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The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on hidden "junk fees," issuing a rule that forces companies to disclose the whole cost of a service or event upfront.

The children's TV show "Sesame Street" will have to find a new place to stream new episodes after HBO parent company Warner Bros. Discovery decided to let the arrangement lapse.

Alphabet's Waymo announced this week that it will begin testing its autonomous taxis in Japan in 2025, marking the company's first international expansion.

U.S. stock indexes are edging back on Tuesday and trimming some of their stellar gains for the year.

Employees at some Walmart locations across the U.S. are wearing body cameras, with Walmart InHome delivery workers sporting the devices while dropping off goods.

Thousands of Amazon warehouse and delivery workers have approved going on strike this week.

"Bluey" is heading to the big screen.

Consumers stepped up their spending at retail stores last month, providing a boost to the economy in the early phases of the winter holiday shopping season.

President-elect Donald Trump says Canada's departing finance minister was an obstacle to U.S.-Canada relations and "will not be missed."

The Senate teed up a "very busy week" by voting Monday to advance a major annual defense bill, overcoming rifts over spending levels and transgender policy to keep the must-pass bill on track for President Biden's signature.