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Boston officials are reportedly weighing the concept of creating government-owned grocery stores to support residents struggling with the rising costs of food.City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and Councilor Liz Breadon have requested a hearing to explore the idea — emphasizing it was not inspired by a similar proposal from New York City Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, local news outlet Boston 25 News reported."The role of government is to […]

PepsiCo's Lay's has become the latest in a series of household names that are redesigning their brand with a more modern edge. PepsiCo announced the "largest brand redesign in Lay’s nearly 100-year history" on Thursday on the heels of Domino's revealing plans for its own rebranding attempt. But Lay's isn't just updating the look of its products – it's also ensuring they are made with cleaner ingredients, aligning with the administration's health […]

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).The IRS' announced changes primarily apply to tax year 2026.The standard deduction, claimed by the majority of taxpayers who don't itemize their returns, will rise to $16,100 for single taxpayers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly in tax year 2026. OBBBA also raised the […]

Mortgage rates fell for the first time in three weeks this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage decreased to 6.3% from last week's reading of 6.34%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.32% a year ago."Over the last few weeks, mortgage rates have settled in at their lowest level in […]

The largest grocery store chain in Florida is now allowing open carry of firearms in its hundreds of locations across the Sunshine State.Publix – which has 882 stores in Florida according to its website – began allowing the practice in recent weeks, according to local reports."As of Sept. 25, 2025, Florida law allows the open carry of firearms," a spokesperson for Publix told FOX Business, adding that the company "follows […]

Hyundai Motor America is recalling more than 135,000 vehicles that could short circuit during a crash, U.S. auto regulators warned. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor in certain model year 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles might not be installed correctly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This can cause an electrical short during a crash, which could increase the risk of damage or fire.NHTSA oversees vehicle […]

City Harvest, New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, was back with its sixth annual Celebrity Chefs & Friends Golf and Tennis Tournament to help raise money for an amazing cause. Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, New Jersey was the site for some friendly competition on the course and courts, but also a miniature food and wine festival afterward – all put together to impact those in need across […]

Elon Musk and X Corp have reached a settlement with four former Twitter executives who alleged they were not paid $128 million in severance pay following Musk’s 2022 acquisition of the company.The terms of the settlement, announced in a San Francisco federal court filing last week, have not been made public. A federal judge on Oct. 1 postponed filing deadlines and a scheduled hearing to allow both parties to finalize […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported additional air traffic disruptions leading into Wednesday night, as nationwide staffing shortages hit several major control centers, including Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Los Angeles.Staffing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the biggest cause for concern, with a ground delay program expected Wednesday night, according to the FAA.There were more than 2,000 delays and 50 cancellations Wednesday, and additional staffing issues in Philadelphia, […]