Farmers are aging. Their kids don’t want to be in the family business.

 https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/farmers-are-aging-their-kids-don-t-want-to-be-in-the-family-business/ar-AA1WmR6e?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=6991407d671345e394019ac4637bbaf0&ei=90

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

 https://www.9news.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/us-core-inflation-may-fall-to-5-year-low-in-report-out-friday/616-12d415f7-b09c-4229-a766-79f4f4fafb5b?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_9NEWS_%28KUSA%29&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIILZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq9C8Fm7VBcMzKoSo7r2b8WnOd8Yj0Yl-SZfN-CHGPKYs8WQASVOce--lsh5_aem__RBMWthPAQL6BS0HNPu7Gg

The break is over. Companies are jacking up prices again.

 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-break-is-over-companies-are-jacking-up-prices-again/ar-AA1WqBG8?cvid=69932179a4234d3d8ae0c82177302db4&ocid=finrec&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

From Grooming to Extremes: The Rise of Looksmaxxing Among Young Men https://www.deccanchronicle.com/special-story/from-grooming-to-extremes-the-rise-of-looksmaxxing-among-young-men-1939066

 https://www.deccanchronicle.com/special-story/from-grooming-to-extremes-the-rise-of-looksmaxxing-among-young-men-1939066

Electricity prices rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead, analysts say

 https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/electricity-price-data-center-ai-inflation-goldman.html?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIH2JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn3t1ieBCPe2xFLA7yT-_Unwp_yy6FY70YR6rfu-xIbT9MMzw0TMz9uPQqyH_aem_PZ4wPtehs9YsBfym2tJX4w

As US agriculture flails, farmers see big corn acres as best bet to break even

 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-agriculture-flails-farmers-see-big-corn-acres-best-bet-break-even-2026-02-18/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIHnRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDZFYIEWQJhmZ0HQ0ugi36jov_BErxwQXZoIaXQs4U1BIPMorqBE-xx_eM_c_aem_1-4HFWl6qm7Va1BSi87gDQ

Trump could launch ‘sustained’ attack on Iran within days after US military’s ‘unprecedented’ Middle East buildup

 https://nypost.com/2026/02/18/world-news/trump-ready-for-sustained-strikes-on-iran-with-massive-middle-east-buildup/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIHe1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHohmTwuPZb_pGVHt3lz4BEaFbcjA4UkNUOTGtEMqCGAFT5Izaq2MwRLJehFV_aem_gf4OeAmxn9IGdH-QAAIMSQ#Echobox=1771451252

U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump’s tariffs

 https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/19/us-trade-deficit-totaled-901-billion-in-2025-despite-trumps-tariffs.html?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIHWtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrPPYyePH9sxES9nxynyirXpADVnDpniM4DizpmzRXlkBRc3l2dB9qIZSCsP_aem_I5PI4zlFOY8VzGQi31ACtA

US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/20/economy/us-gdp-economy-q4?Date=20260220&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1771595569&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIHTJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoMqLxMrSE_Lq5-MwTtM7SxgAmfaykItoIMshCigZT1JJUau_sDOyUwCNkTo_aem_f7W1fxvFsbWFDYvgeLVFgA

Americans are under the most financial distress in these cities, data suggests

 https://www.fox13news.com/news/americans-under-most-financial-distress-cities-data-suggests?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=699ab78842c9cd000141960a&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIHOVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvwXI7KY7fj0DdRmiCojsqUbDGJPIOxBTiqTeUvqkGn5sLqmmFmW9pz1Ld7T_aem_kTtZNj7c-CfooaXv1ix5bA

Americans shatter air travel record in 2025 despite surprising shift in when they fly

 https://www.fox13news.com/news/americans-air-travel-record-2025?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=699a9b6265c2f600016f8a9e&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIHEJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpoxLKWKxD9jnQ1Ca3auekc3STRwJjTk2kzqB2PmJIFm7jvl6XLnzLa5k_Yx_aem_yvlAEwtzrVKFFWygmkOBxQ

Ukraine is becoming a nation of widows and orphans as it confronts a demographic ‘catastrophe’

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/22/europe/ukraine-widows-demographic-crisis-intl?Date=20260222&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1771753071&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIG_lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpoxLKWKxD9jnQ1Ca3auekc3STRwJjTk2kzqB2PmJIFm7jvl6XLnzLa5k_Yx_aem_yvlAEwtzrVKFFWygmkOBxQ

Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations. Here’s what happens to your next car now

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/22/business/car-emissions-regulations-trump?Date=20260222&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1771752260&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawQIG51leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq3s-L8fN1XJa4mPhuvKVggGVFtB736X7cfpuLe9UiYAKQF7nHOgDd9G6mJE_aem_q_wSMWMTkXTNRKi6J3dC2Q

UNT’s Budget Deficit Reaches $45 Million After Sharp Drop In International Enrollment

 https://dallasexpress.com/education/unts-budget-deficit-reaches-45-million-after-sharp-drop-in-international-enrollment/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQIG0lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPZERGb0FxYWludHJvT29Ec3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm_Dr0cgxkVKO0cZw9NdywSkFczmzKUtpmr7fgwY01UuaSZbaiNsTjTIWKKK_aem__4fBObMD6hehmnxD6A9O9g

People aren't buying into Apple's big bet on a slimmer iPhone

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/tech/iphone-air-new-apple-17?Date=20260128&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1769609820&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&fbclid=IwY2xjawPstBxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TXRhOThTQktJRUV0Sk5qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmZppgpxuhNfAfpTovDci66QaC25tvqj9h0uKa4G2IS4l-VMNX-0hKy1JuZd_aem_U3WEwNafnAojtAJG9prELw

Papa Johns hopes this nostalgia-inducing pizza brings people back

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/food/papa-johns-pan-pizza-launch?Date=20260128&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1769620809&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPss5pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TXRhOThTQktJRUV0Sk5qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsL-L6Id0WTIQmglRU-sFz1Y785Cdy-Atgcgzo2cX0PfS2WbqraTfsaOF54K_aem_W1-5AZ9Qy5w-trMwFUvdWQ

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

 https://www.ktvu.com/news/tesla-ends-production-model-s-model-x-cars-2026?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=697b841c7b93f60001549b02&fbclid=IwY2xjawPssxlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TXRhOThTQktJRUV0Sk5qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhfydER3_Rb-5vQsfJMudK3qR754wxOA9MWEkNc-d3xv0D4yI4mvBu6lhun9_aem_c84ANLK0Ht6EIujGCsNPOw

California's Love Of EVs Really Has Made Its Air Cleaner, Study Claims Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/2087548/california-love-of-evs-made-air-cleaner-study/

 https://www.jalopnik.com/2087548/california-love-of-evs-made-air-cleaner-study/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox-Jalopnik&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPssrVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TXRhOThTQktJRUV0Sk5qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsdcuCMqeQjFNqEgfz0ihA8Y2jVQdoi8gZEM_xwndnyAiJjw0SfdotRKtSJe_aem_gWJqFOqSpugRz_22CnbtBw#Echobox=1769694539

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed chair

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/30/economy/kevin-warsh-nominated-fed-chair?Date=20260130&Profile=CNN,CNN+International,CNN+Politics&utm_content=1769774961&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPsslNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TXRhOThTQktJRUV0Sk5qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlB-MpNaB61lLfwzXoLkn9L-_Wu0WLySGQB97oMv6ZLvGSn32ZxtKtEalvNO_aem_ssTf7q59mA6OxJyrWe61QQ

OPEC+ set to keep oil production pause

 https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/opec-set-keep-oil-production-pause-march-prices-jump-sources-say-2026-01-30/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=697cd0e30e1b1f0001a99071&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPssf9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TXRhOThTQktJRUV0Sk5qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhqqbTW8O-EiZsaxIqGuERkLlWMeqDoXdfNvjQRJaZXy1-RnrONfrNI6s_hb_aem_s9MGlwVAH5k5BJmqCss2EA

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and diabetes

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/07/health/food-preservatives-cancer-diabetes-wellness?Date=20260131&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1769828718&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPsrb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TXRhOThTQktJRUV0Sk5qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmZppgpxuhNfAfpTovDci66QaC25tvqj9h0uKa4G2IS4l-VMNX-0hKy1JuZd_aem_U3WEwNafnAojtAJG9prELw

US producer prices post biggest gain in five months, businesses passing on tariffs

 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-producer-prices-accelerate-december-services-2026-01-30/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPsrWtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8nLTQ-ksYb3i5xjNFbIa4Dt9w6XYWIMZWmRnToDOpa68lvLvukI9Y7ntnSs_aem_OY1IDQe5HTpxG13W_cgJJw

‘A hurricane is coming’: Havana prepares people for war as US shuts off Cuba’s oil valve

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/29/americas/us-cuba-oil-blockade-threat-of-war-intl-latam?Date=20260129&Profile=CNN,CNN+International&utm_content=1769710508&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPsrRZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TXRhOThTQktJRUV0Sk5qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlB-MpNaB61lLfwzXoLkn9L-_Wu0WLySGQB97oMv6ZLvGSn32ZxtKtEalvNO_aem_ssTf7q59mA6OxJyrWe61QQ

Starbucks wants to lure people back in the afternoon with new energy drinks and matcha

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/29/food/starbucks-afternoon-menu-launch?Date=20260131&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1769879864&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPspa9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4TXRhOThTQktJRUV0Sk5qc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlB-MpNaB61lLfwzXoLkn9L-_Wu0WLySGQB97oMv6ZLvGSn32ZxtKtEalvNO_aem_ssTf7q59mA6OxJyrWe61QQ

Fed holds interest rates steady for first time since July

 https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/federal-reserve-interest-rate-01-28-2026

Health Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds

 https://nypost.com/2026/01/27/health/deadly-cancer-risk-spikes-with-certain-level-of-alcohol-consumption-study-finds/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPnqI1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNMGN1SlV0MkRXUGYxdWN0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsqgVBiRN7Mtk_r6TU-lHn37l9MfjNkgORx5zJJ_6AOs30qTRy266YA3cigF_aem_hCgD5IJHUJ7Ln_hQyWYCYg#Echobox=1769544585

Washington Abandons Critical Mineral Price Floor Support in 2026

 https://discoveryalert.com.au/federal-policy-reversal-2026-critical-mineral-shakeup/

6 months later, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sings a different tune on tariffs, saying the pain of higher prices is coming soon in 2026

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/world-leaders-saying-between-lines-135231278.html?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6974fc0199c3100001675a39&fbclid=IwY2xjawPmR1NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHNTZxNmh2V2s5NHJ4UTRsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoAhu6vRoqO5DtSrwDCkdpbXhcx6IB4Ei9H0KastUIhcEGZQ1eK9fif0gO_t_aem_jplklGXOB-tkESUMJA2ISg&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9sLmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAnQ0mxor9QZCrVOxhLub0uckDo7_iWmFNJs4gZl8Z4M-OG52T-jto2TsS_VsHxq_MmwgyYJWkO-LZfCRhhhtR5BI16AobQ1IouS56szFHXNp21bTqpKZbXULWrhhi8PopdnG-n_AMv-ygv0GpkVxF8lxJIhJ68rVXCt8wW7F_DC

Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement

 https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/26/economy/tariffs-trump-south-korea?Date=20260126&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1769466811&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawPmRqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHNTZxNmh2V2s5NHJ4UTRsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhYeJTauoMzAA7yqSARQ8tPA9oN8s71XXSc5wwGmpfDuI-4c9FNOlfPKutHr_aem_1EURhCrz1bHb3yv_4dTseg

Hard Times in the Delta as Farmers Consider Letting Crops Rot

 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/business/mississippi-delta-farmers-rice-prices.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&utm_sf_cserv_ref=5281959998&utm_sf_post_ref=659937208&fbclid=IwY2xjawPmRelleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHNTZxNmh2V2s5NHJ4UTRsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp8MiYc61sV9x9lUCAR_LsH2r3a9vkTYJuTILlANUqtomQFweHBCCf5Zfmws_aem_uvU_ZaiHrFFgyW8BFS0vgQ

 

 https://www.newser.com/story/382590/mississippi-farmers-cant-find-buyers-for-rice.html