Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers

More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.

Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests

From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.

A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says

A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.

Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know

The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.

SK Battery America lays off nearly 1,000 workers at Commerce plant

SK Battery America has laid off 958 workers at its Commerce, Georgia, plant following the removal of EV tax credits and shifting automotive trends.

Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs despite posting record revenue year across all divisions

Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.

What's next in Atlanta's bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention

One local economist says hosting the DNC could give the area a boost, noting that 2028 could be a big year for Atlanta, as it will also play host to the Super Bowl that year.

Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law

Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.

George Washington Carver STEAM Academy closing after next school year

The George Washington Carver STEAM Academy is set to close after the 2026-2027 school year as part of a restructuring plan approved by the Atlanta Board of Education in December 2025.

Deadliest jobs in America revealed

More than 5,000 work-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. in 2024.

Trump enacts 10% global tariffs in response to Supreme Court decision

President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.

Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs violated federal law

On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.

Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.