Politics
Amazon’s Prime Day a ‘major’ cause of worker injuries, Senate probe finds
Amazon Prime Day, the 48-hour discount blitz that kicks off Tuesday, is a “major” cause of worker injuries, according to the preliminary...
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Shares in gun manufacturers soar after Trump assassination attempt
Shares in gun manufacturers jumped Monday in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Smith &...
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Jerome Powell indicates Fed won’t wait until inflation is down to 2% before cutting rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the central bank will not wait until inflation hits 2% to cut interest...
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GM’s 2025 EV production capacity target in doubt after Barra comments
General Motors’ goal of being capable of producing 1 million all-electric vehicles in North America by the end of 2025...
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Dow rallies 700 points for best day in more than a year, Russell 2000 small-cap index jumps 3%
The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced to new highs on Tuesday, as the bull market broadened out beyond technology names on hopes...
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The U.S. is winning the inflation fight, setting scene for long-awaited interest rate cut
Price increases slowed more sharply than expected in June, adding to evidence that high inflation has subsided and potentially clearing the way for...
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Delta says the Olympics will cost it $100 million as travelers skip Paris
For more than 10,000 Olympic athletes, making it to Paris this summer is a dream come true. Thousands of potential...
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Redbox set to close as DVD market withers in streaming’s shadow
DVD rental service Redbox is set to shut down after 22 years in business, as streaming continues to dominate the...
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Rate cuts before the year’s end could make your next trip abroad more expensive
The U.S. Federal Reserve may start cutting interest rates before year’s end. That could make future trips abroad more expensive for the nation’s travelers....
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He plays rich on screen, but dreams of full-time work: ‘Why can’t I get a living wage?’
Editor’s note: This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday...
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