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House Republicans are calling on the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to expedite a national security review of Chinese drone manufacturers like Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and Technologies Company Limited (DJI Technologies) pursuant to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.In a letter to ODNI signed by representatives Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.; Rick Crawford, R-Ark.; and John Moolenaar, R-Mich., the lawmakers requested timely execution of the review as drone […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Thursday that the automaker's vehicles will soon be equipped with Grok, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot launched by the billionaire's startup xAI."Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles very soon," Musk wrote in a post on X on Thursday morning. "Next week at the latest."Musk had previously said that Tesla vehicles would be available with Grok but had not given a timeline for the implementation. ELON […]

The Department of Education (DOE) announced on Thursday that illegal immigrants will no longer receive taxpayer-funded benefits for postsecondary education programs.The department said it rescinded a Clinton-era "Dear Colleague" letter that had allowed non-qualified illegal immigrants to access federal public benefits. The move was made after an interpretive rule was issued to ensure that postsecondary education programs comply with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA), also known as […]

A lawsuit filed by a widow against weapons manufacturer Sig Sauer accusing it of being responsible for the death of her husband will continue in state court, a federal judge ruled this week.On Monday, Judge Anita Brody of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania sent the matter back to where it started, the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County. Brody rejected Sig Sauer's argument that […]

Florida will get dozens of new Fatburger locations in the next few years.The planned 40 new Fatburger restaurants will open in the Sunshine State under a new development deal that parent company FAT Brands recently inked with franchisee Whole Factor Inc.The openings are expected to take place over the next decade, FAT Brands said in a press release. Whole Factor will introduce Fatburger into new parts of Florida like Jacksonville through […]

Tomato costs could see an uptick if the trade deal between the U.S. Commerce Department and Mexican tomato exporters ends next week as planned. For instance, major U.S. tomato importer NatureSweet Ltd. confirmed to FOX Business that it may raise prices by nearly 10% if the trade deal is terminated. If the deal ends, there will be a levy of more than 20% on tomato exports starting July 14, according to […]

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a bill into law Thursday slashing taxes on American-made beer in his state that aims to electrify the malt industry and U.S. manufacturing and jobs overall, the Show Me State's governor told Fox News Digital. "The American Beer Act will help strengthen the beer industry and the manufacturing sector within Missouri and across the United States," Kehoe exclusively told Fox News Digital of the new […]

Across the country, Americans are using the internet at every hour of every day. According to a 2024 Pew Research Poll, 96% of adults reported using the internet at least occasionally on a mobile device. That number has risen gradually since May 2000, when just 48% reported occasional use. With more people online, energy providers have begun preparing for a higher demand for electricity."The internet use was overstated, as it […]

Communities and major industries in Central Texas were recently hit hard by deadly flash flooding. As the area starts working to recover from the disaster, the local business community and others have been turning out to help.Areas in Central Texas faced severe flooding during the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, which was brought on by heavy rainfall, devastating residents and businesses alike. At least 119 people have died.AccuWeather reported Monday […]