Florida’s .8 trillion economy surpasses Australia to rank 14th globally

Pulling in capital, talent and corporations at a historic clip, Florida is no longer just competing with rival states — it’s competing with global economies. New data from the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows the Sunshine State’s $1.8 trillion economy has climbed to No. 14 globally, according to the Florida…

Land Rover Discovery Sport recall targets rearview camera water damage

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling more than 15,000 vehicles over an issue that could affect the rearview camera, which could limit the driver’s rear visibility while reversing, according to federal regulators. A total of 15,535 vehicles are potentially affected by the recall, covering 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery models, the National…

Disney layoffs hit Pixar, ESPN and National Geographic employees

Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts. At least 116 employees were laid off at Pixar’s Emeryville, California, headquarters, according to TheWrap, citing sources. Disney Entertainment Television, Disney Studios and ESPN were also affected by the latest…

Tesla robotaxis log 380,000 unsupervised miles with no ‘notable’ incidents

Tesla said Wednesday that its robotaxi fleet has logged more than 380,000 unsupervised miles across six cities in two states without what the company described as a “notable” safety incident. Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s vice president of AI software, highlighted the fleet’s safety record during the electric vehicle maker’s second-quarter earnings…

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Mortgage rates rise to 6.55%: Freddie Mac

close video Mortgage rates rose this week to the highest level in nearly a year, 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 climbed to 6.55% — the highest level since August 2025…

Jamie Dimon warns stock market and Treasury bond risks underpriced

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday said there is still a lot of uncertainty over how AI will impact the workforce and people shouldn’t be “breathless” in their concerns as new technologies have historically created new jobs. Dimon said in a conversation with Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., at the…

BMW recalls nearly 30,000 hybrid vehicles over engine starter fire risk

BMW is recalling nearly 30,000 vehicles over an engine starter issue that could pose a fire risk, according to federal regulators. The recall affects 29,119 plug-in hybrid sedans, including 2018-2020 BMW 530e xDrive, 2018-2020 BMW 530e iPerformance, 2017-2019 BMW 740Le xDrive and 2016-2018 BMW 330e iPerformance vehicles.According to the National Highway…

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 than the 2026 COLA of…

California grocery prices could rise as plastic packaging fees take effect

California consumers could soon see higher grocery bills as the state begins implementing a sweeping packaging law that shifts recycling costs from taxpayers to manufacturers – expenses some businesses warn could eventually be passed on to shoppers. Beginning next month, California will start collecting preliminary fees under the state’s Plastic…

Jamie Dimon says he understands anti-rich anger over wealth inequality

JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon is validating the growing frustration of working-class Americans, admitting in a recent interview that he completely understands why many have grown “anti-rich.” The Wall Street billionaire argued that decades of ineffective public policies have left lower-income families behind in struggling rural areas and…

Warsh says Fed policymakers have ‘no tolerance’ for elevated inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Tuesday told House lawmakers that the central bank’s policymakers have “no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation” in his first testimony as Fed chief. Warsh said in his prepared testimony for the House Financial Services Committee that concerns about inflation influenced the Fed’s decision to hold the…

June CPI: Inflation eased following recent surge driven by Iran war

This story about the June 2026 CPI inflation report will be updated with further details. Inflation pulled back in June after surging in prior months due to the Iran war’s impact on energy prices throughout the economy.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said on Tuesday that the consumer price index (CPI)…

Volkswagen CEO warns up to 100,000 jobs may be cut in restructuring

Volkswagen’s leadership is warning that the company may need to cut an extra 50,000 jobs to stay competitive with auto industry rivals, according to an internal memo sent to staff. The German automaker previously announced plans to cut 50,000 jobs across the company, including at its subsidiaries Porsche and Audi,…