Category: Economy
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Thousands Line Up for Food in Los Angeles Amid Rising Inflation and CalFresh Cuts Thousands Line Up for Food in Los Angeles Amid Rising Inflation and CalFresh Cuts
Economy May 14, 2026

Thousands Line Up for Food in Los Angeles Amid Rising Inflation and CalFresh Cuts

Massive food giveaway lines in Los Angeles are exposing growing economic strain ... more

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This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032 This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032
Economy June 29, 2026

This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032

The latest Trustees Report says the retirement trust fund could run short ... more

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They work. They Drive. They Deliver. So Why do so Many Still Need California’s Safety Net? They work. They Drive. They Deliver. So Why do so Many Still Need California’s Safety Net?
California September 10, 2026

They work. They Drive. They Deliver. So Why do so Many Still Need California’s Safety Net?

A new GAO report finds millions of adults receiving SNAP or Medicaid ... more

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These companies will suffer from the tariffs… and Americans too These companies will suffer from the tariffs… and Americans too
Economy April 4, 2025

These companies will suffer from the tariffs… and Americans too

President Trump's imposition of global tariffs is immediately pounding a slew of ... more

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Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores
Economy May 7, 2024

Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores

A proposed state law could change regulations on self-checkout, forcing some California ... more

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The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says
Economy January 15, 2024

The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says

The world could have its first trillionaire within a decade, anti-poverty organization ... more

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The Voters Who Turned Away From Trump The Voters Who Turned Away From Trump
Economy January 22, 2026

The Voters Who Turned Away From Trump

Once strong gains among young and nonwhite voters have receded, and recent ... more

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The Truth About Immigrants and Taxes: What the Data Really Shows The Truth About Immigrants and Taxes: What the Data Really Shows
Economy April 13, 2026

The Truth About Immigrants and Taxes: What the Data Really Shows

immigrants economic impact US reveals a long-term economic contribution often overlooked in ... more

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The Holidays Are Here—Is It Time to Focus on What Truly Matters? The Holidays Are Here—Is It Time to Focus on What Truly Matters?
Economy November 25, 2025

The Holidays Are Here—Is It Time to Focus on What Truly Matters?

How inflation, layoffs, and shifting budgets are reshaping Holiday Retail Spending Trends ... more

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The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: Halloween Sales Plummet The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: Halloween Sales Plummet
Consumer Alert October 20, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: Halloween Sales Plummet

Chris Zephro’s warehouse full of latex masks, “Saw” movie props, and zombie ... more

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The economy’s big split: Poor consumers feel slowdown, rich ones don’t The economy’s big split: Poor consumers feel slowdown, rich ones don’t
Economy July 16, 2024

The economy’s big split: Poor consumers feel slowdown, rich ones don’t

Affluent Americans say the economy is just fine — and they're spending ... more

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The economic impact of the raids in California could be devastating. The economic impact of the raids in California could be devastating.
California June 24, 2025

The economic impact of the raids in California could be devastating.

The mass deportation of undocumented migrants would cause a $275 billion hole ... more

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The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms
California October 4, 2026

The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms

Americans are still spending on Halloween even as higher prices squeeze household ... more

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The American Dream is Alive for Young people, But They Feel It is Out of Reach The American Dream is Alive for Young people, But They Feel It is Out of Reach
Economy January 29, 2025

The American Dream is Alive for Young people, But They Feel It is Out of Reach

Gen Z reimagines the american dream: Teens and young adults still want ... more

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The American Dream Hasn’t Died — It’s Being Redefined, Generation by Generation The American Dream Hasn’t Died — It’s Being Redefined, Generation by Generation
California August 9, 2026

The American Dream Hasn’t Died — It’s Being Redefined, Generation by Generation

A new UCI-OC Poll finds Orange County residents deeply divided over whether ... more

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The 8 Automakers That Rely on Mexico and the Models that Will See a Price Increase The 8 Automakers That Rely on Mexico and the Models that Will See a Price Increase
Economy March 30, 2025

The 8 Automakers That Rely on Mexico and the Models that Will See a Price Increase

Ford, Toyota, and Honda ship over 85% of their Mexico-made cars to ... more

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The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants
Cover Story February 4, 2026

The $14.5 Trillion Economic Windfall America Gained From Immigrants

A new Cato Institute analysis shows immigrants consistently paid more in taxes ... more

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