Charlotte recently witnessed a 24-hour ‘economic blackout,’ a nationwide boycott of large corporations like Target, Walmart, and Amazon. Organized by The People’s Union USA, the grassroots movement aimed […]
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Ascension Completes Sale of Eight Illinois Hospitals to Prime Healthcare
Ascension has finalized the sale of eight Illinois hospitals to Prime Healthcare for over $370 million, marking a significant transition in the region’s healthcare landscape. The acquisition by […]
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Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools slightly in January after heated data this month
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation showed a slight cooling in January, offering investors some hope for potential interest rate cuts following concerning economic reports earlier this […]
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Investors unnerved by heated Trump-Zelensky Oval Office showdown
Feb 28 (Reuters) – Investors were left unsettled on Friday following a disastrous meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, which added uncertainty to […]
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Fueled by Anger at Trump and Corporate Greed, Economic Blackout Underway
An economic blackout targeting major retail corporations took place on February 28, driven by widespread anger over corporate greed. The initiative, started by mindfulness facilitator John Schwartz, urged […]
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PCE Report Showed Inflation Eased Slightly in January
Inflation showed a slight easing in January, according to new data released on Friday, marking a small but notable progress in the ongoing effort to bring price increases […]
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Kalamazoo “Economic Blackout” protests President Trump, Musk, big corporations
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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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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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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Trump’s Tariff Threats Could Lead to Economic Slowdown
The so-called ‘Trump bump’ could potentially turn into a ‘Trump slump’ if further tariff threats against China and the EU are carried out. These threats have raised concerns […]