The federal government is urging state attorneys general to probe and prosecute any illegal activities contributing to high fuel costs for Americans. “Although crude oil prices are now dropping rapidly, far too much of that price cut is being withheld from Americans when they pay for gasoline,” the letter, signed…

As Americans gear up to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, many major retailers and restaurants will stay open, close or operate with reduced hours on July 4. Big-box and grocery stores, including Sam’s Club and Kroger, and several restaurants, including Olive Garden and Taco Bell, will stay open on the holiday.…

John Vithoulkas, the County Manager in Virginia’s Henrico County, is asking county employees to cut back on power usage as electricity rates soar 25% across Virginia, the state with by far the most data centers.  In a June 26 email sent out to all county employees and obtained by the…

Dave Portnoy says his latest Bitcoin investment has become an expensive lesson in timing, with the Barstool Sports founder revealing he is down millions but still has no plans to sell despite the cryptocurrency’s sharp decline. Barstool Sports founder and President Dave Portnoy joined FOX Business’ Stuart Varney on “Varney…

Ford is turning one of Washington, D.C.’s busiest transit hubs into a showcase of American industry, innovation and horsepower for the nation’s 250th birthday. The automaker has opened “Driving America Forward,” a free Union Station exhibit that traces Ford’s 123-year impact on American life — from the factory floor and…

The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of certain Utz Quality Foods potato chips to its highest risk classification, warning consumers ahead of the Fourth of July holiday that the products carry a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death if contaminated with salmonella. The FDA…

Costco’s iconic $4.99 rotisserie chicken has earned a cult-like following among shoppers for years, but Consumer Reports says Sam’s Club now has the best bird in the warehouse club business. After evaluating rotisserie chickens from 10 grocery chains, warehouse clubs and big-box retailers, Consumer Reports named Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark…

Microsoft is expected to lay off up to 2.5% of its workforce as early as next week.  The cuts, which could affect 5,000 employees, may impact sales, consulting and the Xbox gaming unit, according to a report from Business Insider Tuesday. The layoffs would mark the latest round of restructuring in…

Tesla reported strong second-quarter deliveries Thursday, blowing past Wall Street expectations as a rebound in Europe helped fuel hopes that the electric vehicle maker can return to annual growth. The Austin, Texas-based company delivered 480,126 vehicles from April through June – a record for the second quarter – up about…

The Treasury Department on Wednesday announced the lineup of investment funds that will be available in Trump Accounts for families to choose from in the months ahead as they use the accounts to invest in their children’s futures. When the program officially launches on July 4, all contributions to Trump…