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President Donald Trump's higher import taxes on dozens of countries went into effect on Thursday, impacting more than 60 countries and the European Union.

The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.

Student loan delinquencies rose sharply to 10.2% of aggregate student loans in Q2 2025 after the pandemic moratorium ended, with total outstanding debt rising to $1.64 trillion.

Dominic Cipolla, 40, a Spirit Airlines pilot from Kansas City, was arrested at New Orleans airport and released on $12,500 bond for stalking charges.

Energy drink brand CELSIUS turns labeling error recall into marketing opportunity, social media users react to High Noon vodka seltzer mix-up going viral.

Google launches AI for Education Accelerator providing free artificial intelligence training and career certificates to students at over 100 U.S. colleges.

Teen retailer Claire's enters bankruptcy again as the jewelry and accessories chain faces mounting debt, tariff costs and changing consumer preferences.

Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi warned that the U.S. economy is on the precipice of recession as weak jobs data and rising inflation complicate the Federal Reserve's policy moves.

The Social Security Administration will phase out paper benefit checks by Sept. 30, transitioning beneficiaries to direct deposit and Direct Express debit cards in most cases.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' jobs report revisions are standard practice to improve data accuracy as more businesses respond to surveys, contrary to President Donald Trump's claims of rigged numbers.