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February 13, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

Nevada is the only state where people can legally purchase sex.

FILE – A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front right, is under construction next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa., Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?

February 15, 2026 at 1:38 p.m.

Data centers keep spreading fast, and some use as much electricity as a small city.

FILE – A sign stands over a Wendy’s restaurant, Feb. 25, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Wendy’s closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales

February 13, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Wendy’s plans to emphasize value as it tries to win back inflation-weary customers.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the group chairman and CEO of Dubai-backed port operator DP World.

Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents

February 13, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

Documents show years of messages between DP World head Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and Epstein.

FILE – A person pushes the doorbell on their Ring doorbell camera, July 16, 2019, in Wolcott, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash

February 13, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Amazon says no customer video from Ring ever went to Flock.

FILE – A Valentine’s Day box of chocolates is seen on a store shelf Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Falling cocoa prices won’t necessarily mean cheaper Valentine’s Day chocolates

February 13, 2026 at 10:36 a.m.

Chocolate prices at U.S. retail stores rose 14% between Jan. 1 and the first week...

The 12 months ending in December 2025 saw a 29% increase in prices across streaming services. (Getty Images)

What is streamflation? (And will streaming prices keep rising?)

February 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Streaming prices are climbing as companies shift toward profits.

James Conti works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off

February 13, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Stocks got some help from easing Treasury yields.

A shopper looks at produce at a grocery store Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

February 13, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

Friday’s report suggests inflation could be cooling.

Performers sing and dance to the music of Elton John during a preview of “ELTON: A Celebration of Elton John” at the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Creative Studios in Tampa on Jan. 14. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)

Norwegian Cruise Line peels back curtain on entertainment ops, including Elton John show

By Patrick Connolly

February 13, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Creative Studios houses dozens of performers and creative professionals all working...

FILE – Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)

Anthropic hits a $380B valuation as it heightens competition with OpenAI

February 12, 2026 at 6:23 p.m.

Renaissance Capital counts Anthropic as third among the most valuable private firms.

A person jogs past single family homes, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to where it was 3 week ago, just above 6%

February 14, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate slipped to 6.09% from 6.11% last week.

FILE – A sign promoting 100% financing is displayed outside a model home in the Colony Ridge development in Cleveland, Tx., Oct. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease

February 15, 2026 at 1:36 p.m.

The National Association of Realtors said that existing home sales sank 8.4%.

Trader Edward McCarthy works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI

February 12, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

The AI worries have hit software stocks particularly hard.

Homes are shown for sale in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Though South Florida saw slower home sales than other metros across the nation, year-to-year sales are up.

Fort Lauderdale, Miami among top 5 slowest housing markets in US, report says

By Megan Vaz

February 12, 2026 at 8:49 p.m.

South Florida homes are sitting on the market longer despite an increase in sales, a...

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How to face down estate planning paralysis

February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Estate planning can feel emotional and overwhelming.

FILE – A sign with information about employment is displayed during a job fair in Dallas, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

February 12, 2026 at 11:06 a.m.

Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Feb. 7 fell from the previous week.

FILE – A WhatsApp icon is displayed on an iPhone, Nov. 15, 2018, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app

February 12, 2026 at 7:46 a.m.

Russia has already blocked major platforms like Facebook since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Offering a helping hand to a loved one in need is admirable, but when a temporary arrangement extends far beyond the original timeline, it can create tension and strain. (New York Daily News)

Ask a real estate pro: How I do get relative who was staying with me to leave my home?

By Gary Singer

February 12, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: How do I force relative who overstayed...

Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla Inc., speaks in December 2018 during an unveiling of The Boring Company’s Hawthorne test tunnel in California.

Elon Musk’s tunneling company tapped to link Universal parks

By Silas Morgan

February 12, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

Elon Musk’s tunneling firm The Boring Company will enter negotiations to design and build infrastructure...

FILE – U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino walks through a Target store Jan. 11, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Gray, File)

Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

February 11, 2026 at 7:50 p.m.

ICE Out Minnesota called for sit-ins and other demonstrations to continue for a full week.

Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, arrives in court to testify in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold tech companies responsible for harms to children, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

February 11, 2026 at 4:56 p.m.

The question of addiction is a key pillar of the case.

Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are ‘fixable’

February 11, 2026 at 12:09 p.m.

The split was expected to occur in the second half of this year.

Specialist John McNierney, center, and trader Mathias Roberts, right, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report

February 11, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

The Labor Department said employers added 130,000 jobs to their payrolls last month.

The sun sets behind the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade

February 11, 2026 at 11:55 a.m.

Worsening federal deficits are driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service...

A fourth tier of cards— upper-middle-class cards, if you will— has been introduced to fill the gap between mid-tier cards with annual fees around $100 and premium cards with annual fees of $500 and more. (Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS)

Credit card trends to watch for in 2026

February 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Credit card interest rates remained high, hovering around an average of 22% all year.

Hiring sign is displayed in front of a restaurant in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Surge of 130,000 US hires last month is a stark contrast to the weak hiring of 2025

February 11, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

The report included major revisions that reduced the number of jobs created last year.

A rendering shows an Intracoastal view of the proposed Ritz-Carlton Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach. (The Boundary/Courtesy)

Dual tower Ritz-Carlton private residences planned for Fort Lauderdale beach area

February 11, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Another entry from the Ritz-Carlton luxury brand is planned for the Fort Lauderdale beach area...

FILE – The Warner Bros. water tower is seen at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Paramount sweetens offer for Warner Bros. shareholders in hostile takeover fight

February 10, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

Warner's leadership has continued to back its deal with Netflix.

Trader Michael Milano works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks drift to a mixed finish as yields fall after a discouraging report on US shoppers

February 10, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

The action was stronger in the bond market, where Treasury yields fell.

President Donald Trump said recently a weaker dollar is “great.” (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Is a weaker U.S. dollar a good thing?

By Phillip Molnar

February 10, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

"All things considered, the negatives outweigh the positives," said one San Diego economist.

Coffee is for sale at a grocery store Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone

February 10, 2026 at 9:50 a.m.

Retail sales were flat in December from November. Economists were expecting an increase.

A board above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange displays the closing number for the Dow Jones industrial average, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

What you need to know before making financial gifts

February 9, 2026 at 12:41 p.m.

Whether you’re giving cash or investments, be aware of the logistics and tax implications.

New Mexico lawsuit accuses Meta of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation online

February 9, 2026 at 7:55 p.m.

It's unclear whether Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify at trial.

Specialists, from left, Dilip Patel, Glenn Carell, and Michael Pistillo work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks drift higher as gold, silver and bitcoin stabilize

February 9, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

Potentially market-moving economic reports are coming later this week.

FILE – In this June 17, 2009, file photo, shoppers are reflected in the window as they walk past an Eddie Bauer store, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy

February 9, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The cruise industry contributed heavily to Greater Fort Lauderdale's tourist economy with record numbers of travelers passing through Port Everglades in Broward County. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel file)

South Florida’s economy shows staying power despite slower pace, trade and immigration chaos

February 9, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

South Florida's economy is expected by financial experts to be slower, but on a solid...

FILE – Young people use their phones to view social media in Sydney, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins

February 9, 2026 at 7:34 p.m.

Meta and Google’s YouTube face claims their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.

Co-workers of different generations mentor each other to reduce workplace misunderstandings

February 8, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

Co-workers can at times feel like generations speak different languages.

FILE – Construction equipment is seen near new homes on July 11, 2025, in Happy Valley, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing

February 8, 2026 at 2:20 p.m.

It’s a position that flies in the face of what many economists, the real estate...

A “For Rent” sign for apartment displays outside apartment building during a cold day in Chicago, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

February 7, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

Consumer advocates warn the products often act like short-term loans with high fees.

The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island has 17 acres of oceanfront property, including a central Party Cove neighborhood. (Andrew Gardiner/Courtesy Royal Caribbean)

Royal Caribbean’s new Bahamas beach club opens on a coveted strip of land

By Patrick Connolly

February 9, 2026 at 11:39 a.m.

The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opened to Royal Caribbean passengers in late December, improving...

Moltbook, a social network built exclusively for AI agents, is shown on a computer screen Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kaitlyn Huamani)

Security concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum

February 6, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

Many experts have expressed security concerns about the platform.

A Tesla is driven through the Vegas Loop under the city on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)

Musk’s underground tunnels in Las Vegas face scrutiny over safety, environmental concerns

February 6, 2026 at 5:46 p.m.

The Musk-founded Boring Company has been under the microscope after complaints and alleged violations.

Uber found liable in sexual assault case and ordered to pay $8.5 million

February 6, 2026 at 5:23 p.m.

Uber plans to appeal the jury's decision.

FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story

February 6, 2026 at 12:03 p.m.

The proof Trump offers is often off-base or wrong altogether.

Traders Edward McCarthy, left, and Edward Curran work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks soar to their best day since May as the Dow tops 50,000 and bitcoin stops plunging

February 6, 2026 at 5:03 p.m.

Chip companies helped drive the widespread rally.

Only 30% of Americans would pay a $1,000 emergency expense from savings, a recent Bankrate survey found. (Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS)

How to start saving — even if you’re starting from scratch

By Tribune News Service

February 6, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

If you don’t have a healthy emergency fund, you’re not alone.

FILE – The icon for the TikTok video sharing app is seen on a smartphone in Marple Township, Pa., Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

EU accuses TikTok of ‘addictive design’ that harms children, seeks changes to protect users

February 6, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

The European Commission believes TikTok should change its service's basic design.

Conservation photographer Drew McDougall is shown on the water on Jan. 25 in Terra Ceia. SSA Marine, working alongside Tampa holding company Slip Knott LLC, wants to build a multiberth cruise port here to accommodate larger ships that can’t fit under the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Some local anglers and environmental groups are opposing the plan, saying an ecological gem and a healthy fishery could be paved over to accommodate the cruise port. (Max Chesnes/TNS/Tampa Bay Times)

In Tampa Bay, a proposed cruise port reignites an old Florida battle

By Max Chesnes

February 6, 2026 at 6:02 a.m.

A proposed new cruise port near Tampa has become the latest symbol of a quintessential...

FILE – This photo shows Novo Nordisk headquarters in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, on Feb. 5, 2025. (Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP, File)

Hims & Hers launches copy of Wegovy pill, prompting legal threats from drugmaker Novo Nordisk

February 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

By MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — Telehealth company Hims & Hers said Thursday it will...

FILE – This Dec. 15, 2016, file photo shows a Pizza Hut restaurant in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Pizza Hut closing 250 US stores as parent company considers selling the brand

February 5, 2026 at 2:08 p.m.

Pizza Hut has more than 6,000 locations in the U.S.

Workers get Levi’s Stadium ready for Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Anthropic, OpenAI rivalry spills into new Super Bowl ads as both fight to win over AI users

February 5, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

This rivalry began when OpenAI leaders left to form Anthropic in 2021.

FILE – An aerial view of the Boar’s Head processing plant, Aug. 29, 2024, in Jarratt, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Boar’s Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak

February 5, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

The company's plant in Jarratt, Virginia, resumed limited operations on Feb. 2.

FILE – Bitcoin tokens are seen on April 3, 2013, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Bitcoin price falls below pre-Trump second term levels, now hovering below $67,000

February 5, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

The original cryptocurrency has lost 46% of its value since Oct. 6.

FILE – A sign is posted for a new home for sale in Ambler, Pa., Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Average US long-term mortgage rate barely budges, holding near 6%

February 7, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate edged up to 6.11% from 6.1% last week.

Trader Joseph Stevens, foreground, works with colleagues on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Falling tech stocks and a plunge for bitcoin hit Wall Street

February 5, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

Several discouraging reports on the U.S. job market also knocked down yields in the bond market.

FILE – A hiring sign is displayed at a grocery store in Northbrook, Ill., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

US applications for jobless benefits jump by 22,000 to 231,000 last week, the most in 2 months.

February 5, 2026 at 11:45 a.m.

Applications for unemployment benefits are seen as representative of layoffs.

A damp spot on your wall needs attention, especially if it spreads or discolors. It could lead to mold. As a renter, you need to rely on your landlord to address the issue.

Ask a real estate pro: My landlord is ignoring a damp spot on my wall. What should I do?

By Gary Singer

February 5, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: My landlord won't deal with a damp...

Elon Musk and Shivon Zillis arrive at The Mar-a-Lago Club, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla., to attend the wedding of White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino and Erin Elmore, the director of Art in Embassies at the U.S. Department of State. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

February 4, 2026 at 7:27 p.m.

Scientists and industry experts say Musk faces formidable technical, financial and environmental obstacles.

Minute Maid frozen concentrate orange juice is on display at a grocery store in White Plains, N.Y. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Donald King)

After 80 years, Minute Maid’s frozen canned juices are getting put on ice

February 4, 2026 at 6:46 p.m.

The Coca-Cola Company says Minute Maid’s frozen juices will be discontinued by April.

Traders Sean Spain, left, and Chris Lagana work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

More drops for technology stocks weigh on Wall Street

February 4, 2026 at 6:31 p.m.

AMD dropped despite a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected.

Camps aren’t cheap. But there are creative ways to work camp into your spending plan, this year and next. (Getty Images)

My quest for an affordable summer camp without sacrificing my savings

February 4, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

Here’s a practical look at summer camp costs and how to manage them.

Bahama Breeze served classic Tiki-inspired cocktails and other Caribbean-inflected treats.

Which Bahama Breeze restaurants are closing? Converting? Here’s a list

By Orlando Sentinel

February 4, 2026 at 10:47 a.m.

The company has not announced specific plans for the converted restaurants.

Last two Bahama Breeze restaurants in South Florida will be permanently closing

By Silas Morgan

February 4, 2026 at 10:33 a.m.

The last two remaining Bahama Breeze restaurants in South Florida are among the eateries that...

FILE – A Tesla model Y and other Telsla vehicles sit at a dealership, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027

February 3, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

The new requirement will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Bottles of Pepsi are displayed for sale at Hawthorne Market on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slips

February 3, 2026 at 5:54 p.m.

Price increases boosted revenue but weakened demand for its products.

FILE – In this March 4, 2015, file photo, an order of McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets is displayed for a photo in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

February 3, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

Valentine’s Day is big business for U.S. restaurants.

FILE – Small Business Administration administrator Kelly Loeffler listens during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Capitol Hill, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

SBA says legal permanent residents will be ineligible for its loan program, effective March 1

February 3, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

The move is the latest by the SBA as it works to tighten loan restrictions...

A woman uses an ATM outside a U.S. Bank on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds

February 3, 2026 at 1:03 p.m.

The figures add support to the notion of a “K-shaped” economy.

Options trader Phil Fracassini, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower as gold and silver prices bounce back

February 3, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

Gold and silver bounced higher after their latest sell-off.

A sinking fund is another name for money you save a little bit at a time for a specific purchase in the future. (Getty Images)

Big expenses ruining your budget? Try a sinking fund

February 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Making a major purchase is different from shopping for groceries.

Josh D'Amaro, the future CEO of Walt Disney Co., waves with Mickey Mouse at a D23 Expo event in 2022. The company announced Monday that he will replace retiring CEO Bob Iger. (Walt Disney Co.)

Disney board taps Josh D’Amaro to succeed retiring CEO Bob Iger

By Dewayne Bevil

February 3, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

The 28-year company veteran has been in charge of theme parks worldwide since 2020

FILE – The opening page of X is displayed on a computer and phone, Oct. 16, 2023, in Sydney. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes

February 3, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

Alleged offenses include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.

Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways perennially have been the No. 1 and No. 2 carriers in passengers carried at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. But that may soon change as Spirit dials back its size in bankruptcy court. A decline in passengers by both carriers contributed to a slump in travelers served at the airport last year, data shows. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)

Passenger traffic falls at Fort Lauderdale airport as airlines fight for business

February 3, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

Annual passenger traffic fell by 8.5% at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in 2025 as airlines...

Eddie Bauer shoes are displayed at an Eddie Bauer outlet store on March 17, 2022 in Novato, California.

Eddie Bauer to close all North American stores, file for bankruptcy

By David Matthews

February 2, 2026 at 9:26 p.m.

Outdoor apparel retailer Eddie Bauer is expected to close its stores in North America and...

FILE – Elon Musk attends a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year

February 2, 2026 at 7:40 p.m.

The deal will combine AI chatbot Grok, Starlink, and social media company X.

Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdown

February 2, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

The delay in data comes at a bad time. The economy is in a puzzling...

An Air Canada plane is parked at a gate at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, with the Fort Lauderdale skyline as a backdrop. Tourism leaders in Florida are reaching out to their Canadian counterparts as the U.S. has seen a travel backlash over the words and actions of President Donald Trump.. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel file)

Florida wants to attract more Canadian visitors as tourism drops over Trump comments, actions

By Jim Turner

February 2, 2026 at 1:47 p.m.

Tourism leaders in Florida are reaching out to their Canadian counterparts as the U.S. has...

A for sale sign sits in front of a house as a front end loader removes feet of snow from a residential street in Draper, Utah, on February 23, 2023. – Powerful winter storms lashed the United States on February 22, 2023, with heavy snow snarling travel across wide areas, even as unusual warmth was expected in others. Blizzards expected to dump up to two feet (60 centimeters) of snow swept across a vast band of the country from the West Coast to the Great Lakes, grounding flights and knocking out power to tens of thousands. (Photo by GEORGE FREY / AFP) (Photo by GEORGE FREY/AFP via Getty Images)

How to buy a house in the winter

February 2, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

Nationally, winter is the sleepiest season for the housing market.

A rendering shows planned upgrades to the Sneakers Cove family beach at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. (Courtesy of MSC Cruises)

MSC Cruises announces expansion to private destination Ocean Cay

By Patrick Connolly

February 4, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

MSC Cruises is adding new dining venues, an adults-only beach and an expanded pier to...

Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated

February 2, 2026 at 10:50 a.m.

It can be hard for economists, or individual employees, to know if AI is the...

Traders Drew Cohen, left, and Dylan Halvorsan work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

US stocks climb as gold and silver prices keep falling

February 2, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

Gold and silver prices sank further following their latest wild moves.

The Wharton School on the University of Pennsylvania campus. (Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Job titles are out and skills are in, Wharton expert says. Here’s what employers want to see

By Tribune News Service

January 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

AI has been speeding the shift from a “role-based labor market to a skills-based economy.”

A ship is docked Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at PortMiami in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation

January 30, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

Inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

FILE – Kevin Warsh, visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, speaks at the Council on Foreign Relations in a panel discussion on “Central Banking in an Age of Improvisation,” Nov. 28, 2011 in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Warsh’s challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump’s demands

January 30, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

Now that Warsh is in line for the job, the enormity of the challenge ahead...

Anthony Spina, left, works with fellow options traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices plunging

January 30, 2026 at 4:58 p.m.

Some of the wildest action was again in the precious metals markets.

Meghan and John Palmer own Prairie Star Farm in Allamakee County, Iowa. ((Meghan Palmer)/KFF HEALTH/TNS)

Farmers now owe a lot more for health insurance

By Kff Health News

January 30, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Last year was a tough one for farmers.

Subtle shifts can save you thousands. (Getty Images)

6 clever ways I’ve saved money (that weren’t as scary as I thought)

January 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

I save money by seeking alternatives, not suffering. You can do the same.

FILE – Saks Fifth Avenue holiday light show and window reveal on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Saks Global to close most of its Saks Off 5th stores as it restructures during Chapter 11 bankruptcy

January 30, 2026 at 10:49 a.m.

Parent company Saks Global currently operates 70 Saks Off 5th locations and plans to shutter...

President Donald Trump arrives for the premiere of first lady Melania Trump’s movie “Melania” at The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Trump’s choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world’s most influential central bank

January 30, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

Trump's pick is likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could...

Owner of Johnny Rockets, Fatburger files for bankruptcy

By David Matthews

January 29, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

FAT Brands — the owner of multiple restaurant chains including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger and Twin...

Tri-Rail Executive Director David Dech is scheduled to start his new job March 16 as president and general manager of a commuter rail line that runs to Chicago from cities across northern Indiana. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel file)

Tri-Rail’s board to discuss replacement for departing top executive in February

January 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Tri-Rail's governing board will discuss the process next month for replacing departing Executive Director David...

Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol speaks during the Starbucks Investor Day event, in New York, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Starbucks sees room to expand with hundreds of new US stores and increased seating