A grassroots organization is calling on Americans to participate Friday in what it’s calling the "Feb. 28 economic blackout" by refraining from buying goods from major retailers for 24 hours. The ...

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Data is starting to come in from the Feb. 28 consumer one-day economic blackout as more boycotts of specific retailers prepare to launch, including a 40-day fast against Target that starts Wednesday ...

Why does Leap Year occur once every 4 years? Our calendar is not entirely in sync with our planet’s trip around the sun. If your birthday is on Feb. 29, what date do you use for official documents, ...

United States consumers are being encouraged to show support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives with a one-day spending blackout. Numerous social media accounts are sharing the message of ...

In late January 2025, social media users on multiple platforms began calling for people to join nationwide protests against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration (archived). The posts claimed ...