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U.S. consumer prices rose in July but at slower pace

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Prices for U.S. consumers rose last month but at the slowest pace since February, a sign that Americans may gain some relief after four months of sharp increases that have imposed a financial burden on the nation's households.

Houses are getting scooped up before they're listed. It's shutting people out of homeownership

By Courtney Vinopal

As U.S. home prices surge while housing inventory is at a historic low, some real estate agents say the tight market is becoming even more competitive through the practice of so-called “pocket listing” deals that are sold to buyers before…

What's inside the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate has passed a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan plan to rebuild roads and bridges, modernize public works systems and boost broadband internet, among other improvements to the nation's infrastructure.

Senate Dems, GOP come together to pass $1 trillion infrastructure bill

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

A rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joined together Tuesday to deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden's agenda. Passage provides momentum as it's now headed to the House.

Without 'right to repair,' businesses lose time and money

By Mae Anderson, Associated Press

Makers of products ranging from smartphones to farm equipment can withhold repair tools and create software-based locks that prevent even simple updates, unless they're done by a repair shop authorized by the company.

Judge blocks Florida law that prevents cruise lines from requiring proof of vaccination

By Associated Press

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Florida law that prevents cruise lines from requiring passengers to prove they're vaccinated against COVID-19. The judge says it appears unconstitutional and won't likely hold up in court.

South Korea will release billionaire Samsung scion on parole

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

The announcement comes with a year left on Lee Jae-yong's 30-month sentence and extends a history of leniency toward major white-collar crime and preferential treatment for convicted tycoons.

Can concrete, a major CO2 emitter, be made greener?

By Mori Rothman

After water, concrete is the most consumed substance on the planet and its production is expected to grow from 4.4 billion tons to 5.5 billion tons by 2050. But its production, which involves cement, comes at a huge environmental cost…

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U.S. economy powers back from pandemic losses, but concerns remain over the delta variant

Friday's jobs report indicates the U.S. economy is making a strong comeback. Wages are up and the unemployment rate is down -- at its lowest level since the pandemic began last year. But concerns remain over the highly contagious delta…

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Pause on student loan payments extended through January

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

The Biden administration has announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that was scheduled to expire next month.