Live Nation is building 18 new venues across the U.S., the entertainment company announced Tuesday. The new concert hubs — which will run the gamut from intimate clubs to large outdoor amphitheaters — are expected to open over the next 18 months and will cost $1 billion to build, according …
Read More »Millions of U.S. kids could lose the Child Tax Credit under GOP budget bill, experts say
A Republican-backed budget package includes a new restriction for the federal Child Tax Credit that could strip the benefit from millions of children who are U.S. citizens or legal residents, according to policy experts. The proposed tax and spending legislation — which proponents have dubbed the “one big, beautiful bill” …
Read More »China says U.S. violated tariff truce as trade war heats up
China on Monday said the Trump administration is undermining the temporary May 12 trade agreement between the two nations by issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software to China and by planning to revoke Chinese student visas. The Trump administration’s actions “seriously undermine the existing …
Read More »Stocks sink sharply as investors fret over volley of tariffs
Even good news on U.S. inflation isn’t assuaging investors spooked by the prospects of a global trade war. Stocks fell Thursday amid the latest salvo from President Trump, who on Thursday threatened to slap a 200% tariff on European Union exports of wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages in retaliation …
Read More »Federal officials will review how major airlines protect passengers’ personal information
Federal officials said Thursday they will review how airlines protect personal information about their passengers and whether they’re making money by sharing that information with other parties. The U.S. Department of Transportation said its review will focus on the 10 biggest U.S. carriers and cover their collection, handling and use …
Read More »Leaders of striking Hollywood writers union to talk with studios about resuming negotiations
Los Angeles — Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives of studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the writers’ walkout began three months ago. The Writers Guild of America sent an email to …
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Daymond John, co-star of ABC reality show “Shark Tank,” secured a restraining order against three former contestants after they allegedly spent years trashing his reputation on social media. Al “Bubba” Baker, a former NFL player, appeared on “Shark Tank” with his family in 2013 to ask the panel of investors …
Read More »“Persistent poverty” exists across much of the U.S.: “The ultimate left
Although the U.S. has periodically sought to reduce poverty around the country since the 1960s, roughly 35 million Americans — or almost 1 in 10 — live in communities suffering from “persistent poverty,” a recent analysis shows. That troubling number is 72% higher than previously thought, according to the Economic …
Read More »Wedding costs are on the rise. Here’s how to save money while planning
Weddings are on the rise as pandemic-stymied couples get around to tying the knot. In 2022, 400,000 more couples held nuptials compared to an average year, according to The Knot. If you are planning a wedding, higher prices for venues, catering, flowers and other elements of the celebration are likely …
Read More »Eating disorder helpline shuts down AI chatbot that gave bad advice
An AI-powered chatbot that replaced employees at an eating disorder hotline has been shut down after it provided harmful advice to people seeking help. The saga began earlier this year when the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) announced it was shutting down its human-run helpline and replacing workers with a …
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