US shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated
The Latest: Trump to hold news conference; Harris to talk about Medicare drug price cuts
Vice President Kamala Harris will join President Joe Biden in announcing price cuts for popular Medicare drugs. Federal officials have reached deals with drug companies to lower the price for 10 of Medicare’s most popular and costliest
08.15.24 AOTW Gretchen Wollert “The Magic & Mayhem of Donald Trump”
About The Book: In today’s deeply divisive political environment, the constant media storm pits Democrats against Republicans and liberals against conservatives, and drives narratives that describe Donald Trump as the worst president in American history who should
Ernesto leaves a third of Puerto Rico without power as it heads toward Bermuda
(Reuters) – Hurricane Ernesto on Thursday barreled toward Bermuda where it promised to produce dangerous storm surge and heavy rains after leaving hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans without power in its wake. The Category 1 hurricane
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 08.15.24
The Biden Family: During an ongoing lawsuit aimed at forcing the DOJ to produce records from Special Counsel Robert Hur’s probe into Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents before being elected president, the DOJ revealed the discovery of
New Jersey governor to name temporary successor to US Senator Menendez, source says
By Bo Erickson and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has picked his former chief of staff to serve the remainder of Bob Menendez’s term in the U.S. Senate following his resignation
Walmart boosts outlook for the 2024 with bargains proving a powerful lure for the inflation weary
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and
US announces prices in Medicare drug negotiations
(Reuters) – The U.S. announced the final prices of its first ever negotiation over prescription drugs on Thursday, with Merck’s diabetes drug Januvia seeing the steepest percentage cut at 79%. The government negotiated prices for 10 of
Zach Bryan, Beyoncé and Kacey Musgraves lead 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Nominations
NBC and Peacock announced the nominees for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, to be telecast on NBC and Peacock on Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The show
See Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ trailer
Warner Bros. shared the full-length trailer for the upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux, featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Joker: Folie à Deux is a sequel to the 2019 film Joker, inspired by DC Comics characters