The New York Federal Reserve said its Empire State Manufacturing Survey plunged by 42 points in August to -31.3. That marks the second-largest monthly decline on record for this closely watched gauge of economic activity. The biggest drop was recorded in April 2020, when the economy was ravaged by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. …
Last week, a severe thunderstorm unleashed massive hailstones in Alberta, Canada, damaging dozens of cars and unleashing potentially record-breaking hailstones the size of grapefruits. While the stones were notable, the storm was less of a rarity—indeed, hail is becoming increasingly common and increasingly costly as a natural catastrophe peril around the world. In 2020, Aon’s …
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This was one of the craziest bounces in PGA Tour history. The final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship — the first round of the PGA Tour playoffs — provided some incredible drama on Sunday evening. Will Zalatoris and Sepp Straka entered a playoff tied at 15-under after the 18th hole. After trading pars …
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — They hail from their states’ most prominent Republican families. They have been among the GOP’s sharpest critics of former President Donald Trump. And after the Jan. 6 insurrectionthey supported his impeachment. But for all their similarities, the political fortunes of US Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and US Rep. Liz Cheney …
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Dan Loeb Justin Solomon | CNBC Daniel Loeb’s Third Point has taken a new stake in Disney, pushing the entertainment giant to spin off its sports network ESPN, according to a letter obtained by CNBC’s David Faber. The shares jumped as much as 2% on the news. In a letter to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, …
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The impacts of climate change on human health are among the most profound and far-reaching issues in health care. Global ecosystems are under such stress that the effects of climate change on human health grow more widespread and damaging by the day.
Some things to consider if you’re thinking about hiring a financial adviser. Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I’m 54 years old and have an IRA account with $27,000 in it, but it’s been decreasing over the years even though I contribute $100 per month. I have the funds allocated between mid-cap value funds, core-plus bond funds, investment …
The latest NFLPA president criticizes Soldier Field for rough conditions, tweets league ‘can and should do better’ | CBS Sports Bears qarterback Justin Fields, however, did admit that the field could use some improvements. He noted that the field for the game, despite being visibly damaged, was better than it was on Tuesday. “I mean, …
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The United Kingdom on Monday became the first country to approve an updated COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna targeting the omicron variant as well as the original strain of the virus. The move is a step toward a booster campaign that could provide people with better protection against the variants that are currently circulating. “The first …
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Actress Denise Dowse, best known for her role as a vice principal on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” has died after hospitalization for viral meningitis, her family announced Sunday. She was 64. Dowse had a career that stretched over more than 30 years, with dozens of appearances in film and television. But she …
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