Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate for the third straight month as inflation continues to rise in the United States
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U.S. GDP Grows at 2% in First Quarter Despite Energy Price Surge
The U.S. economy expanded at a 2% annual rate in early 2026, supported by AI-driven investment and tax cuts, while rising energy costs pose…
Amtrak Considers Easing Gun Restrictions Amid White House Dinner Shooting
Amtrak plans to allow guns stored in lockboxes on most trains despite recent gun violence concerns following a White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
AI Technology Drives Up Personal Computer Prices for First Time in Decades
The growing demand for AI-related computing power is causing a chip shortage that is pushing up the cost of personal computers, reversing a decades-long…
Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Containers Due to Injury Risk from Faulty Stoppers
Thermos recalls over eight million food jars and bottles after forcefully ejected stoppers caused injuries, including permanent vision loss in three consumers
Spotify Introduces Badge to Identify Human Artists Amid AI Music Surge
Spotify launches a "Verified by Spotify" badge to help listeners distinguish human-created music from AI-generated tracks on its platform
Brent Crude Hits $126 Amid Iran Conflict, U.S. Gas Prices Surge
Oil prices reached wartime highs as the Iran war fuels supply concerns, pushing U.S. gas prices to their highest since July 2022
Hershey’s Mint and Gum Sales Rise Amid GLP-1 Drug Use
Hershey reports increased demand for mints and gum linked to appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic, which may cause bad breath side effects
Man Brings Sister’s Exhumed Body to Bank to Access Her Account
A man in India carried his deceased sister’s exhumed body to a bank after being denied access to her account without a death certificate
Ford to Receive $1.3 Billion Refund for Trump-Era IEEPA Tariffs
Ford expects a $1.3 billion government refund after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the Trump administration’s IEEPA authority