Trump to head to Beijing for Xi summit amid AI chip and trade talks

President Donald Trump is set to travel to China this week for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping that comes as the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is disrupted by ongoing trade disputes and emerging technology. Trump’s meeting with Xi in Beijing on May 14-15 comes amid…

Amazon launches 30-minute delivery service in dozens of US cities

Amazon is rolling out 30-minute delivery across dozens of U.S. cities, marking its fastest shipping option yet as the retail giant continues to accelerate its push into ultra-fast fulfillment. The new service, called Amazon Now, will deliver thousands of items — including groceries, household essentials and electronics — to customers’…

Disney Cruise Line cancels Singapore sailing after passengers board

Passengers aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure say their four-night Singapore sailing was canceled after boarding due to technical issues, leaving families waiting hours for answers before being sent to hotels late at night. Guests had already embarked on the May 7 voyage when the ship’s captain reportedly told them…

Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not normalize until 2027

The CEO of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company is warning that the energy sector will take time to recover from the Iran war’s impact on supply as oil output was slashed due to the ongoing disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said on…

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Staten Island restaurateur balances growth and rising costs

As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, small businesses remain a cornerstone of the American economy, employing nearly half of the private sector workforce and powering communities across the country. On Staten Island, that story is playing out in real time for restaurant owner Rob…

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Gas prices topping  a gallon drag down restaurant chain sales across the US

Several U.S. restaurant chains are reporting weaker than expected sales growth in the latest quarter as high gasoline prices squeeze consumers’ budgets. Gas prices have surged amid the war in Iran, with average gas prices reaching $4.45 a gallon around the country, an increase of about 41% in the last…

Budget airlines seek .5B in federal aid amid jet fuel price surge

Budget airlines are seeking help from the federal government amid the surge in jet fuel prices that prompted Spirit Airlines to cease operations after its bankruptcy exit plan faltered and a possible federal aid package failed to materialize. Spirit on Saturday announced “with great disappointment” that it started an orderly…

DOJ probes beef market antitrust violations, urges whistleblowers

The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices. The four largest beef processors control more than…

Taxpayer advocate warns of July 2026 deadline for COVID-era IRS refunds

The IRS’ taxpayer advocate issued a notice that tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to the postponement of filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration. The National Taxpayer Advocate said in a post on Thursday that refunds or abatements…

AAA national average regular gas price spikes about 33 cents in a week

The AAA national average price for regular gas soared more than nine cents higher in one day, surging from $4.30 as of Thursday to $4.392 as of Friday. The current figure is a whopping $0.333 higher than the week-ago average price of $4.059, according to AAA. The year-ago average for…

Mortgage rates rise to 6.3%: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates ticked slightly higher this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.3%, up from 6.23% last week. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.76% at this…

US national debt surpasses GDP for the first time since World War II era

The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn’t been crossed since the conclusion of World War II. Data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday showed that the national debt held by the public reached $31.27 trillion as…