David Mitchell, Weekly Editor Who Exposed a Corrupt Cult, Dies at 79
His tiny California newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize for its exposé of Synanon, a renowned drug rehabilitation program that had turned into a violent operation.
Don Laughlin, Who Turned a Patch of Desert Into a Casino Mecca, Dies at 92
There was just a dirt road and a boarded-up motel in 1964 when he first saw the area at the southern tip of Nevada that would be named after him.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady and Pledges to Proceed Carefully
The Federal Reserve left interest rates at 5.25 to 5.5 percent, but its chair, Jerome Powell, said policymakers could still raise rates again.
Sam Bankman-Fried Built FTX Into a ‘Pyramid of Deceit,’ Prosecutor Says
The criminal fraud trial for the founder of the FTX crypto exchange has reached closing statements. Jurors will then begin deliberating.
Orsted, Offshore Wind Firm, Cancels N.J. Projects
Denmark’s Orsted said it would be forced to write off as much as $5.6 billion as wind developers in the U.S. face wrenching financing costs.
Federal Reserve Meeting: Fed Expected to Keep Rates on Hold
The Federal Reserve is widely predicted to leave rates steady for a second consecutive meeting, but not to rule out another increase in the coming months.
Keith Lee’s TikTok Videos From Atlanta Shake Its Dining Culture
When Mr. Lee, a TikTok food reviewer with 14 million followers, visited Atlanta, his reviews gave voice to gripes that some have about parts of the city’s dining culture.
What Fed Rates Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
Arnold Diaz, Who Reported on New York’s Swindlers, Dies at 74
A correspondent for three city TV stations, he became famous for his “Shame on You” segments that investigated consumer fraud and aggressively confronted wrongdoers on camera.
JOLTS Report Shows U.S. Job Openings Steady in September
The Labor Department report is a gauge of how well the labor market can withstand the highest interest rates in two decades.