Some 65,000 Hollywood actors have taken up picket signs as of last week, bringing productions to a halt as they fight for higher pay amid inflation and a rapidly evolving entertainment industry. Performers say the annual pay they’ve come to rely on, which is based on residuals from movie and …

The House of Representatives is poised this week to resume — and potentially escalate  — a blistering debate over the use of taxpayer money for federal government programs and initiatives that seek to promote diversity and equity.   On Monday, the House Rules Committee considered Republican amendments to remove funding …

Federal regulators are accusing Bank of America of opening accounts in people’s name without their knowledge, overcharging customers on overdraft fees and stiffing them on credit card reward points.  The Wall Street giant will pay $250 million in government penalties on Tuesday, including $100 million to be returned to customers, …

If the Federal Trade Commission has its way, businesses could soon be fined a hefty sum for hosting or promoting fake product reviews online. Faux five-star and rave reviews of less-than-stellar consumer goods can boost businesses’ profits while deceiving consumers, according to the agency, which has proposed a rule to …

CHICAGO —The prime suspect in the 1982 Tylenol murders has been found dead. According to police in Cambridge, Massachusetts, James Lewis was found unresponsive on Sunday just after 4 p.m. He was pronounced dead shortly after.  Police said his death was “determined to be not suspicious.” In 1982, seven people in …

Some Beyoncé fans received disappointing news on Wednesday: her show in Pittsburgh this August is no longer happening. Beyoncé was set to perform in Pittsburgh on August 3 as part of her Renaissance World Tour, but Acrisure Stadium, where Beyoncé was slated to perform, released a statement on its Instagram account saying …

Washington — Former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg has settled a pair of lawsuits she filed against the network and television personality Tucker Carlson, her attorney said Friday, with the network agreeing to pay her $12 million. Gerry Filippatos, Grossberg’s attorney, said the settlement resolves claims filed against Fox News, …

What if treating obesity could be as easy as popping an effective pill? That’s a notion that has long fueled hope for many of the more than 40% of Americans who are considered obese — and fueled criticism from those who advocate for wider weight acceptance. Soon, the pill may …

What remains of Bed Bath & Beyond, the bankrupt big-box retailer known for its dizzying array of home goods, has been bought by e-commerce discounter Overstock.com, court filings from Thursday show.  Overstock.com bid $21.5 million at auction for the assets of the retailer, which filed for bankruptcy in April. The …

A dog had to be euthanized after it was stabbed during a dispute between two dog owners in New York City’s Central Park, CBS New York reported. According to police, the owner of Eli, a German Shepherd-pit bull mix, got into an argument with the owner of three unleashed dogs …