German government forecasts that the country's economy will shrink by 0.4% this year
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Germany's government says it expects the country’s economy to shrink by 0.4% this year. The German government joined a string of other forecasters on Wednesday in revising sharply downward its …
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10/11/23
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Dozens of flights canceled after fire tears through a parking garage at London's Luton Airport
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Thousands of travelers are facing disruption after flights were suspended at London’s Luton airport. The airport shutdown came after a fire tore through a newly built parking garage, destroying …
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10/11/23
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FTC proposes a ban on 'junk fees' and says hidden charges push up prices
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The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a rule to ban any hidden and bogus “junk” fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills. President Joe Biden has …
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By JOSH BOAK
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10/11/23
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Navigating an Odd Investment Quarter: A Review of Q3 2023
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"That's an odd quarter." Last Monday, my wife and I walked our dog through woods near an old barn to change things up. We find a few coins occasionally but didn't expect to find some in that …
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Dr. Richard Baker, Fervent Wealth Management
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10/11/23
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New Zealand immigration hits an all-time high as movement surges following pandemic lull
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New Zealand’s immigration numbers have hit an all-time high. The net number of immigrants was 110,000 in the year ending August, beating the previous high of 103,000 set a month earlier, according …
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By NICK PERRY
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10/11/23
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Memorial honors 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire deaths that galvanized US labor movement
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The victims and legacy of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire are being remembered with a new memorial. A structure of steel is being dedicated Wednesday at the Manhattan building where the …
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By DEEPTI HAJELA
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10/11/23
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Birkenstock prices its initial public offering of stock valuing the sandal maker at $8.64 billion
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Birkenstock has set a price for its initial public offering of stock that values the 249-year-old German maker of upmarket sandals at $8.64 billion. The company said Tuesday that it had priced its …
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10/10/23
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Walgreens pharmacy staffers stage walkouts over work conditions
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Some Walgreens pharmacists are walking off the job this week over concerns about their working conditions. Pharmacists say their teams are short-staffed and overworked, leading to issues with patient …
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By MADDIE BURAKOFF
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10/10/23
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X promises 'highest level' response on posts about Israel-Hamas war. Misinformation still flourishes
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The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, says it is struggling with a flood of posts sharing graphic media, violent speech and hateful conduct about the latest war between Israel and …
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By MATT O'BRIEN and FRANK BAJAK
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10/10/23
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Major Navigator CO2 pipeline project is on hold while the company reevaluates the route in 5 states
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One of the two biggest proposed carbon dioxide pipeline projects in the Midwest is being put on hold so the company can reevaluate the route. Navigator CO2 Ventures has withdrawn its application for …
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By JOSH FUNK
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10/10/23
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Deadly bird flu reappears in US commercial poultry flocks in Utah and South Dakota
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Highly pathogenic bird flu has made its first appearances in U.S. commercial poultry flocks this season, affecting one turkey farm in South Dakota and one in Utah. The U.S. Department of Agriculture …
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By STEVE KARNOWSKI
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10/10/23
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104-year-old Chicago woman dies days after making a skydive that could put her in the record books
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Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old Chicago woman whose recent skydive could see her certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest person to ever jump from a plane, has died. Hoffner’s close …
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By RICK CALLAHAN
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10/10/23
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Argentina's populist presidential candidate Javier Milei faces criticism as the peso takes a dive
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Argentina’s firebrand populist presidential candidate Javier Milei is coming under fire from his rivals who are blaming him for a sharp depreciation of the local currency in the parallel market. …
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By DANIEL POLITI
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10/10/23
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Prince Harry and Meghan to talk about youth mental health during New York City event
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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are hosting a conference in New York City on how the internet and social media affect youth mental health. The two will talk Tuesday about the topic at a panel …
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By HALELUYA HADERO
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10/10/23
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Star witness Caroline Ellison starts testimony at FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial
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The trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has taken a star turn as his former fellow top executive and ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison began testifying against him. Ellison's highly anticipated turn …
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By KEN SWEET and LARRY NEUMEISTER
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10/10/23
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Mexico says it has rejected US-funded migrant transit centers
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Mexico's president says he rejected a U.S. request to set up migrant transit centers in Mexico. Guatemala has set up one such center where migrants can apply for U.S. work and refugee visas. But …
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10/10/23
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'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' will be a blockbuster — and might shake up the movie business
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Movie theaters are readying for an onslaught like they’ve never seen before beginning Friday when “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” debuts. The concert film compiled from several Swift shows at …
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By JAKE COYLE
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10/10/23
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The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC
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The Federal Trade Commission’s long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon is the most aggressive move it has taken yet to tame the market power of a company that’s become synonymous with …
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By HALELUYA HADERO
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10/10/23
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The Supreme Court rejects an appeal from former coal company CEO Don Blankenship
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The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from former coal company executive Don Blankenship, who argued that major news outlets defamed him by calling him a “felon.” The justices on Tuesday left …
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10/10/23
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PepsiCo hikes prices by double digits for the 7th consecutive quarter and profits jump 14%
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PepsiCo’s revenue rose 7% in the third quarter despite lower demand as the company continued to hike prices. Pepsi raised prices 11% in the July-September period, the seventh straight quarter that …
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN
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10/10/23
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