CNN By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts. Walmart, Best Buy, Gap, Target, Bath & Body Works and others are increasing promotions and lowering prices on merchandise to entice inflation-weary shoppers to buy extra goods sitting on their shelves. Months ago these chains
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By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — For a few weeks in late January and early February, the U.S. economy seemed to have reached a rare sweet spot. Inflation was steadily slowing from painful heights, and growth and hiring remained sturdy despite rising interest rates. Perhaps, the thinking went, the Fed’s inflation fighters
Continue Reading By ELIZABETH AYOOLA NerdWallet Millennials are known for changing jobs often, but how does that affect their retirement savings? That depends on several factors. Higher earnings and flexible working arrangements could help you save extra money that you could then divert toward retirement savings. You can also improve your retirement savings by leveraging benefits such
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CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe and Steve Almasy, CNN California’s Oak Fire has burned through more than 18,000 acres and destroyed more than 40 structures since it ignited near Yosemite National Park Friday, as fire crews in the air battle visibility issues and personnel on the ground work steep terrain. The fire grew only slightly Tuesday
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Business) –– El pesimismo de los estadounidenses sobre la economía del país volvió a aumentar durante el último mes. Así lo revela la más reciente encuesta de actitudes, intenciones y expectativas de los consumidores que realiza The Conference Board. El Índice de Confianza del Consumidor de julio cayó a 95,7, lo que equivale
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Mae Jones Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — We all knew Tyrannosaurus rex as one of the most formidable dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth — until a study published in the spring suggested a radical idea: could the T-rex we know actually be three different species? Fast
Continue ReadingBy Michael Lee Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Indigenous leaders, activists and others are reacting to an apology by Pope Francis on Monday for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system, a moment recognized by some as an historic event, while others continue to urge the pontiff
Continue ReadingBy Miles Montgomery and Allen Devlin Click here for updates on this story STONECREST, Georgia (WGCL) — A grieving widow spoke to CBS46 just days after a falling tree killed her husband in DeKalb County. Abimael Ortiz passed away over the weekend after initially being taken to the hospital in DeKalb County after being struck
Continue ReadingCNN By Nadine Schmidt and Anna Cooban, CNN Business The German government has seized control of three Russian-owned oil refineries to secure supplies of gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel. Germany’s economy ministry announced on Friday that it had temporarily taken over Russian oil giant Rosneft’s subsidiaries in the country. Rosneft Deutschland and RN Refining &
Continue ReadingBy Katrenia Busch Click here for updates on this story LANSING, Michigan (WNEM) — The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Salvasen Health for allegedly violating Michigan insurance code by selling unlicensed health insurance plans and failing to pay claims, according to the state of Michigan. “DIFS’
Continue ReadingCNN By Annie Grayer and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of the two Republicans serving on the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, said Tuesday he is seeing some positive developments out of the Justice Department’s investigation into the riot. Kinzinger was speaking to CNN’s Brianna Keilar on “New
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN Business Americans grew even more pessimistic about the US economy over the past month, according to the latest survey on consumer attitudes, intentions and expectations from The Conference Board. The consumer confidence index for July slipped to 95.7 from June’s revised reading of 98.4, which was adjusted downward by 0.3 points.
Continue ReadingBy Anna Bahney, CNN Business US home prices were up nearly 20% in May compared to the year before. But there were signs the market began to cool as rising mortgage rates pushed more prospective buyers to the sidelines. Home prices rose 19.7% in May from the year before, a slightly smaller jump than the
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TEMECULA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after her 8-year-old daughter was killed in a collision that injured several other people including three children, authorities said. The crash occurred Sunday evening along State Route 79 near Temecula in Riverside County, the California Highway Patrol said.
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By RYAN J. FOLEY and MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press The question at the center of an investigation into the killings of three family members — including a 6-year-old girl — at an eastern Iowa state park campground is: Why? Investigators believe the shooter was a 23-year-old man from eastern Nebraska who had no criminal
Continue ReadingBy Marissa Sulek Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Metro Police are still looking for a man they say raped a 74-year-old woman in her home Saturday morning. They say it happened in the West Nashville area near Bowling Avenue, behind Elmington Park. They say the woman believed the stranger
Continue Reading By MATT OTT AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence slid again in July as concerns about higher prices for food and gas continue to weigh on Americans. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 95.7 in July from 98.4 in June, largely due to consumers’ anxiety over
Continue Reading By MATT OTT AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence slid again in July as concerns about higher prices for food and gas continue to weigh on Americans. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 95.7 in July from 98.4 in June, largely due to consumers’ anxiety over
Continue ReadingInke Kappeler, Chris Stern and Alex Stambaugh, CNN More than 1,000 Lufthansa flights have been canceled so far due to this week’s strike action, with more than 130,000 passengers impacted. The German airline announced yesterday it would cancel nearly all of its German-based flights in Germany on Wednesday. Given that a strike of ground staff
Continue Reading By KIM COOK Associated Press The thermostat has officially hit swelter. Whether you’re trying to play in the backyard or just chill outdoors, there’s a bunch of new ideas and gear designed to help everyone stay cool. First, architects say there are simple ways to make an outdoor space more heat-wave friendly. Make sure you
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