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Financial Strain Deepens: Indicators Reveal Mounting Consumer Pressure

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Sweetgreen Waves Goodbye to Ripple Fries in New Cost-Saving Shift

Sweetgreen is streamlining its menu—discontinuing the beloved Ripple Fries—to focus on core offerings and simplify operations amid slipping sales.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Returns as “Home” Brand—Small Stores, Big Nostalgia

The iconic Bed Bath & Beyond brand is relaunching as Bed Bath & Beyond Home, debuting smaller-format stores while bringing back beloved traditions like honoring old coupons.

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Instagram’s New Map Feature Draws Sharp Privacy and Safety Backlash

Instagram’s latest “Map” feature—designed to help users explore location-tagged posts and share their own whereabouts—has ignited widespread concern over privacy, potential stalking, and inadvertent location sharing.

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August 8, 2025

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New ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Shake Up Global Trade: Dozens of Countries Racing to Respond

A sweeping set of “reciprocal” tariffs has taken effect in the U.S., prompting more than 60 countries to scramble for trade negotiations amid rising inflation and supply‑chain disruptions.

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August 7, 2025

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Trump Opens 401(k) Plans to Alternative Investments: Private Equity, Real Estate & Crypto Now on the Table

President Trump has signed an executive order directing regulators to pave the way for inclusion of alternative assets—such as private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrency—into 401(k) retirement plans.

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August 7, 2025

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Claire’s Rings Up Its Second Bankruptcy Filing in Seven Years

Claire’s, the beloved tween accessories retailer famous for mall-based ear-piercing, has once again filed for Chapter 11 protection amid mounting debt, rising costs, and fierce competition.

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Disney Unveils Unified Disney+ & Hulu App for 2026 Launch

Disney plans to merge Hulu into Disney+ by 2026, creating a single streamlined streaming app—while still offering subscribers the option to maintain separate Hulu or Disney+ plans.

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August 7, 2025

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Apple Boosts U.S. Manufacturing with a New $100 Billion Commitment

Apple has expanded its U.S. investment to $600 billion over four years and launched its American Manufacturing Program to drive domestic production of key components.

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Major Insurers Pull Back from Medicare Market Amid Rising Costs

Some large insurance providers are reducing their presence in the Medicare market as higher expenses and tighter margins challenge profitability.

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The Middle-Class Squeeze: Why Everyday Families Are Feeling the Financial Strain

Rising costs, stagnant wages, and mounting debt are creating a quiet crisis for America’s middle class.

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August 5, 2025

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Growing Doubts Over Accuracy of U.S. Jobs Data Spark Debate

Questions about the reliability of U.S. employment figures are raising concerns over how accurately the labor market is being measured.

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August 4, 2025

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U.S. Stocks Climb as Investors Anticipate Possible Interest Rate Cuts

Optimism in financial markets is growing as traders bet on potential rate cuts, pushing stocks higher despite lingering economic uncertainty.

Miles Carter

August 4, 2025

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Taking the Pulse of the U.S. Economy: Signs of Strength and Ongoing Challenges

The U.S. economy continues to show mixed signals, with strong job growth and consumer spending tempered by inflation and lingering recession concerns.

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August 4, 2025

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The Rise of Hard Tech: Why the Next Wave of Innovation Looks Different

A shift toward “hard tech” is shaping the future of innovation, as startups and investors focus on solving physical-world challenges with advanced engineering.

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