The 24-hour economic blackout aimed to protest corporate and political influence, but early data suggests minimal impact. However, ongoing boycotts could shape consumer spending trends. Listen to ...

NEW YORK — (AP) — An “economic blackout” promoted on social media was underway Friday but with no clear indication of how many people took part or whether national retailers and restaurant chains ...

Over the past few weeks, information has been spreading on social media about a nationwide economic protest called the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout." The call to action — or rather inaction — is ...

In a nationwide protest against the new administration under President Donald Trump — whose controversial policies are largely influenced by Elon Musk, the Director of the Department of ...

Many consumers nationwide plan to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, which started after midnight, to protest what they call corporate greed, companies that have rolled back ...

Consumers are preparing for a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by groups of consumers or activists to protest what they call corporate greed, companies that ...

Consumers are preparing for a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by consumers and activists to protest what they call corporate greed, companies that have rolled ...

The first, officially called “The 24-hour Economic Blackout,” begins Thursday ... Davidson, one of Seattle magazine’s Most Influential people of 2025, is credited with reinventing the aquarium (it… ...

For one day, The People’s Union USA is calling for a nationwide economic blackout—a pause on shopping at major ... and wealthy individuals shape much of the media landscape, RVA Magazine remains ...

In response to controversial new policies under President Donald Trump, a nationwide movement is promising an economic blackout on Friday, Feb. 28. A call to action around the protest has been ...

A 24-hour spending blackout called organized by the People's Union USA is just days away, on Feb. 28. The People's Union USA, a grassroots organization that has been working since 2020 to promote ...

Jasmine joined Newsweek in 2024 from News UK and had previously written for the Metro, Byline Times, The Human Perspective magazine and ... 24-hour national economic blackout is planned for ...