All Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom stores to close in U.S.

What the 'mother of all trade wars' can teach us about U.S. tariffs, according to economists

Here's how current events are mirroring a key point in U.S. history that led to a trade war and exacerbated the Great Depression, according to economists.

CNBC - 1d

Defense Department drafting plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria after recent Trump comments

The Defense Department is developing plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, two U.S. defense officials told NBC News on Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d

ACLU files lawsuit challenging Trump's move to close U.S. asylum system

The American Civil Liberties Union on Monday filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging President Trump's move to close down the American asylum system.

CBS News - 3d

Palantir CEO says China's DeepSeek shows that U.S. needs 'all-country effort' in AI

Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the rise of competing AI models such as China's DeepSeek signals the need for the U.S. to speed development.

CNBC - 6d

Costco to Raise Hourly Pay for Most U.S. Store Workers to Over $30

The wage bump comes just ahead of a Jan. 31 strike deadline that the wholesaler club’s 18,000 unionized employees approved earlier in January.

Inc. - 6d

How to safely store important documents

We asked experts how to keep things like birth certificates, social security cards and more safe in case your home is subjected to a fire, flood or theft.

NBC News - Jan. 30

NBA All-Star roster predictions: Picking final spots with locks (Wemby, Dame) and close calls (Herro or Trae?)

All-Star reserves will be announced Thursday night

CBS Sports - Jan. 30

With Panama Canal-U.S. tensions rising, 'all options on the table,' warns Trump's top maritime official

Trump's new top maritime official Louis Sola tells CNBC 'all options on the table' to punish Panama and defend U.S. business, trade and national security.

CNBC - Jan. 29

2 killed, 2 police officers wounded in shooting at Indiana grocery store

There was no immediate word on what prompted the gunfire, but investigators said there was no threat to the public.

CBS News - Jan. 28

3 dead, 2 police officers injured in grocery store shooting in Indiana

Two people were shot and killed inside a grocery store in Indiana on Monday, officials told ABC News.

ABC News - Jan. 27

WH Smith in talks to sell high street stores

The business says it is exploring a possible sale as its travel retail business arm accounts for most of its profits.

BBC News - Jan. 25

Rubio orders freeze of new funding for nearly all U.S. foreign aid programs

The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.

CBS News - Jan. 24

Secretary of State Marco Rubio orders halt to almost all U.S. foreign aid

The directive follows President Donald Trump’s executive order Monday pausing new obligations and disbursements of foreign aid pending review.

NBC News - Jan. 25

Secretary of State Rubio orders U.S. to immediately stop almost all foreign aid

Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered an immediate stop to the flow of almost all U.S. foreign assistance, pending a review, according to an internal State Department cable obtained by NBC News. A ...

NBC News - Jan. 24

Third-Party Games Have Arrived On Epic Games Store Mobile

For years, Epic Games has fought with Apple and Google in court for the right to expand the Epic Games Store on mobile. While some of those legal battles remain ongoing, Epic is taking a big ...

GameSpot - Jan. 24

What is in store for new Secretary of State Rubio in Panama?

The U.S. views the Panama Canal as a strategically critical access point into the Pacific and new Secretary of State Marco Rubio's task next week will be to navigate these waters. NBC News' Matt ...

NBC News - Jan. 24

Epic Games Store will finally launch third-party mobile games

It’s been a long time coming, with a couple of big giant companies standing in the way. But Epic Games announced it will finally be able to release third-party mobile games on the Epic Games Store. ...

VentureBeat - Jan. 23

State Department cancels all refugee travel to the U.S.

All refugee travel to the U.S. has been put on hold and the State Department has stopped refugee processing in order to comply with President Trump's suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.

CBS News - Jan. 22

‘We’ve lost all hope’: Rohingya trapped as Bangladesh closes Myanmar border

Muslim refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar are being detained and forced back by Bangladeshi border guards. In the dim light of his home in Arakan, Myanmar, Mohammed is talking above the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

'The Sound of Music' turns 60 this year. Salzburg has plenty in store for fans

Salzburg, Austria, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the release of "The Sound of Music" film with special exhibitions, tours and performances in 2025.

CNBC - Jan. 20

Apple, Google remove TikTok from stores as app halts service in U.S.

Apple and Google have removed TikTok from their respective app stores as U.S. operations shut down.

CNBC - Jan. 19

TikTok unavailable in app stores, goes dark for some users ahead of ban

"TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps are no longer available in the United States, and visitors to the United States might have limited access to features," Apple said.

ABC News - Jan. 19

TikTok Is Unavailable in the US—and Gone From the App Stores

After President Biden declined to reassure Apple, Google, and Oracle that they wouldn’t be fined for giving Americans access to TikTok, the app’s hopes now hang on president-elect Trump.

Wired - Jan. 19

Fashion stores have got me all out of proportion – the Edith Pritchett cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 18

What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?

With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple

ABC News - Jan. 17

App Stores May Continue to Offer TikTok, Lawyer Says

TikTok will shut down in the U.S. on Sunday.

Inc. - Jan. 17

The world’s greatest record stores

FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fix

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Amazon lays off about 200 employees in its stores unit

The cuts are focused in Amazon's core retail unit, which spans a wide range of businesses, including fashion and fitness, Prime and private label brands.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Quiksilver co-founder and surfwear pioneer Alan Green dies aged 77

Melbourne-born surfer turned fashion visionary credited with designing ‘yoke waist’ boardshorts. The surfing community is paying tribute to the Quiksilver founder Alan “Greeny” Green, who died from ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?

The owners of Honor Family Market are ready to retire. A buyer would face the tight margins of a small business and competition against the giant chains and discount stores.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Apple Faces $1.8 Billion Lawsuit in U.K. Court Over App Store

Lawyers representing the class action said that Apple excluded potential rivals from competing for customers on devices running its iOS operating system by forcing developers to sell their apps ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13

Apple to face court over claims it overcharged UK users on App Store

Class action alleges company is abusing its dominant position in the app market and 30% fee breaches laws. Business live – latest updates Apple will appear in court on Monday accused of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as top U.S. official says a hostage deal is close

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as U.S. officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

Iran Races to Sell Oil Stored in China

Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

How to turn store-cupboard staples into brilliant breakfast bars | Waste not

Nutritious and easy to eat on the go, these bars are not only great for kicking off a healthy new year, but will also help use up leftovers. Today’s recipe is based on the pumpkin, mulberry and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.

Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Macy's, Kohl's announce nationwide store closures: Here's where

Combined, the companies are closing roughly 90 stores nationwide.

The Hill - Jan. 10

Macy’s to Close 66 Store Locations

Macy’s real estate assets, including the Herald Square location, are worth about $5 to $9 billion.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Is a Macy’s near you closing? Beleaguered department store is closing 66 locations.

Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

The Store Fueling Dominican Baseball Fever in a Manhattan Neighborhood

A store in Washington Heights has become a critical source of apparel for local fans.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

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