July 2025 marked a significant turning point in U.S. economic policy with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a sweeping piece of legislation that rewires the federal government’s approach to industrial policy, taxation, and investment incentives. While framed as a pro-growth, pro-manufacturing initiative, the law has dramatically reshaped the operating environment for key ...
Microsoft to Slash 9,000 Jobs in Massive New Layoff Wave
Microsoft has announced it will cut about 9,000 jobs – roughly 4% of its 228,000-strong workforce – in a second round of mass layoffs this year. It’s the company’s largest cutback in two years and hits divisions from the Xbox game unit to worldwide sales teams. The moves come at a surprising time: Microsoft just reported $26 billion in quarterly profits even as it plans to spend some $80 billion ...
Texas Bans Lab-Grown Meat—Ranchers Score Major Win
Texas has taken a dramatic step by outlawing lab-grown meat. Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 261 on June 25, 2025, officially banning the sale and production of “cell-cultured protein” products for human consumption beginning Sept. 1, 2025. This makes Texas the seventh state in the U.S. to impose such a ban. The law was hailed by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller as “a massive win for Texas ...
An Estimate Of Over 300 Walmart Locations Freeze As Up To 40 Employees Disappear Per Day
An unprecedented staffing crisis is unfolding at Walmart. Employees nationwide say dozens of coworkers have vanished from store schedules overnight. Unverified social media posts even claim roughly 364 locations have been “frozen” – meaning no new shifts or hiring – as stores scramble. One Reddit thread described a single store losing 40 of 400 workers in one night. The backdrop: a recent ...
Forever 21 Closes All 215 Stores—Second Bankruptcy Hits Fast Fashion Hard
Forever 21, the once-ubiquitous fast-fashion retailer, is shutting its doors for good. The company has filed for Chapter 11 a second time in six years and announced plans to close all 215 of its remaining U.S. stores. It blames soaring costs and competition from ultra-cheap online brands like Shein and Temu. As one report notes, liquidation sales are already underway at U.S. stores as Forever 21 ...
China’s Luckin Coffee Launches in US—Starbucks Rival Lands in NYC
China’s Luckin Coffee, the Chinese coffee chain that overtook Starbucks in its home market, has officially landed in the U.S., opening its first two American stores in New York City. The brand debuted one location in Greenwich Village and another in Chelsea this week, catching consumers and competitors by surprise. Social media buzzed as curious New Yorkers lined up for promotional deals, and one ...
H&M’s New Collection Captures the Rich Essence of Italian Summer
H&M’s Summer 2025 collection is a celebration of Italian-inspired getaway style. The mission is simple: bring the sun-soaked, la dolce vita feel of an Italian vacation into your wardrobe. Think rich neutrals and vivid pops (butter-yellow linens, deep olives, cobalt blues) in breezy fabrics. These pieces are designed as luxe-looking basics that feel effortlessly elevated yet affordable – ...
Google Launches New App That Lets You See How an Outfit Might Look on You
Online shoppers know the struggle: buying clothes without trying them on often leads to regret and returns. Google might have a remedy for those “buy and return” dilemmas. The company is quietly testing a new way to try on outfits virtually before you hit “buy.” Imagine being able to see how that jacket or dress looks on you without stepping into a store. This experimental approach is all ...