President Donald Trump’s attempt to explain his sudden “love” for high inflation just made things so much worse.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office Wednesday, Trump brushed off a bleak inflation report finding that America’s annual inflation rate had reached its highest levels in three years.
“The numbers were great. You know what I really love? I love the inflation,” Trump…
A new study shows rising prices are affecting nearly half of Americans.
President Donald Trump doesn’t care that Americans are struggling to pay the surging costs to see their favorite sports teams.
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One Friday, Trump defended his planned trip to New York City’s Madison Square Garden to watch the third game of the NBA playoffs, where tickets are prohibitively expensive.
“They could watch it on television. It’s sort of semi-free to…
The impact of the Middle East crisis on Latvian agriculture will be significantly more severe next year than it is this year, Guntis Gūtmanis, Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Farmers’ Organizations Cooperation Council (LOSP), told the LETA news agency in an interview. He explained that most farmers had already purchased fuel, fertilizers, and […]
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An agreement was signed on Friday at the Ministry of Economics (EM) with food retailers and retail sector representatives to ensure the full transfer of the value-added tax (VAT) reduction from 21% to 12% to consumer prices for certain essential food products starting from the 1st of July this year. During the event, the parties […]
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Fast food was once built around one core promise: cheap convenience. It was the quick, affordable option for busy workers, families, students, and travelers who wanted a fast meal without thinking too much about the cost. Today, that promise is starting to break down. The fast food pricing shock is changing how consumers view even […]
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The Trump administration is hoping to trick Americans into thinking that prices are going down—while the actual numbers indicate the opposite.
The U.S. Department of Labor posted a graphic on X Friday claiming that the prices of “many” goods were falling year-over-year, touting “THE TRUMP EFFECT!”
Independent journalist Justin Wolfers cross-referenced the chart with data from the Consumer Price…
Restaurants and eateries in Bengaluru are set to increase prices following a substantial hike in commercial LPG cylinder costs. The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has risen by ₹993 to ₹3,152, the highest ever, impacting food businesses and consumers.
Does President Donald Trump really not know what a corner store is?
Speaking about taxes Thursday in Las Vegas, Trump’s apparent contempt for even discussing affordability was on full display, as he joked he had no idea what a corner store was.
“The Great Big Beautiful Bill also slashed taxes on millions of American small businesses, including restaurants, dry cleaners, corner stores—what is a…
The Cook Political Report adjusted the ratings Monday for four Senate battles in favor of Democrats, as President Donald Trump’s leadership has resulted in an “increasingly sour national environment for Republicans.”
In Georgia, the crop of conservative primary candidates have struggled to distinguish themselves in a crowded field, without a clear front-runner or any endorsement from the…
Students in Pune preparing for UPSC and MPSC exams are facing increased financial pressure due to rising LPG prices, which have led to higher mess bills and pricier staple meals.
Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has hit some horrendous—and historic—new lows.
Speaking on CNN’s _The Odds_ Wednesday, chief data analyst Harry Enten reported damning numbers for the Trump administration’s handling of the economy.
“This is no April Fools’ joke, this is a disaster. All these numbers are a disaster for President Trump,” Enten said.
Trump’s approval rating on…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ending the war in Iran is up to one person and one person alone: President Donald Trump.
Speaking at a press conference Tuesday morning, Hegseth refused to say how long the U.S. and Israel’s joint military campaign in Iran would continue.
“[Trump]’s said four to six weeks, six to eight weeks, three—it could be any particular number,” Hegseth said. “But we…
Today’s headlines: War on Iran, price hike, Sara impeachment
Current retail prices range from P40-P65 per kilo, with modest increases due to fuel costs, contrary to the P300 spike claimed
When we think of the US war against Iran, US gas price increases immediately come to mind. As we gather more information about the war, we start to consider inter-nation tensions. We recognize how oil infrastructure is actively weaponized, how fires generate emissions, and how our already fragile planet is ... [continued]
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Donald Trump claimed Thursday that $200 billion more going to an unpopular, illegal overseas war wasn’t all that big a deal.
During a White House meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Trump was asked about the Pentagon’s request to Congress for $200 billion to support the ongoing war in Iran. The request was first reported on Wednesday by _The Washington Post_.
After waffling…
Consumer prices in Latvia increased by 0.2% in February compared with January, while annual inflation fell to 2.3%, down from 2.9% a month earlier, according to data released by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. At the same time, the average consumer price level over the past 12 months rose by 3.6% compared with the […]
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The Supreme Court ruled Friday to undo Donald Trump’s illegal Liberation Day tariffs, taking away the president’s favorite toy after he used it to hit his allies.
Trump imposed his so-called “reciprocal tariffs” in April 2025 using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a rule that allows the president to regulate commerce in case of a national emergency—but doesn’t actually include…