Events for “spending”

WATCH LIVE: House returns after August recess to tackle stopgap spending bill and more

The first order of business is likely a vote on a stopgap spending bill designed to keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections.

Why Rocket Lab (RKLB) Could Outpace Viasat (VSAT) as Defense Space Spending Accelerates

The AI Spending Boom Is Outrunning Wall Street Estimates

Watch live: Jeffries speaks as House returns for key votes

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Monday afternoon as lawmakers return from their August recess for a week of key votes, including a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown.

WATCH LIVE: Trumps bestows Artemis II crew with Congressional Space Medal of Honor

President Donald Trump is spending Friday in Houston, where he'll honor the Artemis II NASA crew for their 10-day mission around the moon earlier this year.

Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret.

The post Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret. appeared first on ProPublica .

Diehard Asus customer gets RMA denied for a cheap 2.4 GHz headset receiver despite spending more than $30,000 with the brand — firm refuses to send a cheap dong

An ardent Asus customer who's bought over $30,000 worth of the company's products recently had his brand loyalty put to the test.

Huawei H1 profit drop quickens to 36% on rising costs, R&D spending

Do You Know About U.S. Military Spending? Help ProPublica Understand Where the Money Goes.

The post Do You Know About U.S. Military Spending? Help ProPublica Understand Where the Money Goes. appeared first on ProPublica .

India and Pakistan are united in spending citizen lives like pocket change

Recent hospital fires expose how little decades of national achievement mean when basic public safety still fails.

Meta Just Removed a Major Risk From Its Stock. Now AI Spending Is the $145 Billion Question.

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction

Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

To rein in wanton AI spending, we need AI ‘nutrition labels’

Over the past year, tech-forward companies have gorged themselves on AI , gobbling up more and more tokens, the base unit of AI use.

Army spending $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases

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Meta’s $145 Billion Spending Scare Just Opened a Window for Investors. Here’s How High the Stock Could Go.

Why high defense spending is bad for America

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently testified before the Senate that, should Congress fail to pass the entire requested $1.5 trillion defense budget, it would put the United States in danger. Contrary to Hegseth’s testimony, however, this threat inflation and oversized def

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)’s Cash Pile Just Shrank for the First Time in Years. Is Greg Abel Finally Spending?

Rachel Cruze and George Kamel share the spending 'clues' that reveal if you're broke, average or wealthy

Crypto card spending tops $1 billion as stablecoins move into everyday purchases

Tracked card volume more than tripled in a year, with USDC and USDT funding over 70% of spending as users increasingly paid for groceries, rides and subscriptions.

This Is The Closest You’ll Get To An AMG G63 6×6 Without Spending A Million

This wild G-Wagen by Apocalypse Manufacturing includes a matte black textured black finish and exposed carbon fiber elements

Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber

Waymo has sharply increased its lobbying spending as it seeks to persuade US regulators to clear a path for fully autonomous taxi services, intensifying its battle with rival Uber over the future of robotaxis. The Alphabet-owned company spent more than $1 million between April an

Lam Research (LRCX) Sees Strong Growth Extend Into 2027 as AI Spending Accelerates

How much more are you spending on petrol since the war on Iran began?

At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.

Alibaba shares tumble as investors question whether AI spending splurge is justified

The market’s negative reaction to Alibaba’s announcement of a major share issue illustrates a broader skepticism among global investors about the eventual payback on present AI spending

America's capital crunch: Soaring debt collides with AI spending spree

America is caught in a historic capital squeeze: On one side: Trillions Washington must borrow to pay for the past . On the other: Trillions the economy needs to build the future . Why it matters: The next president will inherit a fiscal reckoning decades in the making. The price

Clean Energy Spending Tracking Toward Record $180 Billion in 2026

Spending on physical games falls to lowest on record since 1995 — US console sales plunge 39% in July as memory costs push average price to $542

Spending on physical game disks has fallen to the lowest recorded level since tracking began in 1995, according to a new report documenting a drastic slump in the console market. U.S. console hardware sales fell 39% by unit volume in July against a year earlier, while the average

After decades of free spending, Washington is facing some unpalatable choices - The Washington Post

After decades of free spending, Washington is facing some unpalatable choices The Washington Post Jumpy bond markets make it clear: Trump risks driving US into debt crisis The Guardian Opinion | An Ancient Sumerian Solution to Our $40 Trillion Deficit The New York Times Vance: Be

Australia’s government now has $1 trillion in debt. Four charts on how we got here and its cost

Public debt interest payments are the fastest growing area of federal government spending. See what changed, and why, from 1990 to today.

Amazon’s stock slips as the FTC alleges billions of dollars in hidden ad fees

Regulators claim Amazon artificially bumped floor prices during peak shopping periods, adding surcharges to merchants’ ad spending.

Land degradation is costing far more than restoring: UN deputy chief

Countries are spending too little to restore degraded land even as the economic cost of doing nothing climbs towards $1 trillion a year, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned at a major UN land conference in Mongolia.

Dog-friendly dining isn't just a trend, it's good for business, new research shows

Restaurants that go beyond simply allowing dogs on patios by offering dedicated menu items for them can significantly boost customer traffic, spending and word-of-mouth, according to new research from Toronto Metropolitan University.

These Billionaires Have Spent The Most On the November Midterms - Forbes

These Billionaires Have Spent The Most On the November Midterms Forbes Meet the Megadonors Who Have Poured $1.2 Billion Into the Midterms The New York Times Corporate America pours record $646 million into midterms as election spending explodes The Independent Corporate political

Nvidia launches corporate PAC, expanding Washington footprint

Technology giant Nvidia is entering the election spending arena, launching a new corporate political action committee funded by employees.

Nvidia’s Q2 revenue tops $96.2 billion on strong AI chip demand

Nvidia ’s latest quarterly results once again blew past Wall Street’s expectations as revenue for the computer chip company’s high-end artificial intelligence chips soared, the latest sign that AI infrastructure spending remains strong.

Trump’s super PAC drops more than $800K on Graham in South Carolina

President Trump’s super PAC MAGA Inc. spent more than $827,000 to support Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) ahead of the state’s Republican Senate primary runoff on Tuesday, marking the group’s most significant spending in months. The filing with the Federal Election Commission, which

Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer

Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy.

NASA's doomed Swift space telescope restarts science work after rescue mission fails

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is back to studying the universe after spending months in a low-drag configuration while awaiting an orbital rescue mission that ultimately fell short.

35% of young unmarried people in Japan have no wish to get wed

Many respondents to a survey on the issue instead hope to prioritize spending their time on hobbies.

Texas Governor Abbott blocks funding for more Flock cameras

As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them.

Chelsea signs Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa

Martinez joins the London club on a reported three-year deal worth $10m after spending five years at Villa.

'Healey to defer defence spend target' and 'Fergie's coming home'

Several papers focus on the UK defence spending targets and Chancellor John Healey's plans to shelve his target.

Canadian economy recovers sharply in Q2 but shadow of US tariffs in future

Healthy domestic demand, led by consumer spending and business investment, shows Canada was brushing off past tariffs.

A state gave sheriffs 20% of its opioid settlement cash. We followed the money

KFF Health News examines how sheriffs are spending opioid settlement money, finds they're spending millions on police gear.

StarkWare tests quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet

StarkWare said the experimental transaction demonstrated quantum-resistant Bitcoin spending without a fork, but it cost up to $200 and required direct miner submission.

US inflation holds at 3.7 percent in July, above Fed target - Al Jazeera

US inflation holds at 3.7 percent in July, above Fed target Al Jazeera Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July CNBC Consumers pulled back on spending in July in the face of continuing price pressures CNN Key inflation gauge remains elevated du

Nvidia Reports Blowout Quarter, Says Demand for AI Chips Is Getting Even Hotter - WSJ

Nvidia Reports Blowout Quarter, Says Demand for AI Chips Is Getting Even Hotter WSJ NVIDIA Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 NVIDIA Newsroom Nvidia’s Profit Doubles to $59.69 Billion Thanks to A.I. Spending The New York Times Nvidia doubles its sales, but

Dolly Parton died after a brief period of cancer - The Washington Post

Dolly Parton died after a brief period of cancer The Washington Post Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar The New York Times Stevie Nicks Recalls Spending a Week in Nashville with Fellow Icon Dolly Parton, Says Their Duet Was ‘a Master Class’ People

Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro to institute debt ceiling if elected president

A debt ceiling would trigger automatic spending cuts, which conservatives could use to pare back social programmes.

U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate

The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June. But consumer spending stayed strong.

The U.S. economy is better than it looks — but it might be due for a slowdown

Consumer spending soared in the second quarter. A repeat is unlikely.

State Department warns Americans of travel to Mexicali

The State Department on Monday issued a travel advisory for Americans visiting the northern Mexican city of Mexicali. The advisory, issued by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, noted the U.S. government was suspending its consular activities in the border city on Tuesday. The Hill has r

Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’

Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detention Gao Zhen, a prominent Chinese artist known for provocative sculptures of the former leader Mao Zedong, has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of slandering Chin

Is the K-shaped economy ending? Finance pros weigh in

The K-shaped economy may be changing. New data shows income and spending gaps are narrowing — but household finances tell a more complicated story.

Lego has launched 330 new products so far this year, including ‘something for everyone.’ It’s paying off

Lego Group continues to be a bright spot in a world marred by a cost-of-living crisis and limited excess spending. On Tuesday, August 25, the Danish toy company announced a 21% increase in revenue year over year (YOY) for the first half of 2026. The jump signified a record high f

Germans swap friends for screens in their free time

People are spending less time going out with friends and more of their leisure time online. AI is now part of that shift.

Bitcoin traders place $2.9 million bet on a rapid price jump above $82,000

Traders are spending millions to position for further Bitcoin upside after its staggering rally to $80,000, though demand for downside protection remains firm, according to Laevitas.

25 years after 9/11, Bin Laden has achieved one of his major goals

A Marine veteran argues that twenty-five years of post-9/11 military spending and global counterterrorism efforts have failed to defeat terrorism and instead fulfilled Osama bin Laden's goal of crippling the American economy.

‘Fix schools, not lavish homes,’ CJP on upkeep expenditure of Union Ministers' bungalows

The Centre spent a record ₹92.35 crore on the upkeep, renovation and repair of Union Ministers’ official residences in 2025-26, prompting the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to question the government’s spending priorities

Bitcoin miners pour billions into AI as capex outpaces revenue 15-to-1

Nine public miners generated $341 million from AI and HPC operations in the first half of 2026 after spending more than $5 billion on capital assets.

'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

A US federal judge has overturned a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the measure was "contrary to law" and exceeded the State Department’s legal authority. The decision on Friday marks a setback to Trump's