Millions of Americans could soon lose home internet access if lawmakers don’t act

Every week, Cynthia George connects with her granddaughter and great-grandson on video calls. The 71-year-old retiree reads the news on her MSN homepage and googles how to fight the bugs coming from her drain in Florida’s summer heat. She hunts for grocery deals on her Publix app so that her food stamps stretch just a … Read more

Mitch Albom, other Americans rescued from Haiti by congressman

Author Mitch Albom, who runs an orphanage in Haiti, said he was among 10 people rescued from the violence-ridden nation early Tuesday morning by a U.S. congressman who has led similar evacuation missions in Afghanistan and Israel. Albom, who wrote “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” said in a statement … Read more

A new IRS plan targets high-income Americans who haven’t done this 1 simple thing in recent years — here’s what you need to know

‘Many engaged in tax evasion’: A new IRS plan targets high-income Americans who haven’t done this 1 simple thing in recent years — here’s what you need to know The IRS is cracking down on thousands of high-income Americans who haven’t filed their tax returns for several years — and have managed to dodge accountability … Read more

How Chinese retailers can offer Americans steep bargains on clothes and why that could change

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a substitute teacher in her mid-20s, Lindsey Puls was delighted to discover the fashion world of Shein more than 10 years ago, lured in by its super-low prices — with tops selling for a few dollars, dresses under $10, and free shipping on orders over $29. Puls, who has a blog … Read more

Americans’ mood on the economy sinks

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks with workers while visiting CS Wind, the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world, in Pueblo, Colorado, U.S., November 29, 2023.  Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to … Read more

New Biden order would stem flow of Americans’ sensitive data to China

President Biden is expected to issue an order as soon as this week to prevent the bulk flow of Americans’ sensitive data — including genetic information — to hostile foreign countries, prime among them China. The plan takes aim at a controversial practice that privacy advocates have long criticized as an enabler of mass surveillance, … Read more

Peter Schiff warns US job numbers are up only because Americans are ‘forced to take 2 or 3 jobs’ — rubbishes Biden economic wins as ‘lipstick on a pig’ and claims Fed has lost inflation fight

Peter Schiff warns US job numbers are up only because Americans are ‘forced to take 2 or 3 jobs’ — rubbishes Biden economic wins as ‘lipstick on a pig’ and claims Fed has lost inflation fight The U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in January 2024, significantly outperforming economists’ expectations. But according to Peter Schiff, CEO … Read more

Family of Americans believed dead after yacht allegedly hijacked in Grenada describe scene of violence

The family of two Americans who may have been killed after prison escapees allegedly hijacked their yacht in Granada are clinging to hope the couple might be found alive. The pair have been identified by their sailing club as Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry, a couple from Virginia who were spending the winter cruising the … Read more

Young Americans are rejecting Dave Ramsey’s financial advice — here’s why they say they’re ‘not willing to do anything to get out of debt’

‘I’d rather be caffeinated than depressed with $6’: Young Americans are rejecting Dave Ramsey’s financial advice — here’s why they say they’re ‘not willing to do anything to get out of debt’ Dave Ramsey has fervently preached financial advice to Americans for decades — but younger generations are now slamming the white-bearded radio host for … Read more