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President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to expand beef imports from Argentina as consumers face higher prices amid supply constraints impacting the U.S. cattle industry.Trump's order implements a trade framework he reached with Argentina in November that aims to increase beef imports to help mitigate the surge in beef prices that has occurred in recent years.In 2018-19, ground beef prices were under $4 per pound but began rising during […]

Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency."For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years," Musk wrote in a post […]

A former top rival of grocery giant Kroger has been named the company’s next chief executive officer.Greg Foran — former CEO of Walmart’s U.S. division — will now lead Kroger following an "extensive" year-long search for "an innovative retail leader with a strong track record," the company announced Monday.Kroger is America’s biggest grocer by sales, behind only Walmart, and has been looking for a new leader since March 2025 when […]

For decades, purchasing a Florida condo was a leap of faith masked by palm trees and ocean views. But in the new year, the veil of secrecy has lifted.Between a new mandatory digital transparency law and a landmark court ruling that handed a so-called "poison pill" to developers, the power dynamic in the Sunshine State has shifted dramatically."I think it's definitely correcting," Douglas Elliman Palm Beach agent Jessica Julian told […]

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was predicting the Dow Jones Industrial Average to reach 100,000 by the time he leaves the White House in January 2029.This comes after the Dow closed past 50,000 on Friday for the first time."Record Stock Market, and National Security, driven by our Great TARIFFS. I am predicting 100,000 on the DOW by the end of my Term," Trump wrote on Truth Social.US, INDIA […]

Costco has reportedly rolled out a new batch of food items, continuing its strategy of regularly refreshing its offerings.The retail giant, which typically introduces new products on a monthly basis, has added a mix of sweet and savory items, ranging from baked goods and desserts to ready-to-eat meals, according to Food & Wine.New items spotted in stores reportedly include Filled Heart Madeleines; Matcha & Chocolate Sandwich Cookies; Turkey, Pesto, & […]

Players who will take the field for Super Bowl LX on Sunday will face a significant tax bill due to the game's location triggering what's known as a "jock tax."Super Bowl LX will be played in Santa Clara, California, and the Golden State is one of a number of states that has implemented a so-called jock tax on professional athletes, which assesses taxes on players based on the number of days they […]

Wisconsin officials are seeking more than $1 million from a Burger King franchise operator after determining the company committed more than 1,600 child labor and wage violations affecting hundreds of minors across the state.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) said Cave Enterprises Operations LLC, an Illinois-based company that operates 105 Burger King franchises in Wisconsin, committed at least 1,656 violations of state child labor and wage payment laws during […]

BMW North America is recalling nearly 90,000 vehicles due to an engine starter issue, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Saturday.The NHTSA said the recall involves 87,394 vehicles in the U.S. and is tied to an engine starter that may overheat, posing a fire risk, according to Reuters.Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to owners, the NHTSA said.The announcement comes after BMW recalled more […]