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California Republicans warn cartel-linked avocado imports threaten US growers
06 October 2026A group of California lawmakers are calling for new USMCA limits on import surges, arguing that cartel influence is hurting U.S. avocado growers. -
Workers using AI are seeing major benefits – but a gap is emerging
06 October 2026Artificial intelligence is helping workers complete tasks faster and more creatively, but a new job quality study finds those workplace AI benefits aren't evenly distributed. -
Trump opens red-dyed diesel to truckers in bid to slash fuel costs
06 October 2026Red-dyed diesel reserved for farm equipment is now temporarily highway-legal after President Donald Trump's order estimates $100-plus savings per refill. -
Oprah-backed True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy after shuttering a dozen restaurants
06 October 2026True Food Kitchen filed for Chapter 11 protection and closed 12 locations after management turmoil and failed expansion bets. -
Walmart doubles down on pledge against AI-powered personalized pricing
05 October 2026Walmart is pushing back on concerns over personalized pricing, saying customer data, AI tools and digital shelf labels will not be used to determine what individual shoppers pay. -
AI expert Gary Marcus warns 'reckless' technology could lead to deaths as he calls for more regulation
05 October 2026NYU Professor Emeritus Gary Marcus warns AI will cause loss of life, saying the White House's self-policing approach leaves infrastructure vulnerable. -
Will Ford reflects on family legacy as Ford Motor Company honors veterans at Daytona
05 October 2026The Ford Racing general manager said the Veterans Day Classic will unite motorsports and the military community at one of America's most iconic tracks. -
OpenAI's Sam Altman says AI benefits justify accepting some risks
05 October 2026OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argues the world should accept some risks from AI misuse, scams, and hacks because the technology's benefits far outweigh them. -
Reagan economist warns billionaire tax would ‘destroy’ California
05 October 2026Art Laffer warns California's Proposition 40 wealth tax on billionaires could trigger a massive exodus and devastate the state's economic future. -
Baby boomers are poised to unleash millions of homes — but there's a catch for first-time buyers
05 October 2026Nearly 14 million baby boomer homes will hit the housing market by 2036, but starter home supply for first-time buyers may see limited relief.