The FDA has upgraded a December recall of Lay’s potato chips to its highest risk level, “Class I.” Originally affecting over 6,000 bags of 13 oz. classic chips in Washington and Oregon, the recall was prompted by the presence of undeclared milk, which poses a serious risk to individuals with severe allergies. The upgraded recall now warns that exposure to the product could cause serious … Continue reading FDA upgrades recall of Lay’s potato chips to most serious level

President Donald Trump threatened BRICS member states with 100% tariffs if they attempt to replace the US dollar as the global reserve currency. He emphasized that countries in the bloc, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, must commit to not creating a new currency or backing an alternative to the US dollar. Trump reiterated this position on his social media platform, calling any … Continue reading Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs if they replace US dollar

The new head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Chairman Brendan Carr, has ordered an investigation into NPR and PBS over concerns that they may be violating federal laws by airing commercial-like underwriting announcements. Public broadcasting stations, which the FCC regulates, are prohibited from airing commercials. NPR and PBS executives deny the allegations, asserting that they adhere to FCC guidelines and maintain noncommercial educational programming, … Continue reading Trump-Allied FCC Chairman Opens Investigations Into NPR And PBS

As pressure from conservatives mounts, many companies are scaling back or eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, but some, like Delta Airlines and the Cleveland Cavaliers, are maintaining their initiatives. These companies argue that DEI is vital for both business and moral reasons, citing benefits like innovation and employee retention. While several large corporations, including Walmart and McDonald’s, have reduced DEI efforts, others like … Continue reading From Delta Air Lines to Costco, some companies say they’ll stick with DEI

President Trump renewed his criticism of the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell after the central bank left interest rates unchanged at its January meeting. Trump accused the Fed of mishandling the economy and failing to address inflation, which has decreased to 2.9% but remains above the bank’s 2% target. Powell stated that the Fed was cautious about further rate cuts due to economic uncertainties. … Continue reading Trump attacks Fed after no change in interest rates

Europe’s economy stagnated at the end of 2024, with the eurozone’s GDP showing no growth in the fourth quarter, after a 0.4% increase in the third. Germany, Europe’s largest economy, contracted by 0.2% in the final quarter and for the entire year, marking a second consecutive year of shrinking output. The slowdown was driven by concerns over potential trade disruptions under President Trump’s administration, inflation, … Continue reading Europe’s economy showed zero growth at end of 2024