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A CNBC poll indicates that Americans view the economy as worsening and blame Trump.
Most Americans have a negative view of the economy and believe the situation is likely to worsen, with President Donald Trump's economic approval ratings plummeting to their lowest level.US company executives sold a 20% surge in stock holdings, totaling $7.76 billion, the second-highest sell-off in 20 years.
US company executives sold a 20% surge in stock holdings during the first half of 2026, reaching $7.76 billion, the second-highest in 20 years, while stock purchases remained low."Gen Z in the US" flock to skilled tradespeople careers after AI boosts the popularity of labor-intensive influencers.
The BlueCollar trend, with 4.7 million posts on TikTok, is helping to attract Gen Z into skilled trades amid concerns that AI will replace office jobs.Trump threatens to escalate attacks on Iran; analysts warn of risk of repeating past mistakes and prolonging the war.
The US has increased its airstrikes against Iran after the ceasefire collapsed, while President Trump threatened to expand the number of targets to exert pressure. Analysts warn of the risk of a repeat of past events.Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 US election before Xi Jinping's visit to the United States.
Trump claims China stole over 220 million voter records and interfered in the 2020 election before Xi Jinping's visit to the US, raising concerns about potential damage to bilateral relations.Iran has declared it will defend Hormuz to the end and threatened to attack infrastructure throughout the Gulf if the United States proceeds with attacks.
Iran has declared it will defend Hormuz to the end and warned of attacks on infrastructure throughout the Persian Gulf region if the United States proceeds with such attacks.The United States is preparing to produce a $1 coin to celebrate its 250th anniversary, featuring an image of Trump.
The United States is preparing to produce a commemorative $1 coin to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, featuring an image of President Donald Trump on the obverse.Trump orders 25% tariff on imports from Brazil over digital trade and intellectual property issues.
Trump ordered a 25% tariff on select goods from Brazil under Section 301 after an investigation indicated violations of his policies on digital trade, tariffs, and intellectual property.Iran has claimed responsibility for attacking US bases in Jordan and Kuwait after the US launched a new wave of attacks.
Iran has announced it will retaliate against the US attacks by targeting US bases in Jordan and Kuwait, emphasizing that it is facing a war for survival after the US launched a new wave of attacks.KFC is adjusting its business strategy, gradually closing over 200 stores in the United States to focus on expanding into international markets.
KFC has closed more than 200 restaurants in the U.S. over the past 15 months, despite continued global sales growth. Parent company Yum! Brands attributes this to a business portfolio adjustment.
