119 JCPenney stores sold; see locations

JCPenney sold 119 of its stores in a nearly $1 billion deal. Here’s what we know.

U.S. strikes new trade deal with European Union
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The AIER's Paul Mueller joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the recent trade deal between the U.S. and European Union.

Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more

Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.

Here are the states with the best and worst health care in 2025: Study

A new study has found which states offer the best health care in the United States, combining low costs with strong health outcomes.

US-EU trade deal will make these items more expensive

The deal imposes a 15% tariff on European goods imported in the U.S. and these products are likely to rise in cost.

Rite Aid closing 114 more stores across multiple states

Rite Aid is planning to shutter locations nationwide, including in states like Pennsylvania, California and New York.

LEGO releasing Nintendo Game Boy: What to know

LEGO is unveiling a brick-built Game Boy. Here’s when the nostalgic kit will be available.

Trump speaks after meeting with Fed Chair Powell
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President Donald Trump spoke to reporters Thursday in Washington D.C. after meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Women Uber drivers and riders can choose to avoid riding with men soon

Uber is piloting a new “Women Preferences” feature in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit, allowing women riders and drivers to choose same-gender matches for more safety and comfort.

Consumers prefer self-check out when purchasing certain personal items: study

A study finds consumers are more likely to choose self-checkout over a cashier when buying items like condoms, pregnancy tests, and yeast infection treatments.

Hershey raising candy prices amid cocoa surge: Report

Hershey is raising prices across its candy portfolio due to an "unprecedented" increase in cocoa costs, a spokesperson confirmed to Reuters.

Trump tariff deadline set for Aug.1. What we know

The tariffs are expected to impact goods imported from dozens of countries to the U.S.

Trump announces new trade deals with Asian nations
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President Trump says the U.S. reached a trade agreement with the Republic of Indonesia, now eliminating about 99% of the tariff barriers between the two countries when it comes to industrial and U.S. food and agricultural products. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is getting the latest on the trade deals and ongoing negotiations with Jason Sorens, Ph.D., a Senior Research Fellow at AIER.