Microsoft and Pentagon investigating leaked, sensitive military emails
The Dept. of Defense and Microsoft are looking into an unsecured server that exposed sensitive but unclassified emails and data from the U.S. Special Operations Command.
EPA orders Norfolk Southern to clean up Ohio train derailment site
The EPA has officially ordered rail company Norfolk Southern to clean up the site of the train derailment that spilled toxic chemicals into the environment on Feb. 3.
Manufacturers to EPA: We’re leading air quality gains, we don’t need more rules
The National Association of Manufacturers is pushing back against a rule proposed by the Biden administration's EPA to tighten air quality rules, arguing it will hurt the economy.
United Airlines changes family seating policy
United Airlines improved its family seating policy less than a year after federal officials urged all airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra cost.
SEC fines former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce for crypto push
Former Boston Celtics player Paul Pierce will be subject to a hefty fine as he settles charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Starbucks Frappuccino bottles recalled over foreign object
PepsiCo initiated a recall for select lots of Starbucks Frappuccino Vanilla bottles. Although the company didn't disclose why, federal officials say it's due to a foreign object.
American Airlines pilots involved in close call at JFK will comply with subpoenas
American Airlines pilots will comply with the subpoenas to be interviewed by the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the close call at JFK airport last month.
Is student loan debt a dating deal-breaker?
More Millennials are cohabiting as student debt rises, leading many singles to pay more attention to a potential spouse's financial situation, which can lead to awkward conversations if not handled properly.
US national debt to rise by $20 trillion over the next 10 years: CBO
The CBO released its annual budget and economic outlook which projects that the U.S. national debt will grow by about $20 trillion over the next 10 years.
Cruz grills FAA leader, plays video animation of Austin airport close call: 'How can this happen?'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz pushed acting Federal Aviation Administrator Billy Nolen on a near-miss collision between two planes at an airport in Austin, Texas, this month.
SEC crypto proposal could bar investment advisers from holding at firms
The SEC proposed a rule that would broaden regulations requiring investment advisors to securely store clients' assets with a qualified custodian to cover crypto assets.
FAA to form safety review team following close calls
The Federal Aviation Administration is forming a safety review team to look into the aviation system following a string of close calls, according to acting administrator Billy Nolen.
Oregon alcohol regulators under investigation for diverting rare bourbon for personal use
Officials from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission are under criminal investigation for diverting rare bourbon from public access for person consumption.
IRS reveals if you owe taxes on government relief checks
The IRS has determined whether state-issued rebate payments will count as taxable income for the 2022 tax season after telling taxpayers to delay filing.
Biden runs $460B deficit in first four months of FY 2023, a 9% increase from last year
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday reported a $39 billion budget deficit in January and a $460 total budget deficit for the first four months of fiscal year 2023.
Airline group warns FAA over 5G retrofitting plan, says rules could cost industry $637M
The world's largest airline trade group warned the FAA this week its proposed requirement for upgrading planes for 5G will cost some $637 million, and many carriers won't be ready.
Lawmakers hear from investors hampered by SEC's accredited investor rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission's accredited investor rules were the focus of a House hearing in which investors cited how its requirements restricted their investments.
Microsoft-Activision deal hits new stumbling block
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard ran into a potential hiccup Wednesday as the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) unveiled “provisional findings” flagging competition-related concerns.
Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
Millions of Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products were recalled due to a exposure risk to bacteria, according to a warning notice posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
FAA faces scrutiny from lawmakers after recent near misses: 'Alarm bells should be going off'
The Federal Aviation Administration is facing scrutiny from Congress after several recent incidents in which accidents were narrowly avoided and an outage delayed flights,.