Retail spending — one of the key drivers in the economy — saw its biggest jump in more than two years during March, as more people rushed to buy cars and other big-ticket items ahead of President Trump's new tariffs. Spending at stores, restaurants and car dealerships grew 1.4% in March compared to February, according to Wednesday's data from the Commerce Department. That's the biggest increase since January 2023 — and the driver was mainly autos.

Harvard University scientists are facing the prospect of laying off staff, euthanizing research animals and bringing yearslong science projects to a halt as a freeze on federal funds looms. On Monday, after the university rejected government demands to change how it runs and admits students, the Trump administration said it would stop $2.26 billion in funds previously awarded to the school as part of an investigation into how the university dealt with antisemitism.

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Last week, an enormous fire broke out at the Fenix Battery Recycling plant in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland. In 2021, Fenix joined with Eco Recovery to recycle lithium-ion batteries from eScooters, electric mopeds […] The post Inferno at Scottish battery recycling plant where lithium-ion batteries were being stored; when will they learn? first appeared on The Expose.

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