China is reportedly tightening restrictions on AI companion chatbots as the country grapples with a shrinking population and record-low birthrate. New rules that went into effect Wednesday prohibit chatbots from encouraging emotional dependence or forming virtual romantic or familial relationships with minors. Companies must also contact a guardian or emergency…

Dollar Tree plans to close dozens of stores nationwide this year while continuing to expand its overall footprint. The Chesapeake, Virginia-based company said in its first-quarter earnings report, released May 28, that it expects to close about 75 stores during fiscal 2026. It did not say which locations will shut…

The richest FIFA World Cup in history will culminate Sunday when Argentina and Spain compete not only to lift soccer’s most coveted trophy, but also for a record $50 million champion’s prize. The 2026 tournament marked the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and 104 matches, prompting FIFA to…

Shoppers looking to stretch their grocery budgets may want to take a closer look at Kroger. The Ohio-based grocer had the cheapest store-brand grocery basket in a new price comparison of four major U.S. grocery chains.A new study from Restaurant Furniture Plus compared the cost of 15 store-brand essentials at…

A sample of shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has tested positive for Cyclospora, federal health officials said, as the company expanded a multistate recall tied to a growing multistate outbreak. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the contaminated sample was collected through targeted import surveillance and…

Mahjong, a centuries-old tile game with deep roots in Chinese culture, is finding a new audience as younger Americans swap nights out and endless scrolling for face-to-face competition. Across the country, clubs, social groups and tournaments are drawing newcomers who see the game as more than just a hobby. It…

The World Cup is helping to boost consumer spending around the U.S. in June, with host cities seeing notable gains, according to new data from Bank of America. The Bank of America Institute found that consumer spending using credit and debit cards rose 6.3% from a year ago in June…

A popular garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores across Canada is being recalled due to potential microbial contamination, health officials announced this week. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall Wednesday for Heavenly Spices garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores nationwide.The product is being recalled because it may…

Apple is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging its “Hide My Email” feature failed to conceal users’ real email addresses from websites and apps. The complaint, filed Wednesday in federal court, also claimed Apple was aware the feature, introduced in 2019, was not working as early as last summer…

Young entrepreneurs are increasingly turning social media audiences into full-scale businesses, using digital content to build subscription communities, marketing firms and investment portfolios instead of relying on a single source of income. “School of Hard Knocks” co-founder James Dumoulin joined FOX Business’ Stuart Varney on “Varney & Co.” to explain…