As Americans head into barbecue season, rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions are driving up the cost of propane. When energy prices rise, the added costs ripple through the food system and into everyday purchases, from meat counters to backyard grills.”The impact of ongoing challenges in the Middle…

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom rejected the idea of a United Airlines merger, telling investors on Thursday’s first-quarter earnings call that it would be bad for all parties. “The idea of the two largest airlines in the world getting together, that is something that we’ve viewed as being anti-competitive and obviously…

Boxing’s future as both a sport and a business was front and center on Capitol Hill this week, where lawmakers and industry leaders discussed whether a fragmented system that has governed the sport for decades can still compete in today’s media landscape. At issue is a proposed overhaul that would…

As the 2026 NFL Draft is set to kick off, Fanatics and the NFL announced an exclusive, multi-year partnership where the global sports platform will be the league’s official on-site retail partner at marquee events like the one set for Thursday night in Pittsburgh.  Fanatics will be bringing its on-site…

Roughly 1,400 people across Nike’s Global Operations team will be laid off, the company announced Thursday. In a memo to employees, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said the cuts will primarily affect Nike’s technology division and span North America, Asia and Europe, representing just under 2% of the company’s global…

Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 17,000 motorcycles over a potential brake failure issue that could heighten the risk of a crash, according to federal regulators. The recalled motorcycles include 2025 and 2026 models.Affected motorcycles include the Harley-Davidson FXLRS with a production date from Dec. 5, 2024, to March 16, 2026; Harley-Davidson…

President Donald Trump has doubled down on the idea of a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines rather than a traditional bailout, an approach critics previously described as highly problematic. Trump reaffirmed his interest in offering the airline a financial lifeline during a meeting at the Oval Office on Thursday, adding…

Heated socks sold at Costco have been recalled after customers reported burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The 32 Degrees Heated Socks were sold in medium, large and extra large. The CPSC report said when the socks are worn during “high intensity activities” they pose a…

A California-based ice cream company is recalling dozens of products over missing ingredient labels that could put people with food allergies at risk. Silver Moon LP, operating as Loard’s Ice Cream, is voluntarily recalling all retail-sized products because they may contain undeclared allergens, including milk, eggs, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts…

Meta has informed its staff it will let go of roughly 8,000 employees — approximately 10% of its workforce — as it looks to bolster its presence in the artificial intelligence space.  The employees were told about the sweeping cuts in a memo as the company prepares to make heavy…