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The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.The four largest beef processors control more than 85% of the U.S. processing market — half of which are Brazilian-owned — Trump administration officials noted at a Monday news […]

Gas prices are entering the summer driving season at record levels, with the national average hitting $4.45 on May 2—the highest ever for that date.That’s up about $1.28 from a year ago, according to AAA, with prices rising across nearly every region.OIL, GAS PRICES JUMP AS TRUMP FLIRTS WITH STRIKING IRANIAN OIL INFRASTRUCTUREThe milestone underscores ongoing volatility in fuel markets, driven in part by the escalating conflict involving Iran, which […]

A Spirit Airlines captain whose retirement flight was scrapped by the carrier’s sudden shutdown got an unexpected sendoff as a Southwest crew stepped in to honor his decades in the cockpit.Capt. Jon Jackson was supposed to fly his final trip before retirement but instead found himself seated in the back of a Southwest flight heading home with his son, Chris Jackson, a Southwest first officer, Southwest wrote on Instagram."Chris casually […]

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani built his political agenda by taking aim at billionaires. Now he’s praising one for backing the police.Last week, Mamdani publicly thanked Citadel billionaire Ken Griffin for supporting police funding, a moment that flew somewhat under the radar but offered a glimpse into a more complicated dynamic between the hedge fund king and the socialist mayor.NYC MAYOR CITES $180K RACIAL WEALTH GAP TO JUSTIFY TAXES, […]

Americans shopping for smartphones, laptops or even home appliances may soon start feeling the effects of the Iran conflict – not just at the gas pump, but at the checkout screen.A disruption to an essential component in electronics – printed circuit boards (PCBs) – is driving up costs across the tech industry, increasing the likelihood that consumers will face higher prices and fewer deals in the months ahead.Prices for circuit […]

A major blue city saw its population shrink last year after two years of strong growth.New York City’s population declined in 2025, resulting in a net loss of about 12,000 people. The drop follows post-pandemic gains of 70,000 in 2023 and 163,000 in 2024, driven largely by increased immigration, including asylum seekers, according to an April 20 report from the Citizens Budget Commission."Population growth in 2023 and 2024 was driven […]

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a number of relief measures for Spirit Airlines customers and employees on Saturday.The four major U.S. airlines — United, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest — "are all capping ticket prices specifically for Spirit customers who now need to rebook canceled flights," Duffy said in a Saturday post on X. The airlines will offer Spirit customers who validate they have booked Spirit flights a one-way ticket costing […]

After months of touring South Florida’s most fortified islands and branded penthouses, the final stop on the "billionaire bunker" circuit reveals a shift in the ultra-high-net-worth psyche.Wealthy transplants are no longer just buying security – they are buying history. Tucked behind the lush, designer landscaping of a Gothic-modern $18 million estate, the "Silicon Grove" era has arrived. Here, the bunker isn't a modern glass box, but instead features grand spaces, […]

Ford is recalling more than 179,000 vehicles due to a defect with the front seat frame that could increase a person's risk of injury in a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).According to the report, the recall affects 62,255 2024–2026 Ford Bronco SUVs and 117,443 2024-2026 Ford Ranger pickup trucks.The defect stems from a pivot bolt in the front seats that can become loose or dislodged. […]