Human trafficking has recently exploded in the United States, largely because of smartphones. One former CIA agent had the breakthrough idea, of using this technology against the traffickers.

Generic drugs are basically copies of brand-name drugs. Pharmaceutical companies spend over a billion dollars to create these brand-name drugs they then typically get the exclusive right to sell them for around 20 years.

A new lawsuit against SpaceX is an example of the politicization of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), businessman Elon Musk says. President Joe Biden’s DOJ on Aug. 24 sued Mr. Musk’s company over its alleged preference to hire U.S. citizens and permanent residents over people granted asylum or refugee status. The company “failed to […]

TOKYO—Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, a polarising move that prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all aquatic products from Japan. The Japanese government signed off on the plan two years ago and it was given a green light […]

Hollywood studios have proposed a deal to end the ongoing strike by writers. The President of The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, Carol Lombardini, said its “priority is to end the strike” and “end the hardships that so many people and businesses that service the industry are experiencing.” The proposal includes the highest […]

KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and others are planning on 100 percent digital sales.

Artificial intelligence that predicts upcoming test questions. Over 100,000 people have registered for it, even though there hasn’t been any traditional marketing of the program. The company’s founders spoke more on this. Rami Akily is the CEO of Youmakr, a generative A.I. firm focused on students. Youmakr helps students write their essays with A.I. The […]

Millions of children aren’t getting their ADHD medication due to a nationwide shortage. Many are now struggling to concentrate in class.

Investing your money can ensure you have enough for your retirement, for college tuition, or for buying a house. It could potentially be the difference between living paycheck to paycheck and becoming a millionaire! However, investing money can also intimidate people who’ve never done it before. NTD asked an expert for advice.  

Hawaii is a major travel destination, but should tourists cancel their plans to vacation there because of the massive wildfires?

In light of this, we look at the practice of releasing suspects before their trial, without requiring them to pay bail, which is also called “no-cash bail.” An idea that’s growing in popularity.

America is infamous for its high health care costs. One key reason they’re so high is the huge amounts of money that are wasted along the different health care supply chains. A 25-year-old U-Penn graduate, Luka Yancopoulos, is making big strides in helping resolve this crisis—which he says could ultimately help save lives.

There currently aren’t enough teachers to teach America’s children. One estimate says there’re 36,000 vacancies across the country. One potential solution: fast-track teacher training programs. NTD talked to the CEO of one of the most prominent fast-track firms, iTeach, and Barron’s author Brian Stewart.

New hires are struggling with basic skills because the pandemic lockdowns stunted their educational experiences.  

Elon Musk took another big step by completely replacing Twitter’s blue bird with the letter X. Moving onward toward his stated goal of creating an “everything” app.  

Job-seekers, take note: New research shows that employees who are more “agreeable” make better team members. It’s a trait that hiring managers are seeking right now. Why are they looking for agreeableness, and what other traits are they looking at?

Diabetes is taking a toll on America. Impacting not only the nation’s health, but also the economy—causing around $330 billion in medical costs and lost wages. Millions of Americans have diabetes, and many of them may not even know it. Congress held a hearing on diabetes, exploring how the disease can be defeated.

The Senate held a hearing today on junk fees. Junk fees are hidden or unnecessary fees that companies are throwing at consumers all over America. They’re found in many industries, such as banking, airlines, investment, telecommunications, and real estate.

Congress held a hearing on artificial intelligence and the military. One of the experts who testified was Alexandr Wang, the CEO of Scale AI, and the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. He said AI is bringing about a new era and how militaries use AI can drastically change the future.

Shark attacks have been popping up in recent headlines. Though the chances of being attacked by a shark are very low, what should you do if it’s about to happen?

The Supreme Court is likely to rule on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan Friday. Over $400 billion in student debt is at stake.

It’s National Homeownership Month, so we’re taking a look at what happens to everything you own … after you’re gone. Your house, your money, your valuable possessions, even your dog! Who gets what after you die? We speak to an estate planner to find out.  

Card issuers sent 500 percent more emails and letters asking for salary information over the past three years. Do you have to give them this info? And if not, should you?

Auto repair scams have been giving car owners headaches for generations! However, it has now been the top consumer complaint for seven years in a row, according to the Consumer Federation of America. Auto mechanic Marc O’Dell offers his best advice on how you can protect yourself from unscrupulous mechanics.

The AI chip wars are on! Semiconductor chip company AMD has revealed its most advanced AI chip ever, called the MI300X. This is the strongest challenge yet to Nvidia’s AI chip dominance. NTD’s Colin Fredericson has the story.    

Could the U.S. dollar lose its place, as the king of currencies? If it does, it’ll have a strong impact on America’s economy and national security. Lawmakers just held a hearing to address this question.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed 13 charges against crypto platform Binance and its CEO for allegedly engaging in an “extensive web of deception” to mislead customers and evade U.S. laws. The SEC filed its lawsuit against Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia […]

The SAT college admission test will become fully digital. Instead of paper and pencil, students will use laptops and tablets. NTD explored how the new digital SAT is different and how someone could prepare for the new test.

NASA says that somewhere between 2 and 5 percent of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings can’t be easily explained. On May 31, NASA held a 16-member panel discussion about what it described as “unidentified anomalous phenomena” (UAP), an alternative rendering of what most in the public refer to as UFOs. The discourse, led by astrophysicist […]

Undergraduate college attendance has plummeted by nearly 9 percent in recent years. More and more people are choosing blue-collar jobs, which are currently in high demand. Meanwhile, people are turned off by colleges because of their combination of high costs and unsatisfying returns on investment. Is it still necessary to have a college degree?  

A program to collect food waste has given a young Australian purpose. He has helped to recycle huge amounts of waste that was created by Melbourne’s catering industry.  

Treasury Secretary Yellen reaffirms the United States could run out of money to pay bills by early June. In 2023, an average of almost 67 million Americans per month will receive a social security benefit. NTD spoke with experts to see if your social security checks could be impacted should the United States default.  

The American Psychological Association stated an advisory regarding social media and teen health. The advisory recommends adult monitoring during early adolescence, typically between ages 10 and 14.  Timing is critical because teen brains are undeveloped and highly sensitive at these ages. Another recommendation is that teens go through social media training!

Blind people in Chicago could soon have safer street crossings. A federal ruling is pushing the city to install more audible cues at intersections.  

Warren Buffett gave a speech at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting over the weekend. Buffett is generally considered the world’s most famous investor. He has had incredible success with stock-picking. And one part of his success? Dividends! NTD’s Colin Fredericson explains.

Social media scams have skyrocketed over the past five years with $1.2 billion in reported losses in 2022. The scammers not only take people’s money, but they also take credit card information and other personal info from people online.

Researchers in the United States and France are studying the distinctive vertical bubbles in glasses of champagne. Now, they’ve discovered it’s closely linked with the taste.

Sustainability practitioner Joshua Spodek has experimented with living unplugged and free from reliance on the electric grid. Instead, he generates his own electricity and avoids packaged foods.  

In President Joe Biden’s childhood hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, signs of affection for the president are hard to miss. Biden aides say they welcome a possible rematch against Donald Trump, arguing it will help energize their base. But polls show the American public doesn’t feel the same way.

Apple opened its first retail store in India on April 18, and its CEO Tim Cook was there, underscoring the importance of its market.  

Life has never been easy for stray animals. But in Turkey’s Istanbul, they are doing just fine, with the help of loving and caring citizens.

With storms and tornadoes ravaging U.S. towns, on the other side of the Atlantic, scientists are testing how future homes will survive extreme weather. NTD brings us more about the UK’s “Energy House Two” project.

An informal tea meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping capped-off French President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day trip to China recently. But the two countries share a passion that goes far beyond the age-old beverage. In March 2017, the then-popular presidential candidate Macron had an interview with French newspaper Le Parisien. He publicly declared, “I am a […]

In northern Albania, there is a maze of tunnels large enough for an underground city beneath its streets. It was built by a communist regime that feared invasion.

In what appears to be a morale boost in Taiwan, Taiwanese people are rushing to buy a patch showing Winnie the Pooh getting beat up by a native Formosan black bear. Many in Taiwan’s air force are wearing the patch for its political significance.

A health expert and former U.S. Army microbiologist warns of the possibility of travelers from China spreading a new wave of COVID-19 to the global community, as China opens international travel amid a COVID surge.

For the first time ever U.S. scientists have produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a so-called “net energy gain.” It’s a major milestone in a decades-long attempt to source clean, limitless energy from nuclear fusion. It could one day power our homes and help end dependence on fossil fuels.  

Looks like China is starting to get worried about its economy. On Friday, the country eased its zero-COVID policies slightly. Stocks rallied and residents were happy.

A new report says that the new Iran nuclear deal could give that country hundreds of billions of dollars before 2030. Meanwhile, experts warn that Iran could already have enough enriched uranium for a nuclear bomb. This is what the nuclear deal is trying to prevent.

The European Commission wants more power over the private sector, according to draft legislation seen by the Financial Times. The plan is supposed to prevent supply shocks during times of crisis, but businesses are reportedly not happy with it.

Recently, documents revealed that over 50 Biden administration officials were pressuring social media firms to censor what they called “misinformation.” Now, House Republicans have introduced a bill that would punish anyone who does just that.    

States all over the country that raked in more money than they spent have budget surpluses. Experts say it’s a result of leaner budgets, federal COVID stimulus, purchases of more taxable goods, and an economy that was growing before COVID hit. And now, many states are giving back to their residents.

California’s government wants to control fast-food workers’ wages. The bill is already headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.

Imagine buying real estate, renting it out, and generating passive income—all from your laptop. As investors buy more and more houses, a large number are doing it without even visiting the properties.

The California government’s spending has finally been made public. Openthebooks.com, the world’s largest private database of America’s public expenditures, has spent a decade trying to open California’s books. It had succeeded in opening every other state’s books. California was the one and only hold-out because the state comptroller refused to cooperate.

The richest school in the world may be the University of Texas. The latest numbers aren’t out yet, but it’s likely Harvard’s reign will end.

Shares of the world’s second-largest movie chain, Cineworld, plunged over 30 percent Monday, after announcing it’s considering filing for bankruptcy. It’s the owner of Regal Cinemas.

The government plans to stop paying for COVID treatment. This will push the cost to patients and insurers. NTD spoke with Wayne Winegarden, senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute, who says COVID-19 will be with us for a long time, so COVID treatment should be incorporated into the normal health care system.

China is investing in Mexico in order to avoid U.S. tariffs—such as the 25 percent tariff former President Donaldd Trump imposed on a wide variety of Chinese goods.

China’s big tech firms gave their algorithm information to the regime. This is the first time ever that something like this has happened, but we don’t know what’s happening behind the scenes. Algorithms are a key trade secret for many tech firms, which have a lot of data on their users. NTD heard from Jeremy Knauff, […]

Electric automaker Rivian recently reported that its net losses almost tripled from the same quarter last year. And aside from Tesla, none of the recent EV startups have hit production targets, or turned a profit.

The U.S. solar industry is trying to navigate the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which took effect in June. It bars companies from importing goods from Xinjiang, where there is evidence of forced labor. But, vital solar panel materials come from that region.

Tesla calls its autonomous driving features “full self-driving” and “autopilot.” But California’s DMV says this is misleading. It says it could potentially take away Tesla’s license to operate as a carmaker in the state. California is a big market for Tesla.

For the first time ever, a state is investigating an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings product. Missouri attorney general Eric Schmitt is looking into financial services firm Morningstar. He believes its ESG ratings may have violated state law.

Another bill making the rounds is the Schumer–Manchin spending bill, dubbed the Inflation Reduction Act. Senate Democrats could vote on it as early as this week. It includes a new corporate minimum tax in the bill, as well as a lesser-known item—a tax on oil imports. These types of taxes usually carry over to the […]

A subsidiary of Toyota, called Hino, has been faking emissions data since 2003. A special probe found that the company’s culture played a large role in the fraud.

In the latest quarter, nearly 100,000 employees disappeared from Amazon’s global workforce—the biggest drop in the company’s history. This prompts the question: what will future employment numbers look like as GDP declines?

In a surprise U-turn, Sen. Joe Manchin is all of a sudden all for the Democrats’ climate, health, and tax bill. He’s calling it the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, instead of Build Back Better.

Former Fed Chair Paul Volcker made some of the largest rate hikes in history. Many economists believe he did the right thing to fight inflation, even though unemployment soared. Should Jerome Powell follow in his footsteps?

A former Tesla executive says he’s going to build a battery-materials plant for electric vehicles. This is would be one of the first U.S. plants to produce these materials. It’s a small step toward becoming less dependent on China, which currently dominates almost every step of battery production.

Major countries worldwide want to ban gas-powered cars and replace them with all-electric vehicles in the near future. But this may lead to some serious problems, one of them being that electric cars still pollute the environment.

The new inflation report is out and consumer prices rose 9.1 percent in the past twelve months—setting yet another 40-year high. Where is the peak? How will the Fed respond?

A protest turned violent on Sunday in China’s central Henan Province. People are protesting over local banks freezing their deposits and not allowing them to withdraw money. Chinese authorities violently dispersed thousands of protesters gathered at the People’s Bank of China.

Any moment now, Twitter is likely to formally sue Elon Musk, and the two are going to be in what experts are calling an unprecedented legal battle. Who will ultimately prevail? To learn more, NTD spoke with legal experts Dan Ives, senior equity research analyst at Wedbush Securities; Oscar Gomez, managing partner at EPGD Business Law; and […]

Red states are doing better economically than blue states, according to multiple measures. According to Moody’s Analytics, they’re attracting more people and adding more jobs.

Tesla can no longer be called the world’s leading electric vehicle company. Chinese conglomerate BYD (Build Your Dreams) has sold more electric vehicles in the first half of this year.

Multiple minimum-wage hikes have taken place across multiple states on Friday. They aim to make sure the lowest-paid workers are keeping up with the cost of living. But is it really that simple?

As part of next year’s budget, California lawmakers have approved a $17 billion plan aimed at providing inflation relief. It involves handing people up to $1,050 to help with inflation.

Despite round after round of sanctions, Russia still has the money to fight in Ukraine. So the G-7’s next plan is price caps on Russian oil.

Now that Roe v. Wade is overturned, firms are saying they’ll cover travel expenses for employees who cross state lines to get an abortion. But is that even legal now?

Vickie Paladino, the Queens councilwoman who was denounced for what she said about drag queen story hour. Now she says what was a simple statement, blew up in a way she didn’t expect. NTD speaks with Vickie Paladino clarifying her stance on this issue.

Where’s a good place to park your money, as the money we’ve saved so far is losing its value? Experts are recommending “I” bonds—government bonds that are tied to inflation.

One way the White House wants to fight inflation is to bring down drug prices. A new company from billionaire investor Mark Cuban is already doing that. A new Harvard study says, if the government buys from his firm instead, it could save Medicare billions of dollars.

Environmental groups are suing the Biden administration for handing out drilling permits. They’re concerned about how oil and gas wells will affect the environment, despite gas prices being at $5 a gallon.

“Top Gun: Maverick” is breaking all kinds of box office records. Apparently, people and especially military kids out there are now realizing their parents are actually cool.

President Joe Biden is canceling $5.8 billion in student loan debt, the most in the history of the United States. All the beneficiaries are former Corinthian College students.

NBA team owners have big personal investments in China. ESPN’s investigation comes as NBA games quietly return to China’s TV screens, after a three-year ban. They were banned after one general manager spoke out against the Chinese Communist Party’s human rights abuses in Hong Kong. The NBA distanced itself from the general manager’s comments at […]

The European Union unveiled a road map Wednesday to ditch Russian energy. They are trying to cut off Russia’s energy revenue over its invasion of Ukraine, and push forward the “European Green Deal.”

Of the three major COVID-19 vaccines used in the United States, Johnson & Johnson’s is by far the least popular. And now, it’ll probably be used even less. The FDA announced Thursday it’s limiting its use.

The European Commission is now proposing a ban on Russian oil. It’s part of a new set of measures aimed at punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Even Germany—Europe’s largest economy and one of the most dependent on Russia—has signed on.

Oil giant BP can breathe a sigh of relief. A spokesperson for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government won’t impose a windfall tax on the company. BP’s profits more than doubled last quarter, despite a massive loss on leaving Russia.

A major institutional investor, Blackstone, has agreed to buy America’s largest, publicly-traded student housing developer. In other words, for many students, Blackstone is your new landlord.

The biggest U.S. banks are taking a profit hit. On April 14, Wells Fargo said its profits were 21 percent lower than they were in the same quarter a year ago. Citi says its profits were 46 percent lower, and Goldman Sachs says its were 42 percent lower.

It’s not just oil that’s gotten more expensive over the past year; the cost of renewable energy is also rising. A new report says that high demand and supply chain problems are affecting the industry.

To combat high gas prices, President Joe Biden will allow higher volumes of ethanol to be added to gasoline. It comes with environmental concerns and concerns for your car’s health, but the idea is to increase the amount of fuel on the market and hopefully bring down prices. But will it work?

Some investors and Wall Street banks have apparently benefited from the fact people are so desperate to sell their Russian debt holdings. They’ve found what looks like, on the surface, a no-lose bet.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday blamed the sanctions against Russia for pushing up energy prices. Gas prices have gone up about 20 percent since Russia invaded Ukraine, but they started rising long before the war. Some lawmakers are also blaming big oil for high gas prices. Is there price-gouging going on? A Democrat-led committee held a […]

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has disclosed that he’s now Twitter’s largest shareholder. And this comes after he ran a Twitter poll, regarding Twitter and free speech.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is putting her weight behind a central bank digital currency. She says this could improve many things banks are doing wrong. But there are privacy concerns.

Drivers are not the only ones hurt by high oil prices. Farmers, who use a lot of diesel fuel, are also feeling the pressure.