Fair 82°

Chris Spiker

Reporter

cspiker@dailyvoice.com

Chris Spiker's Contributions

Business
Major Shipping Company Halts High-Value US Deliveries Due To Trump's Tariff Rules Major Shipping Company Halts High-Value US Deliveries Due To Trump's Tariff Rules
Major Shipping Company Halts High-Value US Deliveries Due To Trump's Tariff Rules A major global shipping company will stop delivering high-value consumer packages to the US as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs trigger customs delays. DHL is pausing business-to-consumer deliveries to the US with declared values over $800 on Monday, April 21, the company said. The German shipper cited a surge in customs backlogs caused by new federal rules linked to Trump's trade wars. The impact of Trump's policies has overwhelmed DHL's clearance systems, triggering multi-day delays across the shipping network. "This change has caused a surge in formal customs clearanc…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
15 Hurt In Falls, Prompting Large Recall Of Popular Winter Boots 15 Hurt In Falls, Prompting Large Recall Of Popular Winter Boots
15 Hurt In Falls, Prompting Large Recall Of Popular Winter Boots A top-selling winter boot from The North Face is being recalled after a design flaw caused dozens of people to trip and fall, including 15 who were hurt. The North Face is recalling about 15,200 pairs of Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 17. Around 5,900 pairs were also sold in Canada. The issue stems from a faulty design where the top hook on one boot can catch the lace of the other, potentially making those wearing the boots fall. There have been 28 reported incidents involving the boots, including 15 minor injuries,…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
Major NJ Battle Commemorated In New Revolutionary War Stamp Series Major NJ Battle Commemorated In New Revolutionary War Stamp Series
Major NJ Battle Commemorated In New Revolutionary War Stamp Series A new set of stamps honors five pivotal American Revolution battlefields across the Northeast as the US prepares for its 250th anniversary. The U.S. Postal Service has released its "Battlefields of the American Revolution" stamp collection. The series of 15 Forever stamps was unveiled at a dedication ceremony at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, April 16. The park, about 20 miles west of Boston, marks the site of the Revolution's opening battle. "These stamps celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation and pay tribute to the heroe…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Business
Volvo Slashing Up To 800 East Coast Jobs As Trump's Tariffs, Low Demand Rattle Automakers Volvo Slashing Up To 800 East Coast Jobs As Trump's Tariffs, Low Demand Rattle Automakers
Volvo Slashing Up To 800 East Coast Jobs As Trump's Tariffs, Low Demand Rattle Automakers Up to 800 workers are being laid off at Volvo plants across the mid-Atlantic as concerns grow about the US auto industry due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Volvo Group North America will lay off 550 to 800 employees, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Friday, April 18. The layoffs will happen at plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The Swedish automaker cited the need to adjust to worsening economic conditions. "Heavy-duty truck orders continue to be negatively affected by market uncertainty about freight rates and demand, possible regulatory chang…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Business
Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More
Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More Preorders will soon begin for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console, but gamers playing as Mario and Luigi may need to spend a few more coins due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Nintendo will open preordering on Thursday, April 24, the video game giant said in a news release on Friday, April 18. The release date of Wednesday, June 5, remains unchanged. The original Switch 2 preorder date was originally Wednesday, April 9. It was delayed two weeks in the wake of Trump's "liberation day" announcement. While the Switch 2 will still start at $449.99, Trump's tariffs will drive …

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Business
Capital One's $35B Merger With Discover Approved: Here's What Customers Should Know Capital One's $35B Merger With Discover Approved: Here's What Customers Should Know
Capital One's $35B Merger With Discover Approved: Here's What Customers Should Know Capital One's $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover received its final approval, clearing the way for a megamerger that reshapes the credit card and payments industry. The Federal Reserve's board approved the deal on Friday, April 18. The merger brings together two of the country's top credit card issuers, giving Capital One control of Discover's global payments network of 70 million merchant locations in more than 200 countries. The acquisition – first announced in February 2024 – is expected to close Sunday, May 18, the companies said in a joint news release. "This is an exciting mo…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns 'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns Millions are expected to protest in another nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and his administration, with deportations and a lack of due process as top concerns for attendees. The "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, April 19. The date was chosen in part because it's the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord – the first military conflict of the American Revolution. A map from the grassroots organization 50501 shows hundreds of planned peaceful protests. The events range from major cities like Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, to…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Business
Spirit Airlines Hires New CEO From Competitor After Flying Out Of Bankruptcy Spirit Airlines Hires New CEO From Competitor After Flying Out Of Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines Hires New CEO From Competitor After Flying Out Of Bankruptcy Spirit Airlines is bringing in new leadership to guide its economic reroute after emerging from bankruptcy and shedding nearly $800 million in debt. Dave Davis will take over as Spirit's new president and CEO starting Monday, April 21, the company said in a news release. Since December 2019, Davis has been the president of fellow budget carrier Sun Country Airlines. Davis will also join Spirit's board of directors. "We're excited to welcome Dave as Spirit's new president and CEO," Spirit's board chair Robert Milton said. "He brings with him a wealth of experience and a solid track rec…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers
Burn Injuries Trigger Massive Recall Of Wireless Phone Chargers A popular wireless phone charger sold nationwide has been recalled after dozens of incidents involving overheating batteries, burning several people. Casely has recalled about 429,200 of its wireless portable power banks due to fire and burn hazards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 17. The lithium-ion batteries inside the devices can overheat and ignite. The recall affects the Casely Power Pod 5000mAh MagSafe chargers. They were sold online from March 2022 through September 2024 for between $30 and $70.  Casely received 51 reports of the battery exp…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Ford is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles across the US after two major defects were linked to increased crash risks, officials said. The first recall affects 123,611 vehicles, including F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models from 2017 and 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The pickups and SUVs can leak brake fluid, potentially reducing front-wheel braking. The defect stems from a faulty seal in the master brake cylinder, which can let fluid leak into the brake booster. If too much fluid is lost, drivers may notice a change in b…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
Prev Page 5 of 221 3 4 5 6 7 Next
41 - 50 of 2,208 articles