Alleging a widespread effort to manipulate property valuations by former President Donald Trump, three of his children, and their eponymous company, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday her office is suing them, seeking $250 million and an end to their operations in the state. James’ office alleged in a 222-page complaint filed Wednesday…

Former President Donald Trump or members of his administration could be called as witnesses in the trial of Thomas Barrack, a billionaire friend of Trump accused of unlawfully lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, a federal judge said Tuesday. On Monday and Tuesday, Judge Brian Cogan repeatedly asked potential jurors who had indicated…

Peloton on Tuesday said it is adding a new exercise product to its lineup: a rowing machine that starts at $3,195.Consumers who also want to access its range of fitness classes will have to shell out another $528 annually. The struggling fitness company is touting the machine, called Peloton Row, for its “full-body cardio and…

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to again wield its most powerful weapon in trying to tame the hottest inflation in four decades: raising interest rates. Forecasters predict the central bank will boost the federal funds rate by another 0.75%, which would mark its third consecutive increase of that size and its fifth rate…

India Is the ‘Best Bet’ in the Global Economy, Says Conglomerate Exec “It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman or you live in a big city or a rural area … Everybody has the same opportunity both as a seller to start a business, as a customer, you also have access to…

Pregnant Blake Lively Is the ‘Ultimate Virgo’ in Latest Ad for Her Betty Buzz Mixers “She’s pretty involved in all things Betty Buzz,” says a shirtless actor in Blake Lively’s latest commercial By Antonia DeBianchi Antonia DeBianchi Instagram Twitter Antonia DeBianchi is an Associate Editor, Food & Lifestyle, at PEOPLE.She writes everything from exclusives with…

Workers are returning to U.S.offices at the highest rate since the pandemic forced most workplaces to temporarily close in 2020, as infection rates continue to fall and more companies intensify efforts to bring employees back.Office use on average was 47.5% of early 2020 levels for workers in the office over the five business days from…

The Treasury is refusing to publish a forecast of the UK’s economic outlook alongside this Friday’s mini-Budget. Independent forecaster the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has already provided a draft to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, the BBC understands. The Treasury Select Committee says a forecast is “vital” given recent government moves to curb living costs. Action…

Enlarge this image A row of crosses form a memorial along Highway 33 as police officers survey the scene a day after a crash killed nine people south of Coalinga, Calif., on Jan.2, 2021.Eric Paul Zamora/The Fresno Bee via AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Paul Zamora/The Fresno Bee via AP A row of crosses…