Inflation Fears Ease, Consumer Optimism Rises as Economic Outlook Improves
New reports from the New York Fed and the University of Michigan show growing confidence in personal finances and job security,...
Trump Open to “Bone-Crushing” Russia Sanctions Bill, but Only on His Terms
President Donald Trump is willing to sign a sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting nations that buy Russian oil, gas and...
Abortions Rise in 2024 as Telemedicine and Shield Laws Drive Surge in Mail-Order Pills, Report Finds
A new report from the Society of Family Planning shows that by the end of 2024, 25 percent of all...
Amazon CEO Warns AI Will Shrink Corporate Workforce in Coming Years
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned employees that Amazon expects a smaller corporate workforce in the coming years due to efficiency...
Biometric Surveillance Quietly Expands Into U.S. Sports Venues
The U.S. Open golf tournament and the NBA's new Intuit Dome are implementing facial recognition technology for "frictionless" entry and...
Apple to Introduce Digital Passport ID in iOS 26 This Fall
Apple announced at WWDC 2025 that iOS 26 will introduce Digital Passports in Apple Wallet, allowing users to store and...
Trump Administration Approves Waivers to Ban Junk Food From SNAP
The Trump administration is approving state waivers to remove junk food and sugary drinks from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...
Trump Administration Proposes Reallocating $250M in Foreign Aid to Fund Deportations of Ukrainians, Haitians
The Trump administration is considering reallocating $250 million in foreign aid to fund a voluntary deportation program, targeting migrants from...
EU Digital Identity Wallet Sparks Privacy Concerns Amid Rollout
Critics warn the EU's digital wallet could lead to excessive data collection ("over-identification"), eroding anonymity and enabling surveillance by governments...
Home Depot Braces for Downturn in Consumer Spending After Reporting Slight Sales Increase in Q2
Home Depot anticipates a downturn in consumer spending amid economic uncertainty, despite modest Q2 earnings and a slight sales increase....