Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’

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U.S. Consumers Cut Spending More Drastically in January Than Any Other Time in the Past Four Years
The threat of tariffs has led shoppers to tighten their purse strings.Inc. - 1h -
Here's why Home Depot remains a buy after retailer clears lowered earnings bar
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Why American Businesses Aren’t Raring to Get Back Into Russia
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Jim Cramer says our newest stock is a buy after dipping on slow start to 2025
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White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday said Americans support the massive job and spending cuts President Trump has enacted across the federal government since returning to the Oval ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Embracing Darkness on the Isle of Rum
On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness.The New York Times - 4d -
12 of the best independent shops in Copenhagen
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Will the expected IRS cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Tax accountants urge Americans to file early this year to avoid delays in getting your 2025 tax refund.CBS News - 6d -
Tesla’s stock is back to red: Why China full-self-driving boost was short-lived
Tesla shares are trading about 30% below a December high as concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE swirl.MarketWatch - 4d -
Trump’s first month back in office marked by mixed polling on his federal cuts
NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube and Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin join Meet the Press NOW to report on President ...NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Gazans Returning Home to Jabaliya Embrace Reopened Market
A single image of a farmer’s market sprouting back up in devastated northern Gaza tells the story of loss and, perhaps, eventual rebirth.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
"Resolute": Benjamin Hall on embracing the challenge of recovery
In 2022 the Fox News correspondent, covering the war in Ukraine, was critically wounded when his car was struck by Russian missiles. The author of the bestseller "Saved," he now writes about his ...CBS News - 5d -
2025 Mexico Open leaderboard: Aldrich Potgieter opens four-shot advantage on back of second-round 61
Akshay Bhatia sits six shots back of the lead after consecutive 66s over the opening 36 holes at Vidanta VallartaCBS Sports - 6d -
Kansas vs. Oklahoma State odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Jayhawks in Feb. 22, 2025 game
SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its best bets for Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas Jayhawks Saturday on CBS and streaming on Paramount+CBS Sports - 6d -
Purdue vs. Indiana odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Boilermakers in Feb. 23, 2025 game
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Ohio State vs. UCLA odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Buckeyes in Feb. 23, 2025 game
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Dynasty Fantasy Football 2025 Rookie Rankings: Pre-Combine top 12 features a talented crop of running backs
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Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Sleepers, breakouts, busts by MLB model that predicted Rutschman's step back
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season 10,000 times and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakout and bustsCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg odds, IndyCar expert picks: Back Marcus Ericsson in best bets
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Fantasy Football Today 2025 Draft Prep: 2024 second-half breakout running backs and how to draft them
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Volk-Lopes, Chandler-Paddy, Pitbull's debut and more: Why UFC 314 has just become the best card of 2025
Would we see Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev fight later this year? Is UFC 314 the best card since UFC 300 a year ago? Brett Okamoto and Andreas Hale break down the two upcoming PPVs.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Why are Rafael Devers, Sean Manaea, and Coby Mayo dropping in the rankings?
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Why the Texas Longhorns and Steve Sarkisian are facing immense pressure in 2025 | College Football Enquirer
Steve Sarkisian has almost everything working for him, and the stage appears set for something big. The expectations also are astronomical.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Five reasons why Steelers should consider signing Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams for the 2025 season
What does Pittsburgh have to lose?CBS Sports - 3d -
Why are players slipping at the 2025 NFL combine? Behind the new turf, field pellets at Lucas Oil Stadium
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'I make more in one hour on TikTok than a day in the shop'
Laura Mallows sells most of her products via TikTok but "dreams" of opening a physical shop once more.BBC News - 6d -
Beloved owner of one of Hollywood's last costume shops dies at 90
Ursula Boschet, the iconic Hollywood costumer who was a local institution for half a century, has died.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Warby Parker to open eyewear shops inside several Target stores
Target will open five Warby Parker "shop-in-shops" in 2025, with plans to expand partnership with eyewear company.CBS News - 1d
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