Made in USA Fails: Shoppers Choose Cheap Over Domestic

 

Afina, a shower head company, conducted a real-world test comparing a $129 Chinese-made shower head to a $239 US-made version. Despite over 25,000 website visitors, zero US-made shower heads were purchased, while 584 Chinese-made ones sold. Founder Ramon van Meer concluded that consumer preference for American-made goods, often...

Soaring Gold Prices Fuel Jewelry Center Boom

 

Soaring gold prices are driving a surge in business at St. Vincent Jewelry Center in Los Angeles. People are selling family heirlooms and melting down old jewelry for quick cash amid economic uncertainty and rising inflation. Gold refiners are overwhelmed, while some jewelers face higher costs due to...

Whoop Faces Backlash Over Fitness Tracker Upgrade Policy

 

Fitness tracker company Whoop is facing backlash after changing its upgrade policy for its new Whoop 5.0. Initially promising free upgrades to members with six months' membership, Whoop now requires 12 months for a free upgrade to its new Peak subscription. Users with less than 12 months remaining...

Gen Z Rejects Management, Forcing Corporate Culture Shift

 

Gen Z professionals are increasingly rejecting management roles to prioritize well-being, creating a significant shift in corporate culture. Research shows Gen Z is 1.7 times more likely than previous generations to avoid management to protect their mental health. This trend, driven by a desire for work-life balance and meaningful...

Rare Rolex Daytona to Auction for $1.7 Million

 

A rare 1999 platinum Rolex Daytona with a mother-of-pearl diamond dial is up for auction at Sotheby's Geneva on Sunday. One of only four known to exist, this privately commissioned watch is expected to fetch up to $1.7 million. Its unique features, including the platinum case (unusual for Daytona...

Holmes' Partner Launches New Biotech Startup

 

Elizabeth Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, has launched a new AI-powered biotech startup, Haemanthus, focused on developing affordable medical testing technology using Raman spectroscopy. The company, employing former Luminar Technologies colleagues, has secured funding from friends and family. While Holmes, currently serving an 11-year prison sentence for Theranos fraud,...

Google Faces Chrome Divestiture After Antitrust Ruling

 

A US judge ruled Google violated antitrust laws by maintaining a search monopoly. The remedy phase of the trial, concluding today, focuses on consequences. The Department of Justice proposed forcing Google to divest Chrome, a move Google opposes citing security and cost concerns. However, competitors like Yahoo...

Trump Suggests 80% Tariff on Chinese Goods

 

Ahead of weekend trade talks in Switzerland, President Trump suggested lowering US tariffs on Chinese goods from up to 245% to 80%. This follows high tensions and customs levies between the two nations. While analysts predict no immediate deal, the talks offer a chance to de-escalate rhetoric. China demands...

Trump Floats Lowering Tariffs on Chinese Goods

 

President Trump suggested lowering tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 80% before a weekend meeting with Chinese officials in Switzerland. This follows a trade war initiated by Trump with steep tariffs. The meeting, involving U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, aims to de-escalate...

Nutella Peanut: Chicago factory to launch new flavor

 

Ferrero, the Italian candy giant, will launch Nutella Peanut, its first new flavor in 60 years, in April 2026. The new spread, developed over five years, will be produced exclusively at Ferrero's Franklin Park, Illinois factory, resulting in a $75 million investment and 65 new jobs. This Chicago-made...