Wendy’s to close hundreds of restaurants as struggling customers cut back on dining out Wendy’s could shutter between 200 to 350 locations The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025
Trump officials illegally wrote furloughed workers’ out-of-office emails to blame Democrats for the shutdown, judge rules Officials violated workers’ First Amendment rights by ‘commandeering’ their emails to spread partisan messages The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025
Former colleagues pay tributes to pilots killed in UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky Former colleagues are mourning three pilots killed in the UPS cargo plane crash near the Louisville, Kentucky, airport, as relatives of a badly burned man who was pulled from the wreckage confirm he’s also among the 13 who died The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025
Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigation President Donald Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain imports A South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported components for solar panels The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
MS-13 Used Scenic L.A. Overlooks as Execution Sites, Prosecutors Say Prosecutors described the violence as part of a pattern that intensified around 2016, when an influx of arrivals from Central America imposed "Salvadoran rules" Latin Times · Nov 7, 2025
Court leaves order in place requiring Trump admin to provide full SNAP payments for November A federal appeals court leaves an order in place that requires President Donald Trump’s administration to provide full SNAP food benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
Trump pardons former New York baseball star Darryl Strawberry for tax evasion Strawberry was a 1980s slugger and former contestant on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
Nigeria's army chief promises to step up anti-terror operations Nigeria’s new army chief has promised to intensify operations against terrorists in the north The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
7 Ways To Keep More of Your Money in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Economy Policy shifts from Trump's bill could raise the average family's annual spending by $2k+. To handle cost pressures, here are ways to keep more of your money. GOBankingRates · Nov 7, 2025
Cattle Rally Back Higher on Friday, as President Trump Comments After the Close Live cattle futures were up $2.50 to $3.05 on Friday to round out the week with $8.32 losses. The Friday morning Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $228-230 sales on 160 of the 1,228 head offered. Outside of that, Northern sales have been reported at $230-230.50, with $232... Barchart · Nov 7, 2025
Trump pardons ex-NYPD cop convicted of helping China stalk an expat Michael McMahon's lawyer said the pardon ‘corrects a horrible injustice’ The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP food stamp payments after Trump appeal The USDA says funding is already going to states while the government wages a legal battle to freeze it The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
Mexico and France announce plan to boost economic and cultural ties after leaders meet Mexico and France announced Friday a new phase in their strategic alliance to boost trade, investment and scientific, cultural and diplomatic cooperation, during the France's head of state first official visit to Mexico The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss it New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Sean Duffy called ‘world-class stupid’ as he flies off to campaign stop for son-in-law with airports in chaos: report As airports across the U.S. cut traffic due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to fly to a campaign event for his son-in-law — drawing ire from some in MAGA world, according to a report.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 FACT FOCUS: Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleading With Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, the question of how much this year’s turkey and trimmings will cost looms large, especially with grocery prices 2.7% higher than they were in 2024
Fortune · Nov 7, 2025 Frontier’s CEO on air travel reductions: Buy a second plane ticket from competitors if you ‘don’t want to be stranded’ "If you are flying Friday or in the next ten days and need to be there or don't want to be stranded, I highly recommend booking a backup ticket on another carrier."
Axios · Nov 7, 2025 Trump orders Justice Department probe of meatpackers over prices The White House insists groceries are affordable, but concedes beef prices have risen.
The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2025 Flattery will get you everywhere: Orbán lays it on thick with Trump The Hungarian PM needed Trump’s help over Russia oil sanctions – so he deployed a tried-and-trusted method
Reason · Nov 7, 2025 Trump Vowed To Stop Crypto Crackdowns. Samourai Wallet Proves He Hasn't. If fairness in the justice system depends on wealth or political value, we’ve missed the point of justice entirely.
Barchart · Nov 7, 2025 Stocks Recover on Government Reopening Hopes The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.28%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.14%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Trump goes after America’s meat producers over rising prices after failed bid to boost Argentine beef Truth Social rant comes after days of being pressed over his failure to lower grocery prices
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 ICE to open national call center to find unaccompanied migrant children amid surge in partnerships U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to open a national call center to help local and state law enforcement agencies find unaccompanied migrant children
Benzinga · Nov 7, 2025 Trump's Approval Rating At Second Term Low: Government Shutdown Overshadowing Record Stock Market? A favorability rating for President Donald Trump hits a new low for his second term in office as the federal government shutdown hits record lengths.