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Gas prices climbed higher Friday as the conflict with Iran continued to roil global energy markets, pushing crude oil sharply upward and raising concerns about fuel supplies.The national average price for regular gasoline rose to $3.32 per gallon Friday, up from $3.25 Thursday and $2.98 a week ago, according to AAA. Analysts say the increase reflects a surge in crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions intensify in the Middle East.U.S. […]

Kalshi is facing a $54 million class action lawsuit after traders accused the prediction market of invoking a "death carveout" clause to avoid paying bets tied to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, according to reporting from Reuters.Kalshi was sued in federal court Thursday over contracts that asked whether Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would leave office before March 1, 2026, according to a class action complaint.Khamenei, 85, was killed Saturday in […]

The February jobs report revealed a loss of 92,000 jobs, but according to RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes, the real economic rot isn't just in the numbers — it's in the technology.Crapuchettes warns that an invisible layoff is occurring as artificial intelligence algorithms effectively delete qualified American workers from the applicant pool, creating a massive disconnect that he says is fueling the jump to a 4.4% unemployment rate and short-term economic […]

The U.S. economy shed jobs unexpectedly in February as employers pulled back to start 2026 amid economic uncertainty.The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that employers shed 92,000 jobs in February. That figure was well below the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who estimated the economy would add 59,000 jobs.The unemployment rate was 4.4%, slightly higher than economists' expectations of 4.3%.Revisions were made to the payroll numbers for the prior […]

EXCLUSIVE: New York and California are no longer just losing residents — they are losing an entire economic class.As 2026 kicks off a fresh wave of "tax the rich" rhetoric in traditional financial hubs, top Florida developers tell Fox News Digital they are seeing a massive, permanent surge in capital migration. In just the last 60 days, two developers and one sales firm reported over $126 million in sales to […]

Wendy’s has launched a nationwide contest offering one fan the opportunity to become the company’s "Chief Tasting Officer," a role tied to a $100,000 compensation package.The Wendy’s Chief Tasting Officer contest began March 2 and runs through March 30, according to the contest’s official rules.The grand prize includes "the opportunity to become Wendy’s Chief Tasting Officer and employment by Wendy’s as an independent contractor, receiving a salary equal to $100,000," […]

Allstate was ordered to face a lawsuit alleging the insurance giant tracked drivers through their cellphones without their consent and tried to cash in on the data to boost profits.A federal judge in Chicago ruled Tuesday that drivers can move ahead with a proposed class action accusing Allstate of illegally collecting detailed cellphone data, including location, speed, braking, acceleration and phone use, Reuters reported.The Illinois-based company is accused of using […]

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More than 40,000 bicycle helmets sold at Walmart are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because they violate federal safety standards and pose a "serious risk of injury or death" from head injuries.Todson Inc., a bicycle wholesaler in Massachusetts, is recalling 40,245 Concord-branded 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up bike helmets after federal safety officials said the helmets failed to comply with mandatory retention system and positional stability requirements. "The […]