Two major U.S. cable companies, Charter Communications (Spectrum) and Cox Communications, announced a $34.5 billion merger to better compete amid rising cord-cutting and wireless competition. The combined company aims to strengthen broadband and service offerings as customers leave traditional pay-TV for cheaper streaming. Charter’s stock rose over 6% on the news. The new company will be named Cox Communications, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with a … Continue reading Two of America’s largest cable companies are merging

Wells Enterprises, maker of Blue Bunny and Halo Top ice cream, has voluntarily recalled nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream and frozen yogurt due to possible plastic contamination. The recall, announced April 25, affects 22 flavors in 3-gallon tubs distributed across over 100 U.S. centers, including Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, and Texas, with use-by dates from March to October 2026. The FDA classified it as a … Continue reading Nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream recalled for potential plastic contamination

The New Jersey Transit rail strike ended Sunday after the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and NJ Transit reached a tentative agreement. Train service will fully resume Tuesday, with commuters urged to work from home Monday as the system undergoes safety checks and preparations. The strike, the first in over 40 years, involved 450 engineers who walked off over pay disputes, halting trains that … Continue reading NJ Transit strike comes to an end with agreement between union and managers

NJ Transit engineers began their first strike in over 40 years at 12:01 a.m. Friday, halting rail service for 350,000 commuters after contract talks over higher wages failed. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen rejected NJ Transit’s latest offer, with 87% voting against it. Both sides say they’re ready to resume negotiations, with new talks set for Sunday involving federal mediators, NBC 4 New … Continue reading No NJ Transit trains running as engineers strike for first time since 1983

U.S. consumer sentiment dropped to 50.8 in May—its second-lowest level on record—as worries about inflation and tariffs grew, according to a University of Michigan survey. Short- and long-term inflation expectations both rose, with nearly 75% of respondents citing tariffs as a concern. The survey was mostly completed before the U.S. and China announced a 90-day tariff pause, which may affect future sentiment, CNBC has reported. … Continue reading Consumer sentiment slides to second-lowest on record