The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warnings to Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, and Stripe against denying customers access to financial services based on political or religious views, citing a recent executive order from President Trump targeting so-called “debanking.” FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson said that removing customers or restricting access in ways inconsistent with company policies…

British Airways is offering its pilots a financial incentive to reduce their aircraft’s fuel consumption. Pilots would be required to cut their jets’ carbon dioxide emissions by 60,000 tons above 2025 levels to achieve a bonus that could equal 1% of their basic salary, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. The proposal is to…

U.S. corporate finance chiefs reported a solid and improving economic outlook heading into 2026, with expectations of steady growth in demand, hiring, and revenues, according to a Federal Reserve survey conducted between mid-February and early March, largely before the escalation of the Iran conflict. Respondents forecast median revenue growth of 5% over the next 12…

Amazon-owned Zoox is preparing to launch a paid robotaxi service in the U.S. by the middle of the year, in Austin and Miami, as it seeks to catch up with rivals Waymo and Tesla in the fast-developing autonomous vehicle market. The company has already rolled out free rides and built the infrastructure to begin charging…

DoorDash has announced a new emergency relief program to assist U.S. gig workers facing rising fuel costs. The initiative responds to a 30% increase in national average gasoline prices, now nearing $4 per gallon, driven by disruptions in crude oil supply due to the Middle East conflict. Eligible delivery drivers who log at least 125…

A growing minority of Americans believe it is morally wrong to be a billionaire, with younger generations, particularly Gen Z, far more likely to hold that view, according to a Pew Research survey. While 18% see extreme wealth as unethical, most Americans either view it as morally neutral or acceptable. The generational gap is stark:…