Workers who don’t use AI more likely to be laid off, survey finds

American workers who never use artificial intelligence (AI) may be more likely to be laid off than those who use AI more regularly, according to new data. Gallup research found that 62% of workers who have been laid off were non-users of AI who used it once per year or less often. By contrast, only […]

LARRY KUDLOW: It’s time to cut the capital gains tax

It’s time to cut the capital gains tax. Right now. If there’s a 3.0 reconciliation budget bill that requires only 50 Republican votes plus Veep Vance for 51, the GOP can do it. Put a capital gains tax cut in that 3.0. It’ll add growth to the GOP message. Polls show that in addition to […]

Popular pet food recalled over possible sharp metal and plastic contamination

Two lots of Pedigree-branded dog food were recalled over the potential presence of metal and plastic. Mars Petcare US issued the voluntary recall July 2 for 13.2-ounce cans of High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor for dogs, according to a company announcement. The affected products include lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC. SHAMPOO RECALLED OVER […]

Apple to invest $30 billion in US chip manufacturing

Apple announced Wednesday it is investing more than $30 billion in chip manufacturing in the U.S.  The investment, in partnership with Broadcom, is set to produce 15 billion chips, creating hundreds of U.S. jobs. Broadcam’s facility in Fort Collins, Colorado, is expanding its capabilities to produce the chips.  “This is another major win for America […]

Housing affordability to improve as home price growth cools, Realtor.com forecasts

Housing affordability is expected to improve with the pace of home price growth slowing to a rate that’s lower than inflation, a new report finds. Realtor.com on Wednesday released a midyear update to its 2026 housing market forecast that estimates home price growth will slow to 1.2% this year, a rate that’s slower than the […]

Shampoo recalled over potential bacteria contamination, infection risk

A luxury shampoo is being recalled nationwide due to concerns the product may be contaminated with bacteria, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Kao USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling select lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in the U.S. and Canada after Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria was found during testing. The company said Oribe […]