Doylestown, PA
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New Stance On Tariffs By One Of America's Biggest Grocery Store Owners Could Protect Prices New Stance On Tariffs By One Of America's Biggest Grocery Store Owners Could Protect Prices New Stance On Tariffs By One Of America's Biggest Grocery Store Owners Could Protect Prices
New Stance On Tariffs By One Of America's Biggest Grocery Store Owners Could Protect Prices Albertsons Companies is warning its suppliers: don't expect to pass tariff costs on to us, and definitely don't think we'll pass them on to our shoppers. In a letter sent to suppliers in March 2025, Albertsons told vendors that, with few exceptions, it "is not accepting cost increases due to tariffs," according to reporting by BoiseDev. The grocery giant further advised that any tariff-related surcharges added to invoices without prior approval could cause disputes and payment delays. Supermarket News and Grocery Nerd confirmed that suppliers seeking an exception must submit a detailed…

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by Jillian Pikora
Forked River-Lacey, NJ
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Lacey Township Man Who Made Racist Threats To Amazon Driver Learns Fate: Prosecutor Lacey Township Man Who Made Racist Threats To Amazon Driver Learns Fate: Prosecutor Lacey Township Man Who Made Racist Threats To Amazon Driver Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Lacey Township Man Who Made Racist Threats To Amazon Driver Learns Fate: Prosecutor A Lacey Township man who made racist threats against an Amazon driver and illegally sold large amounts of marijuana was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday, April 25, authorities said. John Vincentini had previously pleaded guilty to bias intimidation after he threatened an Amazon delivery driver back in September 2022, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Vincentini asked the driver why he was in the neighborhood, following him around and blocking his vehicle, Billhimer said.. He asked the driver if they "understood that it was a racist neighborhood" and threatened to sh…

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by Sam Barron
National Interest
Amazon’s Annual Book Sale Returns April 23–28: Save Big On Bestsellers, Kindle Favorites & More Amazon’s Annual Book Sale Returns April 23–28: Save Big On Bestsellers, Kindle Favorites & More Amazon’s Annual Book Sale Returns April 23–28: Save Big On Bestsellers, Kindle Favorites & More
Amazon’s Annual Book Sale Returns April 23–28: Save Big On Bestsellers, Kindle Favorites & More Remember when Amazon was just an online bookstore? It’s come a long way since then—but every spring, book lovers get a sweet reminder of those early days thanks to Amazon’s Annual Book Sale, this year running April 23 to 28, 2025. For six days only, readers can enjoy major discounts—making it the perfect time to catch up on those “must-reads” and BookTok darlings that have been sitting in your cart for months. This year’s deals include up to 80% off select Kindle ebooks and up to 65% off top print and children's books. There are also hundreds of audiobooks priced under $8. Whether you pref…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
National Interest
Big Tech Cracks Into White House Easter Egg Roll With Pricy Sponsorships: Reports Big Tech Cracks Into White House Easter Egg Roll With Pricy Sponsorships: Reports Big Tech Cracks Into White House Easter Egg Roll With Pricy Sponsorships: Reports
Big Tech Cracks Into White House Easter Egg Roll With Pricy Sponsorships: Reports The annual White House Easter Egg Roll may have a different feel this year after several tech companies have reportedly paid a pretty penny to sponsor the event. According to multiple reports, Elon Musk's X, YouTube, Amazon, and other tech companies entered high-dollar partnerships for possible branding opportunities. Traditionally, the event is privately funded. This year, CNN reported that some sponsors were ponying up between $75,000 and $200,000. "In addition to the classic Egg Roll and Egg Hunt—both featuring real, small- and medium-sized eggs donated by American egg farmers—guests wi…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
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Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac
Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac Emergency crews responded to a crash in Putnam County after an Amazon delivery vehicle rolled onto its side on Wednesday evening, April 16.  The incident happened around 5:34 p.m. on Croton Falls Road near Valley Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Responding units from the fire department, Carmel Police, and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps arrived to the scene to find a fully battery-powered Amazon van on its side.  Fortunately, the driver declined medical transport and was not injured, firefighters said. Crews noted that the van was …

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by Ben Crnic
National Interest
LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll
LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll Aside from Ken, can you name another male member of the Barbie family? No?  Blaine, Derek, Alan—not ringing any bells? Maybe this one will: LeBron James. James joins Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, Elton John, and many other celebrities—both male and female—whom Mattel has immortalized as dolls. But the Barbie Signature LeBron James Kenbassador Doll marks a bold first: He’s not just another celebrity figure—he’s the first to earn the title “Kenbassador,” a nod to men who lead, inspire, and make their mark far beyond the spotlight. The doll, which celebrates the NBA superstar…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
National Interest
Baby Toy's Choking Hazard Prompts Large Nationwide Recall: CPSC Baby Toy's Choking Hazard Prompts Large Nationwide Recall: CPSC Baby Toy's Choking Hazard Prompts Large Nationwide Recall: CPSC
Baby Toy's Choking Hazard Prompts Large Nationwide Recall: Cpsc A baby toy sold nationwide is being recalled after a loose piece ended up in an infant's mouth. Fisher-Price issued the recall for about 15,300 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Centers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 10. The center's tissue box toy can break apart, exposing small support brackets that pose a choking risk to young children. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. Fisher-Price said it received one report of the toy coming apart and an infant placing a support bracket in their mouth. The activity centers were sold from N…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall
Egg Teethers Crack In Babies' Mouths, Sparking Huge Brunch-Themed Stroller Toy Recall More than a quarter-million brunch-themed stroller toys have been recalled after babies were found with broken pieces of the toy egg in their mouths. Fisher-Price issued the recall for about 253,000 Brunch & Go Stroller Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 10. About 4,500 toys were also sold in Canada. The toy features pretend avocado toast with a mirror tomato, crinkle bacon, and an egg teether. Fisher-Price said the egg's yellow yolk can crack, creating small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Five incidents have be…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
TikTok Ban In US Delayed, Trump Claims Tariffs Help Negotiations Despite Crashing Markets TikTok Ban In US Delayed, Trump Claims Tariffs Help Negotiations Despite Crashing Markets TikTok Ban In US Delayed, Trump Claims Tariffs Help Negotiations Despite Crashing Markets
TikTok Ban In US Delayed, Trump Claims Tariffs Help Negotiations Despite Crashing Markets TikTok will stay online in the US until at least the middle of June after a federal ban on the popular video app was delayed again. President Donald Trump said he'll sign an executive order to extend a 75-day delay on enforcing the ban. The order comes just one day before the app could have been shut down in the US under the divest-or-ban law. Trump, who once supported a TikTok ban, made the announcement on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, April 4. "My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress," the Presid…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo: Switch 2 Preorders Delayed, Video Game Giant's Stock Tumbles Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo: Switch 2 Preorders Delayed, Video Game Giant's Stock Tumbles Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo: Switch 2 Preorders Delayed, Video Game Giant's Stock Tumbles
Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo: Switch 2 Preorders Delayed, Video Game Giant's Stock Tumbles The Nintendo Switch 2 was hit with a Mario Kart "red shell" as preorders for the highly anticipated video game console have been delayed due to President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs. Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 won't start on their scheduled date of Wednesday, April 9. A Nintendo spokesperson confirmed the delay to the Daily Voice on Friday, April 4. Nintendo said the pause won't affect when the portable console will be released. "Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and e…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Market Freefall Deepens After Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Despite Moderate Job Gains In March Market Freefall Deepens After Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Despite Moderate Job Gains In March Market Freefall Deepens After Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Despite Moderate Job Gains In March
Market Freefall Deepens After Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Despite Moderate Job Gains In March Unemployment inched up in March – slightly higher than economists expected – as stock markets crashed and Big Tech companies saw their worst single-day loss on record in response to President Donald Trump's aggressive new tariffs. March's unemployment rate was 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday, April 4. That was slightly higher than the 4.1% forecast as the labor force participation rate also rose, CNBC reported. The US added 228,000 nonfarm payrolls in March, significantly higher than the Dow Jones estimate of around 140,000. The BLS also reduced …

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
YouTube Shorts Launches New Editing Tools As TikTok Ban Deadline Looms YouTube Shorts Launches New Editing Tools As TikTok Ban Deadline Looms YouTube Shorts Launches New Editing Tools As TikTok Ban Deadline Looms
YouTube Shorts Launches New Editing Tools As TikTok Ban Deadline Looms YouTube is unveiling new creation tools on its shorter video platform that directly competes with TikTok, which faces another potential US ban. Five features are coming to YouTube Shorts later in the spring, YouTube said in a blog post on Thursday, April 3. The announcement was made just two days before a federal deadline that could pull TikTok from app stores. The new YouTube Shorts features include beat-synced editing, image and artificial intelligence-generated stickers, upgraded templates, and a redesigned video editor. "Say hello to the new and improved video editor, which has be…

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by Chris Spiker