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Third-quarter GDP marked higher, jobless claims ease as US economy flexes muscle
Third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) was revised higher Thursday following a substantially stronger projection for U.S. economic performance released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve. GDP ...The Hill - 2h -
Where Does a ‘Remarkable’ U.S. Economy Go From Here?
America’s economy is far outstripping its peers, but there are serious risks, including from the president-elect.The New York Times - 8h -
Jobless claims subside after Thanksgiving pop and give off good vibes for U.S. economy
Jobless claims are the early-warning radar for the U.S. economy, and they still show no trouble on the horizon. The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in middle of December ...MarketWatch - 3h -
Tesla shares sink 8%, giving up some gains from post-election pop
Tesla shares dropped more than 8% on Wednesday, their biggest decline since before Trump's election victory, which has been a big spark for the stock.CNBC - 20h -
Jerome Powell on U.S. economy after Federal Reserve interest rate cut decision
The Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell weighed in on the state of the U.S. economy after announcing another cut to the interest rate. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on what's ...CBS News - 22h -
NBA’s Hornets sorry after giving child PS5 before taking it back off camera
NBA team apologizes after PlayStation giveaway misfires Hornets will make amends by giving 13-year-old console The Charlotte Hornets have apologized for an in-game skit gone wrong where a young ...The Guardian - 1d -
NBA’s Hornets sorry after giving child PS5 before taking it back off camera
The Charlotte Hornets have apologized for an in-game skit gone wrong where a young fan was promised a PlayStation 5 only to have it taken away off camera. The incident unfolded during the second ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The U.S. Has No Special Panel for Nazi-Loot Claims. Could That Change?
Several European countries have restitution commissions that decide claims regarding art lost in the Holocaust. Some people think there should be a U.S. panel too.The New York Times - 1d -
Hornets apologize after pretending to give child PS5 and taking it away off camera
Unbeknownst to the kid, the Hornets were only pretending to give him a console.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Gas Exports Pose Some Risks to U.S. Economy and Environment, Study Says
The long-awaited study was criticized by the oil and gas industry and could help environmental groups that want to stop new export terminals.The New York Times - 1d -
Retail sales jump on strong auto and internet buying. Economy in good shape for holiday season.
There’s no quit in American shoppers. Retail sales rose faster than expected at the start of the holiday shopping season in November and pointed to steady growth in the U.S. economy.MarketWatch - 2d -
‘Unfettered’ Gas Exports Would Harm U.S. Economy, Energy Secretary Warns
Jennifer Granholm said a new analysis showed that the continued pace of exports was “neither sustainable nor advisable.”The New York Times - 2d -
A huge part of the U.S. economy catapults to 38-month high after Trump win and 2025 optimism
Businesses are looking forward to a business-friendly Trump White House.MarketWatch - 3d -
Gary Cohn says Trump is inheriting a "very good economy"
Gary Cohn, the IBM vice chairman who served as an economic adviser in Trump's first term, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President-elect Donald Trump is inheriting a "very good ...CBS News - 4d -
‘It’s game over for facts’: how vibes came to rule everything from pop to politics
From voters picking up ‘bad vibes’ to the Brat girl summer, vague instincts now make the world go round. Does this represent a crisis of seriousness or has it always been feelings that make us ...The Guardian - 5d -
Giving is good for everyone . . . and not just at Christmas
Charitable donations have declined in recent yearsFinancial Times - 5d -
Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty give this year's Heisman Trophy ceremony a different vibe
With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these aren’t your typical Heisman Trophy contendersABC News - 5d -
ServiceTitan pops 42% in cloud software vendor’s Nasdaq debut after selling shares at $71
In the first notable venture-backed tech IPO since April, ServiceTitan shares jumped after the cloud software company raised about $625 million in its offering.CNBC - 6d -
Jobless claims jump to two-month high in a cautionary sign, but holidays may be to blame
Initial jobless claims rose by 17,000 to 242,000 in the week that ended Dec. 7, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the highest level since mid-October.MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
New unemployment claims for the week ending December 7 totaled 242,000, higher than economists’ forecasts of 220,000.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
China ends planning meeting with vows to stabilize its economy, but gives no details on stimulus
Chinese leaders have wrapped up a two-day planning meeting in Beijing with pledges to take a more proactive approach in pepping up the economy, but gave no details on stimulus measuresABC News - Dec. 12 -
Dongnae, Bristol: ‘So good I considered giving up cleaning my teeth’ — review
The new Korean restaurant from the Bokman hitmakers is fiendishly brilliantFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
How mass deportations could devastate the U.S. economy
President-elect Donald Trump plans to deport up to 11 million undocumented immigrants. But how much will it cost? Jeremy Robbins, executive director for the American Immigration Council, joins ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Australian warship test-fires Tomahawk missile off U.S. coast
Australia's naval expansion plan comes as China and other powers in the Asia-Pacific and beyond build up their firepower.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
U.S. Investigating Child Labor Claim at HelloFresh Subsidiary
The Labor Department investigation focuses on a plant in Aurora, Ill., operated by Factor75, a meal kit delivery company that HelloFresh acquired in 2020.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Teamsters union calls for Amazon to set bargaining dates after Thanksgiving strike
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters urged Amazon to agree to set bargaining dates for a union contract by Dec. 15. “The Teamsters are done asking nicely for Amazon to stop breaking the law. ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
A fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims about U.S. fentanyl deaths
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November
The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in the month of November and the unemployment rate sat at 4.2%, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
U.S. economy poised to dominate for the next 20 years — at the cost of growing inequality, economist says
U.S. economic dominance over other countries is poised to surge in the next 20 years due to its widening lead in technology and science, but at the expense of growing inequality at home.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
U.S. sets Thanksgiving record for whooping cough cases
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Jobless claims show extremely low layoffs amid sturdy U.S. economy
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits during Thanksgiving rose to a six-week high, but jobless claims stayed at extremely low levels in a clean bill of health for the U.S. ...MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
A Mexican Factory Paid Off for a U.S. Manufacturer. Tariffs Could Make It a Liability.
While the off-road-vehicle maker Polaris has benefited from moving some production south, Trump’s levy proposal is primed to add millions in costs.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Unranked Creighton knocks off No. 1 Kansas behind Pop Isaacs' season-high 27 points
Pop Isaacs helped unranked Creighton upset No. 1 Kansas 76-63 on Wednesday night, scoring a season-high 27 points and matching his career high with six 3-pointersABC News - Dec. 4 -
Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics
One of Venezuela’s most popular bands has canceled its homecoming tour after President Nicolas Maduro criticized the group for what he said were sexist lyricsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics
One of Venezuela’s most popular bands has canceled its homecoming tour after President Nicolas Maduro criticized the group for what he said were sexist lyricsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Economy cools off after election, ISM finds. Businesses anxious about Trump’s economic plans.
Service-oriented companies in the U.S. grew in November at the slowest pace in three months, reflecting uncertainty about how the incoming Trump administration will affect the economy.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
'Realistic' green policies good for the U.S., Aramco CEO says, with Trump to return to White House
Trump has pledged to "end Biden's delays in federal drilling permits and leases that are needed to unleash American oil and natural gas production."CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Trump reportedly jokes Canada could be 51st U.S. state if tariffs wreck economy
Trump outlined his plans to place 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods imported into the U.S., in a meeting with Trudeau at Mar-a-LagoMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Rams claim '23 1st-round CB Forbes off waivers
The Rams claimed former Commanders first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes Jr. off waivers Monday.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Super Micro pops nearly 30% after special committee finds no 'evidence of misconduct'
Shares of Super Micro Computer surged more than 30% after a special committee ruled it found "no evidence of misconduct" at the embattled AI server maker.CNBC - Dec. 2