Vice President Kamala Harris gave a nice, no-calorie acceptance speech last week. She said nothing about her two substantive policy proposals to date—price controls and a Publishers Clearinghouse-style giveaway of $25,000 for first time new…
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2024 Countdown: Harris has post-DNC momentum but Trump is burning up campaign trail with 10 weeks left
by adminTuesday marks 10 weeks until Election Day on Nov. 5. And former President Trump is now working at breakneck speed as he aims to blunt Vice President Harris’ momentum as she rides a wave of…
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The White House insisted again Monday that President Biden remains in charge of the country despite being on a second straight week of vacation. During a teleconference Monday, White House National Security Communications Adviser John…
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Business
The two-day or less shipping Americans have come to expect faces a climate change threat
by adminCustomers have come to expect when they order something online, it arrives in two days or less. But with increasing adverse weather events like Houston’s heatwaves, Florida’s hurricanes and other extreme storms, it’s getting harder to ensure fast…
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Researchers have begun measuring the impact of legalized sports gambling on American households, and the initial results paint a worrisome picture about how its expansion has affected bettors’ finances. In separate papers released this month, academics…
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Edgar Bronfman Jr.’s offer for a controlling stake in Paramount Global could keep Shari Redstone close to the company, if his bid is successful. Bronfman is open to having Redstone, currently non-executive chairman at Paramount, remain involved…
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Business
A ‘man-made disaster’ could make it trickier to buy or sell a home in some areas this fall, real estate expert says
by adminConsumers in the market for a home have been patiently waiting for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates — a move it seems poised to make in September. But without action from Congress, there could be another change…
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Apple announced it will hold a press event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, on Monday, Sept. 9, where the company is expected to announce new iPhones and Apple Watch models. The launch event will be…
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Business
Restaurants fight back against the FTC crackdown on ‘junk fees’ as diners balk at new charges
by adminLawmakers want to crack down on “junk fees,” but restaurants are trying to stay out of the fight. Surcharges or fees covering everything from credit card processing to gratuities to “inflation” have become more popular…
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Increased sausage demand may be a red flag for the economy, Dallas Fed survey says
by adminAn uptick in sausage demand can offer the latest sign of consumers tightening their belts as they continue grappling with high prices. There’s been “modest growth” in the dinner sausage category for one producer, according…