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Most Americans frustrated, anxious a week from Election Day: Survey
Most Americans say they are frustrated and anxious about Election Day, now less than a week away, a new survey reveals. The poll, published Thursday by The Associated Press-NORC Research Center, ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Consumer credit posts small increase as Americans cut back on credit-card purchases
The amount of credit U.S. consumers used in September rose a scant 1.4%, but the increase was tied mostly to student loan as Americans scale back on borrowing.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy
Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Tim Scott: Americans aren’t talking about fluoride
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) argued that Americans aren’t talking about fluoride ahead of the election, even as former President Trump and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought it ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
How Americans Feel About the Election: Anxious and Scared
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump have framed the presidential race as an existential battle. Voters are heeding their warnings.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Polls show an election that could be the 'closest since Bush v. Gore'
There are few predictions about the November election, let alone the kind of consensus views that defined the final days of the last four presidential campaigns.Top stories - NBC News - October 19 -
Retail sales post solid gain in September, showing a continued strong economy
Retail sales increased 0.4% in September, with strength in a broad range of categories that overcame weak gas and auto spending, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
GDP Report Shows US Economy Grew at 2.8% Rate
In a key economic report released just days before the presidential election, gross economic product rose at a 2.8 percent rate in the third quarter.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Polls Show Trump’s Edge Shrinking on Voters’ Top Issue: The Economy
It remains priority No. 1 for many voters, particularly those who are still undecided, according to Times/Siena polling. But can Kamala Harris translate her gains into votes?Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Exit poll results for the 2024 election show democracy, economy top issues
CBS News national exit polls tell us who voted, what issues were on their minds, whether they voted for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election — and why.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
These 4 Policies Show How Trump’s Victory Will Reverberate Through Global Economy
The rest of the world is looking plans for higher trade tariffs, deregulation, more oil drilling and more demands on America’s NATO partners and anticipating the strain on government finances, ...Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
To defeat Trump, Harris must talk more about the economy | Robert Reich
US vice-president’s campaign has stalled because Americans continue to struggle with their bills despite economic growth. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling more anxious about the outcome of ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
What the October jobs report says about the state of the economy
The final jobs report before Election Day shows the number of jobs added to the U.S. economy plummeted in October, with only 12,000 new hires. Despite adding roughly 100,000 fewer jobs than ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Voters concerned about economy broke hard for Trump: Survey
Many voters who listed the economy as one of the most important issues going into the election overwhelmingly supported President-elect Trump at the ballot box, according to a new survey. The AP ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Powell: Fed won't 'speculate' about Trump's impact on economy
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday, the second consecutive cut since a two-year rate hike run to curb post-pandemic inflation, as the economy and labor ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
What does the Fed's interest rate cut say about the state of the economy?
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year just days after the end of a presidential race in which inflation played a big role. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July after retail-sales, jobless data point to strong economy
U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, sending Treasury yields up from their lowest levels in almost two weeks, after data on retail sales and jobless claims pointed to ongoing strength in the ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Giants 'optimistic' as Nabers returns to practice
Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion almost three weeks ago but remains in the protocol.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Factchecking the most pervasive myths and lies about US elections
False claims include that non-citizens are voting in broad numbers and attacks on the voting and counting process. The conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was stolen is now mainstream on the ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
MLB's League Championship Series averaged 5.35 million viewers, its most-viewed since 2017
Major League Baseball’s postseason goes into its dream World Series matchup with its most-watched League Championship Series in seven yearsSports - ABC News - October 23 -
MLB's League Championship Series averaged 5.35 million viewers, its most-viewed since 2017
Major League Baseball’s postseason goes into its dream World Series matchup with its most-watched League Championship Series in seven yearsEntertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
Colts' Anthony Richardson has been most boom-or-bust quarterback since merger; will he turn it around?
Richardson was benched for Joe Flacco on Tuesday amid his early-season strugglesSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Game 4 of World Series averages 16.28 million for its most-viewed game since 2019
The World Series had its most-watched game in five years Tuesday night as the New York Yankees avoided a sweepSports - ABC News - October 30 -
Game 4 of World Series averages 16.28 million for its most-viewed game since 2019
The World Series had its most-watched game in five years Tuesday night as the New York Yankees avoided a sweepEntertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
Gender? Economy? Experts weigh in on which factor is most likely to flip the presidential race
CNBC senior economics reporter Steve Liesman sat down with four polling experts for an in-depth look into the data to see which ones could turn the election.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Prince William shows 'unbelievable' throwing arm as he takes on American football
The Prince of Wales joins the growing numbers of people in the UK trying out American football.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Exclusive security footage shows the last sighting of missing Native American woman
Exclusive security footage shows the last time 23-year-old Jermain Charlo was seen alive. Six years later, investigators say they are close to a break in the case, while community members in ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Poll Shows Dead Heat, and Biden to Apologize for Native American School Abuses
Plus, a World Series with baseball’s biggest stars.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
High early voter turnout shows Americans are more "resilient against the disinformation"
With 76 million Americans having voted early, CBS News election law contributor David Becker tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" those high numbers show that Americans "increased our ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
American Paul Whelan gives first interview since being freed from Russian prison
Paul Whelan, a Marine veteran who was imprisoned in a Russian labor camp for nearly six years until being released after a prisoner swap this summer, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
Trump invokes economy, public safety and 'China virus' during Asian American rally in Vegas
At his first campaign rally targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community this election cycle, former President Donald Trump took the stage Thursday evening in Las Vegas with a speech ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
‘No social life, no plans, no savings’: Americans aren’t reaping benefits of booming US economy
While some were optimistic about stabilizing costs, others told the Guardian high prices continue to squeeze finances. Experts seem to agree the US economy has been on the upswing in 2024. A wave ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Esper: Take Trump comments about using military against Americans ‘seriously’
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, who served in the Trump administration, said on Monday the public should take former President Trump “seriously” when he suggests using the military against ...Politics - The Hill - October 15