Senate questions tech executives on broadband access amid pandemic
The Senate on Wednesday questioned tech executives about what the industry is doing to ensure the broadband Internet infrastructure can keep up with the needs of teleworkers and online students amid the COVID-19 pandemic and moving forward.
Citigroup refunding $335M in interest overcharges
Citigroup announced Friday it is refunding $335 million to nearly two million credit cards after determining the company improperly calculated annual interest rates.
U.S. economy grew 1.9 percent in fourth quarter of 2016
The U.S. economy grew 1.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, slightly less than economists had expected, the Commerce Department said.
Air Force pilot shortage has grown, is ‘stretching the force to the limit’
The pilot shortage that has dogged the U.S. Air Force has gotten worse as the service's top officials say the shortage has surged to about 2,000 airmen.
UTA announces Free Fare Friday for Dec. 22
Utah Transit Authority has announced an early Christmas present for its riders: Free Fare Friday on Dec. 22.
Black Friday: Lowe’s website goes down, Macy’s card processors fail
The website for home supply retailer Lowe's had a temporary outage and credit card processors stopped working at Macy's stores on Black Friday.
Dow climbs 262 points, tech stocks drag down S&P and Nasdaq
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 262 points Tuesday while declining tech stocks dragged the other two major U.S. indexes down.
BYU grad, billionaire Jeff T. Green pledges to share 90% wealth through charities
Jeff T. Green, an advertising billionaire who attended Brigham Young University, has pledged to donate 90 percent of his wealth through his charity.
Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad faces backlash: ‘Is this a sick joke?!’
Kendall Jenner's first Pepsi ad faced backlash on social media after its debut this week.
Norwegian Air sets transatlantic flight time record on New York-London trip
A Norwegian Air flight from New York to London this week broke the record for the fastest transatlantic flight in a conventional passenger aircraft, taking the 2015 record from British Airways.
Payless ShoeSource declares bankruptcy, closing 400 stores
Payless ShoeSource Inc. has filed for bankruptcy and said it has a restructuring plan calling for the immediate closure of 400 stores.
South Korean businessmen request visit to Kaeseong complex
North and South Korea are discussing approving a visit by South Korean businessmen to an industrial complex in North Korea after multiple requests by the investors to revisit their factories.
Walgreens agrees to pay $34M to settle charges of fooling investors
Walgreens agreed Friday to pay more than $34 million to settle a federal government investigation that accused the company of misleading investors.
House sets do-or-die vote for AHCA Friday after Trump ultimatum
Fractured support among conservative Republicans hampered the GOP plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act on Thursday -- and led President Donald Trump to make a substantial gamble with his healthcare policy by demanding one final showdown in the House.