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.
Consumers continue to navigate through rising costs at the register, whether it be at the grocery or department store. Beverly Harzog, personal finance and credit card expert with U.S. News & World Report, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how to get the best deals during your shopping spree.
Delta Airlines responded to a class-action lawsuit that said the company inaccurately claimed to be the world's first "carbon-neutral company, saying it was "without merit."
Maurits Pots, founder and CEO of Tema ETFS, joined Cheddar News to discuss what market trends to look out for with the debt ceiling vote in the backdrop of investors' minds.
Used car prices have risen dramatically recently and continue to remain at a high rate. Cheddar News spoke with some customers and a salesman to get their take.
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking and meet stricter safety standards within three years.
A judge ruled against Boeing and said families of passengers who died in the 737 Max crash in Ethiopia can seek damages for the pain and suffering felt by the victims shortly before the accident.
Used car prices are skyrocketing, with some costing as much as a brand new car. Cheddar News reporter Ashley Mastronardi has more on what's behind rising prices for pre-owned vehicles and some tips for getting the best bang for your buck.
