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Unidentified, sophisticated drones flying over a handful of U.S. military bases could be a warning sign from China, Gordon Chang warned Monday, suggesting Beijing could target the American homeland if the U.S. becomes more involved in its conflict with Iran."The important point here is that we have had, last month, over four of our important military bases, foreign drones. These drones were large, they were un-hackable, they obviously were not […]

The week every golf fan looks forward to is upon us, as the Masters Tournament begins at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club with practice rounds beginning on Monday. It’s not only the first major tournament of the PGA Tour schedule every year, but from a business perspective, the Masters acts as a massive hub for new deals, networking and much more for the golf industry. In short, think of the Masters […]

In the 1800s, the United Kingdom was clearly the richest country in the world, with consistent, solid economic growth, a focus on science and engineering, plus all the benefits of trade across the oceans. But now the country seems to have lost its mojo. The country’s living standards have fallen far behind those of other developed economies.Contrary to popular perception, Britain’s GDP per capita (the income generated by the average […]

A growing number of financial influencers are shifting the conversation away from spreadsheets and toward psychology, arguing that mindset, not math, may be the biggest barrier to building wealth.Financial influencer Taylor Price joined FOX Business’ Ashley Webster on "Varney & Co." to discuss how reframing financial habits can change long-term outcomes.RETIREMENT 'MAGIC NUMBER' JUMPS AS AMERICANS GROW ANXIOUS ABOUT THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURESPrice said many Americans are held back not by […]

As the conflict in Iran intensifies with no immediate end in sight, the U.S. Department of Energy is tapping further into the nation’s emergency oil supply.On Wednesday, officials announced a plan to loan an additional 10 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) — part of a 172 million-barrel drawdown that critics say could leave the U.S. vulnerable as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices climb […]

Amazon will impose new fees later this month on third-party sellers as rising oil prices tied to the ongoing war with Iran ripple through the U.S. economy, a shift that could ultimately push costs onto consumers.The company said it will begin charging a 3.5% "fuel and logistics-related surcharge" on sellers who use its fulfillment services starting April 17 in the U.S. and Canada, citing higher transportation and shipping expenses.The move […]

United Airlines is rolling out a new feature to its app that will provide users with estimated TSA security wait times as airport congestion intensifies during a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has strained screening operations.The feature is launching in a pilot phase at several of the airline’s largest U.S. hub airports, including Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and Newark, with broader expansion possible if successful.A nearly seven-week partial […]

The U.S. economy added jobs in March as the labor market rebounded after it unexpectedly shed jobs a month ago.The Labor Department on Friday reported that employers added 178,000 jobs in March. That figure was well above the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who predicted a gain of 60,000 jobs.The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%, which was slightly lower than the 4.4% projected by LSEG economists.Revisions were made to the […]

United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to Fox Business on Thursday.The increase, which the airline said marks its first bag fee hike in two years, comes after JetBlue announced similar measures in late March. Customers flying within the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Latin America can expect a $10 increase on first and second checked bags, while the […]