SUMMARY: Small Business Saturday, celebrated on November 30th, encourages support for local businesses. Founded in 2010, the event saw local shops like Eggshell Kitchen in Little Rock thrive, offering discounts and special events like salsa tastings. Beth Porter of Eggshell Kitchen highlighted the importance of supporting Arkansas-made products, while Mandy Harrison of Domestic Domestic emphasized how small businesses contribute to a community’s character. Consumers spent over $4 billion on Small Business Saturday, with many businesses like Eggshell Kitchen offering promotions. The event not only boosts sales but also strengthens local economies, and many areas across Central Arkansas participated.

Since it was founded in 2010, Americans have spent an average of over $14 billion at local businesses every Small Business Saturday.

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SUMMARY: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss Trump’s threat of imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Trudeau warned that such tariffs could harm both Canadians and American citizens by raising prices. Canada is considering retaliatory measures. Meanwhile, President Biden expressed concern over the impact of these tariffs on U.S.-Canada-Mexico relations. Trump also dined with Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who has expressed support for Trump’s national renewal agenda. Trump previously threatened actions against tech companies like TikTok, Google, and others for alleged censorship.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with President-elect Donald Trump to talk threats of imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

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SUMMARY: Eleven states, led by Texas, are suing BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for allegedly conspiring to control the coal market and violate antitrust laws. The lawsuit, filed in Texas, claims these firms collectively manage over $26 trillion in assets and acquired significant stockholdings in leading coal producers to manipulate market policies. It accuses them of “weaponizing” shares to push a green energy agenda, artificially reducing coal production and driving up energy costs for consumers. The suit alleges violations of federal and state antitrust laws and seeks penalties. Other states joining Texas include Alabama, Indiana, and Missouri.

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