Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" — the biggest album release in music history — sold 1.6 million vinyl copies in the U.S. last year, representing over 3% of all units sold, per industry data firm Luminate.
Why it matters: Swift helped as U.S. vinyl sales rose for the 19th straight year in 2025.
Why it matters: That simple TikTokjingle, posted by Tacoma creator Romeo Bingham, went from phone screens to a nationally televised commercial in days, underscoring how brands now race to scale organic creator moments that often originate on social media.
President Trump signed a proclamation on Friday to impose 10% tariffs on all nations, replacing part of the tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court.
Why it matters: It might be just the beginning of a patchwork of new tariffs imposed by the administration to remake the sweeping levies deemed illegal.
Grab your corded headphones:People are snapping up Apple's retired MP3 players for nostalgia and a break from smartphones.
The big picture: For younger generations especially, the comeback is part of a broader return to offline devices and hobbies, driven by digital burnout.
