Google is banning all ads related to cryptocurrency. The update will go into effect across all Google and YouTube platforms starting in June. Facebook enacted a similar policy on cryptocurrency ads earlier this year. Bitcoin and other popular digital currencies fell sharply on the news.
Students across the country are walking out of class today to remember victims of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. At 10 am local time across different time zones, students are leaving class for 17 minutes, one minute for each person who died in the tragic school shooting. More than 3,000 schools across the country are participating in the protests, calling for action on gun reform. This comes on the one month anniversary of the shooting.
Kai Ryssdal, host and senior editor of Marketplace, stops by to talk about the upcoming 10 year anniversary of the financial crisis. He predicts another financial crisis is on the way, but the verdict is still out on when it will happen. Ryssdal says the big banks are still bigger than ever and Congress has done little to change that. Generally, he believes the economy is in decent shape, even though the markets have been volatile recently.
And we're joined by the co-owner of McClure's, a company that specializes in making pickles. Bob McClure and his brother Joe used their mom's pickle recipe to start a small business almost a decade ago. At first, they rolled out products in Detroit and Brooklyn, but today McClure's pickles can be found in most grocery stores nationwide. In addition to pickles, McClure's also makes chips, sauerkraut, and Bloody Mary mix.
Open enrollment season is here and the stress of picking the right plan for you could sometimes get overwhelming. Rosalyn Glenn, financial advisor with Prudential, joined Cheddar News to discuss what to know and understand about selecting your benefits to cover your medical needs and conditions, if any.
Learning about money is a skill that should be learned at an early age. OneMain Financial is now offering a financial course called 'Credit Worthy' across several high schools across the country, along with some scholarships. Doug Shulman, CEO of OneMain Financial, joined Cheddar News to discuss the importance of learning and understanding credit. "Over half of high school students graduate without knowing the basics about credit," Schulman said. "It really helps establish a great foundation to being an independent adult, to have a healthy and happy life, and some financial security is part of that."
Mariah Carey is facing a second lawsuit claiming copyright infringement over her song, "All I Want For Christmas is You."
Apple posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter but continued to report soft revenue. Cheddar News breaks it all down.
Thousands of hospitality workers across 18 casinos in Las Vegas have announced they are set to strike if a new contract agreement is not reached by Friday, November 10.
Mariah Carey, the 'Queen of Christmas,' is teaming up with Victoria's Secret for a new holiday collection.
Stocks jumped Friday after a jobs report showed a higher slowdown in hiring, giving hope to an end in rate hikes.
A new study found greater productivity in companies with a higher gender balance.
Apple posted better-than-expected profit and revenue in the latest quarter but said sales dropped for the fourth straight quarter, including a drop in revenue for iPads and iMacs.
The Federal Trade Commission is accusing Amazon of using an algorithm to raise prices for some of its products, thereby causing other shopping sites to do the same.
