A recall has been issued for the M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw due to a malfunction with the chain brake. Milwaukee Tool and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urge users to stop using these chainsaws and contact Milwaukee Tool for a free repair to prevent injury.
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The recall is for the M18 FUEL Top Handle Chainsaw due to a faulty chain brake.
Milwaukee Tool and the CPSC started the recall on October 30.
90,860 chainsaws have been recalled in the U.S. and 7,500 in Canada.
The malfunctioning chainsaw was sold at Home Depot and other retailers from March 2023 to September 2024.
There were two reports of chain brake failure, with one resulting in an injury.
Users should stop using the chainsaw and contact Milwaukee Tool for a free repair.
The chainsaw retailed for around $350 to $790, depending on included accessories.
Milwaukee Tool will cover all shipping costs for the repair, expected to take seven to ten business days.
JetBlue has announced new features for its winter flights, including updated menu options and in-flight entertainment. These changes aim to enhance the travel experience for passengers during the busy winter travel season.
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JetBlue is adding new menu options for premium business-class flights to Europe, working with restaurateur Charlie Bird.
Passengers can watch new entertainment options, like the CBS series "Boston Blue" and holiday films, on their seatback screens.
JetBlue introduced collectible items called Blue Charms, similar to the JetBlue Wings pins, which passengers can request during flights.
The new in-flight menu includes dishes like banana bread pudding, spinach frittata, and pork shoulder with figs.
Healthier meal options from JetBlue’s partner, Dig Inn, are available on European routes.
JetBlue aims to make the winter travel experience more enjoyable for millions traveling during this peak season.
JetBlue has introduced new features for holiday travelers, including wearable keepsakes and upgraded menu options on flights. The airline also adds new entertainment choices with holiday movies and a TV series spin-off. JetBlue is expanding flight options in South Florida and enhancing its in-flight services for passengers.
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JetBlue launches Blue Charms, which are unique charms for shoes and bags, available for both children and adults.
New entertainment includes episodes of the CBS series "Boston Blue" and holiday movies like "A Christmas Story" and "Home Alone".
JetBlue passengers in premium class can enjoy new seasonal dishes created with Chef Ryan Hardy, such as spinach frittata and mushroom lasagna.
Economy class travelers have seasonal menu options from Dig Inn on European routes, featuring dishes like pesto pasta salad and ginger garlic tofu.
JetBlue increases its flights to South Florida, providing over 25 flights with Mint service from Fort Lauderdale.
The new offerings are part of JetBlue's efforts to make flights more enjoyable during the holiday season.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case, Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc., to decide if President Donald Trump’s emergency-imposed tariffs from 2025 were legal. The case will clarify whether the president can use emergency powers to change U.S. trade policy without Congress's approval.
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The Supreme Court is hearing the case to determine the legality of President Trump's 2025 tariffs.
These tariffs were imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law for national emergencies.
President Trump applied tariffs of up to 125% on imports from many countries.
The U.S. Court of Appeals previously ruled against the tariffs, stating the president's powers didn't cover such broad measures.
The Supreme Court will decide if IEEPA allows the tariffs and if it improperly gives the president Congress's taxing power.
The administration claims tariffs are a valid method for handling threats and have historical precedent.
Challengers argue that tariffs are taxes that only Congress can impose.
The case outcome could impact nearly $195 billion in tariff revenue reported this year and how future presidents might invoke emergency powers.
Companies are reducing management roles to create flatter organizational structures. This trend affects both middle management and high-level executive roles, like those in the C-suite. Many of the world's largest companies, including those in the Fortune Global 500, are seeing a decline in the number of top executive roles.
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Amazon plans to increase its ratio of individual workers to managers by 15%.
Dell is cutting management positions and increasing how many people each manager oversees.
Bayer AG removed 5,500 management positions to have some managers supervise up to 50 employees.
The number of C-suite executives fell by 4.7% from 2022 to 2023.
Among Fortune Global 500 companies, the average number of top executive roles declined by 9% from 2022 to 2025.
The biggest drops in executive roles happened in finance companies and regions like Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and North America.
The role of chief marketing officer became less common, dropping by 13% in major companies from 2022 to 2025.
Some newer executive roles in technology have continued to grow in these companies.
The Supreme Court is hearing a case about tariffs imposed by President Trump on foreign imports. These tariffs have caused economic issues for businesses, which claim that the tariffs exceed presidential authority. The case could impact the future use of tariffs by the presidency.
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The Supreme Court is discussing tariffs imposed by President Trump on foreign goods.
President Trump implemented tariffs of at least 10% on goods from many countries as part of a campaign promise.
Some countries, like China, faced tariffs as high as 145%, although these have been reduced.
Tariffs on imports from allies like Canada and Mexico have been set at 25% and 35% for Canada.
Businesses have challenged the tariffs in court, arguing that they harm American businesses and consumers.
Victor Owen Schwartz, a New York-based importer, is one of the challengers in the case.
Schwartz claims that tariffs have significantly increased his business costs.
President Trump argues that tariffs benefit the U.S. government financially and help bring back businesses.
President Trump has imposed high tariffs on imports, raising billions in revenue but also causing economic issues. These tariffs are under review by the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if they are constitutional. The tariffs have increased costs for consumers, disrupted businesses, and not significantly boosted U.S. manufacturing.
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President Trump has set high tariffs on imports, the highest since the Great Depression.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing these tariffs for constitutionality.
Current average tariffs on U.S. imports are about 18%, up from 2.4% previously.
The tariffs have raised significant revenue but have increased costs for consumers and businesses.
Inflation is rising, partly due to higher prices on imports like clothing and furniture.
Importers face challenges with fluctuating tariffs, affecting planning and costs.
Despite the tariffs, domestic manufacturing has not significantly increased.
The tariffs are challenged as potentially exceeding presidential authority based on a 1970s law.
President Trump's administration extended tax breaks that mainly benefit wealthy Americans. The changes, part of a bill called "One Big Beautiful Bill," include permanent lower tax rates and deductions for high earners and business owners. Middle-income people may see some benefits, but the most help goes to those with high incomes or large estates.
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The tax changes were approved by Congress during President Trump's administration.
Affluent Americans will continue to benefit from a reduced top tax rate of 37%.
The bill makes permanent a 20% tax deduction for owners of pass-through businesses.
A pass-through business lets the owner report business income on their personal tax return.
Bonus depreciation allows businesses to deduct 100% of the cost of certain assets immediately.
Middle-income taxpayers may see minor benefits, but high-income earners gain the most.
The tax changes apply to individuals earning over $200,000 and couples earning over $250,000.
The bill's provisions mostly favor individuals with high incomes, investments, or large estates.
Krispy Kreme has expanded its menu from 10 to 16 full-sized donuts, introducing nine new flavors. Five of these new flavors will be permanent, and four are seasonal. The new menu is now available across the U.S., both in-store and online.
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Krispy Kreme has added nine new donut flavors to its menu.
The menu now includes 16 full-sized donuts, up from 10.
Five of the new flavors are permanent, and four are seasonal.
Some flavors are based on earlier popular limited editions or trending choices.
Three flavors—Original Glazed Blueberry Cake, Original Glazed Lemon Filled, and Cake Batter—have been removed.
The new permanent flavors include Original Glazed Cake, Original Glazed Kreme Filled, New York Cheesecake, OREO Cookies and Kreme, and Cinnamon Apple Filled.
Seasonal flavors include Biscoff Cookie Butter Kreme, Maple Iced, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, and Original Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake.
Krispy Kreme's new menu is available across the U.S.
France is investigating online retailers Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish for allowing minors to access pornographic content on their sites. This investigation comes after reports that these platforms sold childlike sex dolls. Shein has responded by banning the sale of all sex dolls globally and blocking related seller accounts.
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France is investigating Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish about pornography-related offenses.
These companies are accused of enabling minors to access improper content.
The investigation was initiated after Shein was found selling childlike sex dolls.
Shein has banned all sex dolls on its platform worldwide.
The investigation is conducted by France's consumer watchdog and the Paris prosecutor's office.
Shein, originally a China-based company, plans to open its first permanent store in Paris.
Protesters have appeared at the location where Shein's new store will open.
The Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control reported these concerns initially.
A new report warns that the UK faces an economic crisis due to a high number of people out of work because of health issues. The report highlights a cost of £85 billion a year to employers and emphasizes the need for action to encourage people to return to work. The UK government is partnering with major companies to develop workplace health strategies.
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A report says many people in the UK are not working due to sickness or disability, costing employers £85 billion annually.
About 800,000 more people are not working now compared to 2019 because of health conditions.
If nothing is done, another 600,000 people might stop working by 2030 due to health issues.
The UK spends £212 billion per year on inactivity costs, impacting the economy.
The government is working with over 60 companies to create better health strategies at workplaces.
These companies include well-known brands like Tesco, Google UK, Nando's, and John Lewis.
The government aims to develop these health strategies into a certified standard by 2029.
The report suggests that keeping people in work can positively impact their health.
Advertisements for LED face masks claiming to improve skin conditions like acne and rosacea have been banned in the UK. These ads made unauthorized medical claims without registration with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) conducted a search to identify and ban these misleading ads.
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LED face mask ads were banned for making claims about treating acne and rosacea.
These products were not registered with the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
The ASA used artificial intelligence to find ads that made unauthorized medical claims.
Some companies have agreed to remove misleading claims from their advertisements.
Advertisers must have evidence to support any medical claims made about their products.
The banning aims to protect consumers seeking solutions for genuine medical issues.
Companies like Project E Beauty LLC and Beautaholics agreed to change their advertising practices following the bans.
Claims of medical effects must be backed by reliable evidence, especially when they appear in customer testimonials.
A 92-year-old woman named Betty Brown received a settlement as part of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal compensation. The scandal involved a faulty IT system leading to wrongful financial losses for over 900 sub-postmasters, including Betty, who had to cover non-existent shortfalls with their own money. Betty was one of many who pursued legal action and, after a lengthy fight, obtained nearly all of her claimed compensation.
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Betty Brown, aged 92, was involved in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal settlement.
The scandal affected over 900 sub-postmasters, who were wrongfully accused of accounting shortfalls.
Betty and other victims had to use personal savings to cover these false deficits.
Betty Brown received nearly 95% of her original compensation claim.
She was part of a group of 555 victims who took legal action against the Post Office.
More than 9,100 victims have received over £1.2 billion in compensation across various government schemes.
Betty's case was initially offered a lower settlement, but it got increased after being reviewed by an independent panel.
The Post Office IT system error led to widespread financial and personal distress among sub-postmasters.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a case about President Trump's ability to impose large-scale tariffs. Businesses are questioning if he has the legal power to set such tariffs.
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The Supreme Court is hearing a case about tariffs that President Trump imposed.
Tariffs are taxes placed on imported goods.
The case questions the extent of the President’s authority to impose tariffs.
Businesses argue that President Trump exceeded his legal powers.
The outcome could affect how future presidents use tariff powers.
Oral arguments are being presented by legal representatives in court.
Gopichand Hinduja, the head of the UK's wealthiest family, has died at age 85. The Hinduja family's vast wealth comes from the Hinduja Group, a global company that operates in various industries. The family topped the Sunday Times Rich List with a net worth of £35.3 billion, but it's unclear who will lead the company now.
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Gopichand Hinduja led the Hinduja Group, an international conglomerate based in India.
The Hinduja Group operates in 11 sectors, including finance, media, and oil, with 200,000 employees globally.
The family is Britain's richest, with a net worth of £35.3 billion, and ranked 11th among India's wealthiest in 2024.
Gopichand was the second oldest of four brothers who jointly managed the Hinduja business for years.
The eldest brother, Srichand, died at 87 in 2023; it’s unclear who will take over leadership now.
The youngest brother, Ashok, oversees operations in India, including the truck maker Ashok Leyland.
Significant family properties in London include real estate near St James's Park and the refurbished Old War Office at Whitehall.
Gopichand was involved in the "Hinduja affair" in 2001, relating to citizenship issues and political controversy.
The UK government is considering raising taxes because productivity growth forecasts are expected to decrease. Lower productivity means the economy grows slower, leading to lower tax revenue, which pressures the government to find ways to cover its expenses. Slow productivity growth has been an issue in the UK since the financial crisis, with various factors contributing to it.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves may increase taxes in the upcoming Budget due to lowered productivity forecasts.
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has reduced its UK productivity growth forecast.
Productivity measures how much the economy produces per hour of work.
Lower productivity growth can result in less GDP growth and lower tax revenue.
Each 0.1% point drop in productivity growth could increase projected borrowing by £7 billion in 2029-30.
Since 2010, UK productivity has grown by only 0.4% a year on average, much lower than the previous average of 2% from 1971 to 2009.
The UK's productivity slowdown is similar to other advanced countries but is notably worse compared to some, like Germany and Japan.
Factors like the financial crisis and past austerity measures may have contributed to the UK's weak productivity growth.
Boeing is facing its first civil trial related to the 2019 crash of a 737 Max plane in Ethiopia, where all 157 people aboard died. The trial will decide how much Boeing should pay to the families of two victims, as the company has already accepted responsibility for the accident. Most lawsuits have been settled, but 14 cases remain unresolved.
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A Boeing 737 Max crashed in Ethiopia in March 2019, killing 157 people.
Boeing has settled most wrongful death lawsuits from families of victims.
Jury selection began for two cases in federal court in Chicago.
The trial will determine the financial compensation for two victims' families.
Boeing has accepted responsibility for the Ethiopian Airlines crash and another similar crash in Indonesia.
An out-of-court settlement is still possible even as the trial proceeds.
14 lawsuits related to the crashes are still unresolved.
Boeing was charged with conspiracy to commit fraud over the crashes due to misleading regulators about a flight-control system.
IBM plans to lay off thousands of employees before the end of the year, impacting a small percentage of its global workforce. The company aims to improve financial performance amidst broader industry trends towards efficiency and AI adoption.
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IBM announced layoffs affecting a "low single-digit percentage" of its 270,000 global workers.
A 1 percent reduction means about 2,700 jobs lost.
Many companies are laying off workers to boost profits and adapt to changing business priorities.
IBM reported a 10 percent revenue increase in its software division last month.
The tech industry is focusing on AI tools to remain productive with fewer employees.
IBM anticipates that U.S. job numbers will not change significantly despite the layoffs.
Other tech firms, like Meta and Amazon, have also announced significant layoffs recently.
Business experts predict more layoff announcements as the year ends due to operational reviews and economic adjustments.
Yum! Brands is thinking about selling its Pizza Hut chain because it is having a hard time competing in the U.S. pizza market. U.S. sales have dropped over several months, affecting overall business performance. Other Yum! chains like KFC and Taco Bell are doing better, partly due to their lower price points.
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Yum! Brands may sell Pizza Hut because of declining sales.
Pizza Hut’s U.S. market accounts for 42% of its global sales.
Pizza Hut's sales dropped 1% in the last quarter.
KFC and Taco Bell have seen recent sales increases.
Yum! Brands gets about 11% of its profits from Pizza Hut.
The company operates roughly 20,000 Pizza Hut stores worldwide.
Competitors like Domino's and Papa Johns are gaining market share.
Inflation and slow job growth have led to cautious consumer spending, affecting fast-food sales.
President Donald Trump stated that an upcoming Supreme Court hearing about tariffs is crucial for the U.S. He emphasized that a favorable decision is important for financial and national security.
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President Trump discussed a Supreme Court hearing about tariffs.
He called the case "life or death" for the United States.
According to Trump, the case influences economic and foreign policy.
He mentioned that tariffs help maintain economic security.
Trump indicated that the U.S. stock market is performing well.
He posted his comments on the social media platform Truth Social.
