Community members are rallying in downtown Kalamazoo to support an “economic blackout,” part of a nationwide effort aimed at gaining the attention of lawmakers and President Donald Trump. […]
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American Airlines to trial free Wi-Fi on select routes
American Airlines is testing free Wi-Fi on three select routes, marking a potential shift in its connectivity strategy. The trial, announced internally and confirmed with The Points Guy, […]
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National Chicken Council asks FDA to change rule requiring eggs from meat chickens to be discarded
The National Chicken Council is urging the FDA to reconsider a rule that requires eggs from meat chickens to be discarded, a regulation that has been in place […]
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Bitcoin’s ‘Trump trade’ is over — Traders shift hope to Fed rate cuts, expanding global liquidity
Financial markets are experiencing mixed signals amid rising uncertainty. On February 25, the US debt ceiling was raised from $36.1 trillion to $40.1 trillion, marking a significant expansion […]
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US Consumers Cut Spending Sharply in January Amid Economic Uncertainty
U.S. consumers significantly reduced spending in January, marking the largest decline since February 2021, even as inflation eased. The Commerce Department reported a 0.2% drop in consumer spending […]
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Stocks Recover Quickly After Trump’s ‘World War III’ Warning
U.S. stocks largely shrugged off a heated discussion between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where Trump warned of a potential ‘World War III.’ After an […]
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Stock Market Rally Fades as Economic Concerns Mount
The initial stock market rally following President Trump’s election has faded by late February, with investor concerns growing over the administration’s policies and weaker consumer sentiment. Stocks initially […]
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Trump’s Tariffs Increase Costs for Oil Companies Despite Promises of Lower Expenses
President Trump’s election promises to ease drilling regulations for oil and gas companies have not materialized as expected. Instead, his tariffs have led to increased costs for essential […]
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DOGE Seeks to Lay Off Majority of CFPB Staff, Legal Filings Reveal
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly planning to lay off the majority of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), according to sworn declarations by […]
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‘Alarming’: Trump CFPB Drops Cases Against Companies Accused of Cheating Consumers
Consumer advocates have criticized the Trump administration for dropping enforcement actions against companies accused of fraudulent activities. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), under temporary leader Russell Vought, […]