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Burger King brings back fan favorite for the first time in 15 years

Burger King is bringing back its Crown Nuggets for the first time in 15 years, reviving a nostalgic menu item that fans have repeatedly pushed the fast-food chain to restore. The crown-shaped chicken nuggets will return to Burger King restaurants nationwide starting June 2 and will be available while supplies…

Tax-weary Americans flee blue states for Republican-led southern havens

Americans are voting with their feet, leaving high-tax blue states for lower-cost, Republican-led states and reshaping the nation’s economic and political map, according to new Census Bureau data. As states battle for residents and businesses, low-tax red states are attracting jobs, investment and population growth. Democratic-led states continue relying on…

Frozen food item sold at Costco recalled over salmonella concern

A frozen cheese bread product sold at Costco is being recalled over concerns it could be contaminated with salmonella, prompting the retailer to notify customers who purchased the affected items. Champion Foods LLC announced a voluntary recall of certain batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread after learning…

Lounge sold on Amazon recalled after customer’s finger amputated

A lounge chair sold on Amazon.com is being recalled after a customer lost a finger while adjusting it, officials said. The chair, made by the company Giantex, poses an “amputation risk” when consumers place their fingers in a pinch point when adjusting the chair, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…

LARRY KUDLOW: Reaganesque and Trumpian optimism

People may forget that Scott Bessent is probably the strongest wartime Treasury secretary going all the way back, at least to World War II. Through his Economic Fury campaign, he has slowly but surely turned off Iran’s monetary and economic spigots. Not only the blockade of Iranian ports, which has…

Why 529 plans remain a powerful tool for college, trade school savings

American households saving money for their children’s educations can leverage tax-advantaged 529 accounts to make their dollars go further. 529 education savings accounts are typically opened by parents, guardians or grandparents for minor children and allow those savings to grow on a tax-deferred basis, and funds can be withdrawn tax-free…