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Sydney Sweeney Sells Her Bathwater In Soap Bars: 'You Kept Asking... So We Kept It' Sydney Sweeney Sells Her Bathwater In Soap Bars: 'You Kept Asking... So We Kept It'
Sydney Sweeney Sells Her Bathwater In Soap Bars: 'You Kept Asking... So We Kept It' Fans of actress Sydney Sweeney can now take a bath with her – or at least some of the star's bathwater. Dr. Squatch is launching the limited-edition "Sydney's Bathwater Bliss" soap. The natural men's personal care product maker announced the soap made with the "Euphoria" actress's actual bathwater on Thursday, May 29. Only 5,000 bars of Sydney's Bathwater Bliss will be sold for $8 when it's released on Friday, June 6. Dr. Squatch is giving away 100 "briccs" of the soap scented with pine, fir, and earthy moss. Sweeney, 27, has starred in Dr. Squatch advertisements as the "Bod…

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$14B+ In Projects, 10K Jobs Scrapped As Clean Energy Faces Trump, GOP Headwinds: Study $14B+ In Projects, 10K Jobs Scrapped As Clean Energy Faces Trump, GOP Headwinds: Study
$14B+ In Projects, 10K Jobs Scrapped As Clean Energy Faces Trump, GOP Headwinds: Study More than $14 billion in projects and 10,000 jobs have been canceled or delayed in 2025 as President Donald Trump's massive spending bill threatens the future of clean energy development in the US. The economic toll jumped sharply when $4.5 billion in planned battery, electric, and wind projects were scrapped in April, according to the nonpartisan group E2. The analysis released on Thursday, May 29, comes as the Senate awaits a vote on the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a tax-and-spending plan that would eliminate key clean energy incentives. The bill passed by House Republicans&nb…

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NY Times Brings Content To Amazon's AI Platforms In New Licensing Deal NY Times Brings Content To Amazon's AI Platforms In New Licensing Deal
NY Times Brings Content To Amazon's AI Platforms In New Licensing Deal The New York Times has agreed to let Amazon use the prestigious newspaper's coverage in its artificial intelligence products. The Times announced its new licensing agreement with Amazon in a news release on Thursday, May 29. The deal allows Amazon to use Times content like news reporting, NYT Cooking stories, and The Athletic's sports coverage for AI features like real-time summaries and excerpts. That content will appear across Amazon services, including direct links to Times platforms. "This broadens the companies' existing relationship, and will bring additional value to Amazon cus…

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JetBlue, United Unveil Major Airline Alliance: What Travelers Need To Know JetBlue, United Unveil Major Airline Alliance: What Travelers Need To Know
JetBlue, United Unveil Major Airline Alliance: What Travelers Need To Know JetBlue Airways and United Airlines are linking their loyalty programs in a major new partnership that promises more flights, easier booking, and expanded travel perks. United and JetBlue announced the new "Blue Sky" alliance in a joint news release on Thursday, May 29. The deal will give United its long-desired access to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport by 2027. United flyers will get greater access to JetBlue's Caribbean vacation destinations like Aruba, Barbados, and Jamaica. JetBlue customers can use United's larger global network for cities like Beijing, London, Pa…

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Federal Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariffs, Citing Abuse Of Emergency Powers Law Federal Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariffs, Citing Abuse Of Emergency Powers Law
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariffs, Citing Abuse Of Emergency Powers Law A federal court has blocked President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, ruling that he improperly used emergency powers to launch trade wars that badly hurt businesses and rocked global markets. The ruling was handed down by a three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade on Wednesday, May 28. The judges' decision came amid several lawsuits accusing Trump of abusing his power as President to slap arbitrary tariffs on other countries. The court determined that Trump doesn't have the authority to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose the sweeping duties …

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'Trump Always Chickens Out': Hear His Response To Wall Street's 'TACO' Trade Strategy 'Trump Always Chickens Out': Hear His Response To Wall Street's 'TACO' Trade Strategy
'Trump Always Chickens Out': Hear His Response To Wall Street's 'Taco' Trade Strategy Economists say Wall Street just experienced a "TACO" Tuesday, but it had nothing to do with tortillas or salsa. Traders and other stock market watchers have been discussing what's called the "TACO" trade strategy. TACO is an acronym that stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out," a reference to President Donald Trump's constantly changing tariff threats and retreats. Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong has been widely credited with creating the TACO nickname earlier in May. "The recent rally has a lot to do with markets realising that the US administration does not have a very hig…

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Easy Button Returns: How Staples Reimagined 2000s Icon In Social Media Era Easy Button Returns: How Staples Reimagined 2000s Icon In Social Media Era
Easy Button Returns: How Staples Reimagined 2000s Icon In Social Media Era Struggling to think of ways to celebrate a 20th birthday or anniversary? For Staples, "that was easy." Staples is reviving its iconic Easy Button used in many advertising campaigns in the 2000s. The office supply retailer based in Framingham, Massachusetts, announced the red button's comeback in a news release on Wednesday, May 28. Originally launched in 2005, the Easy Button was a huge sensation in offices and schools nationwide. The catchphrase, "That was easy," grew into a widely known pop culture reference in the 2000s, far beyond shoppers looking for pens or printers. Staples is tryin…

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David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In NJ: See What Inspired 'Big Papi' David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In NJ: See What Inspired 'Big Papi'
David Ortiz Launches New Rum Available In NJ: See What Inspired 'Big Papi' "Big Papi" is taking a big swing with a new spirit that has deep roots in his native Dominican Republic. Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz officially launched Ozama Rum, according to a news release on Wednesday, May 28. The Baseball Hall-of-Famer also hosted pre-launch parties with distributors and influencers in Boston, Miami, New York City, and Santo Domingo. The premium liquor is made entirely in the Dominican Republic using 100% local sugarcane. The rum is aged for at least one year in oak barrels before being bottled locally and labeled with the official "Ron D…

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Backup Camera Dangers Spark Recall Of Nearly 1.1M Vehicles In Ford's Latest Safety Issue Backup Camera Dangers Spark Recall Of Nearly 1.1M Vehicles In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
Backup Camera Dangers Spark Recall Of Nearly 1.1M Vehicles In Ford's Latest Safety Issue More than a million vehicles are being recalled by Ford due to frozen rearview camera displays in the latest safety concern for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 1,075,299 vehicles from 44 models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The defect raises crash risks and adds to a long string of recalls that have plagued Ford in 2025. The recall impacts Ford and Lincoln vehicles with a software bug that can freeze or delay the rear camera image when reversing. The glitch stems from faulty SYNC4 software that can cause the infotainment scre…

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Southwest Officially Ends 'Bags Fly Free' Policy: Here's What You'll Pay Now Southwest Officially Ends 'Bags Fly Free' Policy: Here's What You'll Pay Now
Southwest Officially Ends 'Bags Fly Free' Policy: Here's What You'll Pay Now Southwest Airlines has finally grounded its most popular perk. The "Bags Fly Free" policy for Southwest officially ended after it began when the Dallas-based airline was founded in 1971. Starting on Wednesday, May 28, most passengers will have to pay $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for a second. The change applies to tickets purchased or changed on or after May 28 for Basic, Wanna Get Away Plus, and Anytime fares. Passengers will still get two free checked bags through Business Select or the upcoming Choice Extra fare, which is expected to launch later in 2025. Some loyal…

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