USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Top CEOs brace for downturn, warn US economy will worsen in next 6 months
CEO confidence plummeted in just one quarter, as corporate leaders report worsening economic conditions and a shrinking hiring plan, according to a recent survey.
CEO confidence plummeted in just one quarter, as corporate leaders report worsening economic conditions and a shrinking hiring plan, according to a recent survey.
Social Security fears: Researchers predict benefit drops by state if trust fund runs dry
Tens of millions of Americans will soon face significantly smaller Social Security payments if the U.S. government does not take steps to protect the program, and new research estimates just how much smaller those monthly checks could be.
Tens of millions of Americans will soon face significantly smaller Social Security payments if the U.S. government does not take steps to protect the program, and new research estimates just how much smaller those monthly checks could be.
USDA warns of flesh-eating screwworm found just 25 miles from US border
A flesh-eating parasite was found on a goat just miles away on the other side of the U.S. border with Mexico.
A flesh-eating parasite was found on a goat just miles away on the other side of the U.S. border with Mexico.
Retirement at 65? Here's which states have the most senior workers
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans who are 65 and older are still working. See which states have the most employed seniors.
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans who are 65 and older are still working. See which states have the most employed seniors.
US gas prices over 40% higher than last year after big jump in May
The pain drivers are feeling at the pump continued into May with the cost of gas rising for the fourth straight month. Prices now sit 42.2% higher than the same time last year, with most of the country experiencing an even larger increase over that time.
The pain drivers are feeling at the pump continued into May with the cost of gas rising for the fourth straight month. Prices now sit 42.2% higher than the same time last year, with most of the country experiencing an even larger increase over that time.
Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
New study reveals which states have the best economies
This state topped the list as the strongest state economy, fueled by innovation, STEM talent and a thriving tech sector, according to new data.
This state topped the list as the strongest state economy, fueled by innovation, STEM talent and a thriving tech sector, according to new data.
Teen summer employment facing sharp decline
Traditional entry-level summer jobs for American teenagers are projected to become harder to find this year due to higher costs impacting hiring organizations.
Traditional entry-level summer jobs for American teenagers are projected to become harder to find this year due to higher costs impacting hiring organizations.
CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
American confidence in economy drops to four-year low, poll finds
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
Trump anti-weaponization fund sparks backlash over $1.7B taxpayer money
Questions are mounting following the Justice Department's creation of a $1.7 billion anti-weaponization fund to compensate allies of Donald Trump. FOX's Alexandria Hoff has more about the money going to those who claim they were wronged by President Biden.
Questions are mounting following the Justice Department's creation of a $1.7 billion anti-weaponization fund to compensate allies of Donald Trump. FOX's Alexandria Hoff has more about the money going to those who claim they were wronged by President Biden.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Iran war: Will U.S. pressure force a peace deal?
Iran faces severe economic challenges, including a nearly worthless currency and internet shutdowns, while the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues to redirect and disable commercial vessels. FOX's Ashley Webster has more on the efforts to end the war.
Iran faces severe economic challenges, including a nearly worthless currency and internet shutdowns, while the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues to redirect and disable commercial vessels. FOX's Ashley Webster has more on the efforts to end the war.
Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.