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The Trump administration has announced steep new tariffs on furniture and wood goods as part of a broader push to shield U.S. manufacturing. Under the plan, kitchen cabinets and vanities face a 25% tariff, while upholstered wood furniture will face 30% tariffs, set to take effect in the coming weeks. Reports indicate these levies may…
Cracker Barrel has ended its partnership with the design firm Prophet, which spearheaded a controversial rebrand earlier this year. The chain’s decision follows widespread criticism of a new logo and restaurant decor that many felt abandoned its traditional, country-style identity. Launched in August, the redesign replaced the iconic image of a man leaning over a…
The U.S. government may get a temporary reprieve from fiscal disaster, thanks to a surprising boost in tariff revenue. With Congress still deadlocked over funding, the extra income could buy more time and potentially avert a partial shutdown. Customs officials report higher-than-expected collections from trade levies over the past weeks, possibly fueled by the recent…
The U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid has officially shut all its remaining stores, marking the end of a company that once boasted thousands of locations. Its website now displays the message: “All Rite Aid stores have now closed,” along with a tool allowing former customers to request their pharmacy records. Founded in 1962, Rite Aid…
Owners of Apple and Samsung devices might be entitled to a share of up to £480 million in compensation, following legal actions over alleged overcharges and unfair practices. The payout pertains to claims that the companies improperly imposed fees on users in the UK beyond permitted limits. The case stems from consumer complaints that certain…
US President Donald Trump’s decision to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000 has sparked anger abroad but optimism in India, where officials see a chance to reverse the brain drain. Tech expert Nithin Hassan, who quit a $1 million Meta job to launch start-ups in Bengaluru, says interest in returning to India has tripled since…
In Colombia’s arid La Guajira region, Wayuu women weavers are reclaiming their cultural heritage by producing mochila bags—vivid, geometric handwoven totes that carry deep symbolic meaning. What once was a traditional craft is becoming a vehicle for empowerment. Over decades, many middlemen and external entities siphoned off profits, leaving artisans with meager returns. Today, weaving…
Canada’s postal service has ground to a halt as thousands of postal workers walk off the job, igniting a national strike that is halting mail and package deliveries across the country. The strike began following the government’s approval of sweeping reforms to postal services, including cuts to door-to-door delivery, office closures, and cost-saving measures. Services…
Snapchat is facing a major backlash after revealing that users will now have to pay to store more than 5GB of Memories — the app’s archive for photos and videos. For many, these saved moments represent years of personal history. The change, announced in September, means only users with large storage will be affected for…
France is entering a tense period as rising inflation, investor caution, and political unease converge to test its economic resilience. Sluggish growth and price pressures are adding strain to President Emmanuel Macron’s administration just months ahead of key European and domestic political contests. Markets have reacted nervously: French government bond yields are climbing, and equities…
