Economy & Markets
White House Defends Barring News Outlets From Coverage
The Trump administration defended its white house ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from West Wing access and journalist pools…
Trump Says Economy Has Public Relations Problem Amid High Prices
President Trump has stated the economy faces a public relations problem, according to reporting from NYT > Business. His comments…
US Seeks More Generic Drug Production, India Highlights Hurdles
Generic drug manufacturing is central to US efforts to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, but obstacles remain in reshoring production.…
Energy Price Hikes Raise Cost of Living Across Northern Ireland
Rising energy costs are increasing the financial strain on households across Northern Ireland as recent energy price hikes take effect,…
AI Agents Shopping Forces Brands to Rethink Sales Strategy
As ai agents shopping grows, brands are changing how they market products and services. Faced with bots immune to traditional…
New baby bank open to everybody offers free essentials
A new baby bank described as open to everybody has begun offering essential items for free, including clothes for babies…
67-Year-Old Big-Box Worker Weighs Retirement at $19.50 an Hour
Lede A 67-year-old big-box store employee earning $19.50 an hour is weighing retirement planning options after beginning Social Security benefits…
Train Supply Firm Bosses Paid £3.5m as Roscos Face Profit Criticism
Chief executives of three firms that lease trains to UK railways were paid a combined £3.5m in 2024 while their…
Bus Pass Costs Penalize Non-Smartphone Users, Reader Argues
Owen Fraser responds to Anna Tims’ article about bus fare disparities affecting schoolchildren without smartphones. He argues that passengers who…
Pension Triple Lock to Be Scrapped Before Next Election
London — Legislation to scrap the pension triple lock will be passed during this parliament, even though the guarantee itself…