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CPSC warns parents to discard playset linked to toddler's death
The CPSC has issued an urgent warning against the WPX-4 playset after a toddler's death from entrapment, urging consumers to stop use and dispose of the product.
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Founder's SEC Ordeal Reveals Hidden Perils of Regulatory Cooperation
A CEO who settled with the SEC reveals how he became a target without knowing, and warns founders about the dangers of broad admissions and settlement traps.
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Stevens Urges Party Unity After Narrow Senate Primary Loss to El-Sayed
Rep. Haley Stevens conceded and endorsed Abdul El-Sayed after a narrow primary loss, urging Democrats to focus on defeating Mike Rogers.
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Immigration policy blamed as labor force shrinks by 1 million
A new jobs report reveals a shrinking labor force, with immigration policy a major driver. Economists warn of supply shocks and higher costs.
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Crowley rejects 'progressive setback' label after narrow Wisconsin win
David Crowley, Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial nominee, dismissed the idea that his narrow primary win over Francesca Hong dealt progressives a setback, emphasizing action over labels.
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Trump's Vaccine Order Undermines Public Health Consensus
President Trump signed an executive order overhauling childhood vaccination schedules, bypassing scientific consensus and prompting backlash from medical experts.
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Trump intensifies Senate push to end clock changes permanently
Trump again urged the Senate to approve legislation making daylight saving time permanent, citing public frustration and economic costs, but opposition remains.
Healthcare
Whole Foods expands recall of jalapeño-containing items amid salmonella outbreak
Whole Foods has recalled more products containing jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak. The move follows earlier recalls of similar items sold at multiple retailers.
Politics
Rubio and Bessent flew on decoy plane after Trump's secret switch
Rubio and Bessent flew on the decoy Air Force One after Trump's secret switch, raising questions about succession safety amid Iran threats.
Congress urged to safeguard US biotech research amid China's rise
Former Rep. Mimi Walters calls on Congress to bolster domestic biomedical research and regulatory oversight to counter C
Ex-Trump Spokesman Calls Leavitt's Exit Without Successor 'Very Surprising'
Mike Dubke, a former Trump spokesman, expressed surprise that Karoline Leavitt is departing as White House press secreta
DNC Set to Approve 2028 Primary Calendar Amid Leadership Tensions
The Democratic National Committee will vote on its 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, with South Carolina fir
AOC's 'Woke 1 Was Crazy' Remark Signals Democratic Shift Away from Excesses
Ocasio-Cortez's joke about 'Woke 1' highlights a Democratic reckoning with the party's most extreme positions, as strate
Eight GOP Senate Seats Democrats Could Flip in November
Democrats see real pickup opportunities in eight Republican-held Senate seats, driven by Trump's weak approval, inflatio
Max Miller's ex-wife sues over nude photo of daughter posted online
Rep. Max Miller's ex-wife sued him, alleging he posted a nude photo of their daughter online. The lawsuit claims reckles
Connected Vehicle Security Bill: Balancing Risk and Innovation
As Congress debates the Connected Vehicle Security Act, the challenge is to protect against cyber threats without stifli
St. Louis Fed: Aging and Data Revisions, Not Joblessness, Drive Labor Drop
A St. Louis Fed analysis finds that most of the recent drop in labor force participation is due to aging demographics an
Appeals Court Backs Two-Person Train Crew Rule, Rejects Railroad Challenge
A federal appeals court upheld the two-person train crew mandate, rejecting arguments from major railroads and trade gro
FTC distributes $23.8M to Grubhub users over deceptive fees
The FTC is distributing $23.8 million to 640,038 Grubhub users after the company was accused of hiding fees and deceivin
Social Security COLA Forecast Dips to 3.6% as Inflation Cools
The Senior Citizens League cut its 2027 Social Security COLA projection to 3.6% following a cooling inflation report, st
Colleges Must Embed Work Experience Into Degrees to Fix Broken Internship Market
With entry-level hiring at its worst since the pandemic and unpaid internships surging, higher education must embed stru
Gen Z's Crypto Faith Contrasts with Boomer Banking Loyalty
A new survey shows Gen Z and millennials are far more confident in crypto than older generations, with Gen Z also starti
Powerball's $1B jackpot shrinks to under $600M in 31 states after taxes
Powerball's $1 billion jackpot, the eighth largest ever, would shrink to under $600 million after taxes in 31 states. Wi
Powerball Hits $1B: Annuity vs. Cash Lump Sum Explained
Powerball's jackpot has hit $1 billion. Winners must choose between an annuity paid over 30 years or a cash lump sum. He
Gallup: 73% of Americans Distrust AI for Financial Guidance
Only 27% of Americans trust AI for financial guidance, according to a new Edward Jones-Gallup poll, placing it just abov
Hyperscalers' Debt Surge Raises Credit Risk as AI Spending Soars
Hyperscalers like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are taking on massive debt for AI infrastructure, with bond issuan
Warsh Faces Crucial Test: Can He Deliver on Fed's Inflation Vow?
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has declared zero tolerance for persistently high inflation. The real question is whether he w
Trump pivots to economic siege as Iran strategy sputters
President Trump is turning to economic warfare—sanctions and a naval blockade—to force Iran to the table, but experts do
Iran's Security Council Shake-Up Raises Stakes for Trump's Economic Strategy
Tehran's leadership reshuffle, placing a hard-line IRGC commander atop its security council, raises the cost of any deal
Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza disarmament plan as election looms
Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's Gaza disarmament plan threatens the peace process and raises questions about the future
Hormuz traffic halves as US-Iran talks stall over reparations
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to about six ships a day over the weekend as US-Iran reopening talks stalled.
Trump Faces Defining Test as Global Authoritarian Axis Tightens
The early stages of a new global conflict are here, with authoritarian powers coordinating against the West. Trump's mix
Trump's Middle East Strategy Fractures as Iran Demands Reparations and Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Plan
President Trump confronts dual Middle East challenges: Iran's escalating demands over the Strait of Hormuz and Netanyahu