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By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Workers are struggling to cope with a “seemingly infinite workday,” involving an increasing load of meetings scheduled at 8 p.m. or later and a near-constant stream of interruptions, according to new research by Microsoft. The company analyzed data from users of Microsoft 365 services — which include Outlook

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Food giant Kraft Heinz will remove all artificial colors from its brands as synthetic food dyes face renewed scrutiny from consumers and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s US Department of Health and Human Services. The maker of Kraft Mac & Cheese, Heinz ketchup, Jell-O, Capri-Sun and other

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — A bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour from $7.25 is back – but you might be surprised at who’s leading the charge: Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri. Shifts in state and local minimum wages, however, as well as the broader economy, show how

By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — Global markets have remained relatively calm amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. But that sentiment could quickly shift, according to experts, if the conflict affects the Strait of Hormuz. That’s because the narrow stretch of water located between the coasts of Iran and Oman is one of

Associated Press (AP) — A federal jury in Colorado on Monday found that one of the nation’s most prominent election conspiracy theorists, MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, defamed a former employee of a leading voting equipment company after the 2020 presidential election. The employee, Eric Coomer, was awarded $2.3 million in damages. He had sued after

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Champion eater Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest after being banned last year. “This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life,” he said

By Rebecca Wright, Kristie Lu Stout, Dan Hodge, Robin Li and Alysha Bibi, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — As the metal gangway is lowered, the crew gets to work securing the ship to the dockside – their bright orange jumpsuits dwarfed by the vast pink container ship behind them. Once the ONE Modern vessel is

CNN By Rebecca Wright, Kristie Lu Stout, Dan Hodge, Robin Lee and Alysha Bibi, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — As the metal gangway is lowered, the crew gets to work securing the ship to the dockside – their bright orange jumpsuits dwarfed by the vast pink container ship behind them. Once the ONE Modern vessel

By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Terry Moran has no regrets. The now-former ABC News correspondent sat down for a pair of interviews on Monday, speaking out for the first time about losing his job at the network after he posted a social media missive last week against President Donald Trump and deputy chief of

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — America’s top battery brands are locked in a power struggle over battery life claims. Duracell has filed a lawsuit against Energizer, accusing the rival battery maker of running a deceptive advertising campaign. In a complaint filed in federal court in Manhattan on June 13, Duracell — which is owned

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN New York (CNN) — Healthcare costs are expected to rise in 2025 and older adults are increasingly looking to age in place — trends Samsung is targeting to get a bigger piece of the digital health market. And the company’s upcoming smartwatch update is another step in that direction, says Hon

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Voice of America’s Persian-language operations are back up and running as the US government tries to beam information into Iran amid the widening conflict between Israel and Iran. Voice of America and another US-funded international network, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, are promoting their programming — partly to persuade the

By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — The Trump Organization is licensing the Trump name for a new wireless service that’s being marketed to the president’s supporters and puts the brand in competition with major phone carriers like AT&T and Verizon and smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung. “A big part of what we’ve

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — At Home, a popular home goods retailer with 260 stores across 40 US states, has filed for bankruptcy, citing the backdrop of tariff increases and a slowdown in consumer spending. The Dallas-based company announced Monday that it had entered an agreement with its lenders that “will eliminate

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — American car buyers braced for the worst when President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs started taking effect in April. But so far, prices are little changed. However, industry experts don’t expect that will remain true for long if tariffs stay in place— so Americans may want to buy a car

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Americans face a shortage of affordable homes, but the mega tax and spending bill championed by the Trump administration has the potential to shape housing affordability for years to come. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, a linchpin of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, is primarily a sweeping tax

By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Taiwan has added China’s tech titan Huawei and chip giant Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) to its export control list, stepping up efforts to align with Washington’s crackdown on companies driving Beijing’s artificial intelligence ambitions. Citing “concerns over weapons proliferation and national security,” Taiwan’s International Trade Administration

CNN, GETTY IMAGES, 01:14 – 01:32, TWITTER, STEFFEN SEIBERT, GERMAN FEDERAL PRESS OFFICE, Twitter/Steffen Seibert/German Federal Press Office By Kevin Liptak, CNN Calgary, Alberta (CNN) — It’s a tableau no world leader — except perhaps President Donald Trump — wants to repeat. Convening in the Canadian Rockies for this week’s Group of 7 summit, presidents

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Internet and cable provider Spectrum has reported outages in Los Angeles are “caused by a criminal act of vandalism,” according to a company post Sunday on X. The most common user issues have been total blackouts, landline and internet problems, and no signal. The outage has affected neighborhoods surrounding

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Leonard Lauder, the eldest son of cosmetics pioneers Estée and Joseph H. Lauder and the former head of cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies, died on Saturday, according to an announcement by the company. He was 92. “Throughout his life, my father worked tirelessly to build and transform the beauty