Elon Musk's Twitter board seat raises questions about his plans for the company
Analysts are already speculating whether the Tesla CEO may agitate for more control over Twitter now that he's a major shareholder and director.
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Developers are flooding Arizona with homes even as historic Western drought intensifies
A desperate shortage of homes has developers putting up thousands of homes in the Arizona desert, but extreme drought puts them all at risk.
Biden administration launches national effort to understand and treat long Covid
Some people who contract Covid have symptoms months later, including difficulty breathing, fatigue, problems concentrating and body aches, among others.
Twitter shares rise after Elon Musk takes board seat
Twitter's stock climbed 2% on Tuesday after Elon Musk took a seat on the board of directors.
Microsoft wants to help business customers simplify those annoying software updates
Despite its successful transition to the cloud, Microsoft still has a persistent problem when it comes to software updates. The company is trying to fix it.
EU's new Russia sanctions to likely include steel, luxury goods, jet fuel and more, sources say
However, the bloc remains divided over whether to extend those sanctions to energy imports.
Biden calls to put Putin on trial for war crimes over Russia killings in Ukraine
President Joe Biden said evidence needs to be gathered to put Russian leader Vladimir Putin on trial for war crimes related to his nation's invasion of Ukraine.
30-year fixed mortgage crosses 5%
The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage just crossed 5%, for the first time 2011, save two days in 2018. It stood at 3.38% one year ago today.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb believes omicron BA.2 subvariant unlikely to cause 'national wave' in U.S.
However, cases are being "dramatically" underreported in some parts of the country, like the Northeast, the ex-FDA chief told CNBC on Tuesday.
Not earning enough? Many workers are unhappy with their pay
As the cost of living continues to rise, workers may be forced to find a job that pays better. Many already have.
Apple just announced its big annual conference starts June 6, new iPhone software expected
Apple usually unveils new iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac software at a presentation on the first day of WWDC.
Amazon signs massive rocket deal with 3 firms, including Bezos' Blue Origin, to launch internet satellites
Project Kuiper is Amazon's plan to build a network of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit, to provide high-speed internet to anywhere in the world.
GM and Honda to develop affordable electric vehicles that cost less than $30,000
General Motors and Honda Motor will develop a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global platform.
Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Carvana, First Solar, Generac and more
The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Carvana, First Solar, Generac, and more.
U.S. warns Russia will intensify its military operations in Ukraine after weeks of stalled ground fighting
The renewed ground offensive in eastern Ukraine will likely also "include air and missile strikes across the rest of the country," Jake Sullivan said.
Supreme Court pick Jackson's confirmation likely after she clears key Senate hurdle, gains more GOP support from Romney, Murkowski
Jackson, Biden's first Supreme Court pick, is expected to be confirmed as early as this week, making her the first Black woman to serve on the high court.
Treasury yields invert as traders weigh U.S. recession risk
U.S. Treasury yields inverted on Monday morning, with investors remaining focused on Federal Reserve policy.
Ford's first-quarter sales fell 17% as the automaker battled a chip shortage
Sales declined 17% during the first quarter, including a 26% slide last month, as Ford continues to battle a global shortage of semiconductor chips.
Senators reach $10 billion Covid funding deal for therapeutics, vaccines and testing
The new funding is less than half the $22.5 billion that the White House first requested and does not include money for global vaccination efforts.
More contagious omicron BA.2 on track to displace other variants in U.S. in next two weeks
Omicron BA.2 now makes up 72% of circulating Covid variants in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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