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Former DOGE head and tech mogul Elon Musk took to X on his 54th birthday Saturday to bash the latest Senate draft of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which would “destroy millions of jobs” and raise taxes on all wind and solar projects that have not yet started construction. “The latest Senate draft bill […] ...

Retailers are flocking to Florida.  That’s evident as retail vacancies in West Palm Beach are virtually nonexistent this year, with occupancy rates approaching record highs, a trajectory nearly a decade in the making, according to Ken Himmel, the president of Related Ross.  Himmel attributed this demand to the “deliberate and sustained migration of high-net-worth individuals, […] ...

As a record-breaking heatwave swept through parts of the U.S. this week, Americans increased their consumption of plain water, including tap and bottled varieties, to boost hydration and avoid heat-related illnesses. Amid unbearable temperatures and seasonal changes, children and adults should increase their water intake but are advised to avoid unfiltered tap and bottled water […] ...

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett announced Friday that he is donating another $6 billion of the company’s stock to the Gates Foundation and four family charities. It marks his biggest annual donation since he began giving away his fortune in 2006 when he pledged to give away the bulk of his fortune to charity, primarily through […] ...

Darden Restaurants is looking to open more Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants.  CFO Rajesh Vennam said during Darden’s fourth-quarter earnings call that the parent company is “probably going to have 40 to 45 openings” between the two chains “next year.” Darden operated over 930 Olive Garden locations as of late May, when its fiscal […] ...

Bella Thorne’s Los Angeles home is ready for a new owner. The former Disney Channel star has placed her home in Topanga Canyon on the market for $3.9 million, in partnership with listing agent Jason Oppenheim of The Oppenheim Group. The property includes a 6,679-square-foot main house, which consists of five bedrooms and a three-car […] ...

Some travelers reported sitting in airplane seats for hours Friday after a “technology issue” prompted American Airlines to delay numerous flights. “A technology issue impacted connectivity for some of our systems earlier today,” an American Airlines spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “We worked with our partners to resolve the issue, and the applications that our […] ...

New York City’s role as one of the most important economic hubs in the U.S. could face negative challenges as a leading contender for the city’s upcoming mayoral election is running on a platform calling for socialist policies. The presumptive victory of New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic Party primary for the […] ...

OTTAWA – Canada will proceed with a digital services tax (DST) on technology companies, which President Donald Trump called “a direct and blatant attack on our country” in a Truth Social post on Friday in which he said that his administration was “terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada effective immediately.” On Friday, Canadian Prime […] ...

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are capping their roughly two-year engagement with an elaborate three-day wedding celebration in Venice, Italy. The billionaire Amazon founder asked for her hand in marriage in May 2023 with an eye-popping diamond engagement ring.  Sánchez’s engagement ring boasts a huge pink diamond, according to Vogue.  JEFF BEZOS, LAUREN SANCHEZ’S RELATIONSHIP TIMELINE […] ...

The J.M. Smucker Co. joined a growing list of food giants that are pledging to eliminate FD&C artificial dyes from its products within the next two years, aligning with the Trump administration’s goals of removing artificial colors from the nation’s food supply. Smucker’s said this commitment, announced Friday, will affect its sugar-free fruit spreads and […] ...

General Motors is recalling nearly 62,500 Chevrolet Silverado pickups because their brake pressure sensor assembly could potentially leak and cause a fire. The recalled Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD and 6500HD pickups from model years 2019-2025 might “have a brake pressure sensor assembly that may allow brake fluid to leak beyond the diaphragm seal […] ...

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the U.S. is terminating all trade discussions with Canada. Trump cited Canada’s digital services tax on American tech companies as the reason for ending trade talks. “They are obviously copying the European Union, which has done the same thing, and is currently under discussion with us, also. Based […] ...

California Republicans voiced outrage this week over a plan to divert at least $18 million from the nation’s highest gas tax toward “VIP lanes” on expressways for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The top Republican on the state Senate Budget Committee said California is right to prepare for the world converging on America’s second-largest city, […] ...

Gas prices are sitting at a four-year low as the ceasefire between Iran and Israel has eased fears that conflict in the Middle East could disrupt global oil supplies. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.20 on Friday as oil prices remained where they were before tensions in the Middle […] ...

The celebration of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding appeared to start on Thursday in the city of Venice, Italy.  Photos captured the billionaire Amazon founder and his fiancee dressed to the nines while exiting a hotel on Venice’s famed Grand Canal to make their way onto a waiting water taxi.  Big-name stars were also […] ...

Goldman Sachs internships are among the most difficult to secure in the finance sector, with less than 1% of applicants getting accepted for the coveted summer position.  Still, that didn’t stop over 360,000 people from around the world from applying. Only 2,600 of them, or 0.7%, were accepted into the 2025 internship class.  Though not […] ...

Riders have reportedly documented multiple incidents of driving issues with Tesla’s new robotaxi service, which the automaker rolled out earlier this week in Austin, Texas, with a small fleet of self-driving vehicles. Videos taken this week by passengers showed Tesla robotaxis – which are Model Y vehicles with advanced software – braking suddenly, speeding, conducting […] ...

Thousands flocked to a workforce development organization’s annual conference this week, which focuses on giving the next generation of skilled workers the opportunity to network with employers and test their abilities in competitions. More than 17,500 people – including students, teachers and industry leaders – attended SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta between […] ...

What was once a quick text asking to work out has led to one of the most anticipated NFL offseason events for players and fans alike. Now, it’s not only making an impact on the players on the field, but also the Nashville community and more. The evolution of Tight End University, which was co-founded […] ...

The Department of Government Efficiency announced on Thursday that hundreds of contracts had been canceled in recent days, saving nearly half a billion dollars. “Over the last 7 days, agencies have terminated 312 wasteful contracts with a ceiling value of $2.8B and savings of $470M, including a DoD $286k professional and management development contract for […] ...

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed that prices ticked slightly higher in May as the central bank waits for signs of tariff-induced inflation reaching consumers this summer. The Commerce Department on Friday reported that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.1% on a monthly basis and 2.3% compared with a year ago. Those […] ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed new details about the reported trade deal struck between the U.S. and China, adding that he’s now seen “de-escalation” firsthand. “This is what leadership looks like under President Trump. We’ve got peace deals, we’ve got trade deals, we’ve got tax deals. And in dealing with the world’s second-largest economy, we […] ...

Consumers saw a host of recalls for products, vehicles, food and drinks in the month of June.  Recalls of food in June ranged from dried apricots with insufficient labeling to “ready-to-eat” pasta linked to a listeria outbreak. Meanwhile, consumer products such as dumbbells and power banks also faced recalls.  Vehicle manufacturers, including Honda, Ford and […] ...

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is rattling real estate developers and landlords over his sweeping proposal to tackle the city’s housing crisis. The Queens assemblyman wants to build 200,000 new publicly-subsidized affordable homes and immediately freeze rents for the city’s 2.4 million stabilized tenants.  “You don’t build housing by attacking the people who […] ...