Escalating trade war dashes hopes of ending the 18-month provincial liquor boycott.

August 8, 2026, 9:12 AM ET Tensions between the U.S. and Canada have increased over the past year following sweeping tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on the U.S.'s northern neighbor. Last September, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley issued a plea to Canadian travelers as the tourism-centric city grappled with a plummet in international visitors: “As the mayor of Las Vegas, I’m telling everybody in Canada, please come. We love you, we need you, and we miss you.” In 2025, Las Vegas saw just

OFTEN DESCRIBED AS “Russia’s Amazon,” the e-commerce giant Wildberries operates dozens of warehouses across Russia and plays a core role in the country’s consumer economy. Since July 18, Ukraine has targeted at least 20 sites belonging to the company, with Kyiv calling out the locations as “logistics centers” that support Russia’s military. Moscow and Wildberries deny th

Of the Glassdoor reviews from claims adjusters that mentioned AI, a staggering 98 percent were negative. “AI is just a tool,” one person tells WIRED. “It should never be given the keys.”

Five bottom lines tell the tale of a war waged with tariffs

This chart shows the share of U.S. respondents who shopped at these fashion stores in the past three months.

Value retail traffic shifted in July as Dollar Tree visits rose 4.8% year over year, outpacing Dollar General's 1.9% growth.

Retail sales slipped 0.2% in July as online spending fell, while apparel gains and 4.8% annual growth showed continued consumer demand.

This chart shows youth unemployment and inactivity rates among 15 to 24 year-olds by region.

This chart shows the share of respondents who think unemployment is among the biggest issues for their country.