Milstein Heiress Sues Brother and Daughters Over Cut-Off Trust Payments
Constance Milstein, 80, has sued her brother Philip and daughters Abigail Black Elbaum and Joanna Milstein in New York County Supreme Court, alleging they cut off her $125,000 monthly trust payments and are trying to seize $2.5 million in her name amid a broader family business dispute.
Opinion Piece Urges Congress to Close Tax Loophole for Foreign Lawsuit Funders
A Fox News opinion column argues that foreign investors who bankroll American lawsuits often pay lower tax rates on their winnings than the U.S. plaintiffs themselves, and it urges Congress to close the loophole this year.
Georgia’s Incoming Insurance Commissioner Proposes Ban on Credit Scores, ZIP Codes in Setting Premiums
Georgia’s incoming Insurance Commissioner, Keisha Sean Waites, wants to bar insurers from using credit scores and ZIP codes to set premiums, a plan critics say would shift costs rather than lower them, while a narrowly Republican state Senate could limit how far it goes.
Buttigieg Says He’s ‘Not Interested in Who It Hurts’ on $15 Minimum Wage Debate
Pete Buttigieg told the ‘PBD Podcast’ he is ‘not interested in who it hurts’ when asked about small businesses struggling under a $15 minimum wage, reviving a long-running fight between Democrats pushing higher wage floors and Republicans warning of job losses.
Former FX Writer Sues Network Over Knife Incident and Labor Claims
A former FX writer is suing the Los Angeles network, claiming it ignored a knife incident involving an overworked colleague and denied her disability accommodations and proper pay.
Disney Tests Parking Robots Styled After “Cars” and “Wall-E” Characters
Disney showed off prototype robots styled after “Cars” and “Wall-E” characters that could one day help direct cars in theme park parking lots, as the company also moves ahead with a major parking expansion at Disneyland.
Swiss Regulators Reportedly Want UBS to Shed Its US Wealth Business
Wall Street sources say Swiss regulators would welcome UBS spinning off its US wealth management arm, which oversees $2.4 trillion in assets, amid an ongoing dispute over new capital rules.
Conservative Economist Urges Trump to Declare Gas-Price Emergency After GOP Midterm Losses
Economist Steve Moore says the GOP’s midterm losses came down to affordability and gas prices, and he’s calling on President Trump to suspend the federal gas tax and challenge states like California, New Jersey and Illinois over their own energy policies.
US Business Groups Say South Korea Is Unfairly Targeting American Companies
U.S. trade groups say South Korea’s antitrust regulator is unfairly targeting American companies even as Korean firms expand major investments in Texas and Georgia, raising bipartisan concern in Washington.
Manufacturing Index Hits 55.5 in October, Extending Expansion Streak to Ten Months
The ISM manufacturing index rose to 55.5 in October, its tenth straight month of expansion, as a new White House report touts hundreds of new and expanding factory projects worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
U.S. Economy Grew 3.4% in Third Quarter as Business Investment Surged
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.4 percent annualized rate in the third quarter, driven by a surge in business investment and steady consumer spending, even as a widening trade deficit tied to tech imports cut sharply into the headline number.
Former FHA Chief Pitches ‘Trump Mortgage’ to Help First-Time Buyers After Trump Accounts Launch
A former FHA commissioner is proposing a federal ‘Trump Mortgage’ program to lower interest rates for first-time homebuyers, building on the newly launched Trump Accounts savings initiative for children.
Trump Administration Unveils Seafood Labeling Plan and Aid for Fishermen, Meat Processors
The Trump administration has rolled out the America First Seafood Strategy, including a proposed “U.S. Caught Seafood” label and $5 billion in guaranteed loans, with specific provisions aimed at helping Alaska fish processors and Maine lobstermen.
U.S. Steel Board Approves Nearly $3 Billion Hot Strip Mill at Braddock Plant
U.S. Steel’s board has approved nearly $3 billion for a new hot strip mill at the Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, part of parent company Nippon Steel’s $11 billion U.S. investment plan.
Instacart Quietly Weighs Sale, in Early Talks With Uber and DoorDash
Instacart has held early talks with Uber and DoorDash about a potential sale that could value the grocery delivery company at $16 billion to $17 billion, according to a report from The Information.
Goldman Sachs Pledges $500 Million for Small Business AI Training
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon announced a $500 million commitment to train small business owners on AI, partnering with Anthropic, Google, Meta and OpenAI through a new Small Business AI Institute.
Instacart to Pay $5 Million to Settle Federal Discrimination Claims Over Hiring Practices
Instacart’s parent company, Maplebear Inc., will pay $5 million to settle Justice Department and EEOC allegations that it discriminated against American job applicants while sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency.
Why McDonald’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich Disappeared — and Might Return
A former McDonald’s culinary executive explains why the chain’s grilled chicken sandwich disappeared in 2020 and why rising beef prices could bring it back.
Musk Pledges a SpaceX Share for Every American Kid Starting Next Year
Elon Musk says he will give one SpaceX share, worth roughly $150, to every child in America starting next year, calling it “the first of many” such gifts.
Anthropic and Musk Unveil Rival Visions for Giving Away Tech Fortunes
Anthropic pledged 5% of its shares to a leadership-controlled philanthropic fund, while Elon Musk said he will give SpaceX shares worth nearly $11 billion to American children through Trump Accounts.
Chick-fil-A CEO Says Sunday Closures Aren’t Up for Debate, Despite the Lost Sales
Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy says the chain’s Sunday closures aren’t up for reconsideration, even though the company outsold rivals like Wendy’s and Burger King in 2025 despite being open one fewer day a week.
Factory Output Rises as New York and Pennsylvania Report Manufacturing Gains
U.S. factories boosted output of machinery, metals and semiconductors in September even as auto production fell for a third straight month, with New York and Pennsylvania manufacturing surveys both pointing to continued expansion.
David Fincher Departs Netflix Amid Wider Shake-Up at Streaming Giant
Director David Fincher has exited Netflix following a dispute over reshoot funding for a Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel, amid broader turmoil at the streamer including layoffs, executive departures and a sharp stock decline.
Opinion Piece Calls for Developing Alaska’s Graphite Creek to Cut U.S. Reliance on China
An opinion column argues the U.S. should develop Alaska’s Graphite Creek deposit, which the USGS calls the largest known graphite deposit in the country, to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals.