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FIRST ON FOX: Apple dropped ICEBlock, a widely used tracking tool, from its App Store Thursday after the Department of Justice raised concerns with the big tech giant that the app put law enforcement officers at risk.DOJ officials, at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi, asked Apple to take down ICEBlock, a move that comes as Trump administration officials have claimed the tool, which allows users to anonymously report ICE […]

Cracker Barrel is ending its partnership with Prophet, the consulting firm behind its failed rebrand.The chain faced intense backlash after unveiling a new logo and redesigned stores that longtime fans said stripped away what they loved most about the brand.Cracker Barrel’s restaurants, long known for their kitschy Americana decor, were recast in a style critics called drab and soulless.The uproar grew after the company dropped its iconic logo of an […]

Attorneys representing the family of a 32-year-old man who died after riding on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster in Orlando, Florida, claim the incident was not "isolated," and several other victims have reported similar injuries after participating in the same ride.Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died at a hospital Sept. 17 after suffering multiple blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers dual-launch ride at Universal Epic Universe, according to authorities.Zavala's family […]

President Donald Trump's effort to remove a member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors comes amid his push to reshape the composition of the central bank's panel that makes interest rate decisions.Trump attempted to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for cause this summer, accusing her of mortgage fraud and marking the first time a president has ever attempted to remove a Fed governor from office in the central bank's 112-year history. […]

General Mills said Wednesday it will close three Missouri manufacturing plants as part of an ongoing effort by the food giant to strengthen the competitiveness of its supply chain.The plants that will close include a pizza crust manufacturing plant in St. Charles, along with two facilities in Joplin that were acquired through the company's $1.45 billion purchase of Whitebridge Pet Brands in 2024, General Mills spokesperson Mollie Wulff told FOX […]

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, is expanding into video game development, seeking candidates with game design experience.On Thursday morning, Musk shared a post on X from the account @techdevnotes that read, "xAI is Hiring for Video Games," with Musk responding, "True."Musk signaled interest in game development last year, writing on X: "Too many game studios are owned by massive corporations. @xAI is going to start a new game studio to […]

BMW is recalling more than 145,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a starter defect that could overheat and spark a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. The latest recall comes just days after nearly 200,000 cars were recalled for a similar issue.The NHTSA warned that engine protection material near an overheated starter could ignite. The new notice was publicized on Wednesday, Reuters reported."After repeated attempts, the starter motor […]

Mortgage rates rose 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 increased to 6.34% from last week's reading of 6.3%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.12% a year ago.NEARLY 1 IN 5 AMERICAN HOMES SLASH PRICES AS BUYERS GAIN UPPER HAND IN SHIFTING MARKET"The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased again this […]

Maxwell House is changing its name for the first time in its 133-year history.The coffee brand, owned by Kraft Heinz, will temporarily be renamed "Maxwell Apartment," a move it said it made "to meet the needs of today's consumer.""In a time where value matters now more than ever, Americans seek value in areas of their everyday, including where they live," Kraft Heinz said in a press release.THAT LATTE OR CAPPUCCINO […]