Billionaire Jim Thompson Reflects on Daughter Running Family Business

Billionaire Jim Thompson Reflects on Daughter Running Family Business

Jim Thompson became a billionaire by building Crown Worldwide from scratch into a global logistics giant. Loading audio narration… His daughter, Jennifer Harvey, was appointed CEO in 2023. Read our … Read more

Retail sales growth slowed in April as higher gas costs left less room for nonessentials

Retail sales growth slowed in April as higher gas costs left less room for nonessentials

Shoppers pulled back on spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for some nonessentials like clothing and furniture. But economists … Read more

The Steyer campaign pays influencers. Their posts don’t always make that clear

The Steyer campaign pays influencers. Their posts don’t always make that clear

WASHINGTON — In recent weeks, several social media influencers have popped up in online feeds touting the California gubernatorial campaign of billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer. Some complain about the price of gasoline. … Read more

The 16 summer movies we’re most excited to see in 2026

The 16 summer movies we’re most excited to see in 2026

Not every summer movie needs to be a mystery that unfolds hallway after hallway, with a creature hiding around every corner ready to pop out. But maybe the best one … Read more

U.S. overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes

U.S. overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes

NEW YORK — About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than in the previous year, according to preliminary government data. It was the third straight annual … Read more

Amazon’s market value charges toward $3 trillion on AI momentum

Amazon’s market value charges toward  trillion on AI momentum

Investors are growing increasingly optimistic about Amazon.com Inc.’s position in artificial intelligence, lighting a fire under the stock and sending the company’s market capitalization soaring toward the rarefied $3-trillion level. … Read more

FDA chief’s resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation’s health department

FDA chief’s resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation’s health department

WASHINGTON — When the week began, several senior positions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were already sitting empty. There was no Senate-confirmed U.S. surgeon general. The head of … Read more