'Focus On Being A DJ,' Trump Tells Goldman Sachs CEO From Hartsdale After Tariff Warning 'Focus On Being A DJ,' Trump Tells Goldman Sachs CEO From Hartsdale After Tariff Warning
'Focus On Being A DJ,' Trump Tells Goldman Sachs CEO From Hartsdale After Tariff Warning President Donald Trump is taking aim at Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and telling him to focus on his side gig after economists at the Wall Street giant's bank warned that American consumers may soon bear the brunt of the president's tariffs. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Aug. 12, Trump defended his trade policy, claiming that “trillions of dollars are being taken in on tariffs” and that the measures have been “incredible for our country, its stock market, its general wealth, and just about everything else.”  The post came days after Goldman Sachs' chief economist Jan Hatzi…
Trump's Newly Named Kennedy Center Honorees Include Sylvester Stallone, Kiss Trump's Newly Named Kennedy Center Honorees Include Sylvester Stallone, Kiss
Trump's Newly Named Kennedy Center Honorees Include Sylvester Stallone, Kiss Spotlights, surprises, and a dash of Trumpian flair lit up as President Donald Trump took center stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington to announce this year’s honoree lineup. At around noontime on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the newly revealed recipients were revealed. They are: Country music great George Strait, age 73; Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone, age 79, best known for movie character “Rocky”; Disco legend Gloria Gaynor, age 81; Hard rock band Kiss,  Michael Crawford, age 83, the original Phantom from Broadway’s “The Phantom of the Opera." In a characteristically candid moment, T…
Glass Risk Prompts Recall Of Popular Coffee Brand Sold In 48 States Glass Risk Prompts Recall Of Popular Coffee Brand Sold In 48 States
Glass Risk Prompts Recall Of Popular Coffee Brand Sold In 48 States A staple on many pantry shelves is being pulled from Dollar General stores nationwide after a potential safety hazard was reported by a customer. Dollar General Corporation has announced a recall of three lots of its 8-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee due to the possible presence of glass. The recall covers products sold and distributed between Wednesday, July 9, and Monday, July 21, at Dollar General locations in 48 states. The affected coffee can be identified by UPC 876941004069 and the following lot and best-by date codes printed around the neck of the jar: Lot L-5163 — Best By 12/1…
YouTube Launches New Tech To Verify Ages Automatically Amid Privacy Concerns YouTube Launches New Tech To Verify Ages Automatically Amid Privacy Concerns
YouTube Launches New Tech To Verify Ages Automatically Amid Privacy Concerns YouTube will begin using artificial intelligence to estimate whether US users are under 18, regardless of the birthdate on their account. Google started using the AI system on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The change will apply safeguards like limiting advertisements and adjusting recommendations to more teen YouTube accounts, even if users entered an adult birthdate. The AI system will analyze signals such as YouTube activity and how long the account has been active. If flagged as under 18, users will get a notification and can verify their age through a government ID, selfie, or credit ca…
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…
$5M Grandparent Scam Targeted Hundreds; FBI Charges 13 In Scheme That Swindled Mass Residents $5M Grandparent Scam Targeted Hundreds; FBI Charges 13 In Scheme That Swindled Mass Residents
$5M Grandparent Scam Targeted Hundreds; FBI Charges 13 In Scheme That Swindled Mass Residents The phone rings in the middle of the night. It’s a family member, and they’re in trouble. A misunderstanding or mistake has put them in a serious bind, and they need thousands of dollars — immediately — or they're in big trouble.  Hundreds of people have received calls like that, but they were fake. Federal investigators call it the “grandparent scam.” The scheme allegedly targeted hundreds of older Americans — including at least 50 in Massachusetts — and stole more than $5 million, according to the US Attorney for Massachusetts. Federal prosecutors say they’ve charged 13 people who “r…
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures A fresh national survey reveals a dramatic divide in public perception, spotlighting which leaders Americans admire, and which ones they could do without. Gallup’s latest poll, conducted from Monday, July 7 to Monday, July 21 and surveying 1,015 US adults, ranked 14 well-known US and international figures.  The results show a striking gap between those held in high regard and those who have fallen out of favor. Topping the list for positive public image is Pope Leo XIV, who enjoys a favorable rating from 57 percent of Americans, with just 11 percent viewing him unfavorably.  Tha…
'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…
Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen
Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen A newly named tropical storm is poised to become the Atlantic’s first hurricane this week, and could intensify into a major hurricane over open water by next weekend.  Click here for a new, updated story - Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength The National Hurricane Center announced Cabo Verde system AL97, which a day earlier had been given a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, became Tropical Storm Erin at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11. AccuWeather hurricane experts forecast that the system will strengthen into a hu…
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…
Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites
Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites A tiny tick bite could trigger a lifelong change to your menu. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergy linked to certain ticks — most notably the lone star tick in the United States.  The culprit is a sugar molecule called alpha-gal, found in most mammals but not in humans or primates.  When a tick carrying alpha-gal bites a person, the immune system may respond by producing antibodies that set off allergic reactions to red meat and other products derived from mammals. These reactions can hit hours after eating beef, pork, lamb, venison, or foods and m…
Lancaster Mom, Widow Detained By ICE After USCIS Appointment, Community Raises $75K+ In 48 Hrs. Lancaster Mom, Widow Detained By ICE After USCIS Appointment, Community Raises $75K+ In 48 Hrs.
Lancaster Mom, Widow Detained By ICE After Uscis Appointment, Community Raises $75K+ In 48 Hrs. A longtime Lancaster resident who has lived in the United States for more than 25 years is being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and could be deported within weeks, according to her family. Ester Soliman, described by supporters as a “beloved mother and community member,” was taken into custody after attending a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) meeting “in good faith,” her daughter said in a Facebook post. Soliman came to the U.S. legally with her husband more than two decades ago, raising three children in Lancaster who all graduated from McCaskey High Sc…