Economy

Federal employee unions fight for survival as Trump tries to eviscerate them

6:00am May 11, 2025

In 1978, Congress gave federal workers the right to organize and bargain collectively, finding it in the public interest. Now Trump wants to end those labor rights for most of the federal workforce.

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Tariff troubles: A rubber duck museum is migrating to Canada to stay afloat

11:40pm May 10, 2025

Upset by tariffs and President Trump's insistence on making them the 51st state, Canadians are boycotting the U.S. Without them, the Rubber Duck Museum can't stay afloat. So, it's moving to Canada.

Economy

Hollywood is facing an 'existential moment' as production levels plummet

6:16pm May 10, 2025

President Trump's idea to impose a tariff on films made outside the U.S. has been a hot topic all week in Hollywood. It's also put a spotlight on efforts to bring production back to California.

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U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump's tariff war

1:13pm May 10, 2025

The meetings between top U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva represent the first potential efforts to end a trade war that has frazzled financial markets.

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The Fox-to-Trump Funnel sweeps up Jeanine Pirro of 'The Five'

6:00am May 10, 2025

Jeanine Pirro is the latest Fox News personality to join the Trump administration. She will serve as the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., replacing Ed Martin whose confirmation ran into problems in the Senate.

Disgraced Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Appears In Court For A Restitution Hearing

Elizabeth Holmes' partner raises millions for new biotech testing startup

1:46am May 10, 2025

The incarcerated former Silicon Valley star is advising her partner on a new health tech startup. Holmes was convicted of defrauding investors in her blood-testing company Theranos.

Economy

Facing the threat of funding cuts, U.S. scientists are looking for opportunities abroad

5:43pm May 09, 2025

by Adrian Ma

Brain drain happens to smaller countries all the time, with high performers finding opportunities overseas, often in the U.S. But the table may be turning as the NIH blocks grant applications.

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Chinese consumers are spending less amid trade war and economic headwinds

4:39pm May 09, 2025

by Anthony Kuhn

Chinese consumers have less and less confidence to splurge, which spells trouble for government efforts to jump-start consumer spending to offset deflation and mitigate the trade war with the U.S.

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Federal judge temporarily halts Trump's sweeping government overhaul

3:56pm May 09, 2025

A federal judge in San Francisco issued a two-week restraining order temporarily blocking the Trump administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government. Her order applies to 20 agencies.

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Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission

2:17pm May 09, 2025

The Consumer Product Safety Commission works to protect Americans from dangerous products and issuing recalls and warnings. It's the latest attempt by Trump to exact control over independent agencies.