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By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — For years, Tesla has earned billions of dollars from its competitors just for selling electric vehicles. But that windfall is about to go away, just when the company may need it the most. Regulatory credit sales have been a huge source of revenue for the automaker, which currently faces

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s tariffs could have an unintended side effect: making homeownership even less affordable for many Americans. A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates that the average cost of building a US home could rise by an additional $14,000 by the end of 2027 if

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump has blasted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for months for not lowering interest rates, even threatening to fire the central banker. Now, the White House is seizing on a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s headquarters in Washington, DC, as a potential legal opening to

By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Jon Stewart pulled no punches Monday over CBS’s cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show. During Monday night’s broadcast of “The Daily Show,” Stewart’s first since Colbert on Thursday shared that “The Late Show” would not return beyond May 2026, the late-night veteran lambasted CBS for canceling the program. “The

By Brian Stelter and Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — When the White House took control of the so-called “press pool” that accompanies the president, journalists worried that the Trump administration would use that power to punish news outlets. First it was the Associated Press; now it’s the Wall Street Journal. On Monday, the White House

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — As younger drinkers shun traditional soda brands for gut-friendly alternatives, PepsiCo is hoping to lure them back with its iconic cola flavor. On Monday, the company is unveiling a healthier version of its flagship flavor called “Pepsi Prebiotic Cola.” The permanent addition to its lineup builds off

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — Extreme weather caused by climate change is driving up the prices of basic food products worldwide and posing wider risks to society, a new study has found. The cost of a wide range of goods – from vegetables in California to coffee in Brazil – saw dramatic spikes

By Lucy Bayly, CNN New York (CNN) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday he believes the Federal Reserve system should be reviewed for potentially holding back the US economy, which is “on the cusp” of growth that could equal the dot-com boom seen in the 1990s. “I think that’s what the paradigm or the

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Millions of people might be coping with extreme heat, but Starbucks is already getting ready for chilly fall temperatures with its most anticipated annual menu announcement. It could use the boost. The coffee chain revealed that its wildly popular Pumpkin Spice Latte beverage will return to menus

By Bill Kirkos, CNN (CNN) — The Windy City is getting a boost from “the pope economy.” Since Pope Leo XIV’s election in May, creative entrepreneurs across the globe have worked overtime to stamp his likeness on everything from baby onesies to a cold pint of beer. But the frenzy to own the pope’s likeness

By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — First it was eggs, now it’s beef. The last time Americans likely noticed spiking prices at the grocery store was when eggs reached record-highs. Since then, egg prices have fallen after the deadly avian flu outbreak was contained and producers built back supply. Now, beef prices are

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Superman” flew past the competition for the second straight week, grossing an estimated $57.25 million to top the box office this weekend. James Gunn’s reboot grossed $122 million in its opening weekend, according to data provided by Comscore. It has now grossed $235 million domestically and

WARNER BROS. PICTURES, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, COLUMBIA PICTURES, CNN By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Superman” flew past the competition for the second straight week, grossing an estimated $57.25 million to top the weekend box office. James Gunn’s reboot grossed $122 million in its opening weekend, according to data provided by