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Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison briefly eclipsed Amazon's Jeff Bezos to become the No. 2 richest person in the world. But what's Oracle do? Getty Images

Who’s Larry Ellison and what’s Oracle? Bezos challenged as No. 2 richest

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a jumbo 50 basis points Wednesday, attempting to shore up concerns about the U.S. economy. Getty Images

Federal Reserve cuts rate by 50 bps ending hike cycle that started in 2022

Tupperware, the iconic food storage company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, bringing an end to the party. Reuters

Tupperware, 78-year-old iconic food storage brand, files for bankruptcy

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against YouTube star MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, and Amazon, by participants of the reality competition show "Beast Games," citing severe mistreatment and unsafe working conditions. The lawsuit, lodged in Los Angeles Superior Court, involves allegations ranging from insufficient wages and unpaid overtime to physical injuries and sexual harassment during the show's production in Las Vegas. Getty Images

MrBeast, Amazon sued for alleged ‘Beast Games’ reality show abuses

Former President Donald Trump "launched" World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency business promoted by members of his family. Reuters

Trump boosts his crypto chops with a new private venture

Markets are increasingly betting the Federal Reserve will make a jumbo rate cut at this week’s meeting but other experts say otherwise. Getty Images

Markets are betting on a supersized rate cut. Why the Fed may disappoint.

A number of YouTube stars report that they want to make kids' lunches healthier, Logan Paul, MrBeast and KSI have teamed up to do just that. Lunchly

MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI launch healthy competitor to Lunchables

A new study has found toxic chemicals in common food packaging. Getty Images

Toxic chemicals entering the human body through food packaging

Meta announced Instagram will be rolling out teen account settings to help users under the age of 18 stay safe while on the social media app. Meta

Instagram rolling out ‘teen account’ settings, parental supervision updates

Almost five years after the COVID-19 pandemic swept and ravaged the nation, as well as the world, and led to many people working from their homes, Amazon is ending remote work. Starting next year, corporate employees will be required to be back in the office five days a week. Getty Images

Amazon ending remote work starting next year

Ryan Routh, 58, was in court Monday, charged with firearm offenses after allegedly attempting to assassinate former President Trump Sunday. Reuters

Suspect in Trump apparent assassination attempt went undetected for 12 hours

An Idaho coffee shop owner won her lawsuit against BSU administrators after being pressured to move off campus for flying a pro-police flag. KBTV

Idaho coffee shop owner awarded $4 million in pro-police flag lawsuit

Is there any credence to the idea that great music points to future economic strife? Tune in to the "recession pop" phenomenon. Getty Images

‘Recession pop’: Can great music signal an economic downturn?

Target and other retailers hiring tens of thousands of seasonal workers for the holiday season as sales are likely to grow at a slower rate. Target

Target, other retailers hiring tens of thousands of seasonal workers

"Their focus was on making numbers, not making planes." Decades of leadership failures and misplaced priorities have Boeing at a crossroads. AP Images

Boeing: The perfect story of what’s wrong with America’s economy?

The first hearing in the U.S. Coast Guard’s investigation into the deadly implosion of the Titan submersible is Monday. Reuters

US Coast Guard hearing into deadly Titan submersible implosion begins

For the second time in just over two months, authorities say former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent "attempted assassination." Getty Images

Trump was target of apparent ‘attempted assassination’ at his golf club: FBI

Navient is banned from servicing federal student loans and must pay $120 million after a settlement with the CFPB. Reuters

Navient banned from student loans, ordered to pay $120 million in settlement

More than 30,000 Boeing factory workers walked off the job Friday after overwhelmingly rejecting an offer from Boeing for 25% raises. Reuters

Boeing’s ‘bad blood’ with union workers led to first strike in 16 years

Former President Donald Trump proposed eliminating taxes on overtime pay, adding to his existing promises of tax elimination and tax cuts. Reuters

Tack on one more to Trump’s tax-cut pledges: No tax on overtime pay

Meta, Snap, and TikTok are teaming up to stop the spread of self-harm and suicide content. Getty Images

Social media companies team up to address self-harm content

Consumer Reports found high levels of lead in 12 brands of cinnamon and spices. Getty Images

High levels of lead found in a dozen brands of spices

Thousands of Boeings have voted to walk off the job in the first strike for the company in 16 years. AP

Boeing workers go on strike for first time in 16 years

General Motors and Hyundai announced a partnership on Thursday aimed at making vehicles more affordable and developing new models. General Motors

GM and Hyundai join forces to lower costs, develop new vehicles