Category Archives: Business News – ABC Audio
DOJ: Alleged COVID fraudsters charged after raking in nearly $150 million through elaborate schemes
YinYang/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department has announced nearly two dozen arrests of alleged fraudsters who prosecutors say have engaged in elaborate and brazen schemes to exploit the ...
Apr 20, 2022
Why renewable energy is essential to curbing climate change
Justin Paget/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The pace in which the world needs to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy needs to urgently accelerate as the threat from rising global temperatures ...
Apr 20, 2022
As NFT scams proliferate online, crypto sleuths are fighting back
Westend61/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Spend enough time online, and you're sure to run into scammers who try to steal your money by asking you to confirm your credit card information or sign up for fake...
Apr 20, 2022
Video game companies take steps to tackle environmental issues
Alex Davidson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- As the effects of climate change prompt more urgency to cut greenhouse gas emissions around the world and reduce energy use, every industry is facing scrutiny a...
Apr 19, 2022
How robots could help solve the US recycling problem
ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Recycling on a large scale has always proved to be a challenging endeavor, especially as the production of plastic surged exponentially after the 1970s. But new technology made t...
Apr 19, 2022
Here's what to know if you filed for an extension on your tax returns
courtneyk/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- If you either procrastinated or were unable to send in your tax returns by Monday's deadline, hopefully you already went ahead and filed for an extension -- and pai...
Apr 19, 2022
What can the government do to stop or slow inflation?
Sean Gallup/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Inflation in the U.S. rose 8.5% in March, compared with the prior 12 months, marking the highest increase since 1981, according to the Labor Department's Consumer...
Apr 17, 2022
How to curb food costs and make money-saving meals as inflation rises
Liu Guanguan/China News Service via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- With inflation at a 40-year high and food costs continuing to rise, it's time to take stock of how we approach cooking to make the most of...
Apr 15, 2022
GM CEO Mary Barra talks newest electric vehicle, inflation and competition with Tesla
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images, FILE(NEW YORK) -- General Motors CEO Mary Barra sat down exclusively with ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis to introduce the company's newest electric vehicle, the Cadillac LY...
Apr 14, 2022
Report sheds light on McKinsey’s alleged conflicts of interest
Tetra Images/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- House committee investigators found that consultants from consulting firm McKinsey & Company advised opioid manufacturers while the company was on federal ...
Apr 14, 2022
