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By 2027, Kraft Heinz says all artificial food dyes will be replaced with natural colors. The move comes two months after federal officials called on food companies to stop using synthetic dyes.
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North East ISD classroom teachers will be the only ones with substantial raises next year. NEISD leaders say the targeted funding in HB 2 limits the raise they can give to counselors and librarians.
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The consumer economy is showing signs of stress and strain. Lending platforms report an increasing number of “buy now, pay later” users falling behind on payments. “Buy now, pay later” refers to the short-term loans and missed installments are a sign of faltering financial health especially in the low-income working class— who are being confronted with rising inflation, cuts in SNAP and the Trump administration’s move to collect on federal student loans.
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New research reveals a massive planned expansion of gas-fired electrical generation to power artificial intelligence and other heavy industries.
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The Trump administration's immigration enforcement mostly left farms and meat packing plants alone, until coordinated raids last week. Now, President Trump is signaling continued support for farmers.
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If you're worried about flooding this hurricane season, here are some ways to harden your home with flooding and climate change in mind.
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The top 10% of earners in the U.S. would see the biggest gains under the GOP tax and spending package, according to congressional forecasters, but those at the bottom of the income ladder would be worse off.
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Some early filers say worries about the future under the Trump administration moved up their timelines.
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Home insurance is getting pricier as hurricanes and wildfires get worse. States are trying new incentives, encouraging homeowners to retrofit homes against disasters to get an insurance discount.
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The more consumers spend, the higher the sales tax collections go, so it's one measure of how the local economy is doing.