US economy grew at 1.5% in Q2 with strong domestic demand driven by AI investments and consumer spending, though challenges include a growing trade deficit, government spending cuts and inflation.
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Walmart has become a major player in the business of quickly fueling electric vehicles, speeding past Costco and more established charging companies with its in-house network of electron pumps.
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The decision to leave the benchmark interest rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range drew dissents from three of the 12 policymakers, who "preferred" a quarter-percentage-point hike.
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OpenAI and Anthropic employees are urging the US government to support measures that would slow AI development and prevent models from advancing too quickly, according to Bloomberg.
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Wealth gaps have widened since the 1980s, but the US stands out. Experts say weaker tax and social policies make mobility harder than ever.
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A combination of factors have created a“ perfect storm” at the Internal Revenue Service, causing many tax refunds to be delayed. Seniors who received a larger standard deduction are getting refunds of taxes withheld from Social Security benefits and other income. And instead of being process…
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Taylor Farms complained about the government's inspection process this month, as Michigan reported a spike in cases of a parasitic disease tied to the company's lettuce from Mexico.
Wildfires, hurricanes, flash floods — if the past few years has taught us anything, it’s that “once-in-a-generation” events seem to be occurring a lot more frequently. That puts the onus on you to focus on a sleepy corner of your financial life that's supposed to protect against these risks: your homeowners’ insurance policy.
The U.S. hit Gruyere cheese with a 10% tariff last year, which rose to 12.5% this year, causing demand to plunge in one of Alpine farmers’ most important export markets.
Hundreds of shared conversations with Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot were found indexed by search engines, exposing user prompts containing personal, professional and potentially sensitive information.
While parents often focus on strong elementary schools, high schools and colleges when deciding where to live, access to quality pre-K education is just as important. According to the National Education Association, children who participate in early education programs are more likely to be
academically preparedfor later grades, graduate from high school and earn higher incomes as adults. Research also shows that pre-K attendance is associated with a lower likelihood of
future criminalbehavior. In addition, one estimate suggests that every dollar invested in early education programs for disadvantaged families can generate
$7.30in economic benefits by helping children become healthier and higher-earning adults.
More states are reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness that has been linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell. However, health officials are still working to confirm the official source.
OpenAI's loss of control over its AI agent raises new questions about the company’s safety procedures, three cybersecurity experts said.
Affordable, high-quality healthcare remains a necessity for Americans, a fact underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest public health crisis in more than a century. Yet finding good care at a reasonable price is easier said than done. According to the latest
estimatesfrom the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the average American spends nearly $15,500 annually on personal healthcare, a hefty burden at a time when many households are still grappling with elevated prices.
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The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it still has not determined the source or sources of the N.C. cyclosporiasis cases.
"It's clear that legislative leaders see a need to clean up state election rules," said Mitch Kokai.
Knowing the day would come and after three years of researchers preparing for its arrival, the invader has finally reached North Carolina.
"The only people and businesses who would oppose this (House Bill 328 hemp restrictions) conference report are those who are profiting from, and promoting a business model that thrives on, selling intoxicating substances to North Carolina’s children."
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A Reuters analysis found the image of the map included in the presentation contained an artificial intelligence watermark that signals it was made with OpenAI tools. The company did not respond to a request for comment.
The Trump administration has aggressively pursued protestors accused of assaulting or impeding law enforcement, but prosecutors are dropping the cases at rates far higher than usual.
As the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China — not Washington.
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“This was a domestic that may very well turn into a murder-suicide, depending on the conditions of both people," Mooresville Police Chief Ron Campurciani said.
A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded firearm.
Mooresville Police Chief Ron Campurciani said the shooting along Interstate 77 on Sunday was a domestic violence crime that happened inside of a vehicle not a drive-by shooting.
A new bill could tighten laws around driving while impaired in North Carolina.
Claims in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's lawsuit against HCA Healthcare, alleging it violated its 2019 asset purchase agreement of Mission Health, can proceed to a trial.
"The only people and businesses who would oppose this (House Bill 328 hemp restrictions) conference report are those who are profiting from, and promoting a business model that thrives on, selling intoxicating substances to North Carolina’s children."
The first primary goal of a new economic forecasting tool is collecting county level economic data.s.
“Hopefully they get the message: Don’t threaten our first responders unless you’re ready for a fight.”