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Costco grape plants spark fears of devastating threat to American farms

Grape plants sold at several Costco locations in California may pose a serious threat to California vineyards and agriculture after inspectors discovered an invasive insect known for spreading a deadly grapevine disease. The San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office said inspectors discovered the glassy-winged sharpshooter on grape plants sold at…

LARRY KUDLOW: Trump on the economy: I wish the media would talk about it.

Everybody is talking about $4.50 gasoline at the pump. And all the usual suspects from the lefty press, and of course the Democratic party, and even the business press that ought to know better, anyway, they’re all talking about recession. Of course they’re against President Trump. They’re against the Iran…

10 hottest rental housing markets in the US this summer

Americans around the country continue to face a tight housing market and a new report breaks down the hottest rental markets with summer fast approaching. An analysis by Zillow finds that the majority of the nation’s most in-demand rental markets will be found in the Northeast and California this summer…

Business leader sounds alarm over Mamdani’s NYC housing proposal

A New York business leader is warning that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed housing plan could drive developers and investors away from the city. FOX Business’ Madison Alworth joined FOX Business’ Stuart Varney on “Varney & Co.” to report on Mamdani’s proposal to create 200,000 new affordable, rent-stabilized…

Americans optimistic about innovation addressing major challenges, survey finds

Americans remain optimistic about the country’s ability to harness innovation and think it should be easier to build things in America, while they’re also skeptical about the government’s role in solving the issues confronting the nation, a new survey finds. The findings of the Ronald Reagan Institute’s Reagan National Economic…

Walmart launches hardware overhaul, new kids brand in private-label push

Walmart is ramping up its private-brand strategy with a major overhaul of its home and hardware categories. The retailer announced Wednesday that it is revamping its hardware department with an exclusive Greenworks Pro tool line and expanded Hyper Tough offerings. At the same time, Walmart says it is launching Mainstays…