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Ben & Jerry’s Demands Out From Parent Firm, Citing Censorship on Social Issues
Unilever, which bought Ben & Jerry’s in 2000, has repeatedly undermined the company’s pro-Palestine advocacy.
Experts Blame Trump’s Tariffs for Cratering Job Creation
The new jobs report showed a grim outlook for the economy, with particularly dire impacts on manufacturing.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs as Illegal and Unconstitutional
The tariffs will remain in effect until October, giving the Trump administration time to bring the case to SCOTUS.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over His Attempt to Fire Her
Trump has also threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell as he pushes the central bank to cut interest rates rapidly.
Bank CEOs Rake In Big Profits as Wall Street Ramps Up Fossil Fuel Financing
The 65 biggest banks committed $869 billion to firms expanding the fossil fuel industry last year, a new report says.
As CEO Compensation Soars, Everyone Else Gets Left Behind
Starbucks's CEO made 6,666 times the median Starbucks worker in 2024. He's not alone.
Indiana and Tennessee Opted Out of Summer EBT Program, Leaving Kids Hungry
“How can they not feed the kids?” asked one parent struggling with the sudden loss of the program.
US-Based Companies Announce Record Number of Impending Layoffs
“DOGE Actions” was the number one reason cited by employers for their planned job cuts.
Trump Taps Project 2025 Contributor to Lead Key Labor Statistics Agency
Trump’s pick has already said that he wants to suspend the BLS’s monthly jobs reports.
Labor Shortages, Declines in Tourism Plague US Economy Under Trump
Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda is wreaking havoc on the economy in tourism-dependent areas like Las Vegas, experts say.