Americans split on Social Security reform as 2032 insolvency looms

Social Security is projected to become insolvent in 2032 and trigger automatic benefit cuts according to the most recent estimates, and Americans are split on the best way to reform the entitlement program to secure its future, a new poll finds. The Ronald Reagan Institute’s Reagan National Economic Survey, reviewed…

NYC hotel costs poised to climb following historic union contract

New York City hotel rates could climb even higher after hotel owners signed what industry officials describe as the most expensive union contract in the industry’s history, locking in major wage increases for workers while raising affordability concerns for travelers and smaller hotels. The agreement, reported by The Wall Street…

Americans want to make it easier to build in their communities, poll finds

Americans remain optimistic about the country’s ability to harness innovation and think it should be easier to build things in America, while they’re also skeptical about the government’s role in solving the issues confronting the nation, a new survey finds. The findings of the Ronald Reagan Institute’s Reagan National Economic…

BP ousts chairman over ‘serious’ governance concerns as shares tumble

BP abruptly removed Chairman Albert Manifold on Tuesday, citing “serious concerns” tied to governance, oversight and conduct issues, sending shares lower and deepening uncertainty at the oil giant. The company said Manifold, who had served as chairman for just eight months, was removed effective immediately after the board unanimously concluded…

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Philadelphia voters approve first city-run retirement savings program in US

Voters in Philadelphia passed a ballot measure on Tuesday that will create the country’s first city-run savings program for workers whose jobs don’t offer retirement benefits. The measure will create a new program called PhillySaves that allows private sector workers whose employers don’t sponsor retirement…

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These 5 cities offer retirees affordability and quality of life

Americans looking to retire this year may be considering relocating to a new city that allows their retirement savings to go further, and a new analysis by GOBankingRates spotlights five cities to consider. The amount an individual or couple needs to have saved to retire can vary significantly across different…

Amazon faces class action lawsuit over unreturned tariff costs to consumers

Amazon is facing a new class action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to refund tariff-related costs it passed on to consumers through higher prices in order to appease the Trump administration. Consumers allege in a proposed lawsuit filed in Seattle that the tech giant collected hundreds of millions of…

Starbucks slashes around 300 US support roles

Coffee giant Starbucks is slashing about 300 U.S. support roles and closing some regional support offices. “We are taking further action under the Back to Starbucks strategy, building on our strong business momentum and working to return the company to durable, profitable growth,” a Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement to FOX…

Boeing deal with China hinges on Trump-Xi agreement, CEO Kelly Ortberg says

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is among the group of American business leaders who have traveled to China with President Donald Trump and is pursuing what could be a sizable deal for the planemaker. Ortberg said on a call with analysts last month that the visit represents “a meaningful opportunity for…

Social Security 2027 COLA predicted to rise to 3.9% amid inflation

Social Security beneficiaries are expected to see a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year amid rising inflation, according to new reports. An analysis by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) predicts that the 2027 COLA will be 3.9%, which would represent an increase of 1.1 percentage points from this year’s 2.8%…

Fed minutes reveal policymakers worried about Iran war energy price impact

This is a developing story about the April 2026 CPI inflation report and will be updated with more details. Inflation surged in April as consumer prices rose amid the impact of the Iran war on the energy market and broader economy.The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday said that the consumer…

Trump to head to Beijing for Xi summit amid AI chip and trade talks

President Donald Trump is set to travel to China this week for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping that comes as the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is disrupted by ongoing trade disputes and emerging technology. Trump’s meeting with Xi in Beijing on May 14-15 comes amid…

Amazon launches 30-minute delivery service in dozens of US cities

Amazon is rolling out 30-minute delivery across dozens of U.S. cities, marking its fastest shipping option yet as the retail giant continues to accelerate its push into ultra-fast fulfillment. The new service, called Amazon Now, will deliver thousands of items — including groceries, household essentials and electronics — to customers’…

Disney Cruise Line cancels Singapore sailing after passengers board

Passengers aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure say their four-night Singapore sailing was canceled after boarding due to technical issues, leaving families waiting hours for answers before being sent to hotels late at night. Guests had already embarked on the May 7 voyage when the ship’s captain reportedly told them…