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Shein, Temu Start Raising Prices as US Ends ‘De Minimis’
Shein and Temu raise prices as the U.S. ends a key tariff loophole for low-cost imports.
Trump Orders Fast-Track for US Deep-Sea Mining to Compete with
Trump signs executive order to fast-track U.S. deep-sea mining, aiming to compete with China's control of critical minerals.
China Reportedly Rolls Back Chip Tariffs Amid Ongoing US Trade
China has quietly rolled back tariffs on some U.S. semiconductors, signaling a shift amid ongoing trade tensions with the US.
Meta’s Reality Labs Faces Layoffs Amid Push for Efficiency in
Meta lays off staff in Reality Labs as it restructures VR and AR teams to boost efficiency.
Starbucks Accused of Profiting From Trafficked Labor on Brazilian Coffee
Starbucks faces a lawsuit over claims it profited from forced labor on Brazilian coffee farms.
McDonald’s Answers Chicken Wars With Long-Awaited Tenders Return
McDonald's brings back McCrispy Strips nationwide on May 5, rejoining the fast-food chicken battle.
Trump's Meme Coin Skyrockets After Dinner Invitation for Top Holders
Trump's meme coin, $TRUMP, surged by 58% after offering an exclusive dinner with the former president to top coin holders.
World’s Biggest Companies Linked to $28 Trillion in Climate Damage,
A new study links top global companies to $28 trillion in climate damage, tracing pollution back to major fossil fuel producers.
Southwest Airlines Slashes Flight Schedule and Suspends Outlook, Citing Economic
Southwest Airlines cuts flights and suspends its financial outlook as economic uncertainty weakens travel demand.
Apple and Meta Hit With Nearly $800 Million in EU
Apple and Meta fined nearly $800 million by the EU for breaking digital market rules under the Digital Markets Act.
Eli Lilly Sues Four Companies Over Imitation Weight-Loss Drug Tirzepatide
Eli Lilly sues four companies for selling unapproved versions of its weight-loss drug tirzepatide, citing safety concerns and illegal practices.
Big Lots Reopening Over 130 Stores in May After Major
Big Lots is reopening over 130 stores in May across 14 states after a major retail deal with Variety Wholesalers.
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Skittles Could Lose Colors as FDA Phases
The FDA plans to ban synthetic food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5, affecting popular snacks like Skittles and Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
‘Unsustainable’: Treasury Secretary Expects De-escalation in China Trade Battle
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the China trade war "unsustainable" and expects de-escalation despite no formal talks yet.
China Pushes South Korea to Stop Supplying US With Critical
China urges South Korea to stop exporting rare earth products to U.S. defense firms, raising global trade tensions.
Swiss Pharma Roche Commits $50B to US Expansion, Backs Biotech
Swiss pharma giant Roche announces a $50 billion U.S. expansion, creating 12,000 jobs and boosting biotech in four states.
FDA Suspends Milk Testing Program Due to Mass Employee Departures
The FDA has paused its milk testing program after major staff cuts, raising concerns about national food safety.
Tesla Settles Case Alleging Vehicle Defect in Fatal Ohio Collision
Tesla settles a wrongful death lawsuit over a fatal 2021 Ohio crash involving a Model Y, with terms undisclosed.
Walgreens Settles for $300M Over Alleged Unlawful Opioid Prescription Practices
Walgreens agrees to pay $300 million to settle claims of illegally filling opioid prescriptions over a decade.
Harvard Takes Legal Action Against Trump for Halting $3.2 Billion
Harvard sues Trump administration over $3.2 billion grant freeze, citing threats to research and academic freedom.
Chipotle to Open First Mexican Restaurant, Despite Trump’s Tariff Threats
Chipotle is set to open its first restaurant in Mexico by 2026, expanding despite ongoing US-Mexico trade tensions.
Uber Sued by FTC for Alleged Unauthorized Charges, Tricky Cancellations
The FTC sues Uber over claims of unauthorized charges and difficult cancellation processes tied to its Uber One subscription service.
Chicago Fed Chief Warns Against Political Interference in Central Bank
Chicago Fed Chief Austan Goolsbee defends the independence of the Federal Reserve amid President Trump's push to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Bitcoin Dips Below $100K as Trump Targets Federal Reserve Chief
Bitcoin drops below $100K amid market uncertainty fueled by Trump's trade war and potential firing of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
DHL Freezes Global Packages Over $800 Headed to US Consumers
DHL suspends shipments over $800 to US due to new customs rules, causing delays in global deliveries.
Boeing 737 MAX Returns to US as China Tariffs Halt
Boeing faces setbacks as two 737 MAX jets return to the US due to rising US-China tariffs disrupting aircraft deliveries to Chinese airlines.
Amazon and Walmart Expand Same-Day Prescription Delivery Nationwide
Amazon and Walmart expand nationwide same-day prescription deliveries, offering faster, more convenient access to medications.Amazon
Biggest Corporate Fraud Scandals That Brought Companies Down
Corporate fraud scandals like FTX, Theranos, and Enron reveal how deception can destroy companies and shake entire industries.
Famous Companies That Have Filed for Bankruptcy So Far for
US corporate bankruptcies surged in early 2025, with major brands like Forever 21 and 23andMe filing amid growing economic pressure.
These Companies Have Pulled Out Products from the US Due
Major companies are pulling forecasts and scaling back in the US due to rising tariffs, signaling economic uncertainty and potential price hikes for consumers.
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