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Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty

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July 4, 2025

Tariffs and weaker beer demand are weighing on Modelo owner Constellation Brands

July 3, 2025

Microsoft laying off about 9,000 employees in latest round of cuts

July 3, 2025

Apple sues former Vision Pro employee for allegedly stealing ‘thousands of documents’ before joining Snap

July 2, 2025

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Gas prices are rising. Here’s how to stretch your dollar at the pump this summer.

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Gasoline prices are still slightly cheaper than this time a year ago, but they’ve been inching up this week. At...

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A lack of child care is keeping this 43-year-old mother of four out of the workforce

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This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Stefanie...

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Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: ‘I don’t get a day off’

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This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Becky...

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The pool party’s over as Americans ease up on backyard upgrades

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Americans will be splashing around this summer in the backyard pools they’ve already got, but not splashing out as much...

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Major retailers are backtracking on self-checkout

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After years of investing in self-checkout machines, some major retailers are starting to reverse course. Dollar General said it has...

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Clothing chain Bob’s Stores closing after 70 years

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Bob’s Stores, a longtime Northeast clothing store chain, announced this week that it is shutting down after it failed to...

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July 4 travel hitting a record thanks to lower gas prices, humming economy

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Travelers heading out for the July 4 holiday can expect plenty of company this year. Nearly 71 million people will...

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AI drive-thru ordering is on the rise — but it may take years to iron out its flaws

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Searching for ways to lower labor costs, restaurants are hoping that artificial intelligence can take down drive-thru orders — but...

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Tesla shares rise on better-than-expected Q2 deliveries report

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Tesla on Tuesday posted its second-quarter vehicle production and deliveries numbers for 2024, beating analysts expectations. Here are the key numbers: Total deliveries Q2 2024:...

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NFL-backed group lines up ‘Sunday Ticket’ streaming for bars, restaurants

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