President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app. Trump had signed an order in early April to keep TikTok running for another 75 days after a potential deal to sell the app to American owners was put on ice. “Probably yeah, yeah,” he responded when asked by reporters on Air … [Read more...] about Trump suggests he’ll extend deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell app
Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after a spring spending surge to beat tariffs
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back from a spending surge early this year to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports. Sales at retail stores and restaurants dropped 0.9% in May, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, after a … [Read more...] about Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after a spring spending surge to beat tariffs
Union leaders announce departure from DNC; party leadership in question
Two top union leaders are departing the Democratic National Committee. The New York Times first reported that Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders declined offers to stay on as at-large members of the DNC, escalating an internal conflict about the party’s future. Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington, said Weingarten and Saunders … [Read more...] about Union leaders announce departure from DNC; party leadership in question
Baltimore Scene: In A Mood at the Walters Art Museum | PHOTOS
In A Mood, back for its second year, is a night of community, exploration, and celebration, with a focus on experiencing the museum in a new way. The summer fundraiser transforms the museum into a mood-filled space with aura photography, creative cocktails, custom bites, and more. Lexi and Joe Banno, of Towson, attend In A Mood at the Walters Art Museum. Art supporters attend … [Read more...] about Baltimore Scene: In A Mood at the Walters Art Museum | PHOTOS
Kraft Heinz pulling certain artificial dyes from its US products in 2027
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, Associated Press Business Writer Kraft Heinz will be pulling certain artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes. The move comes nearly two months after U.S. health officials said that they would urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food … [Read more...] about Kraft Heinz pulling certain artificial dyes from its US products in 2027