A view of a KFC restaurant in Vallejo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images KFC’s U.S. restaurants will ditch PepsiCo and switch to Coca-Cola beverages next year, marking the first time in decades that the Yum Brands chain has changed its drink supplier, the restaurant company said Thursday. Some of KFC’s international markets serve Coke…
The Porsche Mission S concept car. Courtesy Porsche Porsche on Thursday revealed a concept car called Mission S that signals a new design direction and flagship model for the famed German sports carmaker. The debut of the sleek midengine vehicle is part of a turnaround plan revealed last week by the Volkswagen-controlled brand that includes…
Traders celebrating at the New York Stock Exchange on April 15, 2026, as the S&P 500 closed above the 7,000 level for the first time. NYSE Long-term investors who follow one simple piece of advice have tended to benefit from it: as the market twists and turns, do nothing. But the S&P 500 of today,…
When Bryanna Hambrick bought a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home in Columbus, Ohio, in 2022, she hoped that life milestone would help her save money on rent and build wealth. “Society puts a lot of pressure on you to have property, get married, have kids,” said the 35-year-old. “Life wasn’t giving me those other things, so…
A JetBlue Airbus A321 lands at Los Angeles International Airport on March 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images JetBlue‘s new domestic first class, BlueFirst, is now available for booking on flights across more than 30 routes, the airline said Thursday. This option will be available on domestic flights that are…
Bill Oxford | Istock Unreleased | Getty Images U.S. Postal Service postmark practices that were formalized in a December 2025 rule could mean a longer delay between when something is mailed and when it’s postmarked — a distinction that matters for tax returns, mail-in ballots and other time-sensitive documents. The issue may crop up as…
When Stephanie Thomas went to college more than 25 years ago, she relied on some financial help from her parents, student loans and a part-time job as a gymnastics coach to cover most of the tab. Even so, by graduation she had amassed about $20,000 in student loans — “good debt” she was manageably able…
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplane departs from San Diego International Airport on May 27, 2026. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Goodbye, A-List and A-List Preferred. Southwest Airlines is scrapping its two-tier loyalty program starting next year and instead rolling out silver, gold and platinum levels that are similar to what…
David Zervos, Chief Market Strategist of Jefferies LLC, speaks during an interview with CNBC on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 3, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters The International Monetary Fund should check its own forecasting record before criticizing U.S. fiscal policy, David Zervos, newly appointed…
America’s — really, humanity’s — relationship with debt is a long, complicated narrative. People have long debated what makes debt “good” or “bad.” The definition has changed over time, from ancient Greece to medieval Europe to the turn of the 20th century and into the modern age. Ancient Roman law, for instance, generally viewed debt…