President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed the prospect of Canada becoming an associate member of the European Union as “laughable,” warning that the U.S. could impose heavy tariffs on Europe if he believed such a move was made with “bad intention.” Trump was asked by reporters about the prospect of…

Let’s begin at the beginning. Low taxes, light regulation, abundant energy, and a strong dollar, are the keys to economic prosperity. And prosperity is as American as apple pie. And though nothing is ever perfect, at the moment I would argue, the American economy is in a prosperous position, roughly…

Walmart is rolling out a weeklong fall sales event that will overlap with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, giving consumers two major discount events during the early holiday shopping season. The retailer’s Deals & More event begins at 12 a.m. ET Oct. 5 and runs through Oct. 11, offering shoppers…

California officials responded Wednesday to reports that Paramount is preparing to ditch the state, though the company declined to comment, and no official announcement has been made. Officials inside Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ office and California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office were told Paramount planned to announce Tuesday that…

California health officials are urging consumers not to eat recalled organic eggs after a salmonella outbreak sickened 23 people and hospitalized seven. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced last week that the outbreak had been linked to Happy Hens brand organic eggs produced at the company’s Ramona, California,…

New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson, along with his family, announced on Tuesday the launch of Thirty Third Management Group, a family-owned brand advisory firm that will manage his off-court business as well as represent clients across pro sports, business and philanthropy.  It’s been quite the year for Brunson, as…

This story about the September 2026 FOMC meeting will be updated with further details. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years amid concerns over stubborn inflation that has been driven recently by higher energy prices.Fed policymakers voted 12-0 to raise…

Continental Resources on Wednesday announced that it reached an agreement with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to develop oil in the South American country’s prolific Orinoco Belt. The memorandum of understanding with Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) will see Continental Resources operate and develop the Ayacucho 2 Block in the Orinoco…

Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher and legendary New York Yankees starter CC Sabathia has told the story many times: Dave Stewart changed his mindset forever at just 9 years old in his hometown Vallejo, California.  Stewart, a three-time World Series champion and World Series MVP during his time pitching for…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed opening the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member,” a significant step that could bring Ottawa substantially closer to the bloc as its trade dispute with the U.S. shows no signs of abating.  Speaking in Strasbourg…