Joe Theismann on top athlete earnings: 'It's phenomenal'
NFL legend Joe Theismann discusses the burgeoning financial opportunities for young professional athletes, the American Century Golf Championship and fantasy golf contests on 'Varney & Co.'
Markets
New York hotel rates set to rise after historic union contract boosts labor costs
Hotel operators say New York City travelers could face higher room prices after a landmark labor agreement sharply increased worker pay through 2032.
Money
Philadelphia voters approve first city-run retirement savings program for workers without 401(k) plans
Philadelphia passed a ballot measure creating PhillySaves, the nation's first city-run auto-IRA program for workers lacking employer retirement plans.
Lifestyle
New York hotel rates set to rise after historic union contract boosts labor costs
Hotel operators say New York City travelers could face higher room prices after a landmark labor agreement sharply increased worker pay through 2032.
Real Estate
These 5 cities are seeing big home price cuts
Five housing markets led the nation in price cuts in April 2025, with some seeing reductions on nearly one-third of listings amid weak buyer demand.
Best of Business
Dave Portnoy blasts self-checkout tip kiosks over gratuity guilt: ‘I don’t do it to be a nice guy’
Barstool Sports founder and President Dave Portnoy weighs in on the new tipping trend that has caused consumers to further squeeze their bank accounts.
Tech
Americans optimistic about innovation addressing major challenges, survey finds
New Reagan Institute survey finds 65% of voters are optimistic about American innovation while 81% agree government is the problem, not the solution.
Sports
Lenovo's AI-powered 3D avatars, referee view and more are set to transform the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the most technologically advanced in history, as Lenovo is helping the soccer governing body produce AI-powered tech solutions for all involved.
Small Business
California business owners ‘working for peanuts’ as costs, record gas prices and regulations devour profits
California "sticker shock" is mounting for the state's small business owners, but one restaurateur and their multibillion-dollar lender explain why they're not walking away — yet.
Personal Finance
Philadelphia voters approve first city-run retirement savings program for workers without 401(k) plans
Philadelphia passed a ballot measure creating PhillySaves, the nation's first city-run auto-IRA program for workers lacking employer retirement plans.
Luxury Properties
Johnny Carson's former Bel Air mansion hits the market for staggering $40M price tag after decades
Johnny Carson's former Bel Air mansion hits the market for $40 million. The 9,052-square-foot luxury home features six bedrooms, a tennis court and a pool.
Rich & Famous
Dolly Parton opens Dollywood's 41st season, promises more projects ahead: 'I ain’t near done'
Dolly Parton kicked off top-ranked Dollywood's new season and reassured fans about her health. The park unveiled a major new attraction for this year, and continues to expand.
Gadgets
Recall reannounced for power banks after charger causes fire on plane, death to 75-year-old woman
Federal regulators reannounced a recall of 429,000 Casely MagSafe power banks after a woman's death and a fire on a plane from overheating chargers.
Your Money
Fox-owned Credible promotes Robert Humann to CEO role
Credible promotes Chief Revenue Officer Robert Humann to CEO after nearly 10 years with the Fox Corporation-owned consumer finance technology platform.
Future Tech
'Romantic' or real? Lighter-than-air zeppelin travel may just make it off the ground, if the market agrees
In an era of “green" gimmicks and sky-high risk, author John J. Geoghegan says only capitalism can determine if lighter-than-air travel has legs.
College
Southern cities dominate rankings of best job markets for new college graduates
Recent college graduates are finding the best career opportunities in Southern cities like Birmingham and Tampa, according to a new ADP study.
Personal Real Estate
NYC lost more residents across all income levels in 2025 as Americans flee high-cost blue cities
After two years of growth, New York City’s population fell in 2025, as many movers stayed local, heading to nearby suburbs and neighboring states.
Retirement
Trump signs order aiming to help expand access to retirement accounts
President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to help expand retirement account access to people who do not have employer-supplied plans.
Money in Politics
O’Leary slams NYC tax plan as ‘sheer blind stupidity,’ defends wealthy investors
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary criticizes NYC tax proposals targeting wealthy investors, saying the policy risks undermining economic activity.
Business Leaders
Meta lays off nearly 1,400 Washington employees in latest tech workforce cut
Meta will cut nearly 1,400 workers across Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond and remote positions in Washington state as the company accelerates its artificial intelligence overhaul.
Travel
New York hotel rates set to rise after historic union contract boosts labor costs
Hotel operators say New York City travelers could face higher room prices after a landmark labor agreement sharply increased worker pay through 2032.
US Markets
NextEra bets $66.8B on AI power boom with Dominion Energy acquisition
NextEra Energy announced a $66.8 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, expanding its reach into Northern Virginia’s booming AI data-center market.
Food & Drinks
Chipotle rival Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen closes all US restaurants
Guzman y Gomez, which once planned hundreds of U.S. locations, has permanently closed all American restaurants after struggling in the Chicago market.
NFL
Seahawks Super Bowl hero Derick Hall partners with iconic American brand to promote parenting amid adversity
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall partners with Huggies to share his story of being born premature at 23 weeks with just a 1% chance of survival.
AI
Americans optimistic about innovation addressing major challenges, survey finds
New Reagan Institute survey finds 65% of voters are optimistic about American innovation while 81% agree government is the problem, not the solution.
Elections
LARRY KUDLOW: Harvard-Harris poll shows America is behind Donald Trump and the GOP
While some people may blame Republicans on the key issues of the day, they blame Democrats more
Oil
High energy prices risk keeping inflation above 2% target, concerning Fed policymakers
Fed minutes reveal policymakers worried about energy prices and tariffs driving inflation higher when they held interest rates steady in April.
Arts
How AI exposure is reshaping jobs in creative fields
New Gallup analysis finds little evidence that generative AI has broadly reduced creative jobs or artists' earnings despite rising workplace AI adoption.
