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Chris Spiker

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Business

Inflation Ticks Up, Spending Slips As Trump's Tariffs Tighten Grip On Economy Consumer spending cooled in May as inflation crept higher, signaling new pressure on Americans' wallets amid President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. The Federal Reserve's primary inflation reading, the personal consumption expenditures price index, rose 0.1% in May to an annual rate of 2.3%, according to Bureau of Economic Analysis data released on Friday, June 27. Those increases matched ones forecasted by Dow Jones economists, CNBC reported. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose by 0.2% in May to 2.7%, slightly ahead of the 0.1% and 2.6% forecasts. Th…

by Chris Spiker

06/27/2025

Business

Spirit Halloween Hiring 50K Workers To Prepare For 'Killer Season': How To Apply Summer is just beginning, but Halloween lovers looking for some extra cash can already get started on spooky season. Spirit Halloween is hiring for more than 50,000 retail jobs, the retailer said in a news release on Wednesday, June 25. The company based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, is aiming to open more than 1,500 temporary stores across the US and Canada. According to Spirit Halloween, workers will enjoy perks like flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a premium incentive program. "With the anticipation for Halloween at an all-time high, we are committed to creating the s…

by Chris Spiker

06/27/2025

Lifestyle

Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Anna Wintour, one of the most powerful icons in the fashion world, is stepping down from her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years of leading the magazine, according to reports. Wintour told Vogue staffers on Thursday, June 26, that she's launching a search for a new "head of editorial content" at American Vogue, CNN reported. The new position will oversee daily operations and bring the US edition in line with other global versions of Vogue, according to Business of Fashion. Wintour, 75, will remain global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer at Cond…

by Chris Spiker

06/26/2025

Business

Student Loan Defaults Loom For Millions As Trump Administration Resumes Debt Collections Millions of federal student loan borrowers are weeks away from default as serious delinquencies surge to record highs after the Trump administration resumed debt collections, economists say. Nearly one-third (31%) of federal borrowers with a payment due were at least 90 days late in April, according to a new report from TransUnion released on Tuesday, June 24. That's nearly triple the pre-pandemic rate of 11.7% and the highest figure on record. Just 0.3% of borrowers were in default by April, but with nearly 5.8 million now more than 90 days late, many are on the brink of defaulti…

by Chris Spiker

06/26/2025

Sports

PayPal, Major Conferences Team Up To Pay Athletes Amid Huge NCAA Financial Shift College athletes at Maryland, Penn State, and Rutgers are among the many who will start receiving direct payments from their universities through PayPal and Venmo. The Big Ten and Big 12 conferences have entered a multi-year partnership with PayPal for the payments, the financial company announced on Thursday, June 26. The deal marks a major shift in how college athletes can monetize their careers in the era of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. PayPal said it'll offer Big Ten and Big 12 schools a secure and efficient way to pay athletes directly. "We're proud to help lead this transfo…

by Chris Spiker

06/26/2025

Business

Starbucks Reportedly Tweaks Pricing For Drink Charges: Here's What's New Starbucks is changing how it charges for some drink add-ons in a move the company claims will simplify pricing and save customers money, according to reports. Customers in the US and Canada will now pay a flat 80 cents for any combination of sauces and syrups, no matter how many pumps or flavors are added, Starbucks said. The news was first reported by Bloomberg. Previously, the cost of modifications varied depending on the drink or specific flavor. The change applies only to company-operated stores. A Starbucks spokesperson told Bloomberg that it'll also be free to add or swap any sy…

by Chris Spiker

06/26/2025

Business

Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How An iconic summer popsicle is celebrating its 70th birthday by selling the frozen treat for its original price: a nickel. Bomb Pop will give fans a chance to buy a 12-pack of the rocket-shaped popsicles for five cents, Wells Enterprises said in a news release on Thursday, June 26, which is also National Bomb Pop Day. The promotion offers the cherry, lime, and blue raspberry classic for the same price it was sold for when it first launched in 1955. There will be 70 winners selected each day through Wednesday, July 30, meaning more than 2,000 lucky fans can take advantage of the five-cent…

by Chris Spiker

06/26/2025

Business

Southwest Considering High-End Perks After Ending 'Bags Fly Free,' CEO Says Southwest Airlines is looking into major perks to entice more travelers, like airport lounges, first-class seats, and flights to Europe, the company's top executive said. CEO Bob Jordan made the comments during an industry conference in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, June 25. His remarks are the latest sign of transformation at the Dallas-based airline, which recently dropped its longtime "Bags Fly Free" policy for most fares and began selling basic economy tickets. Southwest also plans to launch a new premium fare class called Choice Extra later in 2025. "Whatever customers nee…

by Chris Spiker

06/25/2025

Business

New Sabrina Carpenter Drink Headlines Dunkin's Summer Menu: See What's On It Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is headlining Dunkin's new summer menu as she prepares for the release of her highly anticipated new album. Dunkin' and Carpenter have reunited for her new beverage called Strawberry Daydream Refresher, the chain said in a news release on Wednesday, June 25. The creamy, fruity iced drink is now available for $3 to Dunkin' rewards members. The limited-time beverage blends strawberry flavor with creamy oatmilk and cold foam, delivering a rich, but light, strawberries and cream taste. It follows Carpenter's very popular Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso in 2024.…

by Chris Spiker

06/25/2025

Real Estate

New Home Sales Sink In May, Supply Hits Three-Year High As Trump Tariffs Strain Market New home sales plunged in May while housing supply surged to a three-year high, as rising prices, growing inventory, and the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs deepened the US housing slowdown. Sales of new single-family homes fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 623,000 in May, the US Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development said on Wednesday, June 25. That's down 13.7% from April and 6.3% from May 2024. The total also fell far below Wall Street's expectations. The Dow Jones had forecasted 695,000 sales for May, CNBC reported. The actual figur…

by Chris Spiker

06/25/2025

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