Study reveals that most tariff costs are shouldered by US businesses and consumers.
Economic Impact of Tariffs on U.S. Consumers and Businesses A recent analysis has shown that the costs associated with tariffs are primarily being shouldered by U.S. businesses and consumers, rather than foreign exporters. According to economists at Goldman Sachs, as of August, U.S. businesses were absorbing about 51% of these costs, while consumers were taking […]
Countrywide operation against illegal Chinese massage businesses involved in human trafficking
Austin Police Target Illegal Massage Parlors in Human Trafficking Crackdown Austin Police are collaborating with law enforcement across the country in a large-scale operation aimed at illegal Chinese massage parlors linked to human trafficking. During the raid, police announced their presence loudly, instructing anyone inside to exit with their hands raised. Upon entering, officers found […]
Zelensky meets with Energy Secretary and US businesses before visiting Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had a conversation with Energy Secretary Chris Wright and representatives from U.S. energy and defense companies on Thursday, just before his meeting with President Trump set for Friday. Zelenskiy took to social media to share details about the discussions. In one of his posts, he mentioned, “During my meeting with U.S. […]
Boycott of Jewish, or ‘Israel-Adjacent,’ Businesses Celebrated in the UK
The UK Guardian published an article over the weekend that enthusiastically highlighted the achievements of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which aims to target Jewish-owned businesses like one known as “Israel Neighbor.” One striking example is Shouk, a well-known kosher restaurant in the Washington, D.C. area. Its owner stated that he had to […]
Coinbase Introduces Stablecoin Payment System for Businesses
Coinbase is rolling out a new set of B2B payment tools that utilize USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, making transactions as simple as sending an email. On October 16, the company announced a global payout feature enabling businesses to send USDC to any on-chain address or directly to an email. This means […]
Release of leading delinquent taxpayers and businesses in South Carolina
South Carolina Releases Updated List of Top Tax Delinquents An updated list of South Carolina’s most significant tax delinquents has been made public. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) refreshed the list on October 15, 2025. You can find it online, and it’s updated every quarter. In fact, this initiative was launched in 2020, […]
Company Bitcoin Investments Rise to $117B as Businesses Increase Crypto Reserves
Simply put The number of publicly traded companies with Bitcoin holdings surged by 40% in the third quarter. Together, these firms possess over 1.02 million BTC, worth more than $117 billion. Experts anticipate Bitcoin might hit $160,000 by the end of the fourth quarter due to supportive policies and long-term planning. A record number of […]
Auto body shop explosion leads to five-alarm fire, damaging several businesses in Hillside.
A significant explosion at an auto repair shop in New Jersey on Tuesday evening triggered a massive five-alarm fire that engulfed several nearby businesses, leading to a chaotic situation, according to local officials and reports. “A wall collapsed, which seemingly devastated the entire shopping area stretching from Conklin Street and Winans Street to Maple Street,” […]
Some businesses caution against expecting accurate change when using cash.
(NEXSTAR) — As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. But for the penny, that end might come sooner than you think. This year, President Trump urged the Treasury Department to halt the minting of new pennies, labeling them a “waste.” Not long after, the Treasury confirmed that production would […]
Numerous Oregonians and small businesses will encounter increased premiums next year.
Significant Premium Increases for Oregonians’ Health Insurance in 2026 Many Oregonians purchasing their own health insurance, or obtaining it via small businesses, are in for a rough ride next year as state regulators have set new premium rates that average notable increases. This week, the Oregon Department of Financial Regulation unveiled these new rates after […]