Buc-ee's announces plans to build the world's largest convenience store - WKRC

Buc-ee's plans to open what it says will be the world’s largest convenience store.

Oil's Problem Isn't Iran or Russia It's Too Much Oil - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Oil prices are retreating after a geopolitics-driven spike, as the glut narrative regains control.

'Young 40': The South Korean millennials mocked for 'trying too hard' - BBC

Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.

Behind the Curtain: The AI future has arrived - Axios

Claude shows in vivid and unforgettable ways how AI will forever change work.

Bay Area canned food giant shuts down California plant, cutting 600 jobs - SFGATE

Del Monte Foods, the canned food giant based in Walnut Creek, is shutting down operations at its Modesto fruit cannery.

These prophets of economic doom are worried about another collapse - The Washington Post

The current investment boom is triggering déjà vu for some economists and traders who successfully predicted past economic crashes.

Costco Has a New Ready-To-Eat Meal Featuring Its Best Kirkland Product - Allrecipes

Costco shoppers can now find Kirkland Signature Pesto Pasta Salad in the prepared food section. The ready-to-eat meal features tender pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and arugula tossed in its fan-favorite Kirkland Signature Basil Pesto.

Trump administration’s legal setbacks are good news for offshore wind — and the grid - TechCrunch

Three offshore wind projects under construction on the U.S. East Coast are back to building after judges rebuked the Department of the Interior's actions.

Soaring Electricity Costs Are Now a Hot Political Issue - The Wall Street Journal

Electricity-cost increases are outpacing other kinds of inflation, putting utility bills in the spotlight ahead of the midterms

Trump Is Pushing Gas to Power AI Boom, But Building Plants Takes Years - Bloomberg

To speed the construction of new energy plants, the Trump administration called for an emergency power auction. They favor gas, coal and nuclear.

Illinois, Indiana among 6 states included in distilled water recall - NBC 5 Chicago

Meijer, the Midwest-based grocery chain, is recalling more than 38,000 gallons of distilled water.

Costco rival launches expansion plans - thestreet.com

As shoppers seek out new ways to save money on groceries, Costco may have to pivot.

2 ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Stocks to Buy Now, 1/17/2026, According to Analysts - TipRanks

Dividend-paying stocks are a great way to generate passive income and can be considered a safe bet in the current uncertain market situation. Furthermore, these stocks have the potential to

Sam’s Club makes major product change as shoppers cut back - thestreet.com

The move comes as shoppers rethink spending amid ongoing economic pressure.

As Trump's deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers - AP News

President Donald Trump has demanded a 10% cap on credit card interest rates by January 20. Consumer groups, politicians, and bankers remain unclear about the White House's plans. The White House has not detailed consequences for non-compliance. Researchers es…

Gone But Not Forgotten — Here Are 20 Discontinued Snacks That People Still Yearn For In 2026 - BuzzFeed

"I’m pretty sure they destroyed the lining of my mouth, but I didn't care. I’ve seen people trying to sell old, unopened tins on eBay for like $500, which is insane but also... I kind of get it."

Here’s everything investors need to know about the historic silver rally in 10 charts - MarketWatch

Booming demand from speculators and industrial players alike has created the ‘perfect storm’ for the white metal

Ahead of Q4 Earnings, Let’s Look at Who Owns Netflix Stock (NFLX) - TipRanks

Streaming giant Netflix (NFLX) is set to report its fourth-quarter Fiscal 2025 results after market close on Tuesday, January 20. The stock has gained about 2.5% in 2025. Wall Street expects Netflix

‘Serious Concern’—Trump Just Quietly Revealed A Bitcoin Price Game-Changer - Forbes

Bitcoin and crypto prices have surged into 2026, with bitcoin nearing $100,000 and adding 10% since its December lows...

Massive Amazon weekend sale live from $8 — here's 39 deals worth shopping ahead of MLK Day - Tom's Guide

Shop the best holiday weekend deals

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry says the AI boom will end badly. He shared an old Warren Buffett story to explain why. - Business Insider

Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame relayed a Warren Buffett story to warn of wasteful tech spending, and took aim at Nvidia and Palantir again.

The 2025 Inflation Numbers Are Finally In. Here’s the Good and Bad News. - The Wall Street Journal

Gasoline prices are down, but rising grocery costs continue to weigh on consumers

They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania - NPR

Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving the industry's bonanza.

‘He’s an idiot’: Musk and Ryanair’s O’Leary trade insults in Starlink Wi-Fi row - politico.eu

What began as a disagreement over airline internet has turned into a full-blown war of words.

Suzanna’s Kitchen Recalls Ready-To-Eat Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination - fsis.usda.gov

Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly - BBC

The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.

Lutnick Warns Some Korean, Taiwanese Firms May Face 100% Chip Tariffs Unless They Invest in US - Bloomberg.com

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said South Korean memory chipmakers and Taiwanese companies that aren’t investing in the US may face up to 100% tariffs unless they commit to increased production on American soil, as the Trump administration ramps up calls f…

Nvidia suppliers halt H200 output after China blocks chip shipments - Financial Times

Parts makers concerned about whether Beijing will allow imports of AI processors

Senate Republicans close ranks around Powell, who spent years building ties in Congress - Fortune

“He knows his way around Congress,” said Robert Tetlow, a former senior policy adviser at the Fed.

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits - PBS

The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear an appeal from global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer.

This Food Hall Chain Is Shutting Down Its Chicago And Boston Markets - The Takeout

Time Out Group announces January 2026 closures of Time Out Markets in Boston and Chicago, but plans to keep its online and social presence alive in each city.

Last-minute lawsuit aims to block Micron chip fabs on environmental grounds - Syracuse.com

Complaint filed in Albany says NY and Onondaga County short-circuited the environmental review,

OpenAI Launches Cheaper Subscriptions, Starts Testing Ads Because It's Time to Pay the Piper - Gizmodo

The inevitable is beginning.

Hedge Funds Slash Bullish Silver Wagers to 22-Month Low - Bloomberg

Money managers slashed their bullish wagers on silver to the lowest in nearly two years before the White House refrained from putting import tariffs on critical minerals that include the white metal.

Bilt introduces new simplified tiers for earning fee-free points on rent or mortgages, increases rate up to 1.25x - The Points Guy

Bilt Rewards has announced a new tiered option for earning points on rent or mortgages in response to customer feedback

California orders Musk's xAI to stop allowing fake sexualized images of minors - Axios

AI-generated sexual imagery of children has raised alarms with regulators and lawmakers.

Novo's Wegovy Pill Looks A Lot Like Zepbound — In One Week - Investor's Business Daily

Novo Nordisk's oral Wegovy snagged 3,071 prescriptions in its first week on the market, an analyst said Friday.

Adams ally Frank Carone among partners behind NYC ex-mayor's controversial crypto token - New York Daily News

Frank Carone, a close friend and longtime political confidant to Eric Adams, is among the partners behind the launch of the ex-mayor’s new cryptocurrency token, according to sources familiar …

Is Tesla ending FSD direct sales to avoid CA’s false advertising ban? - Electrek

Tesla FSD goes subscription-only on Feb 14 - the same day a California judge ordered the company to stop falsely advertising. Coincidence?

'The situation is dire': Dispute with Russian billionaire leads to 4 Bay Area bankruptcies - SFGATE

A VC firm and a Russian funder are battling over the future of a huge biotech startup venture, and a few Bay Area businesses have now filed for bankruptcy.

EPA rules that xAI’s natural gas generators were illegally used - TechCrunch

Elon Musk's AI company had installed and operated 35 natural gas turbines without permits, something the EPA now says was illegal.

Verizon Outage Caused by Software Issue, but Details Are Still Elusive - CNET

We're still piecing together what caused Verizon's extended service blackout, but network experts point to possibilities based on how it transpired.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Is Cracking Down On Food Delivery Apps - The Takeout

Mamdami's administration sued third-party platform Motoclick, claiming it failed to meet the city's minimum pay standards and docking driver pay and tips.