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Canadian Summer Tourism To US Plummets Under Trump's Tariffs, '51st State' Threats Canadian Summer Tourism To US Plummets Under Trump's Tariffs, '51st State' Threats
Canadian Summer Tourism To US Plummets Under Trump's Tariffs, '51st State' Threats Summer tourism from Canada to the US has dropped dramatically as President Donald Trump's aggressive rhetoric and tariffs anger many Canadians. Canadian return trips from the US by automobile declined 36.9% in July, compared to the same month in 2024, according to Statistics Canada data released on Monday, Aug. 11. Return trips to Canada by air also fell by 25.8%. July marked the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year drops in cross-border travel. The pullback intensified as Canadian land crossings into the US tumbled 28% and air arrivals were down 13.3% in the first half of 2025,&n…

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Business
Costs Rise While Stubborn Inflation Persists, Trump Tariffs Loom Over Economy Costs Rise While Stubborn Inflation Persists, Trump Tariffs Loom Over Economy
Costs Rise While Stubborn Inflation Persists, Trump Tariffs Loom Over Economy Prices for a wide range of products increased in July, even as inflation held steady, with economists expecting President Donald Trump's tariffs to further raise costs for many Americans. The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.2% in July and reached a yearly rate of 2.7%, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, Aug. 12. That was barely lower than the 2.8% annual inflation expected in the Dow Jones forecast, CNBC reported. Core inflation, which doesn't include the volatile food and energy categories, jumped by 0.3%, bringing the annual rate to 3.1%. That's the hi…

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Business
Spirit Needs More Cash To Survive, Airline Warns: 'There Is Substantial Doubt' Spirit Needs More Cash To Survive, Airline Warns: 'There Is Substantial Doubt'
Spirit Needs More Cash To Survive, Airline Warns: 'There Is Substantial Doubt' Despite recently emerging from bankruptcy, Spirit Airlines warns that it may not survive the next year without raising more cash, according to a new filing. Spirit said it's facing significant financial pressure due to "elevated domestic capacity and continued weak demand for domestic leisure travel" in the second quarter of 2025. The budget airline disclosed its concerns in a quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, Aug. 11. The Dania Beach, Florida-based company said it expects to face a "challenging pricing environment" through at least the end of…

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Business
Popular KFC Side Dish Returning After Several Years: Here's When Popular KFC Side Dish Returning After Several Years: Here's When
Popular KFC Side Dish Returning After Several Years: Here's When After a five-year absence, KFC's beloved Potato Wedges are making a comeback, joined by the chain's Hot & Spicy Wings in a move aimed at winning back customers. KFC will bring back the wedges nationwide on Monday, Aug. 18, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 11. The thick-cut wedges are known for their crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Potato Wedges first became a KFC menu staple in the mid-1990s and gained cult status in the late '90s and early 2000s. Their sudden discontinuation in 2020 sparked years of online petitions, social media pleas, and custome…

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Business
'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey 'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey
'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey The "Buy American" movement has lost popularity as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs raise prices on many goods while claiming to boost domestic manufacturing, according to a new survey. Half of Americans said in June that they'd be more likely to buy a product they liked after learning it was made in the US, according to the report from The Conference Board. That's down from 60% in May 2022. The appeal of "Made in USA" labels has also fallen 18% since 2022, with shoppers' fears about rising costs as the main factor in the decline. "Given US consumers' persisten…

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Sports
ESPN, Fox One Team Up For Major Sports Streaming Bundle: How Much It Costs ESPN, Fox One Team Up For Major Sports Streaming Bundle: How Much It Costs
ESPN, Fox One Team Up For Major Sports Streaming Bundle: How Much It Costs Two major streaming services will offer a special bundle targeting cord-cutting sports fans. Fox One and ESPN's new direct-to-consumer service will be available as part of a bundle, the broadcasting giants announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 11. The package deal will cost $39.99 per month and will be available on Thursday, Oct. 2. The bundle packages ESPN's popular sports content and massive live sporting event catalog with Fox's offerings like the NFL, MLB, and FIFA World Cup. "Working with Fox One on this bundle offer allows us to bring ESPN's world-class sports content to even m…

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Business
Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone' Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone'
Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone' Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is giving its restaurants a brighter, modern look, but the makeover is polarizing among the restaurant's biggest fans, with some saying the chain is losing its country charm. Cracker Barrel is in the process of remodeling dozens of its roughly 660 locations nationwide. The effort includes lighter paint, fewer antiques on the walls, updated menus, and streamlined cooking processes aimed at attracting a wider range of diners. Early remodels have already rolled out in multiple states, The Wall Street Journal reported in May. Cracker Barrel plans …

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Lifestyle
Your Dog Could Be 'Air Bud' In Classic Movie Series Revival: Here's How Your Dog Could Be 'Air Bud' In Classic Movie Series Revival: Here's How
Your Dog Could Be 'Air Bud' In Classic Movie Series Revival: Here's How Ain't no rule that says your dog can't play basketball. Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment have kicked off a nationwide talent search to find the golden retriever that will headline "Air Bud Returns," set to hit theaters in summer 2026. It will be the 15th movie for the franchise and the first since "Super Buddies" in 2013. Dog owners can submit their purebred golden retrievers on the official Air Bud website throughout August. All entries will be eligible for prizes leading up to the release, including official jerseys, signed merchandise, and a trip to the Hollywood premiere. The n…

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Business
AOL Ending Iconic Dial-Up Internet Service After 34 Years: Here's When AOL Ending Iconic Dial-Up Internet Service After 34 Years: Here's When
AOL Ending Iconic Dial-Up Internet Service After 34 Years: Here's When AOL will shut down its once-iconic dial-up internet service after nearly 35 years of helping millions of Americans get online. The company quietly announced it will discontinue dial-up internet on Tuesday, Sept. 30. AOL will also end its AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser, which were designed for older systems and slow-speed connections.  The change will not affect other features in customers' AOL plans. "AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue dial-up internet," the company said. "This service will no longer be available in AOL pl…

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Burn Hazard Prompts Huge Recall Of Heated Socks Burn Hazard Prompts Huge Recall Of Heated Socks
Burn Hazard Prompts Huge Recall Of Heated Socks Tens of thousands of pairs of heated socks are being recalled after nearly a dozen reports of burns and blisters. Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies issued the recall for about 45,000 heated socks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 7. The socks can cause pain and injuries when worn during activities that generate a combination of heat, friction, moisture, and pressure. The company has received 11 reports of the socks causing discomfort, including four cases of burns and blisters, according to the CPSC. The recall includes models MWMS07, MWWS07, a…

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