Kraft Heinz announced on Tuesday that it will remove all FD&C artificial dyes from its U.S. portfolio by the end of 2027 amid pressure from the Trump administration to phase out artificial colors from the nation’s food supply. Kraft, one of the largest food and drink manufacturers in North America, also said it would not […] ...
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Ford uses its dealership empire to revamp how corporate America helps charitiesFord uses its dealership empire to revamp how corporate America helps charities
Ford is activating its national network of dealerships to directly support some of the nation’s biggest nonprofits, such as the American Red Cross, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. As part of Ford Philanthropy’s “Building Together” initiative, which kicked off in June, the auto company is leveraging resources across its organization from its […] ...
Will pressure from Trump and Vance spur Powell to cut interest rates?Will pressure from Trump and Vance spur Powell to cut interest rates?
The Federal Reserve will announce its latest decision on whether to cut interest rates on Wednesday and has faced mounting political pressure from the Trump administration to lower rates to spur the economy. The Fed is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged this week, which would make it four straight meetings in which the central […] ...
New legislation aims to tell China ‘no’ on buying up American farmlandNew legislation aims to tell China ‘no’ on buying up American farmland
Lawmakers are taking aim at China with recently introduced legislation that would bring more oversight on foreign ownership of U.S. farmland. A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Improvements Act (AFIDA) this month. The move was first reported by Fox News Digital. The legislation seeks to implement recommendations published by the Government […] ...
Harley-Davidson recalls 82,100 motorcycles for tire-pressure related crash riskHarley-Davidson recalls 82,100 motorcycles for tire-pressure related crash risk
Harley-Davidson is recalling over 82,100 Softail motorcycles due to a faulty part that could damage its rear tire and make it suddenly lose pressure. The company said in a report filed earlier this month with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the recalled 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2024 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, […] ...
American Express set to unveil game-changing update to its elite Platinum cardsAmerican Express set to unveil game-changing update to its elite Platinum cards
American Express has significant updates in the pipeline for its Platinum credit cards. The company’s U.S. consumer and business Platinum Cards are slated to get “major” updates “later this year,” American Express said. American Express executive Howard Grosfield said Monday in a statement that the company is “going to take these Cards to the next […] ...
23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki regains control of bankrupt genetic testing company23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki regains control of bankrupt genetic testing company
23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki is slated to regain control of her DNA-testing company after a nonprofit she controls outbid rivals in a bankruptcy auction. TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit public benefit corporation based in California and led by Wojcicki, won the sale of substantially all of 23andMe Holding Co.’s assets, including the Personal Genome Service […] ...
Air India flight turns back due to ‘technical issue’ days after deadly crashAir India flight turns back due to ‘technical issue’ days after deadly crash
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner turned around and went back to its point of origin after takeoff, just days after the airline experienced a deadly crash that killed 241 people onboard. Air India’s flight AI315 returned to Hong Kong on Monday as a precautionary measure due to “a technical issue,” the airline told Reuters. […] ...
Activist investor calls for Victoria’s Secret board overhaul amid lossesActivist investor calls for Victoria’s Secret board overhaul amid losses
Activist investor Barington Capital Group is calling for Victoria’s Secret to restructure its board of directors and scrap its recently adopted shareholder rights plan. James Mitarotonda, the CEO of the New York-based hedge fund, which owns more than 1% of the company’s outstanding common stock, told Victoria’s Secret Chair Donna James in a letter Monday […] ...
Trump sons unveil mobile carrier promising to ‘disrupt’ the industry, make phones in AmericaTrump sons unveil mobile carrier promising to ‘disrupt’ the industry, make phones in America
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump on Monday unveiled “Trump Mobile,” a new carrier service and technology company that they say will make phones in America. During an event at Trump Tower in Manhattan, President Donald Trump‘s sons said the company would offer 24/7 roadside assistance, unlimited texting and unlimited calling to over 100 countries […] ...
Home decor retailer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of restructuringHome decor retailer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of restructuring
At Home Group has filed for bankruptcy to help the home decor retailer undergo a restructuring. The company announced Monday it started Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings so that it can implement a “restructuring support agreement” that it has signed with lenders “holding more than 95% of the Company’s debt.” The restructuring support agreement will help […] ...
America’s power grid faces unprecedented challenge as AI and crypto drive demand skywardAmerica’s power grid faces unprecedented challenge as AI and crypto drive demand skyward
The rise of artificial intelligence and the increasing popularity of cryptocurrency will continue to push electricity consumption to record highs in 2025 and 2026. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), said power demand will rise to 4,193 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025 and 4,283 billion kWh in 2026 […] ...
Southwest adds ‘powerful’ cockpit alert system to detect runway dangerSouthwest adds ‘powerful’ cockpit alert system to detect runway danger
Southwest Airlines is in the process of outfitting all of its Boeing 737 planes with new technology aimed to improve safety on runways. SmartRunway and SmartLanding via the Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System have already been activated on more than 700 Southwest aircraft, the Honeywell Aerospace Technologies announced. “SmartRunway and SmartLanding helps increase flight […] ...
Recent graduates facing ‘deteriorated’ labor market as unemployment reaches highest level in yearsRecent graduates facing ‘deteriorated’ labor market as unemployment reaches highest level in years
Recent college graduates are aggressively hunting for their first job, but they are facing one significant problem: the labor market is deteriorating. Economic research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicated the labor market “deteriorated noticeably” in the first quarter of 2025, with those just entering the workforce taking the hardest hits. The […] ...
Vandals ‘deliberately cut’ Spectrum’s fiber optic lines in LA causing Father’s Day service disruptionVandals ‘deliberately cut’ Spectrum’s fiber optic lines in LA causing Father’s Day service disruption
A massive outage has been reported in the Los Angeles area on Father’s Day after internet and cable provider Spectrum linked the issue to “criminal acts of vandalism.” “We are currently working on a Fiber cut affecting the Los Angeles area. We are sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. Thank you,” the company shared […] ...
Former Estée Lauder CEO Leonard Lauder dies at 92: ‘His impact was enormous’Former Estée Lauder CEO Leonard Lauder dies at 92: ‘His impact was enormous’
Former Estée Lauder CEO Leonard Lauder has died at the age of 92, according to a company statement. Lauder, who was the son of company founder Estée Lauder, died on Saturday. He most recently served as chairman emeritus on the board of The Estée Lauder Companies, after previously serving as president and CEO. “Throughout his […] ...
Costco to open new stand-alone gas stationCostco to open new stand-alone gas station
Costco is set to open a new standalone gas station by spring. The city of Mission Viejo, Calif. has approved plans to tear down a former Bed, Bath and Beyond store to make room for the fuel pumps that will only be available to Costco members. The station will feature 40 pumps only and will […] ...
Vanessa Hudgens’ former LA home on the market for $4.1 millionVanessa Hudgens’ former LA home on the market for $4.1 million
Vanessa Hudgens’ former Los Angeles home is looking for a new owner. The “High School Musical” actress’ former home in Studio City is on the market for $4.18 million, in partnership with listing agent Michael J. Okun of Sotheby’s International Realty – Sherman Oaks Brokerage. According to the Robb Report, the 36-year-old actress first purchased […] ...
Shaquille O’Neal to pay nearly $2 million settlement in FTX lawsuitShaquille O’Neal to pay nearly $2 million settlement in FTX lawsuit
Shaquille O’Neal will be paying seven figures to settle the class-action lawsuit against FTX that also named other high-profile athletes. O’Neal will pay $1.8 million after he was accused of touting the since-defunct cryptocurrency as a reputable and trustworthy investment option via paid endorsements. Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady and NBA star Stephen Curry, as […] ...
Trump greenlights U.S. Steel deal, promising $11B investment and 100,000 American jobsTrump greenlights U.S. Steel deal, promising $11B investment and 100,000 American jobs
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday approving U.S. Steel’s merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel through a National Security Agreement (NSA). The NSA includes a commitment to more than $11 billion in new steelmaking investments in the United States by 2028 and the creation of more than 100,000 jobs. The deal also gives […] ...
Bethenny Frankel sells her Connecticut mansion for nearly $8M after major renovationBethenny Frankel sells her Connecticut mansion for nearly $8M after major renovation
Businesswoman and former “Real Housewives of New York” star Bethenny Frankel sold the home she owned in Connecticut. The property, a roughly 3-acre estate known as “Applejack Farm” in the Greenwich area, fetched $7.825 million in a recent transaction. Corcoran Centric Realty’s Jeff Jackson represented Frankel, while Martha Jeffrey and Anne Oglivy of Sotheby’s International […] ...
Richard Simmons’ LA home hits market for $6.9M following his death in JulyRichard Simmons’ LA home hits market for $6.9M following his death in July
Richard Simmons’ Los Angeles home is on the market. According to The Robb Report, the late fitness instructor and TV personality purchased the Hollywood Hills home in the early 80s, and spent much of his time there after retreating from public life in 2014. He lived in the home until his death in July 2024 […] ...
US Army’s 250 birthday: Military branch surpasses 2025 recruiting goals months ahead of scheduleUS Army’s 250 birthday: Military branch surpasses 2025 recruiting goals months ahead of schedule
The U.S. Army announced that it has surpassed its fiscal year 2025 recruiting goals four months ahead of schedule following years of falling short of its quota. The milestone marks a potential turning point in one of the military’s most persistent challenges: recruitment. Last week, the Army announced that it had signed contracts with more […] ...
White House reviewing SpaceX contracts as Trump-Musk spat loses steam: reportWhite House reviewing SpaceX contracts as Trump-Musk spat loses steam: report
The White House directed the Defense Department and NASA earlier this month to collect information on billions of dollars in SpaceX contracts after the public spat between President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, according to a report. The Trump administration ordered the agencies to scrutinize Musk’s contracts to prepare for possible retaliation against […] ...
Buyer beware: Popular dried fruit pulled from shelves in 19 statesBuyer beware: Popular dried fruit pulled from shelves in 19 states
A recall of certain cases of Floria Dried Apricots is underway due to their packaging not disclosing the fruit contains sulfites. Turkana Food Inc. issued a recall for 352 cases of the dried fruit Thursday through an announcement published on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website. The dried apricots have 200-gram paper packaging. The […] ...