Some people online are planning an 'economic blackout' Friday. What does that mean?

• Why Americans are planning an "economic blackout" day

  Activists are planning an "economic blackout" day on Feb. 28 to limit spending at major retailers. The move is part of a growing protest to rising prices across the nation. Betty Lin-Fisher, a ...
  
  CBS News - 12h

• Here's what to know about the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" protest

  A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
  
  CBS News - 6d

• Friday’s ‘economic blackout’ boycott shows shoppers are fed up with high prices. Will it hit retailers where it hurts?

  The biggest impact of the 24-hour economic blackout protest planned for Feb. 28 could be the strong message it sends about consumer mood right now.
  
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  What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?

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  NBC News - Feb. 20
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  What Trump’s Deportation Plans Mean for Central America

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• What Alphabet's plan to launch a lower-price YouTube product means for the stock

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  Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does

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  Inc. - Feb. 20
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  NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds: What does Victor Wembanyama's injury mean to the award race?

  The Defensive Player of the Year race just changed drastically with Wembanyama now out for the season
  
  CBS Sports - Feb. 20
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  Germany has swung to the right. What does that mean for the country – and Europe? Our panel responds

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