Impending recession: the US economic dilemma-that's how investors protect themselves
A year ago stocks were the measure of all things, but now the appetite for stocks seems to have passed some investors. What do early indicators say about the economy and how can you really protect yourself in the end, should the United States slide into a recession?
Today's children are the sickest generation in American history in terms of chronic disease, according to the report. It criticizes technology companies and social media platforms for creating a "technology-driven lifestyle" for children. Vaccines are more efficient and contain fewer stimulants to the immune system than in the past.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening America’s Apple Juice Supply Chain
The Trump administration's berserk tariff policies are reshaping the apple juice market. The wholesale cost of apple juice concentrate has risen 33 percent this year compared to 2024. The biggest impact so far has been on Chinese imports, which now face a 145 percent tariff. The US has plenty of domestic apple farms, but the industry focuses heavily on selling …
N ewspapers across America are filled with tales of woe. In Texas fashion designers stay up at night worrying about economic uncertainty. In Maine the boss of a brewery complains about “rapid and massive fluctuations every single day on the tariffs” in Washington state, border levies are “shaking up Skagit Valley farmers”.
The House passed Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' Here's how it affects taxpayers and businesses.
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" 215-214. The bill will extend the 2017 tax cuts for individuals and extend the debt ceiling by $4 trillion. It will also cut taxes on tips, overtime, and car interest for seniors and eliminate taxes on Social Security.
Tania Whitfield is a volunteer with the Kentucky Food Action Network and VOCAL-KY, a People’s Action Institute member organization. She is worried about the proposed cuts to food stamps, which helps 42 million Americans put food on the table. The Republican majority in Congress and the Trump administration propose cutting food assistance to 40 million people and denying free and …
Travel Trends You Can Expect This Summer
As the summer travel season gears up, affordability is a major priority this year. Less than 25% of U.S. travelers are booking trips to international destinations. Fewer foreigners, especially Canadians, will vacation in the US this summer. Airfares on domestic flights are down 5-7%, and flights to Europe will be the cheapest in 3 years.