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Asian shares are higher as easing worries over inflation reduce odds for another Fed rate hikeAsian shares have advanced at the start of a busy week for U.S. economic updates. Investors were encouraged by easing worries over inflation, which reduces the likelihood of another rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Markets were closed in Seoul and Shanghai on Monday for national holidays. U.S. stocks finished out last week near records after the latest…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution15h agoWhole story →
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Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchersPresident Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts. Trump is visiting Grand Island, a conservative area, as part of what he says is a 32-day campaign blitz. Ricketts is running for his first full six-year term. He's facing an unexpectedly competitive race with independent candidate Dan Osborn, who is backed by…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution15h agoWhole story →
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Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia's Tigray withdraw from regional capitalLeaders of a rebellious political group in northern Ethiopia say they have withdrawn from the regional capital, allowing federal troops and allies to enter. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF, had seized the Mekelle airport and city last month. They announced Saturday they pulled out to spare the city from destruction. The African Union has…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →
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Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP winsPresident Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. This promise, made at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas, could cost over $1 trillion. Trump likens the payments to corporate dividends, citing economic success. However, the plan would further…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →
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Wall Street week ahead: Fed minutes, unemployment data, consumer sentiment updateWall Street has a busy week ahead with a mix of economic updates and details about the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates at its last meeting. The updates include fresh data on the health of the services sector, unemployment and consumer sentiment. Those reports can help give investors and economists more insight into how businesses and…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →
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Iowa lawmakers to vote on raising tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plantIowa lawmakers returned to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding state tax incentives. Officials say the change is needed to secure a $15 billion steel plant project for the state. President Donald Trump announced the plant on Monday. He called it a major economic and national security investment. The project is planned for Iowa's southeast corner,…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →
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Judge temporarily blocks border wall construction in Texas’ Big Bend regionA federal court in Texas has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from building a border wall in the Big Bend region. This decision is a win for landowners, businesses and environmentalists who oppose the $46 billion project. The plan includes 30-foot steel walls, vehicle barriers, roads, and surveillance technology. Judge Kathleen Cardone ruled…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →
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US stocks rise near their record after the latest jobs report eases worries about inflationU.S. stocks are rising near their record after the latest jobs report cooled worries that a potentially hot U.S economy could make inflation worse. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Friday and pulled within 1% of its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 233 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.2%. They got a boost after a report showed U.S.…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →
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Federal scholarship for private school and homeschooling opening to most kids in at least 30 statesThe Trump administration has proposed rules for a new federal scholarship program that launches at the start of next year. The scholarship can help families pay for private school, homeschooling and other educational expenses. Taxpayers who donate to the scholarship funds will get a federal tax credit. The program aims to support school choice and is…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoWhole story →
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Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here's what to know if you're one of themAmericans are increasingly using buy now, pay later plans for everyday expenses like groceries and bills. Federal Reserve economists report that spending on these plans exceeded $160 billion last year. Pay-in-four plans made up about half of this spending. The use of these plans has surged nearly 80% since 2023. Experts advise reading the fine print,…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoWhole story →
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Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight racePresident Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska. He made the announcement in the Oval Office on Wednesday, flanked by Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who faces a tough reelection race in the state. It was the second time this week that Trump has sought to elevate Senate candidates in states he…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risksCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting workers from the risks of artificial intelligence. He also blasted President Donald Trump on Wednesday for not passing comprehensive AI regulations at a time when the industry's leaders are warning about the risks of the technology. He weighed in on other topics, including his deliberations…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →
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Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy. Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, chair of the…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →
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No criminal wrongdoing in Federal Reserve building renovation, watchdog says, but it was mismanagedThe Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog said Wednesday that the agency has broadly mismanaged an expansive building renovation project but did not find any criminal violations, as alleged by Trump administration prosecutors. The Fed’s inspector general said that a variety of missteps by its Board of Governors inflated the cost of the $2.4 billion…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →
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Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump adsThe Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump. The ads have drawn widespread criticism from Republicans and Democrats who call them a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars and likely illegal. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, two top Senate Democrats said…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d agoWhole story →
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Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officerFederal prosecutors in Texas announced assault charges against a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in the back by immigration enforcement agents on Sept. 20. A federal complaint alleges Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez, 28, tried to escape Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who pulled him over after a judge issued a final removal order, according to…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d agoWhole story →
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Smart ring maker Oura puts off initial public offering due to market 'uncertainty'Smart ring maker Oura says it is postponing a planned initial public offering due to market “uncertainty.” On Tuesday, Oura said it’s delaying the IPO “despite strong demand.” Oura customers use the ring to monitor their health, including sleep patterns and fitness activity. The company gets the bulk of its revenue from ring sales, with the rest coming…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d agoWhole story →
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In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the party in powerLegislation the GOP called its “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out different ways in Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district. Steakhouse servers are getting a tax break on their tips, but there's a long line of hungry people waiting for a hot lunch as food stamps are in jeopardy. In this rough-and-tumble corner of northwest Louisiana, the legislation can be…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7d agoWhole story →
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