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politics1 day ago•34 min saved

Trump’s Free Advertising: Taking Credit for Deals Already in the Works

Rampell argues that Trump frequently claims credit for corporate promotions that were already in the works, using Walmart’s preplanned summer rollbacks and beef-price cuts discussed with the USDA as a case study; Walmart says the changes were planned independently, while Trump’s post shows how political messaging can shape public perception and intimidate firms, a pattern the piece notes across other examples (DoorDash, McDonald’s, an aluminum plant, and more). The column contends this dynamic undermines free markets and democratic norms, and it closes by advocating for transparency and supporting Bulwark’s pro-democracy stance.

via The Bulwark|

#beef #democracy #politics

entertainment3 days ago•32 min saved

Netflix’s Viewership Slump: Why Binge Culture Isn’t Saving the Streamer

The Verge argues Netflix remains the world’s leading paid streamer but is losing viewers after season premieres, due to longer gaps between seasons, costly cancellations, and competition from TikTok and YouTube. While Netflix pushes into games, live sports, and short-form content, those moves aren’t enough to reverse the trend; the company needs durable, high-quality programming that builds lasting audiences, even if it costs more and takes longer to yield returns.

via The Verge|

#beef #entertainment #netflix

politics4 days ago•58 min saved

Trump Claims Walmart Discount Echoes Communist-Style Price Controls

Trump claimed on Truth Social that his administration forced Walmart to slash prices—citing a roughly 15% cut on ground beef—as part of celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday, likening the move to communist price controls. The White House did not comment, and The Daily Beast notes the claim comes amid Trump’s broader anti-left rhetoric and ongoing inflation debates, including past promises to lower grocery prices.

via The Daily Beast|

#beef #communism #donald-j-trump

business4 days ago•320 min saved

Walmart slashes summer BBQ prices as Trump claims credit for the cuts

Walmart is rolling back prices on summer BBQ staples (ground beef, ribs, soda, corn, cherries) with beef rollbacks around 12% to $5.94/lb and beverage/paper products discounting as part of seasonal promos; Sam’s Club is also discounting hundreds of items. President Trump says the cuts were made at his administration’s request to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, a claim Walmart did not comment on. The move fits the usual seasonal price-rollbacks grocers run in summer, set against ongoing grocery-price inflation and beef-supply factors like drought.

via CNN|

#beef #business #grocery-prices

business21 days ago•23 min saved

Beef giant JBS USA shutters two plants, cutting 2,000 jobs amid rising prices

JBS USA is closing its Philadelphia and Memphis beef plants, eliminating about 2,000 jobs and absorbing the facilities into other operations as part of a broader efficiency and modernization push. The move comes amid rising beef prices and a consolidation strategy, with JBS continuing to account for a large share of U.S. cattle slaughter. Pilgrim’s Pride is also shifting some chicken production to Ellijay, Georgia, investing $75 million and affecting 348 jobs. The closures’ impact on beef supply and pricing remains to be seen, as the company emphasizes long‑term growth and competitiveness in the U.S.

via New York Post|

#beef #beef-prices #business

business26 days ago•7 min saved

Costco’s Five Beef Buys for Big-Batch Flavor and Savings

Costco’s meat department is highlighted for consistency and value with five top beef cuts: prime brisket, short ribs, tenderloin, chuck roast, and the whole strip loin. An executive chef notes these cuts excel for BBQ, meal prep, and feeding big groups, aided by steady turnover and competitive pricing. Notable prices include prime briskets around $4.99/lb in some areas; short ribs at $6.59/lb at Costco Business Centers (vs about $11.34/lb online); tenderloin around $21/lb for choice or $36/lb for prime (with pre-cut prime steaks ~ $30.63/lb); chuck roast about $8.50/lb; and a typical 13-pound whole strip loin at $13/lb for choice or $16/lb for prime. The piece argues Costco offers high-quality, bulk-friendly beef that beats many rivals on price, making it a smart pick for frequent cooks and events.

via The Takeout|

#beef #brisket #business

music1 month ago•3 min saved

Jay-Z Headlines Roots Picnic With 30-Plus Songs, Freestyle Sparks Beef Talk, and State Property Reunion

Jay-Z headlined Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic for his first solo headlining set in over five years, delivering a 90-minute, 30+ song performance backed by the Roots and featuring guests Jazmine Sullivan, Meek Mill, Bilal, and an unofficial State Property reunion. A surprise four-minute freestyle early on appeared to take shots at Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Kanye West, echoing recent beef conversations he discussed in a GQ interview. The show leaned on a mix of hits and deep cuts from his catalog, included Watch the Throne material, and previews NYC dates celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.

via Pitchfork|

#beef #freestyle #jay-z

economy1 month ago•3 min saved

Record-high ground beef costs threaten Memorial Day grilling plans

Ground beef hits a record $6.90 per pound as tighter cattle supplies and strong demand push prices higher; price gains have reached 24% since January 2025, with USDA projecting further increases into 2026. The White House has floated tariff relief and imports to ease prices, while restaurants adjust menus and consumers face higher grilling costs.

via qz.com|

#beef #economy #inflation

economy1 month ago•15 min saved

Beef Prices Rise as U.S. Herd Shrinks and Demand Stays Strong

Beef prices are at or near record highs as the U.S. cattle herd remains near multi‑decade lows due to drought and aging ranchers, while demand for protein stays robust. Producers are raising prices, and rebuilding the herd will take years, creating a persistent gap between supply and rising consumer appetite for beef.

via Business Insider|

#beef #cattle #economy

culture1 month ago•12 min saved

Drake’s Iceman: A Bold Comeback Fueled by Fresh Flows and Beef Talk

Drake’s Iceman is arguably his strongest solo outing in a decade, thanks to inventive production, sharper flows, and a surprisingly cohesive visual rollout. The album relitigates old beef with Kendrick, Future, and more, threading bragging rights with moments of introspection, and it often lands on songs that push Drake into new vocal territory. It isn’t flawless—some lines and transitions feel forced, and the relentless beef-talk weighs it down at times—but overall Iceman marks a bold, technically skilled comeback that reconnects Drake with his best rap instincts.

via GQ|

#beef #culture #drake

world1 month ago•17 min saved

China to Expand U.S. Agricultural Imports After Xi-Trump Summit

China agreed to boost imports of U.S. agricultural products, notably beef and poultry, after the Xi-Trump summit, signalling a move to expand bilateral trade relations.

via AP News|

#agriculture #beef #china

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Trump’s Beef Tariff Gamble Tests the Politics of Price Relief

Trump faces a political tightrope as the White House weighs a temporary tariff cut on imported beef to lower prices for consumers, a plan that could hurt ranchers and complicate GOP support amid drought and higher production costs; the timing remains uncertain as beef prices stay elevated ahead of the election.

via Politico|

#beef #cost-of-living #politics

music1 month ago•18 min saved

Drake Fires Back in Iceman, Naming Rivals from Kendrick Lamar to LeBron James

Drake’s midnight drop Iceman unleashes a feud-heavy set, calling out Kendrick Lamar over their Not Like Us fallout and a 2025 UMG lawsuit, while also targeting A$AP Rocky, LeBron James, DJ Khaled, Pusha T, and UMG chief Lucian Grainge, with references to his Atlanta ties and past clashes.

via Rolling Stone|

#beef #drake #iceman

economy1 month ago•23 min saved

Trump’s Beef Tariff Cut: Quick Grocery Relief, Not a Cure for Inflation

Lowering tariffs on imported beef may ease meat prices in the short term, but inflation stems from multiple structural factors—U.S. cattle herds at a 75-year low, elevated energy costs, supply-chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions—so tariff cuts address only a symptom, not the disease.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#beef #cattle-herds #economy

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Trump Signs Orders to Ease Beef Costs by Boosting Imports and Rancher Aid

President Trump will sign two executive orders to lower beef prices by boosting imports and backing ranchers: one suspends part of the beef import tariff-rate quota, the other expands SBA loans and trims regulations while relaxing endangered-species protections; the moves aim to curb inflation pressures as drought raises costs and major meatpackers face antitrust scrutiny.

via nypost.com|

#beef #business #imports