Apple doubles down on artificial intelligence, announcing partnership with OpenAI Apple has announced a much-anticipated partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The deal to bring AI features to iPhones and other devices is a major move for Apple, which has been slower than some competitors to jump on the AI bandwagon. Dara Kerr
A strong dollar is great news for most of us — but not everybody is a winner A surge in the dollar has benefited many Americans and reinforced the country's economic strength — but it has also caused a lot of pain for others. Rafael Nam
Boeing’s woes mean rising anxiety in Wichita, Kansas, the 'Air Capital of the World' Troubled plane maker Boeing wants to buy Spirit AeroSystems, the Kansas supplier that builds the body of the 737. The deal could have big implications for Wichita, a city with deep ties to aviation. Joel Rose
What does a downtown rebound look like? More residents and weekend visitors Ever since the start of the pandemic, the futures of America’s big-city downtowns have been in question. Philadelphia is just one example of a center city finding new ways to thrive. Laurel Wamsley
Double-digit price increases have people shopping for less expensive insurance When it comes to insurance, people generally don't shop around very much -- they tend to stick with the carrier they already have. But with double-digit premium increases, that's starting to change. Scott Horsley
How an outdated Social Security policy is preventing couples from marrying Under Social Security's outdated SSI rules, couples say they can't marry - or they have to hide Joseph Shapiro
An Alabama manufacturer shows how to retain working moms: child care Child care has long been seen as a problem for mothers to solve. Now employers see it's their issue too. In Alabama, a carmaker is working with a tech company to help employees find and pay for care. Andrea Hsu
The price of some goods and services is still bringing Americans down Gas prices are falling and employers are hiring but some good and services remain stubbornly expensive, resulting in mixed consumer sentiment. Scott Horsley
Creating a throw-away culture: How companies ingrained plastics in modern life Plastic has become embedded in everyday life. That’s because for the last 70 years, the plastics industry convinced consumers to embrace the material for its low cost and disposability. Michael Copley
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs — and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed. The Associated Press
