White House expects Fed to weigh larger rate cut after disappointing jobs data

The White House expects the Federal Reserve to at least consider a possible larger rate cut when it meets later this month after last month's job data showed a "disappointing" labor market, President Donald Trump's economic adviser said on Friday.

Kennedy to link Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, report says

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce that the use of Tylenol in pregnant women is potentially linked to autism, contrary to medical guidelines that say it is safe to use, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Trump orders return to the US 'War Department'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War," reverting to a title it held until after World War II, when officials sought to emphasize the Pentagon's role in preventing conflict.

Tesla offers mammoth $1 trillion pay package to Musk, sets lofty targets

Tesla's board has proposed a $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk in what would be the largest corporate pay package in history, underscoring the hold Musk has over the carmaker as it attempts to transform into an AI and robotics powerhouse.

Thousands of newborn stars dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA's Webb Space Telescope

Thousands of newborn stars sparkle and dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA's Webb Space Telescope.

Epstein victims urge Congress to pass bill requiring release of documents

Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein demanded Wednesday that Congress pass legislation forcing the release of all unclassified records related to the disgraced financier's death.

US job growth weakened sharply in August; unemployment rate rises to 4.3%

U.S. job growth weakened sharply in August while the unemployment rate increased to 4.3%, confirming that labor market conditions were softening and sealing the case for an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve this month.

Trump administration drops Biden plan to require airlines to pay compensation for disrupted flights

President Donald Trump's administration said it will drop a plan by his predecessor to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by carriers.