The real reason eggs are more expensive than ever
H5N1 has led to the killing of 170 million birds. And the virus is mutating, risking a human pandemic.
Biden administration
I worked for ICE under Biden. Even I'm taken aback by immigration changes under Trump — and sad to see federal workers being vilified.
Deborah Fleischaker, a political appointee at ICE and the DHS under the Biden administration, reflected on her career in an interview with BI.
A former top Biden DEI chief says companies should 'bunker down' and stand up for diversity
Alaysia Black Hackett, who oversaw Biden's DEI push, told BI that Trump's crackdown wasn't a surprise and that the work "doesn't stop."
White House says TikTok's threat to go dark on Sunday is a 'stunt'
TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on January 19, the day the ban is set to take effect, without more assurances it won't be enforced.
The economic projects that could reshape Biden's legacy
The ramifications of Biden-backed economic investments may not be felt for years, which could eventually reshape the overall story of his presidency.
There's one final way Biden can fund Ukraine's fight against Russia, researchers say
On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the administration is considering extra sanctions on Russia before it leaves the White House.
Intel awarded $7.9 billion from the CHIPS Act ahead of Trump's 2nd term
Donald Trump has criticized the CHIPS Act and suggested he'd prefer tariffs to incentivize semiconductor manufacturing on US soil.
Israel's airstrikes and incursion against Hezbollah show limits in Biden's ability to influence Netanyahu, foreign policy experts say
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions in Lebanon against Hezbollah show he cannot be constrained by US, foreign policy experts said.
Air travel is rough. Here's how the government is trying to fix it.
Flying can be rough. It's gotten so bad the government is stepping in to try to make flying suck a little less. Here's how.
The Biden administration is giving entrepreneurs a shot at loans up to $2 million for climate-focused projects
The SBA is increasing its maximum loan amount for climate-focused projects as part of the green lender initiative.
Nvidia and other chip stocks tumble on report the Biden administration is weighing tighter China trade restrictions
Chipmakers including Nvidia, TSMC and ASML were down on Wednesday as the Biden administration reportedly considers tighter China trade restrictions.
Biden announces plan to cap rent increases at 5% for half of American rental households
A record number of renters can't afford their housing costs. Biden wants to discourage big rent increases to address the issue.
The US has sent at least 14,000 of its massive, highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs to Israel since October 7, report says
The MK-84 is one of Israel's largest and most destructive bombs. Israel has used 2,000-pound bombs to devastating effect in its strikes on Gaza.
Biden may let US defense contractors deploy to Ukraine, but not like in Iraq and Afghanistan: report
The US is considering allowing limited numbers of US private military contractors to serve in Ukraine, but just in support roles, CNN reported.
There's a huge pay raise on the way for clean energy workers
The Treasury Department unveiled a new rule that says developers could get bigger tax credits if they pay prevailing wages.
US Navy warships are stuck in a Red Sea battle they can't fight forever
American forces have expended a large amount of munitions battling the Houthis, and the conflict doesn't look like it'll end anytime soon.
The Biden Administration's labor department is hitting the road for 'Good Jobs Summer'
A good job means more than just one that pays well; workers should be able to get there, and not be constrained by arcane requirements.
California's new 'Honest Pricing Law' will require cruise lines to be transparent about fees
California's "Honest Pricing Law" makes it illegal to advertise prices for goods or services that don't include all the required fees or charges.
Low-income Americans wait years to get housing vouchers that are often impossible to use. Fixing the system could mean more funding and less red tape.
Just 60% of voucher recipients nationwide actually use their vouchers to secure housing, which shows how difficult the benefit is to use.
5G and 6G are among 'the most strategic sectors' in the AI age, a national security advisor says
Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging tech, says US telecom infrastructure needs competitive technology.