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Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The city of San Francisco is suing 10 major food manufacturers — including Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola — accusing them of knowingly fueling a public health crisis with ultra-processed foods. City Attorney David Chiu filed the lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court on Tuesday, arguing that ultra-processed foods are linked to diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and cancer."They took food and made it unrecognizable and harmful to the human body," Chiu said in a news release. "These companies engineered a public health crisis, they profited handsomely, and now they need to take responsibility for the harm they have caused." The other companies named in the lawsuit are PepsiCo, Post Holdings, Mondelez International, General ...

No time for niceties when a government is falling apart like this one. As Labour once again proves it's not up to power, the left resorts to what it does best, fighting like cats in a bag. Ministers are all at it. Scrapping to save their careers by blaming everyone but themselves for their cack-handed ineptitude.The Budget brought out the divisions in spectacular style. Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered it under threat from Labour’s rebellious backbenchers, high on their success in blocking welfare reforms in her last Budget. They've forced her into FOUR humiliating U-turns so far, over the winter fuel payment, welfare reform, income tax and the two-child benefit cap.The two teams writing the Budget, one appointed by No 10 and the other by the Treasury, were also at each other's throat...

FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti reports a parent-led group is aiming to replace children's screen time with interaction in the real world. In an era dominated by screens, more parents are searching for ways to give their kids something they feel has quietly disappeared: freedom, confidence and far less time glued to devices. A fast-growing, parent-led movement is taking hold in communities nationwide, reframing childhood around independence and real-world experiences rather than constant digital stimulation.The Balance Project, a nonprofit, launched just a year ago in Little Silver, New Jersey, and has already expanded to more than 100 communities. Its message is straightforward: technology isn’t the enemy, but childhood shouldn’t revolve around it. "I think our message of balance, ...

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses falling national average gas prices under President Donald Trump, emphasizes the need for reliable energy in the face of new demands like AI and more on ‘Kudlow.’ Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas fell to $2.99 on Monday, AAA reported — the first time prices have dipped below $3 in more than four years. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says that drop isn’t a coincidence, arguing on FOX Business’ "Kudlow" that "nothing’s better than saving money" at a time when families are struggling with costs."Every week you fill up your gas tank, you got more money in your pocket to buy your kids presents and pay your bills," Wright said. "This is what happens when the American public elects a president ...

President Donald Trump outlines newborn savings accounts and praises Michael and Susan Dell for supporting the launch of the new ‘Trump Accounts’ initiative. Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Cory Booker, D-N.J., urged leaders of Fortune 1000 companies in a letter Tuesday to support the newly created federal savings program known as "Trump Accounts," a tax-advantaged investment account established for newborn American children. The program, created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and signed into law by President Donald Trump July 4, provides every child born between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2028, a one-time $1,000 government deposit at birth. Families can open an account once the child has a Social Security number, and funds cannot be withdrawn until the child turns 18."These account...

Nationwide Building Society customers have just a few weeks left to claim a £50 payment. The mutual issued a one-off payment to millions of customers - but some people may not have collected their cash yet. This relates to a bonus payment scheme from last year so you may have forgotten to complete an important account action to get the funds paid into your account.Nationwide issued payments of £50 to over 12 million customers last year as part of its The Big Nationwide Thank You payment. This was to say thank you after the mutual took on Virgin Money. Most of the payments were paid into bank accounts but some people were issued a cheque.If you were sent a cheque, you need to cash it in soon to be paid the £50. Guidance on the Nationwide website explains: "Cheques must be paid in by 1 Ja...

Gardeners may be concerned for their outdoor areas during the cold winter months, such as the patio. And there are several things to consider when it comes to look after your patio. Now Jonathan Kirby, garden expert with outdoor supplies brand Roxil, has spoken about how to keep your outdoor space in good working order.He warned that your patio is susceptible to mould, algae, lichen or weed growth during the winter months, which can make it look unkempt. If you are thinking of giving your patio a blast with a pressure washer, you may want to try a different technique.Mr Kirby said: "You might be tempted to tackle the patio with a pressure washer but beware. While they can produce impressive results in the short-term, frequent use can cause long-term problems such as surface erosion, dam...

Greggs is giving away free sausage rolls to customers in December as part of a brand new range.The high street baker is launching its first ever range of Christmas cards that are being sold exclusively on Moonpig.com, and each card comes with the gift of a sausage roll. The range, which has been called the Ultimate Secret Santa Surprise, includes a £3.95 card featuring a heat-activated ink. When this ink is warmed it reveals a code to redeem a free sausage roll or vegan sausage roll in Greggs stores. Greggs said the festive cards come with the option to personalise some of the designs, including adding the face of a loved one to a sausage roll.The bakery chain said it designed the collection for people who might be struggling to come up with a gift idea for Secret Santa, or for family a...

This time it’s Tory leader Kemi Badenoch making the charge. Yesterday she blasted the Chancellor for misrepresenting budget forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility, saying: “She sold her ‘Benefits Street’ Budget on a lie.” She even demanded Reeves’s resignation, adding: “Honesty matters... she has to go.”Honesty does matter. Especially when you’re in charge of the nation’s finances and you’re deliberately talking down the UK economy, risking a bond market wobble, just to play political games.Badenoch has her own motives, of course, so it’s worth hearing what independent economist Paul Johnson, former director of the respected Institute for Fiscal Studies, has to say.He told The Times that Reeves’s November briefing, when she warned of income tax hikes, “probably was misleadi...

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., discusses the Trump administration ending Chevron's Venezuela oil license on 'The Bottom Line.' Venezuela on Saturday condemned President Donald Trump saying the South American country’s airspace should be considered closed as a "colonialist threat." Venezuelan officials accused Trump of threatening the country’s sovereignty, adding that his comments went against international law.The country’s foreign minister called Trump’s post "another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people," BBC News reported. Earlier Saturday, the president said on Truth Social that Venezuela’s airspace should be considered "closed in its entirety." MADURO BRANDISHES SWORD AT RALLY AS HE RAILS AGAINST 'IMPERIALIST AGGRESSION' AMID RISING TENS...