MacKenzie Scott, the world's 22nd richest person—courtesy of her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—has found love again, and has married Seattle science teacher Dan Jewett. Scott, who is worth worth $53 billion according to Forbes, signed the Giving Pledge—a promise to give away half her fortune to charity in her lifetime—when her divorce with…
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Last week, the House approved President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package . The stimulus bill now heads to the Senate, where it is currently being debated. A tiny provision in this latest stimulus bill could provide a big benefit to student loan borrowers. The legislation has numerous initiatives to provide financial assistance to broad sectors…
Topline Marking the 56th anniversary of Selma's "Bloody Sunday," President Joe Biden signed an executive order Sunday focused on ramping up voter registration efforts and making voting more accessible to marginalized Americans–a move the White House calls "an initial step" to protect voter rights as a sweeping new voting rights bill makes its way to…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo remained defiant against calls for his resignation, saying he won’t quit because of “allegations” of misbehavior with women.
European Central Bank supervisors have asked banks for details about outstanding loans to Greensill Capital and its client GFG Alliance, the Financial Times reported, citing four people familiar with the matter.
Timber suppliers have had a hard time keeping up with demand over the past year, causing prices to more than double. Bloomberg's Dani Burger explains how forests are becoming an investment. (Source: Quicktake)
Administration officials will brief President Joe Biden after traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border for operational briefings and to tour immigration facilities, the White House said.
Walt Disney Co.’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” brought in lower-than-expected box office sales of $8.6 million in North America during its opening weekend, failing to draw audiences back to theaters in large numbers instead of streaming at home.
Saudi Arabia raised pricing for its crude for shipment to Asia and the U.S. next month after OPEC+ extended oil supply constraints, pointing to a tightening physical market.
Two people living in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia -- where Saudi Aramco is headquartered -- said they heard a loud bang on Sunday. The sound shook windows, one of the people said.