Unfortunately, rising markets aren’t necessarily great indicators of a healthy economy. After Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, suggested this month that the Fed would cut interest rates, the stock market hit new highs. That buoyed investments, but signs of slowing economic growth persisted, as did the fear that it may be too late […]
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We have a serious problem, America. Bacon is delicious. To say that the crispy, smoky cured meat is enticing would be an understatement. However, to say that bacon is bad for you would also be an understatement. The World Health Organization classifies processed meat — a category that includes all types of bacon — as
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Beyoncé and Jay-Z came together for the photo opportunity of the century on Sunday at the London premiere of the new film version of “The Lion King.” The U.S. and British royals co-mingled for a bit, talking about their children, their shared love for each other and of course, their busy schedules. Meghan
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A new batch of apps and pocket-size medical devices that work with a smartphone or smartwatch are changing travel for people with serious medical conditions. The devices allow people with heart conditions, diabetes and epilepsy to discreetly check up on themselves in airport terminals, in train or bus stations, in hotels or even as they
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Amazon’s Prime Day is coming with a wave of deals — and protests. The company’s fifth annual Prime Day now stretches two days, Monday and Tuesday, invented as an effort to try to drum up sales during sluggish summer months and sign up more users for its Prime loyalty program. The Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth said
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Bob Bowlsby sat on the podium at midfield of the massive NFL stadium where the Big 12 plays its championship game, talking about the successes of the smallest Power Five conference before getting a familiar question about the possibility of expansion. The commissioner said there is no talk about adding to the league’s current 10
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Want climate news in your inbox? Sign up here for Climate Fwd:, our email newsletter. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration failed to follow ethics rules last year when it dismissed academic members of Environmental Protection Agency advisory boards and replaced them with appointees connected to industry, a federal watchdog agency concluded Monday. The agency, the
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The market for small businesses cooled for the third straight quarter during the spring as tariffs from the trade war with China made some sellers and buyers uneasy about making a deal. That report comes from BizBuySell.com, an online marketplace for small companies that counted 2,444 transactions reported by business brokers from April through June,
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Joe Biden is taking an aggressive approach to defending the Affordable Care Act, challenging not just President Donald Trump but also some of his rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination who want to replace the current insurance system with a fully government-run model. Biden on Monday released a plan that would add a “public option”
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Image copyright Rod Morata Image caption Philip Glass (left) and Phelim McDermott have created a new show called Tao of Glass Stranger Things, Love Island and The Manchester International Festival – those are three places where Philip Glass’s music can currently be heard. The 82-year-old American is regarded as one of the most influential composers
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