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Starbucks unveils new cold drink cups with 20% less plastic

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Starbucks unveiled a new line of cold drink cups made with less plastic that the company says will reduce 13.5 million pounds of plastic waste annually.

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Mercedes-Benz workers at Alabama plant slated for union vote in May

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Workers at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Vance, Alabama, are scheduled to vote next month on whether to the join the United Auto Workers amid the union's organization push.

LARRY KUDLOW: College presidents are afraid to label antisemitism a ‘hate crime’

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FOX Business host Larry Kudlow reacts to anti-Israel protests outside of college universities following the Oct. 7 attack on "Kudlow."

Thursday, Apr 18

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National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $34,576,488,508,928.92 as of 4/18/24

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The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.

Movie star look-alike leads to a $500,000 lottery prize for Michigan man

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A Michigan man was inspired to buy a lottery ticket after seeing a movie character he resembled win a big prize in a movie. He, too, won big: $500,000.

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Higher March inflation boosts Social Security COLA forecast for 2025

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The latest Social Security cost of living adjustments (COLA) jumped considerably after a spike in inflation last month, according to one estimate.

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IMF sounds alarm on ballooning US national debt: 'Something will have to give'

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The International Monetary Fund sounded an alarm over huge levels of government spending in the U.S., which it said poses a "risk" to the global economy.

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Mortgage rates leap above 7% for first time this year

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The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage topped 7% this week for the first time in 2024 as elevated rates and high prices continue to pummel the housing market.

Google fires 28 employees involved in 'Googlers against Genocide' sit-in at New York, Sunnyvale offices

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Google fired 28 employees who were involved in anti-Israel protests at its New York City and Sunnyvale, California, offices after they refused to leave the premises.

Disneyland cast members file for union election

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Disneyland's cast members who portray beloved characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck have file a union election request with the National Labor Relations Board.

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Today's 30-year rates fall while 15-year mortgage rates hold steady | April 18, 2024

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Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.

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Biden's latest student loan handouts could cost as much as $750B

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A new analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget found President Biden's latest sweeping student loan handout could cost as much as $750 billion.

Expert offers financial planning tips for new college grads

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New college graduates entering the workforce face financial decisions from managing student loan debt, building credit, saving for retirement, building emergency funds and more.

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'Googlers against Genocide' arrested after 10 hour sit-in at corporate headquarters: WATCH

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Nine Google workers were arrested Tuesday night after staging a 10-hour sit-in protest at the company’s offices in New York City and Sunnyvale, California.

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LARRY KUDLOW: Why hasn't Joe Biden publicly chastised China for financing two wars against the US?

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FOX Business host Larry Kudlow calls out the Biden administration for failing to rebuke China over the country's illegal import of Russian and Iranian oil on "Kudlow."

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House Republicans say Brazil using claims of 'disinformation' to suppress critics on X

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Republicans on the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government say the Brazilian government is using "disinformation" as a guise to shut down critics

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Union vote underway at Volkswagen's only US plant

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Workers at Volkswagen's sole U.S. factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers after rejecting the UAW twice before.

United said it lost $200 million from the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9

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United Airlines noted in its latest earnings report released this week that the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January cost the company about $200 million in losses.

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What is the 50/30/20 budget rule? A guide to budgeting like a pro with this easy method to follow

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The 50/30/20 rule is just one method of budgeting that works for many. With this budgeting format, your income is split each month into needs, wants and savings.

New York man who pilfered millions from private school was thrown out of Brian Laundrie lawyer's office

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A New York private school exec who stole millions from students before prosecutors uncovered 11 years of money laundering will spend 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison.

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Indiana AG blasts Bank of America's alleged discriminatory behavior: 'You can't just pick and choose'

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita weighs in on the alleged behavior from Bank of America and its impact of free speech in the U.S.

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Varney: Trump flipped the script on Biden with his 'bodega strategy'

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FOX Business' Stuart Varney discussed the impact of former President Donald Trump's visit to a bodega in Harlem to campaign in front of New York City Democrats.

Alaska Airlines flights resume after FAA's temporary ground stop

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A nationwide ground stop was issued for Alaska Airlines on Wednesday as the carrier while it worked to resolve an issue with its weight and balance system.

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Heart pumps tied to 14 deaths, hundreds of injuries are being recalled

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Federal health officials said that nearly 14,000 heart devices tied to hundreds of injuries and more than a dozen deaths are being voluntarily recalled.

Tim Scott to introduce measure to overturn controversial SEC climate rule

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Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee, led by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., are introducing a measure to try and overturn a controversial climate rule enacted by the SEC.

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Iran's exiled crown prince reveals what may bring 'ultimate end' to extremist threats

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His Royal Highness Reza Pahlavi details the three components that will lead to the "disappearance" of Iran's current regime and the "ultimate end" to conflict.

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Today's 15-year mortgage rates hold steady while 30-year rates rise | April 17, 2024

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Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.

GOP senator slams Ticketmaster for 'exorbitantly high prices' ahead of reported DOJ lawsuit

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Following reports that the DOJ is planning a lawsuit against Ticketmaster for an alleged monopoly, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., says she is keeping a close watch.

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Biden takes action against China’s unfair practices to protect US steel and shipbuilding industries

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Biden called on the United States Trade Representative to triple the tariff rate on Chinese steel and aluminum imports and to investigate China’s unfair shipbuilding practices.

Dave Portnoy and Barstool raising money for family of gunned down NY officer

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Dave Portnoy is rallying his followers to donate to the family of another New York officer who died in the line of duty. Two officers were gunned down in the Syracuse area on Sunday night.