Trump’s OBBBA saved millions of manufacturing jobs, NAM report says

A group representing America’s manufacturers on Tuesday released a report marking one year since the enactment of the 2025 tax law that includes examples of the legislation’s impact on the manufacturing sector in all 50 states. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was passed by Republicans in Congress and…

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Social Security 2027 COLA projected at 3.8% amid rising inflation

Social Security beneficiaries are expected to see a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 amid persistently high inflation this year, a new report finds. An analysis by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) predicts that the 2027 COLA will be 3.8%, or 1 percentage point higher…

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MagSafe battery chargers recalled over injuries from power banks catching fire

More than 1,000 MagSafe battery chargers have been recalled over burn risks following reports of the power banks catching fire and causing burn injuries. Flaunt is recalling about 1,400 MagSafe battery chargers due to the risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer…

Delta Air Lines says higher fares will hold even if fuel costs drop

Delta Air Lines sees higher fares staying in place for consumers amid higher costs for fuel and other expenses, even if oil prices return to more moderate levels and allow jet fuel costs to decline in turn. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said on the company’s quarterly earnings call that the…

Economist says inflation won’t hit 2% Federal Reserve target until 2028

American consumers hoping for a swift end to years of inflationary pressures are facing a harsh reality check. While recent relief at the gas pump offered a temporary reprieve, corporate supply chain strains and the lingering effects of global trade and geopolitical shocks are expected to keep prices elevated for…

California city weighs drive-thru ban after In-N-Out proposal sparks debate

A California city is weighing a ban on drive-throughs after some residents expressed concern that a proposed In-N-Out could hurt air quality, worsen traffic and create safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists. The City Council in Culver City, California, passed a 45-day moratorium last month to prohibit permits for new…

Kia recall covers 462K vehicles over seat motor fire risk after earlier fix failed

Kia is issuing a new recall of more than 460,000 vehicles over a fire risk after an earlier recall affecting the same vehicles failed to resolve the problem, according to federal regulators. The recall affects 462,869 Kia Telluride vehicles from the model years 2020-2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

Mortgage rates hold steady near 6.49% as housing affordability improves

Mortgage rates moved slightly higher this week but have remained relatively steady in recent weeks, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said on Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average interest rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.49%, up from last week’s reading…

PetSmart closing its only San Francisco store, citing online shopping

San Francisco pet owners are set to lose access to one of the pet care industry’s biggest brands with the upcoming closure of the city’s lone PetSmart location. PetSmart’s store located in the City Center shopping center on Geary Blvd. is set to close on July 19, according to a…

Costco app now links Visa card and membership card for fast checkout

Costco rolled out a new change to its payment system, allowing customers to use their phones to make checkout times faster. The warehouse club has expanded its digital wallet feature that now enables members to link any Visa card to the Costco app and use their phones during checkout.”Costco is…

AI boom drives 44 San Francisco luxury homes to sell M over asking

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is causing a fierce bidding war for some luxury homes in the San Francisco Bay Area, with dozens of homes selling more than $1 million above asking price last month. Mike Simonsen, chief economist at Compass International Holdings, noted in a post on X citing…

Fed Chair Warsh drops forward guidance at first FOMC policy meeting

Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly concerned about inflation, and the uncertainty about the direction it may take was reflected in the minutes of the Fed’s latest monetary policy meeting released on Wednesday. The central bank’s first monetary policy meeting under the leadership of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh occurred against the…