle to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs in efforts to compete with Amazon
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Tariff Refunds in Michigan: State helping businesses recoup losses after high court ruling
The first refunds tied to Trump's overturned tariffs were issued on May 11.
The first refunds tied to Trump's overturned tariffs were issued on May 11.
Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."



















