Senate confirms former Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as new FAA administrator
Bedford—who stepped down as CEO of Carmel-based Republic Airways last week after more than 25 years in the position—was confirmed on a near party-line vote.
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Job scams are rising and more people are falling for them, FTC says
Losses are underestimated because many people don’t report their experiences of job scams to law enforcement or government trackers.
Court blocks ‘click-to-cancel’ rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier
The rule was set to go into effect on Monday, but the U.S. Court of Appeals said the FTC made a procedural error by failing to come up with a preliminary regulatory analysis.
Chipmaker Nvidia becomes most valuable company in world at $4T
The poster child of the AI boom, Nvidia has surpassed Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Google parent Alphabet in market value.
Video game performers vote on contract that could end nearly three-year-long battle over AI
If approved, the agreement will deliver pay raises, control over performers’ likenesses and artificial intelligence protections.
Investors snap up growing share of homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one
The U.S. housing market has been in a sales slump since early 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. Home sales fell last year to their lowest level in nearly 30 years.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump’s plans to downsize federal workforce
The high court action continued a remarkable winning streak for Trump, who the justices have allowed to move forward with significant parts of his plan to remake the federal government.
Caitlin Clark takes Fever teammates Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell in WNBA All-Star Game draft
Meanwhile, Clark is expected to play Wednesday when the Fever host the Golden State Valkyries after she missed the past five games with a left groin injury.
Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier set to reveal teams they drafted for WNBA All-Star Game
The two captains chose their teams for the game that will be played on July 19 at Clark’s home arena in Indianapolis. The squads will be revealed Tuesday night.
Airline travelers might no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding
The Transportation Security Administration is looking to abandon the additional security step that has bedeviled anyone passing through U.S. airports for almost 20 years.
Another Fever game moved to much larger arena for potential Clark-Bueckers matchup
The Dallas Wings will try again to showcase a Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers matchup at the home of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
Amazon extends Prime Day discounts to 4 days as retailers weigh tariff-related price increases
Amazon’s past success with using Prime Day to drive sales and attract new members spurred other major retail chains to schedule competing sales in July. Best Buy, Target and Walmart are repeating the practice this year.
Pacers exec confirms Tyrese Haliburton won’t play next year as he recovers from torn Achilles
Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard said Monday that he has no doubt Haliburton, “will be back better than ever,” but not next season.
Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea
President Trump provided notice of the tariffs to begin on Aug. 1 by posting letters on Truth Social that warned both countries to not retaliate by increasing their own import taxes.
Prices for obesity drugs fall, but affordability still out of reach for many
The medications still amount to around $500 per month for those without insurance—out of reach for many patients. And even for people with insurance, coverage remains uneven.
Musk says he’s forming new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law
Elon Musk said he’s carrying out his threat to start a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing the America Party in response to the president’s sweeping tax cuts law.
Fever’s Caitlin Clark to miss 10th game of season with injury
The Fever announced Clark’s status on Friday, a day before their game against the Sparks. The game is a near-sellout.
Westfield’s Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt
It marked the 17th win in 20 appearances for Chestnut at the internationally televised competition, which he missed last year over a contract dispute.
House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill, sends it to him to sign
The outcome delivers a milestone for the president, by his Friday goal, and for his party. It was a long-shot effort to compile a lengthy list of GOP priorities into what they called his “one big beautiful bill,” an 800-plus page measure.
House Republicans ready to finish Trump’s bill, but Dem leader Jeffries draws out debate
House Republicans, up all night, are ready to vote on the $4.5 trillion bill, but House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York has been holding the floor for more than seven hours.