Using Debt to Finance Government Spending Is Not A Free Lunch
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Downtown Restaurant Spending Drops in Weekday Lunch Crunch
Data frompayment companySquare showrestaurants in business districtsare losing middaybusiness to inflation and hybrid work policies, but many customers nowspendmore on weekends and at happy hour.Inc. - Business -
US Supreme Court rejects challenge to top consumer finance agency
Case had questioned the constitutionality of financing for the Consumer Financial Protection BureauFinancial Times - Business -
Chinese shoppers are buying less than they used to — but they're spending on experiences
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Industry bosses cast doubt on jobs 'bootcamp' plans
The plans will see benefit claimants get training for roles in sectors such as hospitality and care.BBC News - Top stories -
Microsoft, Khan Academy provide free AI assistant for all educators in US
Microsoft and Khan Academy are offering a free AI-powered assistant to all U.S. teachers, as part of GPT's broader reach into student and teacher education.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Trump’s Trial Menu: What’s for Lunch?
Over the course of the last several weeks, Donald J. Trump and his legal team have lunched on fast food, sandwiches and pizzas.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Free the fridges! Make dishwashers great again! US conservatives have odd priorities | Emma Beddington
The latest victims of the culture wars? Woke white goods. Because, apparently, energy efficiency and lower electricity bills are unAmerican. If you’ve ever wished your dishwasher used more water, or found your fridge too cheap to run, help is at ...The Guardian - World -
What's News: Business & Finance
What’s News: Business & FinanceThe Wall Street Journal - World -
What's News: Business & Finance
What’s News: Business & FinanceThe Wall Street Journal - World -
The lunch rush is dead as Americans live for the weekend
More consumers are saving their workday lunch money to burn when they’re off the clock.NBC News - Top stories -
New spending fight emerges
Business & Economy The Big Story McConnell and Democrats on collision course over spending Senate Republicans are on a collision course with Democrats over government funding, as the latter insists nondefense spending programs receive equal ...The Hill - Politics -
Cop29 at a crossroads in Azerbaijan with focus on climate finance
Fossil-fuel dependent country hopes to provide bridge between wealthy global north and poor south at November gathering. Oil is inescapable in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The smell of it greets the visitor on arrival and from the shores of ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Your Money: Managing Your Debt
How to make a plan for tackling your debt, improving your credit score and feel like the money you owe isn’t controlling you.The New York Times - Top stories -
How much money the U.S. spends on war
American military spending reached $916 billion in 2023, which accounts for more than a third of the world's total military expenditure.CNBC - Business -
We're Spending Billions on This Work-From-Home Indulgence
Without the boss nearby, who can resist placing that Amazon order?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Funding Method
The way the agency--a target of a conservative attacks--gets money from the federal government does not violate the Constitution, the court rules in a 7-2 vote.Inc. - Business -
CAIR condemns GOP call to probe finances of student protesters
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling out House Republicans over their request for the Treasury Department to investigate the finances of the pro-Palestinian student protesters who have set up encampments at scores of U.S. ...The Hill - Politics -
Singapore's MAS Steps Up Green Finance Partnership With China's Central Bank
Singapore’s central bank separately announced plans to sell up to US$1.9 billion of sovereign bonds to fund environmental projects.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Proud to Serve Israel, but Not Its Government
Some reservists in the Israel Defense Forces who have returned home from war have joined the growing calls within Israel for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition to step aside.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Janet Yellen's Risky Debt-Management Business
Her overreliance on short-term borrowing sets taxpayers up for a painful economic reckoning.The Wall Street Journal - World -
With Ukraine Funded, New Fight Emerges in Congress Over Pentagon Spending
Mitch McConnell and other top Republicans want more federal money for the military. But Democrats say domestic programs must get an equivalent boost.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
McConnell, Collins on collision course with Democrats over spending parity
Senate Republicans are on a collision course with Democrats who are insisting that nondefense spending programs receive equal treatment with defense programs. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) says he won’t accept Democrats’ demand to ...The Hill - Politics -
Is Hunt right that Labour’s spending plans would leave a £38bn black hole?
Labour criticises a dossier released by the Conservatives that adds up how much their spending commitments would cost.BBC News - Top stories -
Australian PM’s Support Rises After Big-Spending Budget
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Congress sets stage for ‘side deal’ spending fight with White House
Congress is setting the stage for another partisan government-funding fight, as conservatives look to chip away at a previous “side deal” struck between Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and the White House aimed at boosting nondefense dollars. ...The Hill - Politics -
2 Liberal Groups to Spend $5 Million on State Supreme Court Races
The National Democratic Redistricting Committee and Planned Parenthood Votes are joining together to help their preferred candidates for 2024 as state-level party battles gain steam.The New York Times - Top stories -
Are consumers pulling back on spending? It depends which CEO you ask
With higher prices and elevated interest rates stubbornly sticking around, Chipotle burrito bowls and European vacations are still on the table for many consumers.NBC News - Top stories -
Are consumers pulling back on spending? It depends on which CEO you ask
Companies like PepsiCo have warned about a weak low-income consumer, while Delta Air Lines and Chipotle have benefited from their high-income customer bases.CNBC - Business -
Pro-Israel groups ramp up spending against Republicans
Pro-Israel groups have often engaged in Democratic primaries, but are now increasingly targeting Republicans who have opposed aid to Israel in its war with Hamas.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Lowe's beats on earnings and revenue, even as consumers spend less on DIY projects
The home improvement retailer Lowe's said sales fell again year over year, and it reiterated its full-year earnings forecast.CNBC - Business -
Lowe's Earnings Top Forecasts; Big-Ticket Spending Stays Weak
Do-it-yourself customers, who make up about 75% of Lowe’s customer base, cut back on higher-priced discretionary purchases.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Government knew repayment demands left carers poorer
Yahoo News - World -
Yelp for government contracting? Procurated launches Canary
Canary seeks to empower both state governments in evaluating suppliers, and suppliers in evaluating their performance.VentureBeat - Tech -
The public does not share government hostility to international students
These individuals enhance and enrich the economy and the British university experienceFinancial Times - World -
Israel’s Wartime Government Frays as Frustration with Netanyahu Grows
Benny Gantz, a centrist member of leadership, presented the prime minister with an ultimatum that demanded a plan for the future of Israel’s war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
TikTok influencers file lawsuit against U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Italian taxi drivers’ strike raises pressure on Meloni government
Action comes after government minister met delegation of executives from ride-hailing app UberFinancial Times - World -
Global Government Bonds Face Period of Temporary Calm
Meaningful rises or falls in global government bond yields look unlikely in the near term as interest rates have peaked, but persistent inflation means rate cuts will likely be slow, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Democracy fest to be held in Berlin government district at weekend
Yahoo News - World -
Government tells Britons to stockpile as part of emergency planning
As campaign urges households to stock up on tinned food and batteries, retailers warn against panic buyingFinancial Times - Business