Business
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US’s biggest toy maker to expand domestic factories as tariffs spark demand for ‘Made in USA’ goods
The biggest toy maker in the US is enlarging the footprint of its two domestic factories by 50%.
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FDA updates risk of recalled tuna at Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe’s – here’s what you need to know
Authorities this week updated the tuna recall to a Class II incident, warning it could become contaminated with a rare, potentially fatal bacteria.
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Wholesale prices unexpectedly flat for first time in 7 months as tariff uncertainty lurks
Economists expect the effects of the slew of tariffs by the Trump administration to show in the months ahead.
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Finland announces 200 million euros more in aid to Ukraine and closer defense cooperation
Finland on Thursday announced a new arms package for Ukraine amounting to around 200 million euros ($217 million) and pledged more defense...
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Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week, signaling a still-healthy U.S. labor market
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, indicating a still-healthy U.S. labor market.
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Meta to start testing crowd-sourced fact-checking, based on X example, next week
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. said Thursday it will begin testing its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, Community...
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Trump threatens to hit European Union with 200% tariff on wine, alcohol
President Trump threatened Thursday to impose a massive tariff on wines and other alcoholic beverages from France and other European nations.
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China is taking issue with Trump's move to link tariffs to fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump threw a curve ball at China by linking the fentanyl issue to his tariffs on imports. The Chinese government is swinging...
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Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard reaffirmed Thursday that it is determined to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan's top...
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Communal sweating in saunas is the hottest wellness trend taking over the UK
It may be winter and there may be a biting chill in the air, but the dozen men and women who have packed this small sauna room in east London are...
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Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but U.S. remains hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging...
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A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
Despite its popularity, the IRS Direct File's fate remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way...