Buy-now, pay-later returns and disputes are about to get federal oversight
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is requiring buy-now, pay-later lenders to provide the same protections to shoppers as credit card companies do.
Economy
A big survey asked Americans about their finances. Here are some trouble spots
A new report from the Fed shows little change in family finances over the last year, but rising prices remain a big worry. And parents of children under the age of 18 feel worse off than a year ago.
AI Tupac and the murky legality of digital necromancy
With a few clicks of AI software, anyone can conjure the voice or visual likeness of a dead celebrity — or really anyone. This new world has opened up a bunch of new legal questions about the rights of people and their heirs to control digital replicas of themselves. Today on the show, how a Drake diss track featuring the voice of Tupac made it into the Congressional record, and how it may lead to more regulation of AI.
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North Carolina sports wagers well over $1B in first months under new law, report says
Online sports wagering in North Carolina has exceeded $1 billion since authorized gambling operators could take bets starting March 11. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission released a report Friday about wagering, winnings and revenue.
Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting amid a string of controversies
Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting on Friday. This follows a difficult week and year for the plane-maker, which is facing renewed scrutiny over its safety and production practices.
How tariffs — like those on Chinese goods — might impact inflation and jobs
When the U.S. imposes tariffs on specific foreign-made goods, what is the effect on American consumers and on the regions and industries the tariffs were supposed to protect? It's complicated.
North Wilkesboro Speedway to host All-Star Race after last year's lucrative comeback
After a successful first year back, the NASCAR All-Star Race returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend. Last year's event generated tens of millions of dollars in regional revenue.
Biden ending new leases in America's top coal region
Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the country's top producing region.
Egg and milk prices fall, fueling hope for interest rate cuts
Inflation eased last month, according to a report Wednesday from the Labor Department, which means people feeling stretched by high prices and high borrowing costs could feel a little relief soon.
Inflation eased and the stock market rallied in April
Consumer prices in April were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than the month before.