AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.
Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
After nearly three decades, Fun Spot America closing Georgia park
Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.
Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.
Survey shows gas-price pain rising even as economic confidence stabilizes
Rising gas prices are dealing a major hit to household budgets, with most Americans admitting that high gas prices are severely squeezing their finances, according to a new poll.
Rising gas prices are dealing a major hit to household budgets, with most Americans admitting that high gas prices are severely squeezing their finances, according to a new poll.
Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report
A Trump-appointed official suggested to The New Yorker that if the United States were to take over Greenland, it could bring back the all-you-can-eat shrimp offer at Red Lobster.
A Trump-appointed official suggested to The New Yorker that if the United States were to take over Greenland, it could bring back the all-you-can-eat shrimp offer at Red Lobster.
Iran war: Pentagon seeks another $80B from Congress
As talks continue between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides reporting progress, the Pentagon is asking Congress for another $80 billion to cover the cost of the war. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
As talks continue between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides reporting progress, the Pentagon is asking Congress for another $80 billion to cover the cost of the war. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
More young adults living with parents, even after finding a job, new report shows
A new report shows that nearly a third of young adults still live at home, despite the fact that many of them, especially those between 25 and 34, are employed.
A new report shows that nearly a third of young adults still live at home, despite the fact that many of them, especially those between 25 and 34, are employed.
Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation's housing affordability challenges.
Minnesota job report shows growth after job losses to start 2026
The latest data shows improved job growth after the state reported increased unemployment and job losses earlier in the year.
The latest data shows improved job growth after the state reported increased unemployment and job losses earlier in the year.
Minnesota can retain business headquarters, but is it attracting new ones?
A new University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management examines the Twin Cities "headquarters economy" and why it is struggling to attract new businesses.
A new University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management examines the Twin Cities "headquarters economy" and why it is struggling to attract new businesses.
New ranking shows America's best and worst run cities
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
Which U.S. cities get the most value from taxpayer dollars? A new study is ranking the nation’s best-run cities.
Pizza Hut sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Americans expected to pay more to cool homes this summer, new research finds
Staying cool this summer is about to become an expensive necessity for Americans with residential cooling expenses soaring for the average family to use their air conditioning units, according to a new report.
Staying cool this summer is about to become an expensive necessity for Americans with residential cooling expenses soaring for the average family to use their air conditioning units, according to a new report.
Sleep Number plans $415 million bankruptcy sale
Sleep Number filed for bankruptcy last week and intends to sell its assets under a massive buyout from a Canadian bedding business.
Sleep Number filed for bankruptcy last week and intends to sell its assets under a massive buyout from a Canadian bedding business.
Gas prices won’t drop anytime soon despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, EIA says
Ships will soon be sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, and drivers across the country are all wondering when gas prices may return to where they were before the conflict with Iran began.
Ships will soon be sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again, and drivers across the country are all wondering when gas prices may return to where they were before the conflict with Iran began.
Cattle herd ‘fix’ is taking years longer than predicted, CEO warns amid historic beef shortage
America’s historic beef shortage may not ease anytime soon as the U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in more than seven decades, keeping pressure on prices even as consumers continue to buy beef at elevated levels.
America’s historic beef shortage may not ease anytime soon as the U.S. cattle herd remains at its lowest level in more than seven decades, keeping pressure on prices even as consumers continue to buy beef at elevated levels.



















