Oil prices hover near pre-conflict levels as OPEC+ boosts output again
OPEC+ approved a new production increase for August as recovering crude supplies and easing geopolitical concerns kept oil prices near…
Business
Biden-era illegal immigration drove up housing costs, Fed economists find
A Federal Reserve working paper finds unauthorized immigration during the Biden administration drove up home prices by 2.2% and rents…
Major retailers open for July 4: Here’s where you can shop and eat on America’s 250th birthday
Need last-minute July 4 essentials? See which major stores and restaurants are open, closed or have reduced hours in the…
DOJ and FTC press states to target any illegal activity contributing to high gas prices
The federal government issued a letter to states attorneys general urging them to target any unlawful activities contributing to high…
8-year-old gets surprise of a lifetime as Disneyland’s honorary 1 billionth guest
Andres Robles, an 8-year-old Arizona boy celebrating his birthday, was named Disneyland's honorary 1 billionth guest in a ceremony with…
Tesla deliveries beat forecasts as Europe’s rebound brightens outlook
The EV maker delivered a record 480,126 vehicles in the second quarter, topping Wall Street forecasts as a rebound in…
Microsoft eyes another wave of layoffs that could hit 5,000 workers next week
Microsoft is reportedly preparing another round of layoffs that could affect thousands of employees across sales, consulting and Xbox as…
Surprise rival knocks Costco’s famous rotisserie chicken off its perch as best bird
Consumer Reports named Sam's Club's rotisserie chicken the best warehouse club bird, edging out Costco's iconic $4.99 Kirkland Signature option.…
Kroger to buy popular grocery and pharmacy retailer in $1.65B deal
Kroger's $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle expands its presence across key Midwest and Mid-Atlantic markets as competition intensifies among…