The Israel Defense Forces and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been fighting for decades. Recent tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border in response to the war in Gaza could threaten the future of the Middle East. So what is Hezbollah?
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Making a plan to pay for long-term care: Insurance and other alternatives
Almost three-quarters — 70% — of people turning 65 will need long-term care in their lifetime, according to a report by the Urban Institute and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Southwest CEO vows changes as activist investor pushes for new leadership
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said the company is ready to adapt to changing customer trends like premium seating as pressure from an activist investor mounts.
Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse dine-in movie theater chain
Sony Pictures Entertainment, the Hollywood studio behind recent hits like “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” and “Anyone but You,” has acquired the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema dine-in movie theater chain, the two companies announced Wednesday.
Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate unchanged amid signs inflation is starting to slow further
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was keeping its key interest rate unchanged as it fights elevated inflation rates that have been pinching U.S. businesses and consumers.
This organization was a behemoth of romance writing. It just filed for bankruptcy protection.
The Romance Writers of America filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 29, after years of membership decline, money issues, and claims of racism.
Johnson & Johnson reaches $700 million talc settlement with U.S. states
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $700 million to settle an investigation by 42 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. into its marketing of baby powder and other talc-based products blamed for allegedly causing cancer.
Inflation gauge slows, adding to signs of price relief for consumers
One of the most-watched inflation metrics showed a slight slowdown Wednesday, a sign that the price growth that has bedeviled the U.S. economy may be easing.
Inflation cooled more than expected in May: What it means for you
The latest numbers on inflation came in slightly lower than what experts predicted at 3.3%. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to explain what it means for your wallet and where you’re likely to see some relief.
European Union announces higher tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs
The European Union on Wednesday said it would slap higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, which it found benefit “heavily from unfair subsidies” and pose a “threat of economic injury” to EV producers in Europe.