Demand for vacation rentals in Western destinations have increased by more than 30% this year. TODAY’s Donna Farizan shares what it was like to spend time on a cowboy-cation and check out life on a ranch. (Sponsored by VRBO)
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Walmart agrees to pay $3.1 billion over the sale of opioids sold at its pharmacies
Walmart proposed a $3.1 billion legal settlement on Tuesday over the toll of powerful prescription opioids sold at its pharmacies.
Airfares soar 40% ahead of busy holiday travel season
Airfares are up a staggering 40% from the same time last year as Americans head into the holiday season. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY with advice from experts for finding affordable tickets.
Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 employees
Amazon is expected to lay off 10,000 workers starting this week, according to a report from the New York Times. It amounts to 3 percent of its workforce and the biggest staff reduction in the company’s history. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.
Yellen says she expects inflation will return to normal levels 'over the next couple of years'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she anticipates inflation will recede to normal levels over the next two years, down from from near four-decade highs.
Travelers set to receive more than $600 million in refunds over canceled flights
The U.S. Department of Transportation ordered six airlines to pay more than $600 million in refunds to customers who had their tavel plans canceled or delayed.
How one of the largest crypto exchanges went from banking billions to bankruptcy
FTX, a leading firm in cryptocurrency, filed for bankruptcy only days after being valued as a $32 billion company. CNBC’s Kate Rooney explains how a competitor, internal financial issues and a run on the bank led to what’s being called the next Enron scandal.
Tyson Foods CFO apologizes after arrest for allegedly drunkenly entering woman’s home and sleeping in her bed
Tyson Foods CFO John Tyson apologized to investors on Monday for his arrest for public intoxication and trespassing.
Jeff Bezos says he plans to give away most of his $124 billion fortune
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently said he plans to give away the “majority” of his fortune.
Carl Nassib's Rayze app lands investment to connect volunteers with nonprofits
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib dreamed of a different kind of social media app for years — one that celebrates positivity and community.