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Consumer Confidence Drops as Shoppers Turn Cautious Ahead of Holidays
Sliding confidence and softer spending raise questions about the year-end outlook despite pockets of strength in early holiday demand.
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FBI Seeking to Interview Lawmakers in ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
The members of Congress said military members should or must not obey illegal orders.
AI Could Replace 57 Percent of All US Work Hours: McKinsey Report
McKinsey says machines could already perform the majority of U.S. work hours today, accelerating job shifts across offices, warehouses, and services.
‘We Can’t Afford’ $2,000 Tariff Rebates, GOP Senator Says
Duties on foreign goods should be used instead to reduce the federal deficit, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said.
Baby Formula From All Lots Might Be Contaminated With Botulism Bacteria, Company Says
‘Based on these results, we cannot rule out the risk that all ByHeart formula across all product lots may have been contaminated,’ ByHeart says.
Italian Cheese Sold in 2 US States Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
The products were distributed via Kroger retail outlets.
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Inflation Dampens Household Purchasing Power Despite Brighter 2026 Outlook
Flat bank balances and slowing wage growth signal mounting pressure on consumers despite a more upbeat 2026 economic forecast.
Educators, Experts Grapple With How to Improve Nation’s Plummeting Math Scores
With bad publicity from the latest national Report Card, academic and scholastic experts from the mathematics realm said change was needed and fast.
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Another Senator Cosponsors Bill Against Forced Organ Harvesting in China
The Falun Gong Protection Act now awaits a Senate vote after the House passed it in March.
Japanese PM Takaichi Speaks to Trump Amid Tensions With China
Beijing has imposed a travel boycott on Japan in protest of Takaichi’s remarks about Taiwan earlier this month.
5 Takeaways From the Dismissals of Comey, James Indictments
With an appeal pending, the decision could prevent a future indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
This Thanksgiving Travel Period Projected to Be Busiest on Record: What to Know
The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated that 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period.
US Designates Venezuela’s Cartel de Los Soles as Foreign Terrorist Organization
Cartel de Los Soles—or Cartel of the Suns—is an alleged criminal enterprise that the United States says is linked to the Venezuelan regime.
Forged Letters, Luxury Lifestyle: Takeaways So Far From Trial of Accused Chinese Agent
Linda Sun, former aide to New York governors, is accused of using her position to help the Chinese regime in exchange for millions for her husband’s business.
America in Photos: Capitol Christmas Tree, Trump Meets Saudi Prince, and Sooner Schooner Native Driver
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Rubio Says Russia–Ukraine Peace Proposal Was Authored by US
Secretary of State said the 28-point proposal incorporated input from both the Russian and Ukrainian sides.
Taiwan Minister Says ‘Consensus’ Reached With US to Shield Chips From Tariffs
Taiwanese Economic Minister Kung Ming-hsin told reporters that Taiwan has not finalized any trade agreement with the United States yet.
US Business Activity Accelerates, With New Orders Notching Biggest Gains So Far This Year
New orders surge to the fastest pace of 2025 as services drive U.S. growth, signaling solid late-year economic expansion.
Long-Serving NYC House Democrat Rep. Velázquez Will Not Seek Reelection in 2026
The retirement of the first Puerto Rican woman in Congress opens a competitive fight to replace her in a safely Democratic New York City seat.
