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Layoffs across the U.S. reach highest level since 2020. Here's why.

Companies have reported more than 744,000 job cuts this year — the highest figure since the first six months of 2020, according to an outplacement firm.

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire members of consumer safety panel

Three members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission were fired by President Trump in May.

New expedition will seek to locate Amelia Earhart's lost plane

An expedition to a remote and tiny island this fall will attempt to locate Amelia Earhart's plane​ in the Pacific Ocean.

Trump admin. freezes billions in funding for after-school and summer programs

The Trump administration is withholding over $6 billion in funding for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction and more.

Tesla's sales tumble amid Musk backlash and mounting competition

Tesla second-quarter sales slid more than 13%, but saw stronger-than-expected demand for Models 3 and Y vehicles.

Microsoft to lay off 9,000 workers in latest round of job cuts

The tech company is laying off 4% of its workforce worldwide, in the latest round of job cuts after slashing 6,000 jobs in May.

Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charges

The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.

Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy as it seeks to rebuild brand

Del Monte Foods, producer of canned fruits and vegetables, initiatied Chapter 11 proceedings on Monday and is seeking a buyer.

House passes "big, beautiful bill," sending it to Trump in 218-214 vote

The House on Thursday passed the signature piece of legislation of President Trump's second term, approving his "big, beautiful bill" by a vote of 218 to 214.

Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to murder in stabbings of 4 Idaho students

Bryan Kohberger admitted to the murders in Idaho and entered a formal guilty plea in a deal with prosecutors that will allow him to avoid the death penalty.

Business owner used 1.8 million credit card points to pay tariff costs

The owner of an Oklahoma maker of guitar pedals has had to get creative to absorb higher import costs.

Musk vows to start a new political party. Here's why that's harder than it sounds.

Billionaire Elon Musk is floating a new political party dubbed the "America Party" — but the idea could face major hurdles.

"Diddy" trial jurors enter Day 3 of deliberations after reaching partial verdict

Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.