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Appeals Court Scales Back Freeze on Firing Consumer Bureau Employees
The order reversed some parts of an injunction a federal judge said was needed to prevent the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from being illegally dismantled.The New York Times - 3d -
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapseABC News - Apr. 7 -
Hispanic consumers cut back spending over US deportation fears
Trump’s immigration policies have contributed to a sales slowdown triggered by his tariffsFinancial Times - 1d -
Investors Seeking Safety Look to German Government Bonds
The country’s debt is in demand amid the chaos in financial markets spurred by whipsawing U.S. tariff policies.The New York Times - 3d -
Global turmoil makes Britain’s productivity predicament even worse
The situation is dire and only active policymaking is going to make a differenceFinancial Times - 1d -
Global turmoil makes Britain’s productivity predicament even worse
The situation is dire and only active policymaking is going to make a differenceFinancial Times - 1d -
Tariffs Affecting German Birkenstocks, Beer and Riesling
German products are caught in the tariff crosshairs.Inc. - 1d -
Gold enjoys best week in five years as investors rush to safety
Even US Treasuries take a hit as Donald Trump’s tariff blitz shakes confidence in American assetsFinancial Times - 2d -
Deadly helicopter crash renews safety concerns about air tourism
The deadly crash of a sightseeing helicopter in New York City prompted renewed scrutiny of the flights. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has details about the horrifying incident.CBS News - 2d -
How Health and Human Safety Department cuts could affect your health
In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that ...CBS News - 2d -
How Health and Human Safety Department cuts could affect your health
In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that ...CBS News - 2d -
Auburn safety Terrance Love reportedly entering transfer portal
Terrance Love is set to become the first player to enter the transfer portal from Auburn when the spring window opens on April 16.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Finn Dahmen back in high spirits as Augsburg clinch Bundesliga safety
Two weeks after he saw himself rather unfairly robbed of a chance at a Bundesliga record, Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen was back in high spirits yesterday. The reasons were obvious. A 2-1 away ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UK retail bosses raise fears of Chinese product ‘dumping’ due to Donald Trump’s tariffs
Companies flag signs of goods being diverted from US to Europe via platforms such as Temu, Shein and AmazonFinancial Times - 1d -
Garbage bag giant fined $8.25m for falsely claiming products were recycled plastic
Clorox, the company behind GLAD garbage bags, advertised them as made from 50% recycled plastic from the ocean. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our ...The Guardian - 1d -
Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files
Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Union leaders and former OSHA officials are concerned.Wired - 4d -
Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files
Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Union leaders and former OSHA officials are concerned.Wired - 4d -
4/7: CBS Evening News Plus
Recent cuts to cybersecurity workers across U.S. agencies fuel safety concerns; Reporter's Notebook: Wall Street wobbles as Main Street worriesCBS News - 3d -
'Part of the family' - Wolves' remarkable turnaround under Pereira
Wolves' 4-2 defeat of Tottenham was their latest impressive performance under Vitor Pereira, who is guiding them to Premier League safety.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Trump
US president says products given reprieve will fall under separate regimeFinancial Times - 1d -
Fed Under Pressure as Inflation Expectations Surge
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows consumers souring sharply on the economic outlook as the trade war heats up.The New York Times - 3d -
This is the future of senior housing
Older consumers — and their adult children — now have more education and higher technological expectations.MarketWatch - 2d -
Sports sector can cope with Trump tariffs, says AC Milan owner
Redbird founder Gerry Cardinale predicts clubs and leagues will prove ‘resilient’ even if consumer spending fallsFinancial Times - 2d -
How India’s middle-class debt crisis is threatening growth
A rise in unsecured credit among a consumer group that symbolises the country’s investment potential is hurting its economic ambitionsFinancial Times - 1d -
Get Ready to See Tariff Surcharges on Your Receipts
Companies struck by Donald Trump’s trade levies will likely pass the hit along to consumers—and some will want to clearly point the finger at who is to blame.Wired - 4d -
Apr 4: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
Dow drops more than 1,000 points after China retaliates with tariffs on U.S. goods; Consumer impacts of Trump's sweeping tariffs explained.CBS News - 2d -
Via porn, gore and ultra-violence, extremist groups are sinking hooks online into the very young
Across Europe and further afield, counterterrorism agencies are grappling with a new generation of young people who are being radicalized online and consuming ultraviolent content produced by ...ABC News - 1d -
4/9: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser is joined by Kelly O'Grady and Jill Schlesinger to report on President Trump's back and forth on major global tariffs, and their impact on the business world, consumers' wallets, and ...CBS News - 1d -
Global stock markets up amid Trump tariffs exemptions for electronics
Major stock markets in Asia and Europe rose in Monday trading following the U.S. announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from tariffs.ABC News - 21h -
As Tariffs Hit, Americans Are Racing to Buy Car Seats, iPhones and Christmas Gifts
Many Americans have purchased foreign-made products out of fears that companies could start to raise prices soon.The New York Times - 2d -
Reynolds refuses to say if British Steel furnaces can keep running
The government took control of the steelworks to prevent Chinese owners Jingye shutting down production.BBC News - 1d -
UK suspends import tariffs to ease strain for British businesses
Levies cut on 89 products to support domestic companies against Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - 1d -
'Massive game of chicken' between U.S. and China on trade
Consumer confidence dips after a tumultuous economic week amid President Trump's escalating tariffs on China. CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman and former U.S. Ambassador to China ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories
A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week.The New York Times - 4d -
GM cutting jobs, idling Canadian electric van plant due to 'market demand'
General Motors is cutting production of its all-electric delivery vans at a plant in Canada ahead of idling the facility through much of this year.CNBC - 3d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products.CNBC - 2d -
Why kosher-for-Passover Coca-Cola is going viral among non-Jewish shoppers
The product, distinguished by its yellow cap, is made with cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup. Some people can’t get enough.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump: Semiconductor tariffs coming, but ‘You have to show a certain flexibility’
President Trump said Sunday that he would be announcing tariffs on semiconductors soon, though he suggested there could be exceptions for certain products. “The tariffs will be in place in the not ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Leave No Safe Harbor for American Importers
For companies that have shifted factory production from China to other countries, the latest tariffs have undermined their strategy while sowing paralysis.The New York Times - 1d -
General Motors temporarily halts a Canada assembly plant because of low demand
Canada’s subsidiary of General Motors says that it's temporarily halting production and cutting staff at an assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, because of lower-than-expected demand for its ...ABC News - 3d
