Consumers have supported the economy during its record-setting expansion, but a shrinking manufacturing sector, crushing tariffs and other dangers may bring the good times to an end. Fresh warning bells rang on Wall Street earlier this month after factory output shrank for the first time in three years. That threatens the economy’s decade-long expansion, as […]
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Before she gave birth to her first baby in June 2018, Amanda Renner was certain she would breastfeed. She loaded up on supplies ― a breast pump, nursing covers and bras. She was set to deliver at a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, which follows strict protocols meant to promote breastfeeding. Immediately after her daughter was born,
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Beyoncé is irreplaceable, but thankfully Madame Tussauds wax figures aren’t: A new likeness of the singer has been unveiled in London and the result is eerily spot on. On Thursday, Madam Tussauds London shared an image of the new figure with the caption, “It’s time to bow down to THE QUEEN.” The new wax Bey
This article is part of a series of op-eds by CEO signatories who are part of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-led business coalition focused on advancing diversity and inclusion in the U.S. By Joe Almeida, chairman, president and CEO, Baxter International These days, it’s common for leaders to advocate for board
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Tens of thousands of dead fish have been found on the banks of a lake in a protected nature reserve in northern Greece after high temperatures and drought conditions caused a severe drop in water levels. State environmental officials said Thursday that the water level at Lake Koroneia has dropped by more than 70% percent
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Southern California’s home winning streak against Utah is older than the 96-year-old Coliseum. The last time USC lost a home game to the Utes was in 1916, when the school whose unofficial nickname had recently changed from the Methodists to the Trojans played downtown at long-gone Fiesta Park. “I guess everyone is entitled to a
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A lawyer for President Trump said Thursday he had filed a lawsuit in federal court to challenge an attempt by state prosecutors in Manhattan to subpoena eight years of Mr. Trump’s personal and corporate tax returns. “In response to the subpoenas issued by the New York County District Attorney, we have filed a lawsuit this
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Mr. Wolff, 37, said the economy was doing well in his area now, thanks to the West Texas oil boom, but said he didn’t feel that Mr. Trump deserved much credit for that — and he thinks a recession is likely next year. He said he would consider voting for a Democrat in 2020, particularly
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Image caption About 5% of people in Scotland have diabetes, with type 2 making up 90% of cases A drug used successfully to treat type 2 diabetes can also be effective to treat heart failure, researchers at Glasgow University have said. They described the clinical implications of their findings as “potentially huge.” The drug Dapagliflozin
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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionSir Paul McCartney tells BBC Newsnight’s Emily Maitlis he has to “get inspired’ to vote Sir Paul McCartney has said the Brexit referendum was “probably a mistake” and he will “be glad when it’s over”. He had not voted in the referendum, he said, as he “didn’t
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