SUNOL, California — A huge East Bay property where a nuclear power plant had operated for decades has been bought by a titan in the environmental remediation and nuclear decommissioning business.

The GEH Vallecitos Nuclear Center near Sunol and Pleasanton has been bought by an affiliate of Northstar Group Services for $7 million.

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PHILADELPHIA — Constance "Conni" Billé can walk to the Germantown Rite Aid store.

But she's stopped going there regularly, opting instead to drive 20 minutes to a CVS store in Chestnut Hill.

Rite Aid's shelves became so bare in recent years, Billé said, that it's seldom worth the trip. Often, the store would be out of toiletries, makeup, ...Read more

Inflation is like that houseguest who just won’t leave. Even though it has cooled since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation is still hanging around 3% — higher than the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal.

But what really matters to your wallet is the impact inflation is having on your finances. Prices today are 23.3% higher than they were...Read more

23andMe, the DNA testing company once valued at $6 billion, filed for bankruptcy Monday, while its founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki resigned her position.

More than 15 million people submitted DNA information to 23andMe during its 18 years in business, and Monday’s announcement threw into question what would happen to their sensitive personal ...Read more

Federal safety regulators have capped production of Boeing’s most popular plane, the 737 Max, for more than a year, following a panel blowout that raised concerns about the manufacturer.

The cap, which holds production at Boeing’s Renton, Washington, factory to 38 Max planes a month, doesn’t appear to be loosening any time soon.

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Wawa chief executive Chris Gheysens says he’s no “rock star CEO.” He’s busy enough trying to expand the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain to a more national audience, without making himself a familiar figure on Instagram or cable news.

But even while preoccupied with challenges like regulars visiting his 1,100 stores a little ...Read more

With spring in Connecticut comes the persistent whine and pungent exhaust fumes of gas-powered leaf blowers as they prepare pristine lawns for fresh mulch and flowers.

But a ban on the ubiquitous landscaping machines is back before state lawmakers. HB 6263 was the subject of a recent public hearing before the legislature’s Environment ...Read more

With anecdotes of owners trading in their Teslas amid backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s unelected role as agency dismantler-in-chief for Trump 2.0, don’t be surprised to see a few more of the EVs parked under giant tube men at Chicago-area used car lots this spring.

The number of used Teslas for sale in the Chicago area is up 1% in March year-...Read more

Q: Question for the ages: Why do they call it a glove compartment? Any historical reason?

C.C., Norfolk, Virginia

A: Yup. Historical. Early automobiles were not enclosed. Motorists were at the whims of the weather. Coats and hats were common and so were gloves. They not only kept fingers warm, they served as work gloves. Engines were crank-...Read more

The USAID employee traveled to Chicago from Washington, D.C., for the job fair.

Like almost all the employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development dismantled by billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, he is on paid administrative leave.

“I don’t think there’s any way my job’s coming back,” the ...Read more

Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits is one of the biggest questions retirees face. The truth is that the right answer will depend on your unique financial circumstances, but there are some general guidelines that can help you think through the decision.

If you’re looking for specific advice, it may be helpful to work with ...Read more

Suze Orman is one of the most well-known financial advisers in the U.S. and has been offering Americans advice on saving for retirement for decades.

Orman got her start with Merrill Lynch in the 1980s before eventually founding her own firm. She has written several books on financial planning and hosted a show on CNBC for more than a decade. ...Read more

President Donald Trump’s rapid-fire efforts to reshape the federal government, from its size to immigration, regulation and foreign policy, has contributed to increased volatility and some deep drops in the stock markets' values.

With many Americans’ retirement savings tied directly to markets, the rollercoaster has upset many, with some ...Read more

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is prepared to block mergers and acquisition proposals from companies that promote “invidious” DEI policies, according to chairman Brendan Carr.

The move could threaten billions of dollars worth of deals in the communications sector, with Carr specifically mentioning Paramount Global’s merger ...Read more

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk told employees to hold on to their stock and stay optimistic amid a series of blows to his company's reputation that have sent shares plunging.

Since Musk began his prominent role in the Trump administration in January, Tesla stock has taken a hit as protests against the electric vehicle brand have erupted across...Read more

Boeing Co. won a contract to design and build the U.S.’s next-generation stealth fighter jet, beating out rival Lockheed Martin Corp. for the multibillion dollar program aimed at preparing the military for possible conflict with China.

The new sixth-generation fighter jet, whose overall cost is expected to run in the hundreds of billions of ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — The bar was buzzing at in East Passyunk's newest hotspot, and the drink of choice was wine, mostly imported. As patrons grazed on picture-perfect Comté ravioles and herb-flecked lentil salad, they ponied up to the bar and counters at Supérette on Saturday and sipped on Slovenian pet-nat, an Italian white blend, and muscadet ...Read more

Fast food customers might find themselves talking to an artificial intelligence voice the next time they order tacos or pizza at a drive-through.

Yum Brands Inc., the parent company of Irvine-based Taco Bell and other popular fast food chains such as Pizza Hut, KFC and Habit Burger & Grill, has teamed up with tech juggernaut Nvidia to advance ...Read more