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More homes, more price cuts – but buyers still aren’t biting as mortgage rates climb
Homebuyers are still facing affordability headwinds due to elevated mortgage rates despite sellers increasingly cutting prices, a new report from Realtor.com shows. Realtor.com’s latest monthly housing report showed that the share of listings with price cuts…
Widely used blood pressure medication recalled nationwide
Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication are being recalled nationwide after the products failed quality testing, according to the Food and Drug Administration. India-based Inventia Healthcare Ltd. initiated a voluntary recall for 13,567 bottles of…
Trump signs executive order rebranding AI as ‘Super Intelligence’ as tech titans ink separate SI accord
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order directing the federal government to replace the term “artificial intelligence” with “Super Intelligence” across the executive branch, cementing a rebranding effort he has championed in recent weeks…
More than 2,300 pounds of breakfast sausage recalled over plastic contamination
A recall was issued for more than 2,300 pounds of raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage over a potential plastic contamination, according to federal officials. Illinois-based Fontanini Foods LLC recalled about 2,320 pounds of raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage…
AT&T makes major ‘bet for the future’ as AI fuels push past 60 million locations
AT&T has entered into a major fiber supply deal with Corning as the telecom giant prepares its network for growing data demand and the increasing bandwidth needs of artificial intelligence. Corning Chairman, CEO and President Wendell Weeks and AT&T Chairman…
Buc-ee’s closes in on first Oklahoma location after co-founder touts business-friendly states
Buc-ee’s is eyeing its first stop in the Sooner State, with Oklahoma City’s mayor announcing Tuesday that talks are heating up to bring the popular Texas-based chain to town. Mayor David Holt said the company is in “very active conversations” with the city…
Denny’s targets 500 restaurant upgrades as diner chain invests in AI, new technology: ‘Project Grand Slam’
EXCLUSIVE: Denny’s is preparing upgrades at roughly 500 restaurants as the iconic diner chain invests in artificial intelligence (AI), new technology and other initiatives aimed at winning back customers. CEO Christopher Bode, who took the helm of the South…
Alaska Airlines goes all-in on luxury with sweeping premium cabin overhaul
Alaska Air Group is making its “most significant” investment in premium travel, unveiling new luxury offerings for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines as it competes for high-spending travelers. The company on Tuesday introduced Aurora for Alaska Airlines…
Disney reportedly cuts hundreds of jobs across HR, technology
Disney is reportedly laying off a few hundred employees across multiple departments at the entertainment giant. Citing a source familiar with the matter, Reuters reported that Disney is laying off a few hundred employees in the company’s human resources and…
LARRY KUDLOW: Too much GOP election doom? Just listen to Treasury Man Scott Bessent
For those doomsters who believe the GOP is going to get clobbered in the midterm election, you ought to listen to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He is the best Treasury Secretary since World War II. He is a tremendous proponent on the economy, trade, and…