Business

Taylor Swift, pictured at the 2022 MTV VMAs in August, will embark on her first tour in five years this coming March. Over two million people bought tickets to The Eras Tour on the first day of pre-sale, despite major technical issues.

The Taylor Swift ticket fiasco is refocusing a spotlight on Ticketmaster's dominance

3:57pm November 17, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Ticketmaster says unprecedented demand caused tech issues, frustrating fans. Some Democrats say the problem is actually with the company's market power.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and National Counterterrorism Center Director Christine Abizaid were also there to discuss threats to the U.S.

The FBI alleges TikTok poses national security concerns

12:37pm November 17, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

The FBI is concerned that the Chinese government could use TikTok to influence American users or control their devices. The company is working with the U.S. government towards a security agreement.

Politics & Government

News brief: GOP wins the House, Trump ex-CFO testifies, missile strike probe

6:44am November 17, 2022

Republicans gain control of the House. Trump's ex-CFO is on the stand in a criminal tax fraud trial. Ukraine and its partners disagree on the source of a missile that exploded in Poland.

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Roadway mechanic Reece Murtagh voted no on the tentative agreement. He feels it falls far short of what workers deserve in the wake of the pandemic.

National

As holidays near, a nationwide rail strike is still on the table. Here's the latest

6:40am November 17, 2022

by Andrea Hsu

So far, three of 12 unions representing freight rail workers have rejected the contract deal brokered by the Biden administration in September. Those unions are holding out for paid sick leave.

National

On Red Cup Day, thousands of Starbucks workers go on strike

6:32am November 17, 2022

by Vanessa Romo

Hardcore Starbucks fans eagerly await the day the coffee company gives out limited-edition holiday cups. The union organizing Starbucks workers hope those same customers will help support their cause.

Trump Organiazation's ex-CFO is on the stand for another day at tax fraud trial

5:08am November 17, 2022

by Andrea Bernstein

Allen Weisselberg, Donald Trump's former chief financial officer, takes the stand in a Manhattan courtroom for a second day in the criminal tax trial of the former president's company.

Homeless shelters are seeing more senior citizens with no place to live

5:08am November 17, 2022

by Aaron Bolton

Low-income seniors are struggling to find housing amid skyrocketing rents and widespread nursing home closures.

Many hospitals are now partnering with financing companies to offer payment plans when patients and their families can't afford their bills. The catch: the plans can come with interest that significantly increases a patient's debt.

How banks and hospitals are cashing in when patients can't pay for health care

5:00am November 17, 2022

Some credit cards advertised by hospitals lure in patients with rosy promises of convenient, low-interest payments on big bills. But interest rates soar if you can't quickly pay off the loan.

The Murdoch media empire decides how to treat Trump after his campaign announcement

5:44pm November 16, 2022

by David Folkenflik

The Murdoch media empire is deciding how to treat former President Trump after an uneasy alliance lasting years.

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Economy

New government data and reports from retailers show Americans still shopping

4:23pm November 16, 2022

by Alina Selyukh

Our spending habits say a lot about the state of the American economy. New government data and reports from some of the biggest retailers show Americans still shopping, and prioritizing necessities.

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