The U.S. is facing stagflation: slow growth combined with rising prices. In early 2025, the economy shrank by 0.5%, a big shift from the 2.4% growth we saw at the end of 2024. Meanwhile, inflation is staying high, with core inflation expected to hit 3.1% this year. That’s well above the Fed’s 2% target. This mix is dangerous. It chips away at everyday living standards and gives policymakers fewer ...
McDonald’s Opens Fire on Protest Demands And Eliminates 302 DEI Positions
McDonald’s is backing away from its diversity and inclusion goals, and analysts say the impact is bigger than it looks. While only a few dozen DEI staff lost jobs, up to 302 current and future roles tied to DEI efforts are now off the table. That includes future leadership and hiring targets that helped shape the company’s earlier commitments. So how did things shift so dramatically? Let’s take a ...
McDonald’s Leaks Boycott Meltdown—$6M Loss Signals Deeper Trouble Ahead
The week-long McDonald’s boycott wasn’t just about skipping fast food. It marked a turning point in how Americans push back against big business. Backed by hundreds of thousands online, the protest cost McDonald’s an estimated $6 million and opened the door to bigger questions about fairness, pricing, labor, and corporate power. What happened during that one week is just the beginning. To ...
Amazon Recalls 5.5 Million Items—Buyers Ordered to Cease Use ‘Immediately’
Last month, Amazon had to recall more than 5.5 million products after serious safety risks came to light. This included items that could catch fire, cause suffocation, or make people seriously ill. Some fitness equipment was so unsafe it caused broken bones. What makes this different from past recalls is that Amazon can no longer dodge the blame. After years of avoiding legal ...
Homeowners Panic as Thousands Lose Insurance Overnight – Crisis Could Hit Millions Nationwide
All across the U.S., homeowners are opening letters they never expected: their insurance has been canceled. Many are left scrambling with no clear options. While California has been hit hard, Florida, Louisiana, and Colorado are right behind. According to CNN and government reports, nonrenewals are rising fast. Without insurance, homeowners risk losing their mortgages, and many can't sell ...
Walmart Employees Alarmed as Overnight Layoffs Leave Stores Understaffed
Last month in June, Walmart workers in Florida and Texas were shocked when managers told them they could no longer work. Their legal work permits had suddenly been revoked. Many were told not to show up for their next shift. Managers scrambled to fill the gaps with older part-time workers and retirees. The change wasn’t due to job cuts or quitting. It came from a federal court ruling that ...
Major Grocery Chains Merge in $1.8 Billion Deal, Leaving Store Closures Looming
A major grocery deal is in motion. On June 23, 2025, C&S Wholesale Grocers announced it’s buying SpartanNash for $1.77 billion. This move will reshape how food moves across America. With both companies serving military bases and local stores, the impact could touch nearly every part of the country. So what does this mean for your neighborhood grocery store? Let’s take a closer look at the ...
H&M Considers Price Hike as U.S. Competitors Lead the Way
Tariffs are quietly pushing U.S. clothing prices higher, and most shoppers haven’t caught on. H&M, one of the world’s biggest fashion retailers, is now considering whether to raise prices too. According to CNBC and the Yale Budget Lab, tariffs could spike apparel costs by up to 64%, though current increases are between 8% and 15%. With competitors like Zara and Shein already raising ...
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