US tariffs are causing significant financial strain on American manufacturers. One bedding company reported a $100,000 monthly cost increase due to tariffs on imported materials like cotton. While some manufacturers see increased domestic demand, hiring difficulties and uncertainty about sustained demand hinder growth. Contrary to President Trump's...
Stocks rose on Monday, boosted by AppLovin and Robinhood's inclusion in the S&P 500. EchoStar surged after a $17 billion deal with SpaceX. The market awaits key economic data this week, influencing expectations for a potential Fed interest rate cut. Concerns remain about inflation and job market...
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that reinstated Rebecca Kelly Slaughter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). President Trump had fired Slaughter, along with another commissioner, challenging a 1935 precedent limiting the president's power to remove FTC members without cause. The Supreme Court's action suggests...
A federal appeals court upheld the $83 million defamation verdict against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit. The court rejected Trump's appeal, finding his arguments regarding presidential immunity and the damages award unfounded. The ruling stems from Trump's repeated defamatory statements about Carroll following her allegations of...
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that restricted federal immigration agents' ability to conduct stops based on race, ethnicity, or language in Los Angeles. Justice Sotomayor issued a strong dissent, arguing the decision allows for discriminatory profiling. The majority, however, contended that the large undocumented...
French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a confidence vote on Monday, which he is widely expected to lose. This would mark France's third prime minister in 12 months, highlighting instability in the country's government. Bayrou's proposed spending cuts aimed at addressing France's spiraling deficit are unlikely to garner enough...
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a permanent ban on arms sales to Israel, prohibiting Israeli military ships and aircraft from Spanish ports and airspace. This follows accusations of Israeli genocide in Gaza. The measures also include entry bans for individuals involved in Gaza violence, restrictions on consular...
Dorian Johnson, 33, a key witness in the 2014 Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, was fatally shot on Sunday. Johnson's account of Brown's death fueled the 'hands up, don't shoot' protest movement. Ferguson police confirmed the shooting was not officer-involved, and one suspect is in custody. ...
The Baltimore Ravens suffered a devastating 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills after blowing a 15-point fourth-quarter lead. Coach John Harbaugh defended his decision to punt on a crucial fourth-and-3, citing the risk of giving the Bills better field position. However, the Bills subsequently scored the game-winning touchdown,...
Actor Charlie Sheen reveals in his new memoir, "The Book of Sheen," and upcoming Netflix docuseries, "AKA Charlie Sheen," that a lifelong stutter fueled his decades-long battle with substance abuse. He began drinking to alleviate his speech impediment, later spiraling into addiction with alcohol and crack cocaine. Despite...
