Two lots of Pedigree-branded dog food were recalled over the potential presence of metal and plastic. Mars Petcare US issued the voluntary recall July 2 for 13.2-ounce cans of High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor for dogs, according to a company announcement.The affected products include lot codes 613C3KKCFC and…

Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive two checks this July as a quirk in the calendar shifted the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security Administration (SSA) ordinarily disburses payments for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on the first day of a given month. The SSI program provides monthly…

It’s time to cut the capital gains tax. Right now. If there’s a 3.0 reconciliation budget bill that requires only 50 Republican votes plus Veep Vance for 51, the GOP can do it. Put a capital gains tax cut in that 3.0. It’ll add growth to the GOP message. Polls…

American workers who never use artificial intelligence (AI) may be more likely to be laid off than those who use AI more regularly, according to new data. Gallup research found that 62% of workers who have been laid off were non-users of AI who used it once per year or…

A community on Florida’s Gulf Coast has seen a large influx of new residents from the Midwest who are driving the area’s rapid growth. The population of Sarasota County, Florida, has grown 12.4% over the five years leading up to April 2025, according to Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business…

Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio, Texas, assembly plant, a move expected to create about 2,000 new jobs and bring Toyota Tacoma pickup production from Mexico to the Lone Star State. The automaker announced Monday that it will build a second vehicle assembly line at its…

Ford is recalling more than 110,000 vehicles in the U.S. across two separate safety campaigns after federal regulators identified defects involving windshield wipers and a rear drivetrain component that could increase crash risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker is recalling 110,626 vehicles in two…

The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy. A new report by LendingTree citing data from Experian for the first quarter of 2026 found that the average monthly payment for a new vehicle…

Four states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties from Meta over claims that the social media giant designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children and withheld information from the public about the harms the apps pose to young users, Meta said in a court filing on Monday. The case is being brought…

Ford Explorer owners may be surprised to learn that the auto part responsible for a series of recalls isn’t related to the SUV’s engine, but a $5 plastic clip that can be easily replaced. The motor giant has issued three recalls for the fifth-generation Ford Explorer for plastic retention pins…