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American shoppers bought less in September. Higher prices due to tariffs are making consumers cautious. This slowdown follows a period of strong sales. Economists note a weaker job market is also impacting spending. Consumer confidence has dropped to a seven-month low. People are planning fewer big purchases and vacations.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has launched a "civility campaign," urging holiday travelers to ditch pajamas and slippers at airports and dress "with some respect." He emphasized saying "please" and "thank you" to pilots and flight attendants, helping fellow passengers, and restoring courteous behavior. Duffy tied the appeal to a worrying 400% surge in in-flight disturbances since 2019, citing FAA data.