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New Zealand manufacturing index falls to 53.1 but stays above 50 — 4dNew Zealand’s manufacturing sector expanded in August but at a slower pace, with the PMI at 53.1 and employment at the 50.0 breakeven, while new orders and finished stocks remained solid and inventories surged. The softer pace is being monitored for policy implications by the RBNZ, as cost-of-living pressures and external headwinds continue to weigh on sentiment even as underlying demand holds up.

Maya Lindstrom RBNZ should stay cautious on easing rates while inventories pile up and living costs bite.

Iran to Double Gasoline Price for Heavy UsersFinance — Sep 6, 2026Iran is experiencing deepening economic distress as purchasing power erodes and living costs surge, with households forced to spend more on basics as savings lose value. In response to sanctions and a strained economy, Tehran is raising gasoline prices for heavier users in staged tiers, increasing the burden on many drivers and prompting warnings of potential protests.

South Korea inflation climbs to 3.1%, fueling rate-hike speculation — Sep 2, 2026South Korea’s August inflation rebounded to 3.1%, lifted by a base effect from last year’s telecom discount and broadening core price gains as living-cost pressures persist, with food and service costs contributing to the upswing and potentially influencing the central bank’s policy stance. In Pakistan, inflation also rose to 11.1% in August, driven mainly by higher food and energy prices and a sharp surge in transport costs after petroleum price revisions, with the central bank maintaining a high policy rate to curb price pressures.

Tom Gallagher Base effects aside, food and service prices climbing again means real relief for households isn't coming anytime soon.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 9.7M views · Sep 9, 2026

Lively Wins Partial Fees After May Settlement — Aug 26, 2026Blake Lively was awarded about $407,000 in legal fees and costs from Justin Baldoni—far less than the $8 million she sought—with the judge calling many of her claimed hours excessive; the settlement in their defamation case left both sides with no money from the agreement itself. The ruling notes total fees of $363,245.40 and costs of $44,206.35, highlighting a dramatic gap between demand and award.

IJRTrump Opposed Placing Guardrails On AI Amid Tech Industry’s Fears. Here’s What Lawmakers Had To SayNicole Silverio · 9 min · 51m

Democrats Lead On Cost Of Living — Aug 25, 2026A string of polls show Democrats holding a notable edge over Republicans on handling the cost of living and the economy ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Reuters/Ipsos placing an 8-point Democratic lead and The Economist/YouGov reporting a 7-point edge. The findings frame affordability as a decisive issue amid rising energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, and note President Donald Trump’s economic record as a marketing point for Democrats while White House commentary cites his first-term growth accomplishments.

RankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Argentina’s Loan Apps Fuel Debt as Delinquencies Rise — Sep 4, 2026Argentina’s gig economy and broader households are increasingly turning to online and app-based loans at very high interest rates, fueling a rapid expansion of digital credit under President Milei’s austerity-driven reforms. With millions in debt, dozens of millions are delinquent on payments, as lenders—sometimes including the platforms workers use—provide rapid access to funds for basic needs amid rising living costs and slow wage growth.

Harris Pressed on Lowering Cost of Living As Poll Reveals High Prices As Key Issue — Sep 20, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris is responding face-to-face with voters about how she would help lower the cost of living if elected. Asked about the issue during the “Unite for America Rally” livestream event hosted by…

Sanders Claims Trump’s Coronavirus Response Cost the Lives of Many AmericansReporting — Apr 1, 2020Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is placing blame on President Donald Trump for the number of coronavirus deaths across the nation. “I think his inaction has cost the lives of many, many Americans,” Sanders said. Sanders was…

Jeffries unveils Day One agenda as Democratic unity faces test — Sep 3, 2026Virginia’s 2025 elections produced a Democratic trifecta, expanding state control and advancing policies on higher minimum wages, paid sick leave, salary transparency, and cannabis sales, signaling a shift toward a more expansive government role in a once-competitive state. In Congress, Democratic leaders face unity tests as they pursue an ambitious agenda to oversight the current president Trump’s administration and address cost of living, while managing a razor-thin majority and intra-party divisions that could shape the party’s ability to govern.

Marcus Bell Cost of living should be priority number one for whoever's in charge. People don't care about the politics, they care about their grocery bills.

On X · @FCBarcelonaFC Barcelona Shares "Warrior on a Break" Photo of Eric GarcíaFC Barcelona posted a hype-style photo of defender Eric García resting with the caption “Warrior on a break,” drawing mostly positive fan reactions (70-80%) alongside light sarcastic mockery of the dramatic phrasing (15-25%). No deep controversy exists, only typical club social media banter within Barça circles.875 likes · 13m

Beef Prices Climb As Egg Costs Set to Surge Over 40% — Feb 27, 2025The cost of living is about get more expensive after beef prices have also begun to rise alongside the price of eggs. According to Fox Business , the Labor Department ‘s Consumer Price Index has said prices for beef and…

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Thanks Joe: Report Details How Much More You Are Paying for Halloween Candy This YearOpinion — Oct 21, 2022Over the past year, Americans have felt the pinch of inflation in several parts of their lives. Gas prices are higher than a year ago , groceries cost more , services cost more, rental rates are up, and Americans paid…

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Video Resurfaces of Biden Campaign Promise: ‘Standard of Living Go Up and Your Costs Go Down’Reporting — Nov 18, 2021A video of then-candidate Joe Biden vowing on the campaign trail that costs for consumer goods would not go up has been resurfaced as inflation has increased at the fastest pace since 1990. During a campaign event in…

Plumber Shortage Expected to Reach 550,000 by 2027Business — Aug 30, 2026Modern kitchens are evolving into integrated spaces that fuse aesthetic design with high-performance systems, prioritizing open layouts, seamless storage, concealed technology, and social gathering—evidenced by remodels in Tulsa, showroom experiences, and contemporary design insights. Simultaneously, industry context, including the economic impact of plumbing manufacturers and anticipated skilled-worker shortages, highlights the broader costs and logistics behind kitchen projects and updates that expand storage, efficiency, and family-centered living.

Britain's June borrowing falls, government under fiscal pressureFinance — Jul 21, 2026UK June borrowing came in at 16 billion pounds, down from a year earlier and below forecasts as stronger tax receipts and lower interest costs partly ease near-term fiscal pressure under the new government. However, overall debt remains around 3 trillion pounds and the administration is still navigating fiscal rules while signaling cost-cutting measures and taxes to ease living costs.

Sandra RhodesKushner, Witkoff Accused of ‘Total Malpractice’ in Iran TalksU.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have been accused of “total malpractice” regarding their handling of talks with Iran. A former White House official accused the pair, stating they did not have have technical advisers with them during the early talks. The situation came to light in a story by The New Yorker’s Dexter Filkins. He described Kushner, 45, and Witkoff, 69, seemed to be out of 15m

Republicans’ Affordability Agenda? Blame Biden — Nov 27, 2025Republicans are gearing up for a midterm election year with Americans uneasy about the high cost of living , but many GOP lawmakers are appearing to blame Democrats without developing their own plan to ease household…

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Jeffries-Kushner Meeting Spurs Bipartisan Talks — Aug 23, 2026House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner privately discussed potential bipartisan areas such as housing, immigration, and the cost of living, with Kushner urging outreach to the White House and Jeffries signaling openness to collaboration. Jeffries also indicated that Democrats have not ruled out accountability measures, including potential impeachment of President Trump, should they win the House, underscoring a blend of outreach and oversight.

ALFREDO ORTIZ: Kamala Harris Is A Threat To Entry-Level JobsReporting — Aug 2, 2024The American job market has significantly downshifted as consumers, who drive the economy, are tapped out from the ongoing cost-of-living crisis under the Biden-Harris administration. According to Friday’s employment…

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Hillary Clinton: RFK Jr’s ‘Crackpot Ideas’ Will Cost Lives — Sep 24, 2025Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton thinks it may be detrimental for Americans to follow the “crackpot ideas” brought forth by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Clinton talked about…

‘My Dollar Went Further When Trump Was President’: Swing State Voters Blast High Housing Prices Under Biden-HarrisReporting — Aug 2, 2024Midwesterners are frustrated with the high housing rates and cost of living under the Biden administration, stressing that their money stretched further when former President Donald Trump was in office, according to The…

IJRRetail Giant Raises Motor Oil Price, Caps Customer Purchases As Iran War Drags OnParis Apodaca · 5 min · 16h

Wannabe-Cowboy Move from Uvalde Police Chief Might Have Cost Innocent Children Their LivesOpinion — Jun 11, 2022There’s a difference between front-line leadership and command. Both are important, even admirable, skill sets. But any experienced commander can tell you that trying to employ one when the other is needed often leads…

Large Number of House Democrats Refuse to Condemn Biden’s Open Border Policies During Live House VoteOpinion — Jan 18, 2024The Democrats are known for sticking together at all costs, even if it means their own destruction. They need to quit fooling themselves — if Biden’s open border policy is left unchecked, it will destroy the American…

Fauci Says Trump Admin’s ‘Lack of Candor’ Amid Pandemic ‘Very Likely’ Cost LivesReporting — Jan 22, 2021Dr. Anthony Fauci , the chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden , is speaking out about the previous administration’s coronavirus pandemic response. Appearing on CNN’s “New Day” Friday, Fauci, the director of the…

‘About Time’: Dick Durbin’s Eyes Light Up After Learning Congress Could Be Giving Itself A Pay Raise — Dec 18, 2024Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois appeared pleased when informed by a CNN reporter Wednesday that Congress is looking to potentially give itself a pay raise. The pay raise, a “cost of living adjustment,” which…

After Crawling Under A Rock For Four Years, Dems Suddenly Reappear To Complain About High Prices — Feb 28, 2025While the left now openly highlights the cost of living in the U.S. under President Donald Trump, corporate media pundits and Democrats remained largely silent as former President Joe Biden oversaw a surge in prices…

On X · @NiallOfficialNiall Horan Tour Countdown HypeNiall Horan posted a one-week tour countdown that generated overwhelmingly positive fan engagement with no meaningful opposition. Reactions consist of excitement, city-specific anticipation, and minor FOMO rather than criticism.1,033 likes · 13m

Video — YouTubeA 9/11 Survivor Finally Shares the Story She Kept Private for 25 YearsSmartHER News · 9.2M views · Sep 10, 2026