U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will implement a 100% tariff on imported computer chips and semiconductors — a move likely to raise prices on electronics, cars, appliances, and other digital-era essentials. “We’ll be putting a tariff on of approximately 100 per cent on chips and semiconductors,

McDonald’s is bringing back its classic McDonaldland characters — Grimace, Birdie, and the Hamburglar — in a new nostalgia-driven meal launching August 12. The move follows the return of the Snack Wrap and aims to reignite consumer excitement ahead of the company’s Q2 earnings report. The limited-time McDonaldland Meal includes

In the first half of 2025, investors were behind roughly 30% of all single-family home purchases — including both new builds and resales — marking the highest share since property analytics firm Cotality began tracking the market 14 years ago. With traditional homebuyers squeezed out by high prices and persistently elevated interest

Tourism in Las Vegas has taken a noticeable hit in the first half of 2025. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), overall visitation to the city is down more than 6%, with April alone seeing just over 3.3 million visitors — a 5.1% decrease compared

Many Gen Zers are redefining wealth and work, aspiring not just to retire early but to gain the freedom to leave jobs they dislike. According to The Great Wealth Reset, a 2025 survey by The Harris Poll for dub, Gen Z sees 32 as the ideal age for financial independence,

The so-called “Trump accounts” were established earlier this month when President Donald Trump signed what he called a “big, beautiful bill” into law. According to Fox Business, a one-time federal contribution of $1,000 per child could potentially grow to as much as $1.9 million by the time the

OpenAI is positioning itself to outpace competitors like Anthropic and Google in the battle to have its AI solutions adopted across U.S. federal agencies. The company has finalized a deal with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) — the federal government's main procurement authority — to provide ChatGPT

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India over its continued purchases of Russian oil. The move raises the total tariff rate on Indian goods entering the U.S. to 50%, making it one of the highest import duties currently enforced

Claire’s Holdings LLC has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and says it will soon initiate similar proceedings in Canada. The accessories and cosmetics retailer plans to submit a filing with the Ontario Superior Court under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in the coming days.

During a two-day, nine-hour interview last month with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Ghislaine Maxwell did not make any statements that could be damaging to former President Donald Trump, according to individuals familiar with the contents of the meeting. Maxwell reportedly told Blanche that Trump had never acted inappropriately in

Uber revealed a massive $20 billion stock buyback plan and projected third-quarter bookings ahead of Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as the company continues to benefit from the expanding popularity of its paid membership service. The ride-hailing and delivery giant said subscriptions to its $9.99 "Uber One"

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has issued subpoenas to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and a group of high-profile former government officials—including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton—as part of an escalating push to investigate matters connected to

President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance on the roof of the White House, standing above the briefing room in what appeared to be a personal inspection of upcoming construction plans. Reporters, who had been moved farther down the driveway than usual, were left guessing about the purpose of the

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook parts of New York and New Jersey around midday on August 5, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at approximately 12:11 p.m. ET, striking just over a mile southwest of Hillsdale, New Jersey, at a

A new study from BHG has uncovered a surprising truth: 62% of high-income earners—those making over $300,000 annually—are still dealing with credit card debt. This finding disrupts the widespread assumption that earning a six-figure salary ensures financial stability. It’s easy to assume that crossing the six-figure

Beef prices in the U.S. have steadily risen over the past two decades, driven by a tightening supply of cattle even as consumer demand remains strong. The U.S. cattle herd has been in long-term decline. As of January 1, the total number of cattle and calves stood at

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to announce new tariffs on imports of semiconductors and pharmaceuticals “within the next week or so,” as he moves to expand his use of sector-specific trade duties. “In the beginning, we’ll put a small tariff on pharmaceuticals,” Trump told CNBC. “But

President Donald Trump says he would like to seek a third term but acknowledged he’s unlikely to do so—his clearest signal yet that he does not intend to challenge or circumvent the Constitution’s two-term limit. In an interview with CNBC, when asked directly whether he would "

The Social Security trust fund is projected to run out of reserves in just eight years, according to a report released Wednesday by the program’s trustees. Without intervention from Congress, more than 60 million retirees and their families would see their benefits reduced by 23%. The new estimate moves

The White House is reportedly drafting an executive order aimed at penalizing banks that terminate customer relationships for political reasons, according to the Wall Street Journal on Monday. Citing a draft version of the order, the Journal said federal regulators would be directed to investigate whether financial institutions are violating

Prosecutors in Taiwan have arrested six individuals suspected of stealing trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), launching a probe that could have significant national security implications given the company’s role as a global tech cornerstone. TSMC, the primary chip supplier to companies like Nvidia Corp., alerted authorities

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will unveil accelerated plans this week to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, marking his first major initiative as interim NASA administrator. While NASA has previously explored the idea, internal documents obtained by POLITICO reveal this move sets a firm timeline and comes amid deep

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced six new SNAP state waivers today as part of the Trump Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative. The announcement took place during MAHA Monday on the National

Vice President JD Vance revealed he is “obsessed” with UFOs and plans to spend time in the coming weeks investigating the topic further. “I’m obsessed with the whole UFO thing,” Vance said during unprompted remarks on the Ruthless Podcast episode released Friday. “‘What’s actually going on?’ ‘What were

Texas House Republicans authorized the sergeant-at-arms and her deputies to locate and, if necessary, civilly arrest absent Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block GOP-led redistricting legislation. “The sergeant-at-arms and any officers appointed by her are directed to send for all absentees whose attendance is not excused for the