Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says

The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.

Walmart agrees to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits

Walmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.

Subway tests out premade sandwiches in smart vending machines

The global fast-food restaurant franchise announced Monday it is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence with smart vending machines in an effort to better serve its “on-the-go” guests.

Tyson CFO apologizes for drunken arrest on earnings call

Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John Tyson was arrested in the early hours of Nov. 6 after police say they discovered him asleep in a stranger's home.

Mortgage rates rise as Fed fights inflation: Freddie Mac

Rates for the 30-year mortgage increased again after a slight dip the week before following the Federal Reserve's recent announcement that it was raising rates again, according to Freddie Mac.

Google agrees to $392 million settlement over location tracking

Google has agreed to a $391.5 million settlement with 40 states to resolve an investigation into how the company tracked users’ locations.

Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report

Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.

FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins

The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.

FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?

FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.

Texas federal judge blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness

Biden’s student loan relief program has been struck down by a judge in Texas. Here’s what to do to lower your monthly payments today.

These luxury bus lines hope to redefine travel in America

From wine service to private suites to motion-canceling seats, the emerging luxury bus industry is working to defy the stigma of bus travel in America.

EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers to wonder if they’ll get debt relief at all. Here’s where things currently stand.

FTX cryptocurrency exchange files for bankruptcy

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.

Fannie Mae's new rent reporting program helps renters build credit

Fannie Mae introduced a new rent reporting program that will allow renters to build credit and could open a path to homeownership.