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'We're about to get annihilated': Musk, DOGE descend on consumer bureau
The Trump administration is moving rapidly to gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), halting the agency’s work, cutting off its funding and shutting down its headquarters. The push ...The Hill - 2d -
Graphic: Track grocery price trends
Learn where grocery prices stand during the Trump administration. See how inflation is affecting the cost of eggs, bread, chicken, ground beef and more.NBC News - 2d -
Senior NSW police officer fined after consuming 20 standard drinks and crashing work car in tunnel
The officer was convicted of drink-driving after court heard he was seen doing floss dance while drinking before NorthConnex crash. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get ...The Guardian - 2d -
Steel stocks cheer Trump’s tariffs as companies combat ‘unfairly priced’ imports
President Trump’s tariff plan is seen as leveling the playing field for domestic producers.MarketWatch - 2d -
Poll analysis: Increasing numbers of Democrats want their party to oppose Trump
Democrats express mixed confidence in Democratic congressional leaders' ability to oppose Trump.CBS News - 2d -
Here's how Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs could impact U.S. prices
President Trump on Monday ordered new tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. Experts say some products could become pricier.CBS News - 2d -
As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdog
The agency is at a virtual standstill as Elon Musk's DOGE and the White House's Russell Vought take over.ABC News - 2d -
What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created by Congress to protect Americans from predatory practices. Ayelet Sheffey, a senior economic policy reporter at Business Insider, joins CBS News ...CBS News - 2d -
What the end of the penny means for prices and your piggy bank
Talk to end the penny’s production has been bandied about for decades among government officials and economists.NBC News - 2d -
The FTC's antitrust litigation theatrics are damaging to businesses and consumers
The Federal Trade Commission's recent challenge to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision has been rejected by a federal court, highlighting the agency's inconsistent and overly broad approach to ...The Hill - 2d -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staff told to 'stand down' from all work
CFPB employees were told Sunday to work remotely because their Washington, D.C., headquarters would be closed through Feb. 14, according to a memo.CNBC - 2d -
US metals prices soar to big premiums ahead of Trump tariffs
Traders pay up to secure copper, steel and aluminium supplies before US president’s levies come into effectFinancial Times - 2d -
How Trump’s tariffs could impact the price of gold
Tariffs aren’t necessarily bullish for the yellow metal.MarketWatch - 2d -
How to avoid surveillance pricing scams that target you based on your data
A new investigation from the Federal Trade Commission reveals that companies may be using your data against you. Surveillance pricing is when a company sets the price you see based on your unique ...CBS News - 2d -
As egg prices spike, some see an opportunity that’s tough to beat
But it might already be too late not only to buy chickens and start a production facility but even to make a profit on shares of egg giant Cal-Maine.MarketWatch - 2d -
36 Hours After Russell Vought Took Over Consumer Bureau, He Shut Its Operations
The agency had been one of Wall Street’s most feared regulators, with the power to issue rules on mortgages, credit cards, student loans and other areas affecting Americans’ financial lives.The New York Times - 2d -
Nintendo Talks Switch 2 Demand And Gives Small Update On Pricing
Some new details about Nintendo's plans for the Switch 2 launch have been revealed in the company's latest earnings briefing, with president Shuntaro Furukawa revealing that Nintendo is preparing ...GameSpot - 2d -
Cartel leader's son-in-law pleads guilty in violent price-fixing scheme
The indictment and court testimony highlighted beatings, kidnappings and fatal shootings that were part of the conspiracyCBS News - 3d -
What Forerunner Ventures Looks For in Consumer Startups: Vision, Magnetism, and Unfair Advantages
Partner Nicole Johnson shares her outlook for consumer brands and where she’s looking to invest in 2025.Inc. - 3d -
Union sues Consumer Bureau head over DOGE access and attempts to shutter agency
WASHINGTON — A union filed two lawsuits against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's acting director, Russell Vought, on Sunday after Vought issued a series of directives halting much of the ...NBC News - 3d -
Tokyo Metro chief signals more fare increases after 28-year freeze
Operator of feted subway system seeks to win over shareholders and cope with falling ridershipFinancial Times - 3d -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to shut down for a week: Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be shut down for a week, according to multiple reports. The CFPB’s Chief Operating Officer Adam Martinez said in a Sunday email that there would ...The Hill - 3d -
Russ Vought orders Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop work
The development came after Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, gained access to the CFPB and began a thorough review.CBS News - 3d -
Russell Vought Orders Consumer Protection Bureau’s Headquarters Closed for a Week
The order to shutter the agency’s headquarters follows another order issued Saturday by Mr. Vought, who also leads the Office of Management and Budget, telling agency employees to halt nearly all ...The New York Times - 3d -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Ordered to Cease Activity
In an email to staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency’s acting director ordered workers to cease “all supervision and examination activity.”The New York Times - 3d -
Fiat Grande Panda 2025 Review: Prices, Specs, Availability
This confident and appealing urban EV has bags of charm, history, and usefulness built in—and it could well be the best choice for anyone’s first electric car.Wired - 3d -
New Orleans increases security ahead of Super Bowl, Trump visit
President Trump is expected to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, making him the first sitting president to attend the NFL's big game. His visit means even tighter security for New ...CBS News - 4d -
DOGE rooted into Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as new acting head named
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an outlet for Americans dealing with issues such as questionable student loan servicing practices or excessive bank overdraft fees.CBS News - 4d -
Pricing Tips for Early-Stage Companies
The right pricing strategy can also be an effective customer retention strategy.Inc. - 4d -
Home prices up in nearly 90 percent of cities at end of 2024
Some of the biggest year-over-year median price bumps were in the Midwest.The Hill - 4d -
The Impact of Wabi-Sabi on Branding and Consumer Trust
From distressed denim to grainy social content, learn how brands are tapping into the wabi-sabi aesthetic to forge connections with consumers.Inc. - 5d -
Super Bowl prices are down this year. StubHub explains why
If you’re still planning to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday, you can expect a price drop compared to last yearABC News - 5d -
DOGE Is Now Inside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
DOGE staffers will get read-only access to CFPB data, systems, and equipment, according to an internal email reviewed by WIRED.Wired - 5d -
Roblox posts middling Q4 earnings; share prices drop over 20%
Roblox today posted its Q4 financial earnings, which are decent if not exciting. Its future guidance causes some trepidation.VentureBeat - 5d -
Consumer Advocacy Group Launches Investigation Into Trump’s Meme Coin
Public Citizen urged federal agencies to recommend stopping of the sale of the meme coin $Trump.Inc. - 6d