Viktor Orban Is a Conservative Lodestar. Now He Wants to Fix the Price of Eggs.

The Hungarian prime minister, who pioneered themes dear to U.S. conservatives, is seeking to tame inflation with methods that remind his critics of communist-era central planning.

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DOJ investigates U.S. egg producers amid soaring prices

The Department of Justice is investigating major U.S. egg producers for price fixing, as costs continue to rise. It comes as some lawmakers and advocacy groups accuse top U.S. egg producers of ...
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Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.
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Egg prices are rapidly falling so far in March

Egg prices have become a key pressure point for consumers that are facing the simultaneous headwind of sticky inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Justice Department is looking into egg prices in antitrust probe, report says

A report in The Wall Street Journal says DOJ investigators are looking into whether egg producers are working together to keep egg prices high.
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DOJ investigating major egg producers amid soaring prices: Sources

The Justice Department is in the early stages of investigating the major egg producers over soaring egg prices, source familiar with the matter told ABC News.
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Justice Department investigating egg pricing allegations, sources say

The Department of Justice is looking into the rising price of eggs based on an advocacy group's allegations of skyrocketing prices, sources say. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
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$70,000 more a year for eggs: How price hikes are hurting small businesses

As egg prices continue to skyrocket, small businesses grapple with how to avoid passing on the increase to their customers.
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The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.
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Egg Prices Have Dropped, Though You May Not Have Noticed

Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.
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Conservatives call for salary hike on work visas

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said he wants to "bring to an end the era of mass migration".
BBC News - Mar. 10
Hungary bans LGBTQ+ Pride marches

The move from Orban's conservative government is the latest in a crackdown on the LGBT community.
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Egg prices expected to rise amid continued bird flu outbreaks

Egg prices are expected to continue going up as farmers across the country deal with outbreaks of bird flu. The USDA is working to reimburse farmers who have to kill and replace their chickens. ...
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Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged,' analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief

Prices in the wholesale egg market have fallen more than 40% since late February. It may take a few weeks for retail prices to catch up.
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Why record-high egg prices won’t go down anytime soon — and it’s not just due to bird flu

A lot goes into the production of eggs — and with the Trump administration’s tariff policies potentially affecting costs for chicken feed and equipment, bird flu isn’t the only reason U.S. ...
MarketWatch - Mar. 12
Wholesale price of eggs drops for 3rd week in a row

The combination of prices scaring off customers, slowed outbreaks and a later Easter this year is resulting in less demand.
ABC News - 6d
Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozen
ABC News - Mar. 13
US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland

Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower them. The United States has asked Denmark and other European nations if they can ...
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The Hottest New York Side Hustle? Selling Eggs

Soaring egg prices at the start of the year have led some founders to expand their business offerings–even if they’re working in completely different sectors.
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Bacon, mungbean and cheese? How soaring egg prices are affecting New York’s most famous sandwich

Delis are turning to plant-based egg substitutes as bird flu and inflation push up the cost of the real thing. But how does the faux BEC compare?. Like a yellow taxi or the pizza rat, the bacon, ...
The Guardian - Mar. 13
Neighbors flock to backyard chicken coops for fresher and cheaper eggs

Countless backyard chicken coop owners are seizing the moment, as the spread of bird flu has led to the deaths or slaughter of 13 million chickens, driving up egg prices.
NBC News - Mar. 12
Gold price per ounce: Everything investors should know now

The price of gold per ounce has been steadily increasing. Here's what investors should be aware of now.
CBS News - Mar. 11
Gold's price breaks record $3,000 per ounce: Everything to know now

The price of gold hit a milestone record of $3,000 per ounce on March 14. Here's everything to know right now.
CBS News - 6d
Trump made the stock market a marker of success. Now he's hedging as markets dip.

When President Donald Trump wanted to make the case for his first term’s success in an interview last month, he turned to the stock market.
NBC News - Mar. 11
FBI investigating fake 'SWAT' calls against conservative media figure

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it would launch a probe into fake swatting calls after noticing an uptick in pranks involving conservative media figures that have warranted a ...
The Hill - 6d
Can Trump and Musk Convince More Conservatives to Buy Teslas?

President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.
The New York Times - 1d
Why Stitch Fix’s turnaround seems to be working, despite the tough economy

“With market concerns of consumer spending slowing and recession fears now building, we did not have an improving [Stitch Fix] model on our bingo card,” one team of analysts noted.
MarketWatch - Mar. 12
2025 Players: Xander Schauffele ready to ignore doctor's orders to fix 'pretty bad' game

Just six rounds into his comeback from a rib injury, Schauffele’s frustration seemed to boil over as he described a game that, right now, is “pretty bad.”
Yahoo Sports - 5d
Stocks tank and egg prices soar under Trump | Lloyd Green

Once again, the American economy is under the gun and under a microscope. In 2016, voters in the UK opted to leave the European Union hoping that the day after would deliver something better. ...
The Guardian - Mar. 12
Egg prices soar as inflation cools in first full month of Trump term

Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.
ABC News - Mar. 12
Viktor Hovland changes swing coaches — again!

The coaching carousel for Viktor Hovland is active again.
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Massive Kingdom Come 2 Patch Out Now With 1,000+ Fixes And Improvements

The long-awaited 1.2 patch is out now for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, introducing official modding support and the ability to give Henry a new look, among many other changes.. Described as a ...
GameSpot - Mar. 13
No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss

Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.
BBC News - 6d
John Franklin-Myers hints he wants a new contract from Broncos

John Franklin-Myers has made it clear with his social media activity that he wants a new deal from the Broncos.
Yahoo Sports - 5d
Marquete basketball tickets in 2025 NCAA tournament: Prices, how to buy

Want to buy tickets to Marquette basketball’s NCAA tournament 2025 opener? Here’s how, including prices for March Madness.
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Missouri basketball tickets in 2025 NCAA Tournament: Prices, how to buy

Want to buy tickets to Missouri basketball’s NCAA Tournament 2025 opener? Here’s how, including prices for March Madness.
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Milwaukee Fiserv Forum tickets in 2025 NCAA tournament: Prices, how to buy

Want to buy tickets to Fiserv Forum for the 2025 NCAA tournament in Milwaukee? Here’s how, including prices for March Madness.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Trump wants House to ‘get on board’ with Washington budget fix

The president is confident Speaker Mike Johnson will put legislation on the floor to help the District of Columbia, according to a White House official.
Politico - 1d
What does February's inflation report mean for me?

Egg prices went up and airfare prices went down. Here's what to know about February's inflation report.
The Hill - Mar. 13

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