The iconic Hermès Birkin bag was born following a chance airplane mishap
Born from an in-flight mishap, the Hermès Birkin became more than a handbag—it redefined luxury, exclusivity, and desire. Author Marisa Meltzer explains the birth of the Birkin in her new book “It Girl.” The Hermès Birkin may now stand as the ultimate symbol of status and exclusivity, but it began by chance — the result […]
Prediction market traders wager millions on government shutdown length
Fox News’ Chad Pergram reports the latest on the negotiations after speaking with Republican and Democratic leadership. Traders on prediction markets are betting the federal government shutdown will stretch beyond three weeks, with lawmakers still deadlocked on a funding plan and the Senate not scheduled to vote again until next Tuesday. Traders on Kalshi give […]
Prediction markets expect government shutdown to last over two weeks
Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., discusses what it will take to end the government shutdown and Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ Traders in online prediction markets expect the federal government shutdown to last more than two weeks, signaling waning confidence in a near-term deal as […]
Hermès Birkin bags defy fashion rules as top luxury investment assets
More than status symbols, Hermès handbags carry a mystique and market demand that make them enduring assets. It Girl author Marisa Meltzer explains why the Birkin is coveted not just for its craftsmanship but also for its return on investment. In a world where trends fade overnight and luxury goods lose their shine, one handbag […]
Labor Department to halt economic data releases if government shuts down
Bear Traps Report founder and NYT bestselling author Larry McDonald joined ‘Mornings with Maria’ to warn that Wall Street faces its biggest risks since 2008, with rising defaults, shaky banks and looming economic turmoil. As Washington’s partisan standoff deepens, the Labor Department is preparing for a potential halt in economic data if there is a […]
Mamdani leads NYC mayor race at 84% odds on Kalshi after Adams drops out
Economist Steve Moore discusses New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s platform on ‘The Bottom Line.’ Traders on the prediction market platform Kalshi now place the odds of Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani winning the New York mayoral race at 84%, after Mayor Eric Adams ended his re-election campaign on Sunday, just five weeks before Election […]
SBA’s Loeffler says NYC economy strained by inflation and regulation
Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler told Fox News Digital that local business owners say high taxes, rising regulation, and outmigration are eroding New York City’s competitiveness as red states attract jobs and investment. EXCLUSIVE: As New York City considers the potential election of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler is warning that […]