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Consumers are being urged to check their freezers after several varieties of Outshine fruit bars sold nationwide were recalled due to possible glass contamination. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling select batches of Outshine fruit bars sold in six-count packages and 24-count Variety Packs, according to an Aug. 18…
The U.S. national debt crossed another historic milestone on Wednesday as it topped $40 trillion for the first time in history amid persistent federal budget deficits that are causing the debt to soar higher. Data from the Treasury Department released on Wednesday showed that the gross national debt reached $40,047,425,768,420.22…
Cinema United President and CEO Michael O’Leary and board Chair Mike Bowers reversed the movie theater trade group’s position Tuesday in California’s federal antitrust fight over Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. They urged Attorney General Rob Bonta and Paramount CEO David Ellison to negotiate because they…
Amazon is preparing a roughly sixfold expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery network, targeting nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026 as retailers and delivery companies race to make last-mile shipping faster and cheaper. The rollout would dramatically widen Prime Air’s footprint from 11 current…
The American dream of owning a home may be getting harder to achieve in some of the country’s biggest cities, but new data suggests it remains alive and well in parts of Texas and the Sun Belt. According to WalletHub’s 2026 Best Real Estate Markets report released Wednesday, Frisco, Texas,…
More than 600 bags of frozen dog food are facing a recall after FDA testing prompted by a consumer complaint found salmonella contamination. Connecticut-based Oma’s Pride issued a recall for one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, the company announced on Monday.A total of 639 bags are affected by…
Financial markets and investors are reacting to the rapidly growing U.S. national debt, which is approaching a record of $40 trillion, by requiring greater returns for those who invest in America’s debt obligations. Yields on U.S. Treasurys have been elevated recently, in part due to the growth in debt, with…
Steak ‘n Shake, the fast-food chain embracing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, announced that it will launch a new “Protein Steakburger” next month. The restaurant chain unveiled the Protein Steakburger, along with a Double Steakburger Double Cheese, with both menu…
President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he is pausing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods scheduled to take effect Wednesday, saying the two countries have reached a deal pending final documentation. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three…
Costco will soon offer Medicare plans to certain members as part of a new, first-of-its-kind health insurance venture. The warehouse giant has teamed up with SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Medicare Advantage plans focused on senior health care, the insurance company announced Tuesday. Under the partnership, the…
