Finances

Major Popeyes franchisee Sailormen closes 20 restaurants amid bankruptcy, including three Georgia locations, with parent company RBI planning brand revival.

US Army offers $5,000 reward for information on the theft of four Skydio X10D drones from Fort Campbell, KY, as investigation continues with two suspects.

FDA warns that raw oysters and Manila clams distributed across multiple U.S. states may be contaminated with norovirus, posing serious health risks.

U.S. gasoline prices climb 17% amid Middle East conflict, with California drivers paying $5.20 per gallon as oil surpasses $100 a barrel.

Ford recalls 1.74 million U.S. vehicles due to rearview camera malfunctions in Broncos, Edges, Escapes, Corsairs, Aviators, and Explorers.

Lou Holtz, Notre Dame’s legendary coach, dies at 89, remembered for the 1988 undefeated championship season and 249 career wins.

Atlanta Braves DH Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game MLB suspension after a second positive PED test, forfeiting $15 million and missing the 2026 season and WBC.

Nvidia presents Vera Rubin, a 1.3M-part AI system delivering 10x performance per watt, set to ship in H2 2026 amid rising competition.

US stocks slide as January PPI surprises on the upside and Block announces major AI-driven workforce cuts, fueling investor uncertainty.

Metallica announces “Life Burns Faster” residency at Las Vegas Sphere this October with unique No Repeat Weekends, VIP packages, and immersive experiences.