Rob Wile

Dozens of Delta Air Lines flights were canceled and more than 200 were delayed Wednesday as the Atlanta-based carrier continued to recover from last week’s global CrowdStrike-Microsoft IT outage. But in a statement, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the carrier had largely recovered from the outsize impact it experienced from the incident. Data from FlightAware on Wednesday morning showed 47 canceled and 242 delayed Delta flights, though it was not immediately clear how many were attributable to IT issu…

U.S. stocks had their worst day since 2022 on Wednesday amid a broad pullback in tech companies as Wall Street traders sought to reduce their exposure to firms that have made big bets on artificial intelligence. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index closed down 3.6%, while the broader S&P 500 index closed down 2.3% — both their worst performances in more than 18 months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.25%. The rout was led by Tesla, whose shares fell 12.3% for its worst day since 2020, and Google…

Delta Air Lines is still struggling with thousands of flight cancelations and delays, four days after an industry-wide meltdown triggered by a Crowdstrike tech outage. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.

Many of America’s largest labor unions have now announced their endorsements of Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, as the vice president intensifies her campaign for the Democratic nomination. Yet some notable union holdouts remain, suggesting Harris will still have some work to do to win over other working-class voters. On Monday, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the biggest federation of unions in the U.S. and a longtime supporter of President…

Bissell is voluntarily recalling 3.2 million Steam Shot-style handheld steam cleaners after it received 183 reports of injuries, most of them minor burns. In a release on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website, Bissell said the affected products “can expel hot water or steam onto users while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard.” The products are sold throughout the U.S. and in Canada in Target and Walmart stores, as well as by Amazon and other retailers. The units are sold in…

A software failure in the web that makes up the global supply chain threatens to disrupt daily commerce for an indefinite period, showing how widespread reliance on the same system can create a worldwide crisis when that system goes down. It was still not known Friday morning how long it would take to address the issue, which cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike attributed to an improperly executed update on Microsoft systems. Although Microsoft itself was not directly responsible for the outage, the…

A prominent cryptocurrency CEO turned outspoken supporter of Donald Trump is resigning from the company he helped build after posting incendiary remarks on X in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on the Republican presidential nominee. Ryan Selkis, who posts on X as “twobitidiot,” said Friday he was stepping down as CEO of Messari, a crypto data company, after his “politics and rhetoric put the team in harms way,” he said. Following the attempt on Trump’s life in Pennsylvania, Selkis t…

Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, are offering a promotion through the end of July that lets users buy four tickets for $80 to selected shows. The offer is good for thousands of shows — but not all of them — and it is limited by geographic area. And you need a code to unlock the deal, according to an FAQ page. The 4-for-$80 deal was offered last year, too, and it has been available before that. But it comes against the backdrop of a slowdown in the live events space this summer…

John Deere said Wednesday it would cease lending its name to social events like LGBTQ Pride parades — the latest corporation to reassess its stance on hot-button social issues as the culture wars ignite ahead of the presidential election. In a statement posted on its X account, the nearly 200-year-old industrial and farming equipment manufacturer said it would “no longer participate in or support external social or cultural awareness parades, festivals, or events.” It also added that “the exist…

Zyn users, rejoice: Production is about to ramp up in the U.S. Philip Morris International (PMI), Zyn’s parent company, announced Tuesday it would invest $600 million to build a new production facility in Aurora, Colorado, dedicated to manufacturing the popular nicotine pouches. The move comes as Zyn has been subject to nationwide shortages as a result of its runaway success. “PMI and its U.S. affiliates are accelerating their mission to move adults who smoke away from cigarettes in the U.S. b…

Shares in gun manufacturers jumped Monday in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Smith & Wesson Brands was up 10%, while Sturm, Ruger & Co. rose about 7% as of early Monday afternoon. Both firms make pistols, revolvers, hunting rifles, and semi-automatic rifles like the one used in the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday — although officials have not yet released information on who manufactured the gun. In recent years, arms companies’ shares…

There was good news about the economy as consumer prices fell slightly last month for the first time in four years. in June. Inflation was at 3 percent, a vast improvement from 9.1 percent two years ago NBC News’ Christine Romans reports.

Post-pandemic consumer splurging is rapidly coming to a halt, according to two widely followed U.S. companies — more evidence that the U.S. economy is likely in for a period of slower economic growth. Pepsi and Delta Air Lines both offered subdued financial outlooks as they reported quarterly earnings Thursday, and both cited the same reason: Customers are now becoming more value conscious, after years of struggling with elevated costs. “The impacts of persistent inflationary pressures and highe…

Editor’s note: This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Doug Sharp isn’t a rich man — but he has played one in Hollywood. Sharp, 59, lives in Los Angeles and until recently got the bulk of his income by driving for Uber and Lyft while moonlighting as a paid extra. It’s the chance to earn the spotlight and work with others who share his passion for acting that keeps him going after years of having failed t…

There was good news about the economy as consumer prices fell slightly last month for the first time in four years. in June. Inflation was at 3 percent, a vast improvement from 9.1 percent two years ago NBC News’ Christine Romans reports.

At a moment when many consumers’ wallets are stretched to the breaking point, TV viewers have begun flocking to a group of streaming services that don’t cost a dime. The channels are known as free, ad-supported television (FAST) networks. The main players include Amazon’s Freevee, Paramount-owned Pluto TV, Rakuten TV, The Roku Channel, Fox-owned Tubi, and Xumo, which is co-owned by Comcast, NBC News’ parent company. The channels are not quite household names — but today, they combine for 4.1% o…

Target will soon stop accepting personal checks as a form of payment at checkout. In a statement to NBC News, the retail giant said it was committed to creating an easy and convenient checkout experience — but that due to “extremely low volumes,” it would no longer take personal checks starting July 15. It said it has taken several measures to notify guests in advance of the move. It will still accept cash; digital wallet payments like Apple Pay; SNAP/EBT; buy now, pay later services; and credit…

The June jobs report from the Labor Department showed employers added 206,000 roles, down from the 218,000 gained in May.

Bob’s Stores, a longtime Northeast clothing store chain, announced this week that it is shutting down after it failed to secure financing amid a bankruptcy filing. Through July 14, all remaining Bob’s locations will offer liquidation-level discounts on the stores’ trademark work wear, footwear, team wear and everyday family-oriented clothing. Selected store fixtures, furniture and equipment will also be available for sale. Gift cards and merchandise credits will be honored through the close of b…

Some 32 million people people plan to pass through U.S. airports over a 12-day stretch as the holiday and summer travel rush goes into high gear. While most travel was smooth heading into the July 4th holiday, there were some snags, including one flight that had to be diverted because of spoiled food served to passengers. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports.