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Iran war costs US households $860 more in higher energy prices, economist says
American consumers are facing higher costs as the war in Iran pushes energy prices higher, with U.S. households having spent over $100 billion more this year due to elevated gasoline and diesel prices, an economist says. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s…
Soaring diesel prices threaten collapse of timber industry: ‘We’re in trouble,’ executive warns
Surging diesel costs are squeezing America’s logging industry, with one industry leader warning that rising fuel expenses are eroding profitability for businesses that depend heavily on diesel to keep trucks and equipment running. American Loggers Council…
Fanatics Sports & Casino app launches as single destination for betting ahead of NFL season
The 2026 NFL season has officially kicked off, and for Fanatics, it’s yet another football campaign to impact and enhance the fan experience. For Fanatics Betting and Gaming, it began with the launch of Fanatics Sports & Casino, a single app that was launched…
Trump admin partners with OpenAI to equip federal employees with artificial intelligence tools
The federal government under President Donald Trump reached an agreement with OpenAI on a landmark deal to equip government employees with the most cutting-edge artificial intelligence models at a major discount, Fox News Digital has learned. The General…
119-year-old NJ amusement park to close, go up for sale
Historic South Jersey amusement park Clementon Park & Splash World has closed its doors and will be put up for sale, its corporate owner announced Wednesday. The decision marks the second time in seven years that the historic site has shuttered. Owned and…
Mamdani tax creates ‘so much confusion’ in NYC real estate, but broker says ‘big crisis’ is something else
When Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s controversial pied-à-terre tax took effect, some critics warned it could drive wealthy residents and investment out of New York City. But inside Manhattan’s high-end real estate market, brokers and market data paint a more nuanced…
Inside John Ternus’ first Apple launch event as CEO: Foldable iPhone Duo, AI and more
Apple on Wednesday unveiled a highly anticipated foldable version of the iPhone along with other consumer tech devices embedded with artificial intelligence in the first major product event under the leadership of new CEO John Ternus. Wednesday’s event marked…
TSA revives pre-9/11 tradition with gate access for certain travelers without tickets
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members who are not flying to go through security and enter secure areas to greet arriving passengers or say goodbye to departing loved ones at the gate at…
Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. New York-based Made Fresh Salads, Inc. issued a recall this week for all of its cream cheese products and Ready-to-Eat Deli Style Salads in response to…
Pirro targets illicit Chinese-language marketplace accused of defrauding Americans
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced new sanctions Wednesday against Xinbi Guarantee, an online platform she described as “an illicit scamming marketplace” used by Chinese cybercriminals. According to officials, Xinbi helped…