In a fresh broadside against one of the world's most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is accusing TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. Government lawyers wrote in documents filed late Friday...

Justice Department claims TikTok collected U.S. user views on issues like abortion and gun control

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Two-thirds of Americans drink coffee every single day, according to data collected by the National Coffee Association in 2022. But despite its popularity, there are plenty of myths about coffee and it can be difficult to know what's true. On TikTok alone, there are 52 million posts doling out advice...

Don't believe these 3 myths about coffee, say registered dietitians

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Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Health authorities in the southern Indian state of Kerala are on high alert following the latest flare-up of the deadly Nipah virus. The Nipah virus is considered one of the most dangerous pathogens circulating in the wild. First identified 25 years ago in Malaysia, Nipah is estimated to have a...

India is on alert after a fresh outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus. Here’s what you need to know

It's unclear if merger deregulation will jumpstart consolidation among larger media companies. In the last five years, every large media merger has led to tens of billions in lost value for shareholders. Even if big deals haven't worked, it's only fair to judge them against what would have happened had...

Warner Bros. Discovery is counting on deregulation to unlock media deals — if there's even appetite

Social Security is a major source of income for most retirees. Yet most people don't know how much income they may receive from the program. Here's how to access your Social Security retirement benefit estimate. For most retirees, Social Security benefits is a major source of income. Yet, just 11%...

Most people don't know how much their Social Security retirement benefits may be. Here's how to tell

It's that time again! "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed. Jumia: "It's not making a lot of money." Sign up now for the CNBC Investing Club to follow Jim Cramer's every move in...

Cramer's Lighting Round: Broadcom is 'absolutely terrific'

Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab chief investment strategist, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the markets, the Nasdaq dipping and cracks showing across the economy.

Fade low quality small caps, says Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders

West Texas Intermediate oil fell 3.7% this week, while Brent dropped 1.8%. Surprise rate cuts by China this week raised worries that Beijing is struggling to breathe life into the world's second largest economy. U.S. crude fell more than 1% on Friday, posting a third weekly decline as worries about...

U.S. crude oil posts third weekly decline as China demand raises concerns

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A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

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Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

CNBC's Jim Cramer looked at what might have caused Wednesday's Big Tech declines, reviewing why investors may have been disappointed with earnings from Alphabet and Tesla. "Wall Street, it looks like it's had it with the mega caps, doesn't it? We don't want to hear about the 'Magnificent Seven' anymore," he said. "Everyone thinks these stocks have gone to unsustainable levels, so that they want to lock in gains and pivot to groups that have room to play catch-up, like the small caps."

Jim Cramer examines Wednesday's brutal tech sell-off

OTPs via text message, or SMS, are vulnerable to attacks by fraudsters through a variety of means such as phishing attacks, SIM swapping and message interception. There is a growing consensus that one-time passwords should be replaced due to the cybersecurity risks. While not perfect, security experts say a better...

Why you should avoid use of one-time passwords sent by text

CEO Julie Masino on Thursday told CNBC's Jim Cramer how her company is moving forward with its turnaround plan, adding that she doesn't expect to see results in the immediate future. "It is a three-year plan. Fiscal '25, which starts for us in another week or two, is really an...

Cracker Barrel CEO gives progress update on the chain's turnaround plan

It's that time again! "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed. Sign up now for the CNBC Investing Club to follow Jim Cramer's every move in the market. Disclaimer The CNBC Investing Club Charitable...

Cramer's Lightning Round: Dell is a buy

Finding a new job is getting harder. Last month, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, the first time it has crossed above 4% since 2021. Fewer people are quitting their jobs, and recent college graduates are having a hard time breaking into the market. Hiring might have fallen beneath...

7 in-demand jobs companies are hiring for—some are remote and pay over $100,000

More than half, 56%, of Americans would decline a wedding invitation from a close friend or family member if they felt they couldn't afford it, according to a recent Bank of America survey. And it appears that the older a person is, the more comfortable they are saying "no." Gen...

56% of people would RSVP 'no' to a close friend's wedding to save money, new survey shows

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Rise of shareholder activisim: Here's what you need to know

Alfredo Porretti, JPMorgan head of shareholder engagement, joins 'Money Movers'...

Rise of shareholder activisim: Here's what you need to know

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