Jobless claims fall to lowest level since September 2022
The number of Americans making first-time claims for jobless benefits dropped last week to a level not seen since the fall of 2022.
Sparkling Success: 3rd Grader's Jewelry Venture Adds Glitter to the World of Young Entrepreneurs
A third grader within the Shawnee Mission School District is making waves for her small business.
Subway Unveils Exciting Addition to Its Menu
Subway’s footlong sandwiches are finally getting sides to match – and the company is hopeful the new menu items will aid in its turnaround efforts.
Payments to veterans begin in $6 billion 3M earplug settlement
3M has started sending payments as part of its previously announced $6 billion settlement to resolve almost 300,000 lawsuits alleging that the manufacturing company supplied faulty combat earplugs to the military that resulted in significant injuries, such as hearing loss.
Apple Watch imports banned in America - again
A federal appeals court has denied Apple’s motion to temporarily pause a ban on imports of advanced models of the Apple Watch and the ban will be reinstated on Thursday, according to a Wednesday court filing.
JPMorgan Chase fights off 45 billion hacking attempts each day
JPMorgan Chase now fights off about 45 billion attempts a day by hackers to infiltrate its systems.
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Series Fully Embraces AI Technology
Samsung’s next-generation flagship Galaxy S24 devices aim to take messaging, photos and games to the next level with artificial intelligence.
Biden proposes rule that could save consumers $3.5 billion annual bank fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday said it is proposing a rule that would curb excessive overdraft fees charged to customers of large banks and credit unions, potentially saving consumers as much as $3.5 billion a year.
US retail sales rose at faster pace in December
Americans spent at a faster clip in December, closing out a year of surprising economic resilience largely driven by the US consumer.
FAA’s 737 Max probe includes another airplane parts manufacturer
The US Federal Aviation Administration is expanding its probe into Boeing 737 Max 9 quality control following this month’s in-flight blowout of a part of an Alaska Airlines plane.
American passenger bites flight attendant - plane returns to Tokyo
An American airline passenger allegedly bit a female cabin crew member mid-flight on Tuesday, forcing an All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight bound for Seattle to return to Tokyo, an airline spokesperson said.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella ‘optimistic’ about AI's future
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Tuesday that he is “hopeful” and “optimistic” about the future of artificial intelligence, but that countries should be on the same page when it comes to embracing …
Costco testing new system for entering stores
Bad news if you’re mooching off of someone else’s Costco membership: The retail giant is cracking down.
Boeing’s stock tumbles after report warns investigation will open ‘new can of worms’
As if Boeing needed any more bad news, a scathing report from Wall Street on Tuesday sent its stock sinking sharply. The report cast doubt on Boeing’s ability to pass a new federal safety audit.
Goldman Sachs blows away earnings expectations
Goldman Sachs reported a strong fourth quarter earnings report, driven largely by impressive results in their asset and wealth management divisions.

