U.S. employer health plans tap prescriptions that feds say are illegal
Every step is a struggle for Bruce Zimmerman, whose health has been deteriorating since he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis eight years ago. In 2019, Zimmerman said, his then-employer offered him an opportunity that sounded irresistible: He and his wife, Becky, could take all-expense-paid trips to the Cayman Islands and the Continue Reading
this brand is ‘one of the better companies out there that’s down’
Nike ‘s road back to glory is going to take a while, but CNBC’s Jim Cramer is willing to wait. “The reason I’m defensive about it is because I know very few people who think that Nike can turn,” Cramer said Tuesday on ” Squawk on the Street .” The stock received a Continue Reading
WNBA Las Vegas Aces’ Becky Hammon says league may need new leadership
Las Vegas Aces head coach and six-time WNBA All-Star Becky Hammon said it may be time for a change in WNBA leadership. In an interview with CNBC Sport, one month after winning her third WNBA Championship with the Aces, Hammon discussed what she described as a “rocky relationship” between Commissioner Continue Reading
Disney and YouTube TV stalemate drags on
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman, which brings you the biggest news and exclusive interviews from the worlds of sports business and media. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. It’s day 14 of the Disney – YouTube Continue Reading
Skims hits $5 billion valuation after funding round led by Goldman
Skims underwear is displayed on a shelf at a Nordstrom store on March 25, 2025 in Corte Madera, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand has raised $225 million in new funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, valuing the shapewear and apparel company at $5 billion — Continue Reading
Boeing defense workers approve new contract, ending more than 3-month strike
FILE PHOTO: A Boeing logo is seen before the opening of the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 13, 2025. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Boeing defense workers approved on Thursday on a new contract that will end a more than three-month strike that has Continue Reading
Congress hemp ban raises fears of mass layoffs and black market growth
The hemp industry is bracing for layoffs, production reductions and billions in lost revenue after Congress passed a government funding bill late Wednesday containing a surprise provision that will ban nearly all hemp-derived consumer products. Hemp, a derivative of the cannabis plant, was legalized in the 2018 Farm Bill for Continue Reading
The tiny Greek island where EVs take charge
Astypalea’s Chora, or capital. Ed Moskalenko | Getty Images The tiny, butterfly-shaped Greek island of Astypalea has all the ingredients for a relaxing vacation: myriad beaches with clear waters, great seafood and a castle perched above a traditional white town with winding alleys and views across the Aegean Sea. It’s Continue Reading
Air traffic controllers are still short after government shutdown
Planes line up on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport on November 10, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.S. has been scrambling to hire more air traffic controllers for years. The longest-ever federal government shutdown might have made that even harder. Continue Reading
‘Ghost job’ postings add another layer of uncertainty to stalled jobs picture
Job seekers attend the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair held in the Amerant Bank Arena on September 25, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Judging by current data, you’d think there’s literally a job out there for anyone who wants one. Looking deeper under the hood, Continue Reading