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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani spent their spring break out in the Ozarks, which may spark an uptick in vacations to the area, according to a travel expert.On April 10, Stefani took to social media to share a glimpse at the family trip, calling it "such an unforgettable time."Stefani noted that she, Shelton and her two sons, Zuma and Apollo, stayed at Big Cedar Lodge, which is just south of […]

As markets continue to fluctuate between hot and cold, a former economic advisor to President Donald Trump is sharing words of caution for public officials and average Americans alike.Stephen Moore, a current Heritage Foundation senior visiting fellow in economics, more specifically put an onus on federal budget tax cuts and stock market "panic" heightening an already-sensitive fiscal environment."The one thing that would really send the stock market into a bear […]

Some states are faring better than others when it comes to housing affordability and homebuilding, according to a new report from Realtor.com.The online real estate marketplace bestowed letter grades on America’s 50 states and Washington, D.C., in its "Grading the States: Affordability & Homebuilding Report Cards" report. Only three earned As.Realtor.com looked at "housing affordability and the ability to meet future supply challenges through new construction" in determining how the states overall […]

For the Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup Slate Auto, it's all about that "base."The company on Thursday unveiled its pickup truck that minimalists and bargain buyers alike might gravitate toward.The base model, bare-bones EV features a simple dashboard with knobs to control heating and air conditioning, crank windows and a phone mount to play music. The vehicle doesn't come equipped with an infotainment system or speakers, though the latter can […]

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to help foster and facilitate the exploration, extraction and processing of minerals from the seabed.The order describes the resources as key to U.S. interests."The United States faces unprecedented economic and national security challenges in securing reliable supplies of critical minerals independent of foreign adversary control. Vast offshore seabed areas hold critical minerals and energy resources. These resources are key to strengthening our economy, […]

Early signs are emerging that China is now "caving" to the U.S. and President Donald Trump on tariffs, according to one foreign policy expert.Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang agreed there’s "a win for Trump" after the president revealed he’s spoken to China about trade tensions and the recent exemption of some U.S. goods from its 125% tariff."China is doing this, but it's not announcing it. It's just not imposing […]

Jack in the Box announced that it plans to close 150 to 200 of its restaurants as it looks to boost the fast-food company’s financial performance.The company said Wednesday that the restaurants in the planned "block closure program" were ones that were "underperforming" and, in many cases, several decades old. "Our actions today focus on three main areas: addressing our balance sheet to accelerate cash flow and pay down debt, while […]

The Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan is one step closer to restarting as President Trump forges ahead to thaw American energy sources."In advancing President Trump’s commitment to meet our growing demand for affordable, reliable and secure electricity, America needs to utilize all forms of energy that grow our economy, create new jobs, and secure energy independence," said U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in the announcement. "With projects like the Palisades […]

Several major fast food companies are leaning into chicken. McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s have each indicated in recent months that they are looking to ramp up their offerings of the increasingly popular protein. Fast-food giant McDonald’s on Thursday revealed McCrispy Strips would become a permanent menu item at all participating U.S. restaurants by May 5, something CEO Chris Kempczinski alluded to during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call in February as he […]