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Krispy Kreme Drops New Oreo Doughnuts: When You Can Get Them
If you love cookies and doughnuts, Krispy Kreme has a sweet mashup that might be hard to resist. The limited-time Krispy Kreme x Oreo Cookie Collection is launching at participating nationwide on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The collection features two new doughnuts along with a returning favorite. The new Golden Oreo Doughnut starts with an Original Glazed doughnut topped with Golden Oreo cookie-inspired buttercreme. The treat is finished with Golden Oreo cookie crumbles, rainbow sprinkles, and a Mini Golden Oreo cookie. The new Chocolate Oreo Dream Doughnut is an Origi…
National Interest
US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs
The US trade deficit was largely unchanged in 2025 despite President Donald Trump's claims that his sweeping tariffs would rapidly shrink the gap. The annual trade deficit in 2025 totaled $901.5 billion, according to Commerce Department data released on Thursday, Feb. 19. That was $2.1 billion lower than 2024, marking just a 0.2% decrease in Trump's first year back in office. The trade gap sharply widened to $70.3 billion in December 2025. That was up $17.3 billion from November and well above economists' expectations of $55.5 billion, CNBC reported. On the night b…
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Washington Post Begins Massive Layoffs, Reports Say: Here's Why
The Washington Post is moving forward with sweeping layoffs that are expected to dramatically reshape one of the country's most influential newsrooms. The job cuts were announced on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The layoffs are expected to sharply reduce sports, books, local, international, and podcast coverage, NBC News reported. Roughly 30% of The Post's workforce is being laid off, including more than 300 journalists from the newsroom, two people with knowledge of the decision told The New York Times. The reductions also affect employees on the company's business side. The Washington Post Gui…
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Coca-Cola Releases Several New Cherry-Flavored Drinks: What To Know
Diet Coke Cherry is returning to store shelves nationwide as Coca-Cola rolls out a major expansion of its cherry-flavored lineup, including a new drink inspired by the classic soda fountain treat. Coca-Cola will begin rolling out several cherry-flavored beverages across the US and Canada in February, the company announced on Monday, Feb. 2. The releases mark four decades since Cherry Coke was first introduced. The expansion includes Coca-Cola Cherry Float and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cherry Float, along with the nationwide release of Diet Coke Cherry, which has been unavailable in many markets …
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Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud
President Donald Trump has commuted the five-year prison sentence of a New York real estate manager who pleaded guilty of fraudulently obtaining nearly $50 million in mortgage loans by overstating the value of apartment buildings in Hartford, his administration announced. Jacob Deutsch, a Brooklyn man who was sentenced in early 2022 to 62 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in what prosecutors described as a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme, was granted clemency last week. The White House did not provide a reason for the commutation. (Click here to read Trump'…
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Sen. Kelly Suing Hegseth Over Demotion Threat: 'Unconstitutional Crusade'
Sen. Mark Kelly is suing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the Pentagon moved to demote him after taking part in a video urging troops to reject unlawful orders from President Donald Trump. The Arizona senator filed the lawsuit on Monday, Jan. 12, and announced it in a Facebook post. Kelly's suit comes exactly one week after Hegseth threatened to cut the former Navy captain's retirement pay and reduce his rank. Kelly accused Hegseth of trying to silence him in his effort to hold the Trump administration accountable. "His unconstitutional crusade against me sends a chilling mes…
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Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why
Rising concerns about the weakening US job market are reshaping how workers approach 2026, with many choosing to stay put, protect their income, and brace for potential layoffs. Monster's newly released 2026 WorkWatch Report examines growing concerns about the labor market among jobseekers heading into the new year. The mid-December 2025 survey of 1,504 employed US adults shows a sharp pullback in job searching as anxiety grows over Americans' ability to find new positions. Only 43% of workers plan to look for a new job in 2026, down from 93% who said the same in 2025.&n…
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'SNL' Shocker: Bowen Yang Leaving Show
Bowen Yang, one of "Saturday Night Live's" most popular cast member is departing the show, according to numerous reports. Yang's last episode will be on Saturday, Dec. 20, with host Ariana Grande, his "Wicked" co-star, and musical guest Cher. Yang joined the show as a writer in 2018 before being becoming a featured player in the show's 45th season in 2019. Hist most popular bits include playing the iceberg who struck the Titanic, baby hippo Moo Deng, and a skit where he became friends with Travis Kelce. He also impersonated Vice President JD Vance and former Rep. George Santos. Outsid…
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Happiness Among Americans Hits All-Time Low, New Poll Reveals
Americans are struggling to feel satisfied, and new polling suggests money habits are playing an even bigger role in shaping that unhappiness. In an exclusive YouGov poll for MarketWatch conducted in October, only about half of respondents said the way they use and manage their money made them happy. When asked which money-related activity brought them the most happiness, 13 percent said they did not know, revealing uncertainty around what actually generates financial well-being. Among those who did give a clear answer, saving stood out. The poll found that 37 percent felt happiest w…
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Trump Calls Female Reporter 'Ugly' Days After 'Quiet, Piggy!' Insult
President Donald Trump launched another sexist insult at a female correspondent less than two weeks after calling a reporter "piggy." Trump called New York Times White House correspondent Katie Rogers "ugly" in a lengthy social media tirade on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The online attack came one day after Rogers wrote a detailed story about Trump's physical and mental decline titled "Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office." The story highlighted recent moments where the 79-year-old appeared drowsy during Oval Office meetings. It also drew attention to h…
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Major Retailers Slash Turkey Prices Despite Wholesale Increase: Here's Why
Thanksgiving cooks are finding a welcome surprise at the grocery store: lower turkey prices, thanks to deep discounting by major US retailers. Shoppers across the Northeast are seeing frozen whole turkeys selling for well under $1 per pound at big chains like Walmart. This comes despite a sharp rise in wholesale turkey prices, which are up about 75 percent over the past year to $1.71 per pound, according to Purdue University’s College of Agriculture. Stores are offering holiday birds at bargain rates to bring customers in for other purchases. This aggressive pricing strategy, known …
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Win Free Burritos For Year By Running In A Turkey Trot: Here's How
If food motivates you to run in turkey trots, a Thanksgiving feast doesn't have to be your only inspiration. Qdoba Mexican Eats is challenging runners to dress up like a Qdoba burrito during a race on Thursday, Nov. 27. The fast-casual chain is offering participants a free burrito entrée and a chance to win free burritos for a year. Runners can take part in a race of any distance on Thanksgiving Day, but they have to wear a Qdoba-inspired burrito costume. You must also take a photo at the race and post it on Instagram, tagging @QDOBA and using the hashtag #QDOBA_Giveaway…
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