The holiday shopping landscape is changing in the U.S., with online Chinese outlets Shein and Temu offering ultra-low prices and challenging traditional American retailers. For years, people have been turning away from brick-and-mortar stores in favor of fast fashion and online-only shops that offer seemingly endless choices and unbeatable prices. With the way sites like…

A week after the Biden administration preliminarily approved a $6.6 billion loan to electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive, the White House is again giving billions in financial aid to the EV sector. This week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $7.5 billion loan commitment to support the construction of two EV battery manufacturing facilities in…

“Moana 2” made waves as not only Disney’s biggest domestic animation debut of all time but also the biggest animated debut globally. The film, released on Thanksgiving Day, brought in a record-breaking $389 million during the holiday weekend. Disney continues to dominate Thanksgiving releases The sequel to the 2016 hit takes audiences on another thrilling…

The search for Hannah Kobayashi made national headlines thanks to many questions left unanswered with loved ones wondering if she was taken against her will. The budding photographer from Hawaii was on her way to New York City last month to experience the art scene and visit relatives. However, after missing her connecting flight from…

Workers at nine Volkswagen factories across Germany brought assembly lines to a halt on Monday, Dec. 2, as they launched rolling two-hour strikes. The autoworkers are protesting pay cuts and proposed factory closures the automaker claims are necessary to make up for slumping sales in Europe. Volkswagen reportedly wants 120,000 German workers to take a…

A federal appeals court ruled Idaho can proceed with a new law that makes it illegal to help minors seek an abortion without parental consent. The new ruling reverses a lower court decision that prevented the law from taking effect after a 2023 lawsuit. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Monday, Dec. 2,…

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country Tuesday, Dec. 3, appointing an army general to serve as martial law commander. Less than three hours later, parliament voted to lift the declaration. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declared that the martial law was “invalid” and that lawmakers “will protect democracy…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told President-elect Donald Trump his proposed tariffs would “kill the Canadian economy” when they met for dinner last week. Trump allegedly responded, “If Canada can’t survive the tariffs, then maybe Canada should become the 51st state and Trudeau can become its governor.” Sources at the dinner confirmed the exchange with…

The U.S. Army will have a new commander for Europe and Africa after Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., dropped his hold on Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue’s nomination. Mullin objected to Donahue due to his role in Afghanistan. The Senate approved the general’s promotion from three to four stars Monday, Dec. 2. The hold lasted about 10…

The global chip war is ramping up with China banning exports of key materials to the United States. The move comes in response to the Biden administration tightening the country’s access to American technology.  China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday, Dec. 3, that it will stop shipping rare minerals and metals used to make military…