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Beer
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

A Government Ruling Could Challenge Craft Brewers Even More

The craft beer industry faces increased costs due to new tariffs on aluminum cans and components.
Agriculture
fromSFGATE
11 hours ago

Major Calif. food processing factory closing, leaving state after 78 years

California's sugar beet harvest may end as Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative announces closure of Spreckels Sugar facility in Imperial Valley.
fromFortune
15 hours ago

Massive AI spending has a 'crowding out' effect that could slow other sectors, top economist says

AI investments significantly boost GDP growth but create negative side effects in other sectors.
#retail
fromFast Company
19 hours ago
E-Commerce

FatFace stores closing 2025: All U.S. and Canada locations on the doomed list as retailer goes online-only in North America

fromFast Company
19 hours ago
E-Commerce

FatFace stores closing 2025: All U.S. and Canada locations on the doomed list as retailer goes online-only in North America

fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

UK metals firms threaten to sue government over tariffs on steel imports from Asia

The government has shot itself in the foot. It wants to help the steel industry, but acting in this way, giving just 24 hours' notice, has only increased our expenses.
UK politics
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
22 hours ago

Weight-loss jabs could slash UK sick days and boost productivity, study finds

Wider access to weight-loss injections on the NHS could reduce sick days and alleviate the economic burden of obesity.
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Citi Field casino has "a very good shot," but is still risky, New York state senator says

The proposal for a casino near Citi Field has significant support despite concerns about social issues it might exacerbate.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Census Changes Affect Neighborhood Prices: What To Know About Your Home Value

The census serves as more than a headcount, playing a vital role in political representation and shaping various economic and market functions related to housing.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

D.C. bar owners say Trump's federal law enforcement crackdown is killing their business

Trump's federal policing measures have caused economic distress for LGBTQ+ nightlife in Washington, D.C.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

British horse racing to strike for first time in protest at betting tax hike

British racing will stage its first ever strike on September 10 in protest against a proposed tax increase on betting.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 day ago

Silly Nice x stupidDOPE: Help Spotlight New York's Best Family-Run Businesses | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Silly Nice and stupidDOPE are spotlighting family-run businesses in New York City to celebrate their contributions and enhance their visibility.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Washington's hydropower has created a data center boom. Some are concerned about its future.

Quincy, Washington has transformed from a potato-producing town to a hub for data centers amid a national boom driven by internet and AI demand.
fromFortune
2 days ago

The billion-dollar remote work opportunity that rural America can't reach

Federal and state programs have rightly prioritized reaching remote areas, building towers, and upgrading last-mile delivery. But access doesn't guarantee uptake.
Digital life
#tariffs
fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

Trump's tariffs take effect today. When and how they will affect you

fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

Trump's tariffs take effect today. When and how they will affect you

fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Redfin: Multifamily housing permits fall from pandemic highs

Multifamily construction has slowed due to falling rents and high borrowing costs, affecting the rental market dynamics.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

1.9 Million Retirees in North Carolina Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

The OBBBA created a deduction specifically for seniors: $6,000 for individuals over age 65 and $12,000 for qualifying couples, increasing the total deductions significantly.
US politics
SF music
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Zack Bryan wraps up 3 weekends of large-scale music events at SF's Golden Gate Park

Large-scale concerts in San Francisco are boosting local businesses significantly.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 days ago

AI, Wicked Problems, and Health Care Distributive Justice

Healthcare spending in the US is projected to exceed $7.2 trillion by 2031.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Spanish Table in Berkeley is closing, citing tariff uncertainty

The Spanish Table is closing after 24 years due to tariffs and a weakening dollar.
US politics
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

1 Million Retirees in Missouri Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will eliminate federal income tax on Social Security income for most retirees.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

OpenAI's Sam Altman expects to spend trillions' on infrastructure

OpenAI plans to invest trillions in AI infrastructure and seeks novel financing methods for this endeavor.
#climate-change
fromNature
4 days ago
US politics

Controversial climate report from Trump team galvanizes scientists into action

fromNature
4 days ago
US politics

Controversial climate report from Trump team galvanizes scientists into action

US politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

The mighty American consumer keeps shrugging off tariffs as retail sales rise 0.5% in July

Retail sales rose 0.5% in July, with strong auto dealership sales despite challenges from Trump's tariffs.
fromFortune
3 days ago

Future CEOs, erased: the economic cost of losing Black women in the workforce

In 2025, almost 300,000 Black women exited the labor force, indicating a strategic failure with long-term consequences for workforce equity and economic stability.
Women
Digital life
fromFortune
4 days ago

AI experts return from China stunned: The U.S. grid is so weak, the race may already be over

In China, energy availability for data centers is not a debated concern, unlike in the U.S., where it significantly hampers AI growth.
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

600,000 Retirees in Iowa Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides significant financial relief to Iowa's seniors by exempting 600,000 from federal taxes on Social Security income.
fromAxios
4 days ago

The economy's tariff cost burden

Producer Price Index rose by 0.9% in July, driven by increasing profit margins in the service sector, particularly for wholesalers and retailers.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Harvard researcher: Three-hour flight delays now four times more common than in 1990

Long delays of three hours or more are now four times more common than they were 30 years ago, indicating a significant trend in flight delays.
Boston
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Latest business rates appeals figures foreshadow a tsunami of appeals in the next seven months, says Colliers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The business rates appeal system is facing a surge of appeals as the deadline approaches for the 2023 list.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Central Valley homeowners are watching property values sink with the land

"We were surprised because land subsidence is not like flooding or wildfires, which are much more visual and sudden. Land subsidence is a very slow problem."
California
fromConnecticut Public
5 days ago

The number of remote workers doubled in some Fairfield County communities post-pandemic

In the most recent profiles, 39% of Weston's population works from home. In 2019, 15% of the town worked remotely.
Miscellaneous
#tourism
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Travel

Trump's policies dampen summer tourism in the United States

Tourism has declined in major U.S. cities due to immigration fears and changing travel patterns influenced by current political policies.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
SF music

Deadheads save San Francisco tourism. Again.

Dead & Company concerts in San Francisco are revitalizing tourism and hotel occupancy, highlighting the city's cultural significance.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Blow for Reeves as hiring plans at record low' in wake of national insurance hike

Rachel Reeves faces another setback with a significant decline in company hiring plans, recorded at a historic low of 57 percent for the upcoming three months.
UK news
US politics
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

1.2 Million Retirees in Washington Qualify For The 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

New federal tax relief under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act will exempt most Social Security income from federal income tax for retirees.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tax relief and Carmen Sandiego: Australia's once-dismissed video game industry is finally getting a leg-up

According to statistics from the IGEA, Australians invested $3.8bn in video games last year, illustrating the substantial economic contribution of the industry that includes both local and international developers.
Video games
fromAxios
1 week ago

Sin city economic slump signals wider slowdown

The lower numbers, released last week, come alongside President Trump's escalating trade war that has frustrated travelers and a broader decline in international tourism to the U.S. The destination experienced an 11% year over year decline in visitation, seeing roughly 400,000 fewer visitors in June of 2025, when compared to June of 2024.
US politics
Healthcare
fromstateline.org
1 week ago

When hospitals buy physician practices, prices go up

Hospital acquisition of physician practices increases childbirth costs for patients or insurers.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Hidden shock ahead for the housing market: Immigration boom-bust

"Net migration may be reduced even further in 2026 before rebounding in 2027 and 2028," according to researchers who state the expected range of migration is between -525,000 and 115,000 for 2025.
Real estate
fromFortune Crypto
1 week ago

Stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether are gobbling up more Treasuries than most countries. Here's how that could reshape the U.S. economy

Stablecoins have entered mainstream U.S. finance and are gaining traction, raising questions about their economic impact.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

What the U.S. wants to achieve at the international plastic treaty talks

The U.S. actively participates in global talks to create a treaty to combat plastic pollution despite withdrawing from other international agreements.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Canada sheds tens of thousands of jobs as Trump tariffs hit

Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos have negatively impacted Canada's manufacturing sector and job market.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Man Rescued From Bay Near Pier 1 1/2

Rescue swimmers saved a man from the Bay; he was hospitalized for evaluation.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
1 week ago

Gen Alpha has surpassed $100 billion in spending power from side hustles and bankrolling parents-and Roblox and Nike are among the big winners

Gen Alpha generates $100 billion in annual spending power and significantly influences household purchasing decisions.
#trade-policy
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

What Are the Big Four American Cities Really?

New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are considered major American cities, with a fourth city still up for debate.
fromAxios
1 week ago

The U.S. economy depends on the rich. That could hurt the labor market

The top 20% of earners are driving consumer spending, while middle and lower income households are struggling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Crocs shares slump 30% amid tariffs and decline of ugly shoe' trend

Shares of the US footwear company Crocs have slumped by almost 30% after it warned of falling sales because of tariffs, super cautious US consumers and signs that fashion's ugly shoe trend is coming to an end.
E-Commerce
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

France wildfire destroys area 1.5 times bigger than Paris

The Aude region is enduring the largest wildfire in nearly eighty years, having burned over 16,000 hectares, which is one-and-a-half times the size of Paris.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

More than 60 countries scramble to respond to Trump's latest tariffs

The latest wave of US tariffs announced by Donald Trump has rates ranging from 10% to 41%, causing worldwide concern for job losses and economic strain.
US politics
#artificial-intelligence
fromNature
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Who's to blame when AI agents mess up? We urgently need a new system of ethics

fromNature
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Who's to blame when AI agents mess up? We urgently need a new system of ethics

fromNature
1 week ago

How researcher visa curbs threaten science careers

Ajallooeian applied to the US State Department for a category J visa, meant for exchange scholars with funds to cover their research and salary.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

US college football game in Dublin expected to generate 130m for Irish economy

This series also delivers trade, tourism, business, community engagement and economic benefits, positioning Ireland as a key overseas home for American football in Europe.
Travel
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Why marketers aren't panicking in face of the latest tariff pressures (yet)

Brand marketers at global conglomerates and small enterprises alike have been following the twists and turns of the tariff conversation since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January.
Marketing
fromVariety
1 week ago

TelevisaUnivsion Sees Flat Upfront Volume, Despite Surge in Digital Ads

TelevisaUnivision secured $1.82 billion in U.S. advertising for 2024, representing a 2% increase from 2023, maintaining strong overall volume in an uncertain advertising market.
Television
#chain-restaurants
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

This Woman Is Going Viral For Sharing The Brutal Truth About Being A Working Mother In America

The US only provides 12 weeks of unpaid parental leave, impacting new parents' ability to bond with their newborns.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Foundation for U.S. breakthroughs feels shakier to researchers - Harvard Gazette

Funding cuts threaten the National Institutes of Health's role as a global leader in biomedical research, affecting economic activity and job support.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Is Trump winning the trade war and at what cost to the economy?

Trump's tariff policy aims to rebalance global trade and is yielding unexpected benefits for the US economy.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

As Trump cracks down on international students, college applications rise overseas

Wait times for U.S. visa interviews have led many international students to reconsider their study options, with the U.K. benefitting.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data quality at risk as federal workforce shrinks, says top economist

Government workers have important jobs that are critical to providing important services to taxpayers. If jobs are cut and those services aren't provided or aren't provided in a timely and competent way, there can be significant negative fallout.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany updates: WWII bomb prompts mass Dresden evacuation DW 08/06/2025

German businesses express concern over the new US-EU tariff agreement, predicting increased burdens and negative impacts on operations.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The key pillar of Russia's war chest is cracking. The timing couldn't be worse.

Russia's oil and gas revenues fell 27% in July, impacting its war funding and overall economy.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How AI amplifies these other tech trends that matter most to business in 2025

AI agents will be crucial for companies by 2025, driving significant economic impact and practical applications.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

U.S. jobs data can be seen as 99.9% correct

President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a report revealed a significant downward revision to June's employment numbers, alarming stakeholders.
US politics
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

SF leaders call Dead and Company concert weekend a big win; Outside Lands to bring more

The 60th anniversary Grateful Dead concerts significantly boosted San Francisco's economy, while drawing thousands of visitors to the city.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Most U.S. adults stressed by grocery costs: poll

53% of Americans said the cost of groceries was a major source of stress right now, while 33% said it was a minor source of stress.
Food & drink
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Music spaces can strengthen communities

Live music is experiencing significant growth, with the market expected to reach $38.2 billion in 2023 and nearly double by 2035.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Stock market rebounds after Friday's wipeout

U.S. stocks rebounded, recovering from previous losses, driven by strong corporate earnings despite concerns over tariffs and economic effects.
#pacific-palisades
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Lower gas prices could follow from OPEC+ boosting production by 547,000 barrels per day

The OPEC+ alliance agreed to increase oil production by 547,000 barrels per day in September, ahead of schedule, as eight member countries boost output.
Online marketing
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Behind the Curtain: AI is shouldering the American economy

Big Tech companies are significantly increasing their spending on AI infrastructure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

EU to start rolling out biometrics entry system for non-EU visitors from October as it happened

The EU has announced it will launch the rollout of its new entry system involving fingerprinting and facial recognition instead of passport wet stamping on 12 October.
Europe politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Charlamagne Rips Trump in Fox News Interview With Lara Trump

Charlamagne Tha God criticized President Trump's job performance for failing to improve conditions for the average American.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

How tariffs could make Christmas cost more

Finding desired Christmas trees and decorations will be harder and more expensive this year.
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