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…

Nike sued over alleged failure to refund tariff costs to consumers

Nike is facing a new class action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to refund tariff-related costs it passed on to consumers through higher prices. In the proposed lawsuit, consumers argue Nike should not be allowed to keep “significant” refunds it may receive after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in…

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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…

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…

Fidelity and Vanguard halt SPLC grants amid federal charges: report

Fidelity and Vanguard’s charitable arms have reportedly paused grants to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) through their donor-advised funds after the group was indicted on federal charges. The Justice Department last week charged the civil rights nonprofit with financial crimes, including wire fraud and money laundering. In the wake…

Tim Cook cites performance, roadmap and successor readiness for Apple exit

Apple CEO Tim Cook says he is stepping down after 15 years as chief executive because three key factors aligned: Apple’s current performance, its product roadmap and the readiness of his successor, John Ternus. Cook said the timing came down to a clear internal assessment of the company’s position and…

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…