Author: Justin M. Larson

 ‘The Bottom Line’ panelists Stephen Moore and EJ Antoni discuss economic wins for the U.S. As a restaurant owner, I enjoy sharing the rich flavors of my Cuban heritage with customers every day. Whether that’s making the world’s largest croqueta or serving the “hippest sip” of coffee in Miami, my small business is working overtime to compete in the quick-paced hospitality industry that is characterized by long hours and tight budget margins.But thanks to the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, independent restaurants are poised to thrive – benefiting employees, customers and the community alike. For Sergio’s Restaurants, my family small business, that means moving ahead with plans to open two new restaurant locations and hire approximately 100 new team members over the next year.How?…

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Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.As the world’s rich have gotten richer, their investment firms have doubled down on private assets such as direct lending and data centers.The number of family offices with allocations to private markets has surged by 524% since 2016, rising from 651 to 4,067, per Preqin data. This increase surpasses that of wealth management firms (410%) and endowments and foundations (81%) with allocations to private…

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez hosts Messi, Will Smith and business titans at Miami’s American Business Forum touting capitalism’s rise while warning of NYC’s socialist shift on ‘Varney & Co.’ An iconic Americana media brand is going from L.A. curves to Miami shakes. Playboy announced on Wednesday that it will be moving its Los Angeles headquarters to Miami Beach, “one of the nation’s most dynamic, culturally relevant and business-friendly cities.”To spice up the relocation, Playboy is also developing a new and reimagined Playboy Club which will be home to a restaurant and exclusive members-only space inspired by the storied Playboy Mansion.…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the heart of Dubai, just steps from the Burj Khalifa, the future of food is taking shape. A new restaurant called Woohoo plans to serve more than just dinner. It offers a futuristic food experience designed in part by artificial intelligence. Opening in September, Woohoo calls itself “dining in the future.” But what does that actually mean?Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide — free when you…

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Nvidia secured what was seen as a major win last month when the U.S. government announced it would allow it to resume sales of its made-for-China H20 chip. But it has since become clear that Beijing wont be rolling out the red carpet. Despite the U.S. softening on chip export controls — which Beijing has long opposed — Nvidia is being welcomed back under increased distrust and scrutiny. On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that China had urged companies against using Nvidia’s H20 chips, or those from Advanced Micro Devices , especially for government and national security use cases, citing sources familiar…

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In his first term, President Donald Trump met with Russia’s Vladimir Putin six times but one moment stood out.It happened in Helsinki, Finland, in 2018 when Trump, standing next to him, suggested he believed Putin’s denial that Russia interfered in the 2016 election over the findings of U.S. intelligence.At the time, Trump said U.S.-Russia relations had “never been worse” than before they met but that had “changed.”Now, Trump is set to hold his first one-on-one meeting with Putin of his second term at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.The backdrop for Friday’s highly-anticipated summit is a darker one, amid Russia’s…

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, causes inflammation in the digestive tract. For some people, symptoms like abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, and fatigue can make working feel impossible. In these cases, IBD can qualify as a disability, and you may be eligible for financial support through Social Security. For a health condition to qualify as a disability, it has to be severe enough to prevent you from working and supporting yourself financially. It also has to last at least 12 months or be life-threatening. You can apply for two types of disability benefits through Social Security: …

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LONDON — Two easyJet planes clipped wings on the runway at Manchester International Airport in the United Kingdom on Friday morning, officials said.A spokespeson for Manchester Airport confirmed to ABC News that “two easyJet planes clipped wings as they taxied on the airfield” and a temporary ground stop was ordered immediately after the planes made contact with each other.”We suspended operations briefly while they were assessed to see if they could taxi back to a stand, which they could so operations resumed after a few minutes,” the airport spokesperson said.There have been no reports of any injuries following the incident…

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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019.Mikhail Klimentyev | Kremlin | Sputnik | ReutersWhen Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday for talks on ending the war in Ukraine, it’ll be one of the most high profile summits of the year, and there’s a lot at stake.Veteran statesman Putin is likely to be aiming to extract as many concessions and benefits for Russia as he can in return for a ceasefire that’s coveted by Trump.Close…

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Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), a type of ringworm, is a fungal skin infection that affects the feet. Mild symptoms include red, itchy, scaly patches on the surface of the skin. Sometimes, the fungus can also infect the toenails, causing discoloration, breakage, and other texture changes. If you’re exposed to ringworm, you may start to notice symptoms about four to 10 days later. Visible skin changes are one of the most common signs of athlete’s foot. These changes can affect any part of your foot, including the top and sides, the sole, the heel, and the skin between your toes. One or…

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced the passing of his mother, Jacklyn Gise Bezos, in an emotional Instagram post. She died on August 14 at the age of 78 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, spending her final moments surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and husband. Bezos remembered her as a source of love and strength, while his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, shared a heartfelt tribute saying they would miss her “so much.” Jacklyn, who had Jeff at 17, overcame early struggles, later marrying Miguel “Mike” Bezos, who adopted him. She played a key role in establishing the Bezos…

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