Author: Justin M. Larson

Groceries are seen at a Walmart supermarket in Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2025.Ronaldo Schemidt | AFP | Getty ImagesAs tariffs spark worries of higher prices, Walmart is dangling more discounts for its own employees.The largest private U.S. employer said Wednesday that it will offer a 10% employee discount on nearly all groceries, including milk, meat and frozen food. That discount previously applied to fresh produce and most general merchandise items, such as clothing and toys, but only to other food during the holiday season.In a memo to employees obtained by CNBC, Walmart’s Chief People Officer Donna Morris said the…

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Coffee grounds sold at Dollar General have been recalled across 48 states, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. The grounds may contain glass, which could cause serious injuries if consumed. Check if your coffee is part of the recall, and discard it immediately if it is.   The recall affects three lots of Clover Valley Instant Coffee: Size: 8 oz.UPC: 876941004069Lot 1: L-5163 with best-by date: 12/13/2026Lot 2: L-5164 with best-by date: 12/13/2026Lot 3: L-5165 with best-by date: 12/14/2026 The recalled coffee coffee grounds were sold at Dollar General stores between July 9 and July 21, 2025. A customer…

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Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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new video loaded: What It Takes to Find Food in GazaBy Ashley Wu, Christina Shaman, June Kim, James Surdam and Rebecca Suner•August 13, 2025Starvation has spread in Gaza, as the prices of basic goods have skyrocketed and getting aid is difficult and often deadly. Ashley Wu, a graphics reporter for The New York Times, explains the dire choices that many Gazans face, as Israel faces growing condemnation over the crisis.Recent episodes in Behind the ReportingShow more videos from Behind the Reporting Source link

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Locals tried to put out a wildfire threatening a yard of horses on Chios in Greece.The blaze started earlier this week and quickly spread due to strong winds.In the past 24 hours alone, more than 152 new fires have broken out across the country and thousands of people have been evacuated. Around 4,850 firefighters are engaged in a multi-front battle to contain the flames. Source link

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the latest inflation numbers, the search for a new Fed chair and U.S.-China trade talks on ‘Kudlow.’ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent didn’t shy away from talking about Federal Reserve politics and an ongoing fiscal power shift during a recent interview on FOX Business’ “Kudlow.” “The important thing to remember is, we have two seats. So, there’s the seat for the chair, and then there will be another appointee joining, so we actually get two appointments and President Trump will have a majority of the board in D.C.,” Bessent said on Tuesday.”It’s going to change…

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Panelists Emily Compagno, Charlie Hurt and Joe Concha analyze the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the economy on ‘Kudlow.’ Kodak, once a titan in the film era, now risks fading into history as it faces the possibility of shutting down operations for good. The company experienced years of decline after failing to capitalize on the technology that it was credited with inventing, eventually leading the company down a path to financial peril. While the company announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on Monday that there was “substantial doubt” about the company’s ability to stay in…

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New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks outside New York Supreme Court ahead of former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial on October 2, 2023 in New York.John Lamparski | AFP | Getty ImagesNew York Attorney General Letitia James sued the operator of the Zelle payments network on Wednesday for allegedly enabling fraud, months after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dismissed a similar lawsuit.Early Warning Services is the owner and designer of the peer-to-peer money transfer company. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General found that the company designed Zelle “without critical safety features,” which allegedly allowed…

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Deadly sectarian clashes erupted in the southern governorate, also known as As-Sweida, in July and early August and children and families continue to feel the impact.At least 22 children reportedly were killed and another 21 injured in the violence, which caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure.  More than 190,000 people, mainly women and children, were forced to flee their homes. Essential services also were disrupted. At least five health centres were reportedly struck, with two doctors killed, while ambulances were obstructed or attacked.‘A welcome step’UNICEF Syria Deputy Representative Zeinab Adam described the situation as “tragic and deeply alarming.” “Given the ongoing…

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Fox News national correspondent CB Cotton reports on New Jersey’s surging electric rates as the state faces a tightening energy supply.  New Jersey residents are facing huge spikes in energy costs this year, and rising outrage is leading to speculation that it could cost the state’s Democratic leaders in upcoming elections. Most New Jersey households were hit with a 17-20% rate hike starting in June, approved by New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities. Garden State residents who spoke with Fox News correspondent CB Cotton expressed shock and confusion when they saw their new rates at the end of last month.”$200…

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Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will move forward with drawing new congressional maps that he said “WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY” and allow Democrats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives.”DONALD ‘TACO’ TRUMP, AS MANY CALL HIM, ‘MISSED’ THE DEADLINE!!! CALIFORNIA WILL NOW DRAW NEW, MORE ‘BEAUTIFUL MAPS,’ THEY WILL BE HISTORIC AS THEY WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY (DEMS TAKE BACK THE HOUSE!),” Newsom wrote Tuesday night, in a post written in the style of President Donald Trump’s occasionally all-caps social media posts.The announcement comes amid Texas Republicans’ efforts to redraw congressional maps in their party’s…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your 401(k) might be one of the most valuable things you’ve got. And scammers are well aware of this. So, while you’re focused on building a nest egg, they’re out there coming up with new ways to take it from right under you. The tricky part is that most of us don’t check our 401(k) accounts all that often, which makes it harder to spot unusual charges. And that gives cybercriminals the upper hand. This isn’t ideal for anyone, but the risks become even more serious the closer you get to retirement. For…

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car during heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee, an official said Wednesday.The three were killed when saturated ground caused a large tree to fall in the Chattanooga suburb of East Ridge just after midnight, Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management spokesperson Amy Maxwell said by telephone.The full extent of the damage isn’t yet known, Maxwell said. County officials will tour the damage in the East Ridge area on Wednesday morning, she said.The flooding prompted rescues of people stuck in homes and swamped vehicles on…

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Three soldiers have been killed in a drone attack in south-west Colombia, which authorities have blamed on a dissident rebel group.The devices dropped explosives on members of Colombia’s navy and army, who were manning a checkpoint on the Naya River.Four other members of the security forces were injured in the attack.Drone attacks have become increasingly common in recent years in Colombia: in 2024, 115 such attacks were recorded in the country, most of them carried out by illegal armed groups. In January, the government said it was putting a plan into place to prevent such attacks by beefing up its…

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Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., says there is ‘absolutely a place for vaccines’ and discusses the need for scientific independence on ‘The Evening Edit.’ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may not renew the Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of five, the company said.  The possible move would pull the only available coronavirus vaccine for young children from the market. “We are currently in discussions with the agency on potential paths forward and have requested that the EUA for this age group remain in place for the 2025-2026 season,” a spokesperson for…

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