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U.S. Economy Grew at a Solid 2.8 Percent Pace Last Quarter

Consumer spending powered gains despite still-high interest rates, indicating healthy, reslilient conditions.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

US economy grew at a sturdy 2.8 percent pace in third quarter

The final economic growth report before the election showed U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) rising at strong pace, according to data released Friday by the Commerce Department. U.S. GDP grew at ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

SaluSpa Ibiza Review: A Solid Place to Soak

Owning a hot tub comes with some trials and tribulations, but they're worth overcoming.

Tech - Wired - October 15

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 - 7 hours ago

US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending

Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust health

Business - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives

Despite the hype around solid-state batteries, some analysts believe an alternative could serve as a bridge between these are traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Retail Sales Surpass Expectations, Sign of Solid US Economy

A new report showing a rise in retail sales in September indicates that consumer spending, a key engine of economic growth, remains robust.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

S&P 500 looks solid here — but the VIX is sending mixed signals

S&P 500 looks solid, and charts are positive for Amphenol, APA, wheat and Walgreens.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Kings waive Ellis, sign Shaq's son Shareef in flurry of roster moves

Undrafted guard Boogie Ellis impressed during the preseason, but the Sacramento Kings reportedly are waiving the 23-year-old USC product ahead of the start of the regular season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Focus on Impact, Not Gender in Our 60 Percent Female C-Suite

The real story is the power of intentional diversity and how we shattered tech stereotypes.

Business - Inc. - October 16

35 percent in new survey not confident in accuracy of voting in November

More than a third of voters say they are not confident in voting accuracy heading into the Nov. 5 elections, according to a new survey. The Marquette University poll found a stark divide along ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Trump family will get 75 percent of crypto token revenue

The Trump family's cryptocurrency platform, World Liberty Financial, indicated in a report released Thursday that DT Marks DEFI LLC, a Delaware-based company connected to the former president, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

18 percent in new survey say they've had political disagreement with neighbor

Nearly one-in-five people said they’ve had a political disagreement with a neighbor, according to a new survey released on Wednesday. The poll, released by real-estate firm RedFin, found that 18.7 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Russia Raises Interest Rate to 21 Percent, Its Highest in Decades

Military spending and recruitment are causing the country’s economy to overheat, leaving regulators in a struggle to rein in rising prices.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Nearly 40 percent of world's trees face extinction, new assessment finds

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced at least 40 percent of tree species around the world are at risk of extinction, according to a Thursday release from the ...

Politics - The Hill - 22 hours ago

U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

Gross domestic product was expected to increase at a 3.1% annualized pace in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, powered by consumer spending

Consumer confidence soared in October, signaling that Americans may continue to open their wallets.

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

The U.S. economy posted another solid though slightly disappointing period of growth in the third quarter, propelled higher by strong consumer spending that has defied expectations for a slowdown.

New GDP numbers show 2.8% growth in 3rd quarter

The new GDP report released Wednesday shows the U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% annual pace in the third quarter. Jared Bernstein, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, joined CBS News to discuss ...

OpenAI Just Made an Important Service 80 Percent Cheaper

Voice-to-voice chatbots, now at a much more reasonable rate.

Business - Inc. - 2 hours ago

Meta Earnings Show Revenue Increase, Even as Spending Spree Continues

The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it does not plan to slow down its investments anytime soon.

Business - The New York Times - 19 minutes ago

Mario Vs. Donkey Kong's Nintendo Switch Remake Finally Gets A Solid Discount

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is on sale for its lowest price yet for a limited time. Normally $50, the fun puzzle-platformer is only $40 at Woot . Mario vs. Donkey Kong released in February and has ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Amex sees strong discretionary spending, but stock retreats after solid 2024 run

The company says new member benefits are resonating with younger generations.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Large polluters cut greenhouse gas emissions 4 percent last year: EPA data

Emissions from large polluters dropped 4 percent last year, according to self-reported data collected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These large polluters, which include power ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

McDonald’s Takes Quarter Pounders Off Menus at 20 Percent of Restaurants After E. Coli Outbreak

McDonald’s pulled the burger option after the bacterial contamination sickened at least 49 people, killing one, according to the CDC. Raw onions may be the source of the problem.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Google CEO says more than 25 percent of company's new code written by AI

More than a quarter of Google's new code is being generated by artificial intelligence (AI), CEO Sundar Pichai revealed during Tuesday's third-quarter earnings call for the leading tech company. ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

NFL Week 8 grades: Steelers receive solid grade for beating Giants, Commanders get 'B+' after Hail Mary win

Here are the Week 8 grades for every team

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

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