The first year of the current administration has seen bold moves to overhaul the economy. Tax cuts hit record lows, tariffs surged, and federal spending was trimmed sharply. Yet these shifts largely cancel each other out when it comes to the national budget. A recent forecast from a non‑parti
A new study shows that American families will see a sharp rise in their grocery bills due to the tariffs imposed by President Trump on imports from more than 180 countries. The report, released by a nonpartisan research group, estimates that the average U. S. household will pay an extra $1, 000 in 2
The House said no to a Republican move that would have slowed any decision on ending President Trump’s tariffs. Three members of the GOP—Thomas Massie, Don Bacon and Kevin Kiley—voted with Democrats to stop the plan. Their action opened a path for lawmakers to push through a vote that could ca
Toyota announced that its quarterly earnings fell 43 percent, a sharp drop that reflects the pressure from higher material costs and U. S. tariffs on imported parts. The company also revealed that its long‑time finance chief, Kenta Kon, will step into the CEO and president roles in April. Kon
Valentine’s Day usually brings a spike in sales for small shops that sell flowers, chocolates and cards. Yet many owners are feeling the pinch as February 14 approaches because of new import duties that were announced earlier this year. Three small‑business owners shared how the changing tariffs
Inside the body, there are tiny factories called germinal centers. Their job is to make top-notch antibodies. These antibodies help fight off germs. Recently, scientists found a special group of cells called pre-plasma cells in mice. These cells are like apprentices learning to become full-fledged p
The stock market and the economy are buzzing with excitement about AI. A few big companies are leading the charge, and their CEOs are like rock stars. But is all this excitement real, or just hype? There are worries about money, debt, and competition from China. But the real problem might be someth
Novartis, a big name in the medicine world, has seen its stock price hit record highs. Over the past year, shares have jumped nearly 50%. This Swiss company makes a wide range of medicines, from cancer treatments to drugs for immune system disorders. The company's CEO recently said that by mid-2026
Canada is sticking to its word on trade deals. Prime Minister Mark Carney made it clear that Canada won't make new trade agreements with countries that don't have market economies. This statement came after U. S. President Donald Trump warned Canada about facing heavy tariffs if it went ahead with a
President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Canada, threatening to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian imports if the country proceeds with its trade agreement with China. This move comes as Trump's relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to deteriorate. Trump's threat
