Monthly Archives: October, 2025
Texas Energy Use Surges While National Consumption Declines
In 2023, Texas consumed more energy than any other U.S. state—twice as much as California and over three times more than Florida. From 2007...
US Targets Foreign Lumber
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing new global tariffs on timber, lumber, and wood products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion...
American Metro Unemployment Rises in Majority of Areas
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in August, unemployment rates rose in most American metro areas compared to the previous year, with...
Walmart to Eliminate Synthetic Additives from Store Brands by 2027
The Associated Press reports that Walmart will eliminate synthetic dyes and 30+ additives—including preservatives, sweeteners, and fat substitutes—from its U.S. store-brand foods by January 2027....