Walmart and Target reported very different second-quarter earnings this week, with Walmart reporting a boost in sales as Target sales slumped.
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FOMC meeting minutes release indicates the Fed may not be done with rate hikes
Most FOMC participants “continued to see significant upside risks to inflation, which could require further tightening of monetary policy.”
Target sales dip first time in 6 years amid Pride Month backlash, inflation
Target’s quarterly sales fell for the first time in six years, hurt in part by conservative backlash to the company’s Pride Month display.
The number of electric vehicle charging stations has grown. But drivers are dissatisfied.
J.D. Power found EV driver satisfaction with public charging stations is down as drivers report concerns with charging speeds and reliability.
YouTube to remove content promoting harmful, ineffective cancer treatments
YouTube is set to begin cracking down on cancer treatment videos, a topic that is “prone to misinformation.”
Some Hilton hotels to bring back daily housekeeping. See how other hotel policies compare.
Hilton will begin offering automatic daily housekeeping at various hotel brands this fall, including DoubleTree and Embassy Suites properties.
Disney plans to hike streaming prices, join Netflix in crack down on subscription sharing
Disney+ is joining the growing list of subscription services that are hiking their monthly prices.
Verizon wireless phone plans are going up. Here’s who will be affected by the price hike
Customers on certain legacy Unlimited plans will be charged an extra $3 per month, while the Single Basic Phone plan will increase by $5 per month.
Will AI deepen distrust in news? Gannett, other media organizations want more regulations.
USA TODAY parent company Gannett and other media organizations called on policymakers to regulate generative artificial intelligence models.
Monthly mortgage payment up nearly 20% from last year. Why are prices rising?
The typical U.S. homebuyer’s monthly mortgage payment was $2,605 during the four weeks ending July 30, up 19% from a year prior, according to Redfin.