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Ford issues recall for more than 548,000 vehicles over issue with center console

Ford is ​recalling more than 548,000 vehicles over a center console defect that could cause injury to the occupants, according to the ​U.S. National Highway Traffic ​Safety Administration. The recall affects certain 2018-2024 Ford Expedition vehicles, the federal regulator said Thursday. A total of 548,463 vehicles are affected by the…

Chick-fil-A launches first-ever non-chicken kids meal nationwide

Chick-fil-A has added a new entrée option to its Kids Meal lineup, introducing a Mac & Cheese Kids Meal at restaurants nationwide. The meal is available now and includes an entrée, side item, drink and prize.The launch marks the first time Chick-fil-A has offered macaroni and cheese as a standalone…

LARRY KUDLOW: Trump’s Secret Sauce

High drama today as President Trump called off the Iranian bombing and announced that a deal with Iran is imminent from his Truth Social posting that “Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved.” That’s America, Israel, Iran and all of…

Mortgage rates tick higher, but buyers show signs of confidence

Mortgage rates jumped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.52% from last week’s reading of 6.48%.The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.84% a year ago.…

GM letting some EV owners sell electricity back to the US power grid

General Motors on Tuesday announced it’s releasing a software update that allows some electric vehicle (EV) owners to send power back to the electric grid. The update allows owners of GM’s vehicle-to-home energy system, which allows the EV to power the home during a blackout, the expanded capability of sending…

GSA sells Old Post Office Building in Washington, once home to Trump hotel

The General Services Administration (GSA) on Wednesday announced the sale of the Old Post Office Building located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. The building was previously the Trump International Hotel from 2016 to 2022 until the Trump family firm sold the leasing rights for $375 million. The hotel…