Senate hearing to spotlight illegal vaping companies that have dodged regulators

WASHINGTON — Health and law enforcement officials are set to face congressional questioning over the rise…

Federal Reserve is likely to scale back plans for rate cuts because of persistent inflation

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely make official what’s been clear for many…

FDA and DOJ pledge more cooperation on illegal e-cigarettes ahead of congressional hearing

WASHINGTON — Federal health regulators and law enforcement officials on Monday vowed to work more closely…

Inflation data this week could help determine Fed’s timetable for rate cuts

WASHINGTON — After Federal Reserve officials meet this week, a statement they will issue may suggest…

Stock market today: Global markets mostly stumble following hotter-than-expected US jobs report

HONG KONG — World stocks were mostly lower on Monday after a U.S. jobs report released…

Martha’s Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That’s led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. — An 81-year-old woman on Martha’s Vineyard drove up to the Island Time…

Is the US job market beginning to weaken? Friday’s employment report may provide hints

WASHINGTON — Tentative signs have emerged that the U.S. economy is cooling in a way that…

US antitrust enforcers will investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI

U.S. antitrust enforcers have decided to investigate the roles Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI have played in…

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher and approaches its all-time highs

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Wednesday after more companies delivered fatter profits than…

Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict…