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Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano on Wednesday highlighted improvements across the agency, touting a significant increase in scheduled appointments, greater employee morale and faster call response times."I was in the field office in Staten Island yesterday with Councilwoman [Nicole] Malliotakis, and the staff is delighted," Bisignano said on Wednesday on Fox Business’ "The Claman Countdown." "They're handling clients. We're scheduling visits."SOCIAL SECURITY CHIEF FIRES BACK AT WARREN OVER […]

McDonald's is reviving its nostalgic McDonaldland brand after a more than 20-year hiatus, launching a new meal and merchandise inspired by the fictional universe and its inhabitants.The fast-food giant will begin rolling out the McDonaldland Meal, featuring collectible tins that contain postcards and stickers inspired by the fantasy world's characters such as Grimace and Birdie Aug. 12, according to a news release.In addition to the souvenirs, each order comes with […]

Airbnb has reportedly apologized to a woman after the host of a Manhattan apartment where she stayed used artificial intelligence to doctor images of the home, saying she caused thousands of dollars in damage. A London-based woman booked a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan for a 2½-month stay earlier this year, The Guardian reported. Citing safety issues in the area, the woman stayed for seven weeks and left the Airbnb early.However, the […]

As President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff rates come into effect this week, there are a handful of countries that have yet to agree to a trade deal.In the days leading up to the August deadline, Trump unveiled a wave of major trade agreements with key U.S. partners, including Japan, the United Kingdom, the European Union and South Korea. TRUMP'S GLOBAL RESET OF TRADE RELATIONS WILL REMAIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEKNations […]

The makers of CELSIUS energy drinks are taking advantage of the publicity the beverages have gotten since a "labeling error" led to the recall of cans that actually have vodka seltzer inside. Last week, two production lots of High Noon Vodka Seltzer 12-packs were recalled because they could potentially "contain cans that are filled with High Noon vodka seltzer alcohol and are mislabeled as CELSIUS® ASTRO VIBE™ Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue […]

ESPN is aiming to shape the way the No. 1 sports league and sports entertainment company are viewed.Just days after reports that ESPN and the NFL reached a major media deal (which was confirmed on Tuesday), ESPN and WWE announced that the wrestling company's premium live events will be broadcast on the network's direct-to-consumer platform beginning in 2026.Events like WrestleMania, SummerSlam, the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, Survivor Series, Money in […]

Claire's Stores Inc., once a teen retail staple, has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years as it contends with significant debt. The retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a federal court in Delaware on Wednesday, highlighting the "difficulty facing mall-based retailers geared to the teen and tween customer," according to Sarah Foss, head of legal at Debtwire. In the filing with the U.S. bankruptcy court […]

Google is investing $1 billion to support artificial intelligence training and education initiatives in the U.S. over the next three years, underscoring how some tech giants are working to scale access to their learning models and shape the future of education.Google's investment includes funding for new AI learning tools, and the Google AI for Education Accelerator, which is a new initiative that will provide free AI training and Google Career Certificates to […]

A Spirit Airlines pilot has been arrested and pulled from future flights for allegedly stalking two minors.Dominic Armando Cipolla, 40, is charged with two counts of stalking including a felony count for allegedly stalking someone under the age of 14. According to a criminal complaint, Cipolla targeted children born in 2008 and 2013 with conduct that would cause a reasonable person or their family to fear for their safety. The […]