Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ’s antitrust chief, sources say
February 17, 2026
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Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ’s antitrust chief, sources say

Top Trump administration officials ousted Justice Department antitrust chief Abigail Slater and had discussions with her shortly before she announced on social media that she was leaving the…

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Is Lululemon coming apart at the seams? Here’s why the brand is losing its flex.
February 17, 2026
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Is Lululemon coming apart at the seams? Here’s why the brand is losing its flex.

Lululemon has long been a dominant force in the world of athleisure. But a series of headwinds, including a recent blunder over see-through leggings, is threatening the company’s path…

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Average tax refund is nearly 11% higher so far this year, IRS data shows
February 16, 2026
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Average tax refund is nearly 11% higher so far this year, IRS data shows

Early tax filers are enjoying bigger refunds compared to the same time last year, according to the latest figures from the Internal Revenue Service. As of Feb. 6, 2026,…

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What’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2026? Here’s what to expect on the federal holiday.
February 16, 2026
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What’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2026? Here’s what to expect on the federal holiday.

Presidents Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16, this year, was established to honor the birthday of the nation’s first president, George Washington. The official name of the…

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Trump administration moves to end “universally hated” start/stop feature for cars
February 16, 2026
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Trump administration moves to end “universally hated” start/stop feature for cars

The Trump administration said it’s ending a credit for automakers that install a so-called “start/stop feature” in the vehicles, part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations to…

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Consumers and businesses paid nearly 90% of Trump tariffs in 2025, new analysis found
February 16, 2026
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Consumers and businesses paid nearly 90% of Trump tariffs in 2025, new analysis found

Almost all of President Trump’s tariffs last year were passed on to U.S. consumers and businesses in the form of higher costs, according to a new analysis from the…

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Southwest says it is making adjustments after launching new boarding process
February 15, 2026
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Southwest says it is making adjustments after launching new boarding process

Southwest Airlines says its making adjustments to its boarding process two weeks after the discount carrier switched to assigned seating. Officials with the airline told CBS News that…

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CBS News price tracker shows how much food, gas, utility and housing costs are rising
February 15, 2026
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CBS News price tracker shows how much food, gas, utility and housing costs are rising

As consumers cope with lingering cost-of-living pressures and the potential impact of tariffs, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food…

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How much money is spent on Valentine’s Day?
February 15, 2026
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How much money is spent on Valentine’s Day?

Money famously can’t buy you love, but be prepared to pay up for those Valentine’s Day flowers or chocolates this year.  The average consumer is expected to spend…

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Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here’s what experts say.
February 15, 2026
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Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here’s what experts say.

After last week’s launch of TrumpRx, President Trump described the discounted drug platform as “one of the most transformative health care initiatives of all time.” But experts and…

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