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US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending

The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government said Wednesday, leaving unchanged its ...
Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago
Over $2.8 billion bet on bitcoin topping $90,000 as it hits all-time high

Bitcoin hit a new record high as futures premiums soared, in a clear sign that investors believe the record-run will continue.
Business - CNBC - November 10
US economy ‘motoring along’ with 2.8% expansion in last quarter, but Trump’s trade tariffs ‘threaten economic growth’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Trump’s tariff threat sets stage for bitter global trade war . Trump’s tariffs will lead to higher prices in the shops, and ...
World - The Guardian - 3 days ago
Economic impact of growing gig economy

Winner of the FT Schools/Discover Economics Young Economist of the Year award
Business - Financial Times - November 10
Why the U.S. is growing less food

Fruit production is down nearly 36% in 2024 from 2003, while vegetable production is down 6.3%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Business - CNBC - November 22
Yahoo Sports AM: The Freeman legend grows

In today's edition: The Freddie Freeman legend grows, Wilson makes the catch of the year, top MLB free agents, the game that changed football, and more.
Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1
Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers

Republican women have grown frustrated as they've watched their gains in the chamber stagnate — and it seems likely they’ll see losses in 2025.
Politics - Politico - November 5
Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards

Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass.
World - The New York Times - November 6
South Korea's president denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal

South Korea's president has denied wrongdoing over a burgeoning influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife
World - ABC News - November 7
Why These Fast-Growing Companies Turned to Private Equity

PE firms get a bad rap. These CEOs partnered with them anyway.
Business - Inc. - November 7
Trump's support grows from 2020 across the U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump made gains across the U.S. compared to 2020, even in blue states. Vice President Kamala Harris only won New Jersey by five points, while then-candidate Joe Biden took ...
Top stories - CBS News - November 7
Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis
World - Financial Times - November 8
Brazil’s growing gambling habit threatens to hit economy

Explosion of online sports betting in South American nation sparks warnings about its damaging impact
World - Financial Times - November 10
Growing toll from wildfires on both coasts

A large wildfire in Southern California has destroyed almost 200 homes, while wildfires burned through parts of New York and New Jersey. A prolonged drought in most of the country is proving costly ...
Top stories - NBC News - November 11
Doubts Grow Over the Booming Trump Trade

The stunning post-election stock market rally could be in jeopardy if the president-elect’s agenda spurs inflation, and adds to the deficit, analysts warn.
Business - The New York Times - November 12
The ‘Super Bowl of Pickleball’ Looks to Grow the Sport

A world championship in Texas is flush with cash and star players as the Professional Pickleball Association tries to turn amateur interest into long-term fandom.
Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13
Star describes growing up gay as Jehovah's Witness

The Hollywood actor says he was bullied as a child in Wales because of his religion and sexuality.
Top stories - BBC News - November 14
UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.
Top stories - BBC News - November 15
Why Brutal Honesty Is Key to Growing Your Business

What you don’t say in meetings could be holding your company back.
Business - Inc. - November 16
How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth

The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.
Tech - The New York Times - November 17
As WNBA Sponsorship Grows, Some Athletes Are Left Behind

While some enjoy newfound riches, other WNBA players are being left out.
Business - Inc. - November 17
Imperial Brands Upbeat on Outlook as Alternatives Continue to Grow

The tobacco manufacturer said it expected a strong fiscal 2025 on the back of continued revenue growth from tobacco alternatives such as vapes.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19
How to Grow a Business When You’re Dependent on the Weather

Run a home service business? Here’s how to stop gambling on weather and start growing your business year round.
Business - Inc. - November 22
McDonald’s to Grow Value Menu to Target Buyers on a Budget

In 2025, McDonald’s will focus more on its budget menu.
Business - Inc. - November 22
Former Wales football star faces fresh cash claims

Up to 70 parents and businesses now allege that they have lost money to Natasha Harding.
Top stories - BBC News - November 23
Growing number of parents hesitant to get children vaccinated

Despite overwhelming evidence that vaccines are safe and effective, a recent study shows a growing number of parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Top stories - CBS News - November 22
Ford calls for incentives to buy electric cars as backlash grows

The government faces pressure from the industry to make changes to electric vehicle sales quotas.
Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago
Meituan's Profit Triples as Revenue Grows Despite Competition

The Chinese food-delivery giant’s profit more than tripled in the third quarter as revenue jumped.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday
China's Factory Activity Grows Narrowly in November

World - The Wall Street Journal - 23 hours ago
Super Micro Computer Stock Crashes, Wall Street Concerns Grow

Shares of the Nvidia customer have crashed since its accounting firm, Ernst & Young, resigned.
Business - Inc. - November 1
Revealed: the growing income gap between Europe’s biggest and smallest farms

Big farms rake in record profits when food prices soar, while small farms struggle on razor-thin margins. ‘Welfare for the rich’: how farm subsidies wrecked Europe’s landscapes . The income gap ...
World - The Guardian - November 2
The New York City Marathon Puts the Growing Business of Run Clubs in the Spotlight

As runners gear up for one of the world’s biggest marathons, run clubs are booming as a way for people and businesses to connect to the community.
Business - Inc. - November 2
‘Death is everywhere’: fears grow that Israel plans to seize land in Gaza

Increasingly violent siege of north raises suspicions about Netanyahu’s war aims. Israel has tightened its siege of northern Gaza in the face of warnings from the UN and other aid agencies that ...
World - The Guardian - November 2
Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods.
Top stories - BBC News - November 2
Taiwan’s soaring energy prices and growing outages hit chipmaker TSMC

Industry loses competitiveness as government struggles to afford cheap-power incentives
World - Financial Times - November 5
Giant spiders that can grow to size of human hand thriving in the UK

Collaboration between RSPB and Chester zoo leads to best mating season on record for the semi-aquatic fen raft spider. Thousands of giant spiders that can grow to the size of a human hand are ...
World - The Guardian - November 5
Alarm grows over Trump and Musk’s blizzard of baseless voter-fraud claims

Falsehoods swirling on X and other platforms undermine trust and create potential for violence, critics warn. US election 2024 live: latest updates US election results 2024 – live tracker ...
World - The Guardian - November 5
After Spain’s Deadly Floods, Search for the Missing Grows Desperate

A week after catastrophic floods, some families are unsure if their relatives are alive. Late on Tuesday, the government said that 89 people were missing in a provisional count.
World - The New York Times - November 5

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