Major supermarket chain closes at least 39 stores as nationwide overhaul takes shape

Kroger has closed at least three dozen stores since announcing plans last year to shutter 60 locations that were not "delivering sustainable results" by the end of 2026. 

Whole Foods recalls dips, salsas, guac, and more after Salmonella outbreak

The fresh jalapeño recall that followed a Salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds of people across the country, caused changes at Chipotle and Qdoba, and led to a slew of related recalls has now spurred Whole Foods to pull more than three dozen products from its shelves.

Wealthy Americans are moving to this country as ‘golden visa’ demand surges

Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking overseas for relocation opportunities, fueling a surge in applications for one country’s “golden visa" program.

Toyota recalls over 500K vehicles due to instrument panel issues

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said Toyota’s new recall affects certain Camry Hybrid vehicles built between 2025 and 2026.

Tesla recalls over 20K vehicles due to too-bright headlights

Tesla’s latest recall affects certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef recalled over missed import inspection

Nearly 30,000 pounds of imported raw beef from South America have been recalled in two states over the failure to reinspect the product after arriving in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Annual report ranks the best and worst states for 2026

Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.

Hottest ZIP codes in 2026 where homes are selling the fastest

Which ZIP codes are drawing the highest buyer demand in 2026? Realtor.com’s latest rankings reveal where America’s hottest housing markets are.

USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.   

Target, Walmart, Whole Foods among stores affected by Salmonella outbreak recalls

Several of the nation’s largest grocery chains, including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods, have issued recalls following a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people and been linked to jalapeño peppers. 

Stock market reacts to July jobs report
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We are learning more this weekend after the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July. The new report comes amid the ongoing Iran conflict and the impacts associated with the fighting. The Bureau of Labor Statistics last week reported that employers cut 23,000 jobs in June. That figure was well below the estimate of economists polled by LSEG, who estimated 80,000 jobs would be added. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Sam Sutton from POLITICO as investors are looking to see how markets will react moving into next week. 

Chicago company recalls corned beef, pastrami sold nationwide

A Chicago-based company has recalled more than one-and-a-half tons of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef over Listeria fears, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported.

Jalapeño recall spurs alert for meat, poultry items from Kroger, Walmart, Albertsons, and others

A recent Salmonella outbreak that has made hundreds sick across 27 states has spurred a new public health alert for multiple meat and poultry items sold at major grocery and convenience store chains.

Kellogg to remove artificial dyes from cereals

Kellogg announced plans to pull artificial dyes from its cereal as it switches over to alternative ingredients in its brands.