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Half of Fed Districts Report Rising Price Pressures
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The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book found rising energy, tariff, commodity and insurance costs intensifying price pressures across many districts, while employment was mostly unchanged and economic activity showed modest growth, with expectations leaning toward slight growth. Manufacturing was a relative bright spot, but consumer resistance to higher prices and persistent uncertainty limited businesses’ ability to pass on costs.
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Chris Dalton
Tariffs and energy costs are pushing prices up but consumers pushing back means businesses can't easily pass them along.
Grocery Brands Reportedly Drop Popular Products
Business
— Sep 25, 2026
Coca-Cola is ending its Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates after 80 years, while PepsiCo plans to cut nearly 20% of its U.S. offerings amid changing consumer preferences. Other reported grocery-product exits include popular snack and ice cream varieties, though not every item on circulating lists has been confirmed by manufacturers.
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Chinese Beauty Exports Surge Despite U.S. Trade Tensions
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— Sep 23, 2026
Chinese beauty exports such as wigs, hair extensions, and press-on nails are booming in the U.S. amid ongoing Beijing–Washington trade frictions, driven by social media shopping and large-scale manufacturing, with hair products up 12.4% to $1.3 billion in the first half of 2026 and nail maker Donghai reporting strong revenue growth; analysts say China’s scale and supply chains give it a durable global manufacturing edge for years to come.
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Dana Whitfield
China's manufacturing edge in wigs and nails shows why tariffs alone won't shift supply chains away from their scale and efficiency.
Report ties Iran oil spike to electric trucks undercutting diesel in six EU markets
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— Sep 27, 2026
Electric trucks now cost less to own and operate than diesel models in six EU markets that account for 46% of new heavy-truck sales, as Iran-conflict-linked diesel price increases strengthen the economics of switching. Transport & Environment estimates five-year savings of up to €100,000 in the Netherlands and €85,000 in Germany, with operators recovering electric trucks’ higher upfront cost in about two years; lower-priced Chinese models add pressure on European manufacturers.
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Dana Whitfield
Recovering the higher upfront cost in two years sounds realistic when oil spikes hit operators this hard across Germany and elsewhere.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
Jeff Bezos Reportedly Raising Zillions For Manufacturing AI Company That Says It’s Not Replacing Blue Collar Workers
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— Mar 20, 2026
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly in early discussions about raising $100 billion for a new effort that would purchase manufacturing companies and aim to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology for…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Forced to Slash Prices As Consumers Send a Clear Message
Reporting
— Nov 7, 2023
Demand for electric vehicles is on the slide. The Wall Street Journal reported that amid a decline in the sales of electric vehicles, manufacturers and sellers are resorting to price cuts and other incentives to help…
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Chinese Opioid Manufacturers Are Getting Creative
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— Aug 5, 2026
Chinese chemical manufacturers are reportedly using cryptocurrency to capitalize on growing American demand for peptides, a loosely regulated class of compounds commonly promoted for muscle growth, weight loss and recovery. The Food and Drug Administration’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday and Friday to consider whether seven peptides should be added to […]
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The Electronics You Rely On Every Day Could Cost Even More By 2027
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— Jul 21, 2026
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will reportedly raise prices for chip production services by 10% in 2027, according to Nikkei.
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Major Automakers Reportedly Consider Making Deal With Devil In Beijing
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— Jun 4, 2025
Four major automakers are reportedly considering moving some car-part manufacturing to China to avoid possible factory closures as U.S. tariffs put pressure on the industry, according to The Wall Street Journal. Though…
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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Commentary: NYT Reporter Rocks Psaki with Facts After Biden Falsely Takes Credit for Vaccine Deal
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— Mar 4, 2021
A New York Times reporter called out the Biden administration in a news conference for attempting to take credit for the deal between rival pharmaceutical companies Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co. to help manufacture…
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Blue-State Group Wants To Shame Companies Who Work With Firearms Industry
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— Jul 8, 2026
An Illinois group is seeking to pressure companies to not do business with manufacturers of modern semiautomatic firearms through a “naming and shaming” campaign, the Chicago Tribune reported.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Mexican Government Is Suing US Gun Manufacturers Because ‘Their Products Are Trafficked’
Reporting
— Aug 4, 2021
The Mexican government on Wednesday sued numerous U.S. gun companies over illegal firearm trafficking across the border because “their products are trafficked,” according to a new report by The Washington Post. The…
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Weighs In on Speculation of 2024 Bid
Reporting
— Sep 8, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) name has floated around amid speculation of a 2024 bid. Asked by a reporter about talk of a 2024 bid, DeSantis said, “All the speculation about me is purely manufactured.” “I just do my…
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John Deere Is Moving Iowa Tractor Cab Assembly Operation to Mexico
Opinion
— Jun 6, 2022
John Deere Co., one of America’s oldest manufacturers, has announced that it is moving some of its operations from Waterloo, Iowa, to Mexico, leaving the jobs of hundreds of Americans in doubt. The company is reportedly…
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 3h
Ford to Ax Up to 8,000 American Jobs in Order to Fund Electric Vehicle Production – Report
Reporting
— Jul 21, 2022
The Ford Motor Co. is expected to slash 8,000 jobs in the coming weeks to help fund its push into the electric-vehicle market, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday. Workers in the Ford Blue unit tasked with manufacturing…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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American Auto Giant Lays Off Hundreds Of US Workers
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— Aug 19, 2024
A major American auto manufacturer reportedly laid off about 1,000 of its employees on Monday, including about 600 workers based in the U.S. in a bid to streamline current operations. General Motors (GM) is making cuts…
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The Biden Administration Has Quietly Been Asking Elon Musk’s Tesla for Advice: Report
Reporting
— Jun 24, 2022
The Biden administration contacted electric car manufacturer Tesla, requesting help with formulating a new policy that would allow electric vehicles to receive benefits from the nation’s renewable fuel subsidies…
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Problem-Riddled Boeing Axes Entire Diversity Division
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— Nov 1, 2024
Top airline manufacturer Boeing dissolved its global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) division amid significant financial losses, union strikes and scrutiny over safety and production issues, Bloomberg reported…
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Commentary: Biden Deals Blow to US Miners, Looks to Import Materials for Electric Vehicles: Report
Opinion
— May 27, 2021
The nation’s globalist in chief wants to sacrifice American jobs on the altar of optics once again. President Joe Biden will outsource the mining of most metals required for the manufacture of electric vehicles to…
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The Conservative Desk
Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Trump Launching Massive Stockpile To Break China’s Critical Mineral Chokehold
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— Feb 2, 2026
The Trump administration is planning to create a critical mineral stockpile with $12 billion in startup capital, Bloomberg News reported Monday. The plan — called Private Vault — aims to insulate American manufacturers…
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REPORT: $84 Billion Worth Of Biden-Subsidized Manufacturing Projects Are Floundering
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— Aug 12, 2024
President Joe Biden’s flagship industrial and climate initiative has struggled to get off the ground, as $84 billion worth of projects backed by the White House are paused or delayed, a Financial Times investigation…
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Fact Check: Russian Cosmonauts' 'Ukrainian-Themed' Suits Were Manufactured Months Before Conflict
Opinion
— Mar 20, 2022
Rumors began swirling through the Western media on Friday after Russian cosmonauts arrived at the International Space Station wearing yellow and blue uniforms. The reports said they had chosen the colors to show their…
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Some Vaccine Doses Kept Too Cold, Pfizer Having Manufacturing Issues, US Officials Say
Reporting
— Dec 16, 2020
The first days of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout have seen unexpected hitches including some vaccines being stored at excessively cold temperatures and Pfizer reporting potential challenges in its vaccine…
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Global Military Industrial Complex Has Never Had It So Good, New Report Finds
Reporting
— Dec 1, 2025
The global war business scored record revenues in 2024 amid multiple protracted proxy conflicts across the world, according to a new industry analysis released on Monday. The top 100 arms manufacturers in the world…
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 3h
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