New auto tariffs could raise prices, but some dealers see an opportunity
President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts could have a major impact on the auto industry, affecting both…
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People with Autism find meaningful work at a thriving business
About 1-in-36 children in the U.S. is now identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and for many parents a major concern is what their future…
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President Trump unveils new tariff plans
President Donald Trump says he’ll unveil sweeping new tariffs Wednesday. The White House says the tariffs will take effect immediately, with U.S.…
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Hooters files for bankruptcy protection
The company filed for bankruptcy in Texas Monday, seeking to address its $376 million debt by selling all of its company-owned restaurants to a…
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UAW president on Trump administration targeting unions, tariffs and auto industry
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain spoke with Major Garrett on Face the Nation Sunday saying the Trump administration is going after…
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Consumer confidence hits lowest point since January 2021
Americans are expecting higher inflation this year and more are predicting that the economy will slip into a recession once…
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Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar for about $1 billion
The 66-year-old business, which Dollar Tree bought in 2015 for about $9 billion, has been struggling due to competition from big-box and online…
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United Airlines to raise annual fees for travel perks
The company said the increase in fees will include the annual airport lounge membership and its rewards credit cards. The move is in an effort to…
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23andMe, genetic testing firm, files for bankruptcy
In a statement announcing the bankruptcy, the board’s chair said they’d determined a court-supervised sale process is the best path forward. The…
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Elemental LifeSpa opens in Yuma this weekend
The spa offers red light therapy, oxygenated workouts, a full body scanner, electromagnetic frequency therapy and blood flow resistance…
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A potential food court in the Foothills has neighbors upset
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors approved a change of land use for a new food court in the foothills, but some locals are against…
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Pepsi buys prebiotic soda brand “Poppi”
Pepsi is buying a popular probiotic soda brand jumping into the trend of healthier…
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Forever 21 to close all its U.S. stores after filing for bankruptcy
The operator of the brand’s U.S. unit says foreign competition from fast-fashion rivals, rising costs, economic challenges and evolving consumer…
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Americans say that federal cuts will do more harm than good
Only 28% of Americans say that President Donald Trump’s policies have improved economic…
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Dow falls for second straight day
Stocks fell for a second day amid renewed fears of a wider trade war as tariffs long threatened by the Trump administration came into effect…
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Slim Chickens opens its doors in Yuma
Hand-breaded chicken tenders, sandwiches, and delectable desserts are the restaurant’s…
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Microsoft to shut down Skype after 21 years
Skype was founded in the early 2000s and picked up by Microsoft in 2011. Skype lost steam in the 2010s and has since fallen well behind its…
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Los Angeles residents react to National Economic Blackout Day
Some L.A. residents responded to the call for a national economic blackout day on Friday from the People’s Union USA, and more boycotts are in the…
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Apple announces expansion of operations across the U.S.
Part of their plan includes a 250,000-square-foot AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas that will produce produce servers for Apple…
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Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles
According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker, co-founded and led by billionaire Elon Musk, is recalling some…
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