More than 21 million Miniverse “Make It Mini” sets by California toymaker MGA Entertainment are being recalled because of potentially hazardous resins, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported Tuesday. The…
Treasury Secretary Yellen announces $100M affordable housing fund as shelter costs weigh on Biden
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday unveiled a new slate of financing initiatives to support housing development, including a $100 million fund specifically for affordable housing. The announcement comes days before President Joe Biden faces off against former…
Hooters to close ‘underperforming’ restaurants amid broader industry woes
Hooters said Monday that it’s closing ‘a select’ number of underperforming restaurants, the latest casual dining chain to announce shutdowns amid broader industry woes. Hooters said that it was ‘under…
Novo Nordisk to build $4.1 billion North Carolina facility to boost output of Wegovy, Ozempic
Novo Nordisk on Monday said it will spend $4.1 billion to build a new manufacturing plant in Clayton, North Carolina, in a bid to boost the supply of its blockbuster weight loss drug…
Maker of Hershey’s, Jeni’s, and Friendly’s ice cream products issues recall over Listeria
A company responsible for producing ice cream products for several popular brands, including Hershey’s, Jeni’s and Friendly’s, has issued a recall because some of its products may be contaminated with…
How Delta made itself America’s luxury airline — and what United wants to do about it
Delta Air Lines is the country’s most profitable airline. CEO Ed Bastian’s challenge is to make sure his carrier stays on top. The airline’s unit revenue, the amount it brings in…
Black GOP lawmakers hold ‘Congress, Cognac, and Cigars’ event in key swing state
Two of former President Trump’s top allies in the House of Representatives are in Atlanta on Wednesday to mobilize Black voters ahead of his November rematch with President Biden. Reps.…
The veepstakes goes ‘Apprentice’: Will Trump really pick Rubio, Vance or Burgum?
For months, the media-industrial complex has churned out useless speculation about the veepstakes, much of it generated by the wannabe candidates themselves. Out of nowhere, these stories would appear: Tom…
Trump-backed GOP congresswoman survives challenge from right in deep-red New York House district
A Republican incumbent backed by former President Trump has survived a challenge from the right in her deep-red upstate New York House district. Rep. Claudia Tenney defeated attorney and businessman…
Ex-CNN anchor wins NY Dem primary to challenge Biden-district Republican Nick LaLota
A former CNN anchor has won his Democratic primary in New York’s 1st congressional district, setting up what’s expected to be a high-profile fight against Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., in…