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Semiconductor companies under pressure to release more on safety risks
In a push to build more semiconductors in the United States, the Biden administration invested billions of dollars in new facilities. However, while the semiconductors may be vital to modern life, there are serious concerns over the health risks associated with the creation of these facilities, according to some environmental groups. Environmentalists and labor unions… -
Just as inflation cools, bird flu is driving up the price of eggs
Consumer prices only rose 2.9% annually in July, giving Americans hope inflation has stabilized. But the cost of eggs is back on the rise, far more than the rest of the grocery bill. The price of a dozen eggs spiked 19.1% in July compared to the same month last year. Meanwhile, groceries as a whole… -
Soybeans are having an incredible year. That’s bad for prices.
Everything seemingly went right for growing soybeans this year, which is why prices are going all wrong. Soybean futures are near 4-year lows and down about 45% from its 2022 peak. Corn is also in a similar boat. The U.S. is in the midst of a farm slump right now, despite very high yields for… -
Kamala Harris’ economic plan is Biden 2.0 on prices, housing and child tax credit
Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris gave the first real look into her economic agenda Friday, Aug. 16. The speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, marks the first major policy address given since she has taken over the top of the ticket. Harris is looking toward the economy as it remains one of the… -
The Onion, Playboy bringing back print editions amid trend to go digital
The Onion and Playboy are among the publications bucking the trend and bringing back their printed editions rather than remaining all digital. These announcements come as others cease printing altogether. In July, five newspapers in Oregon stopped printing, citing common reasons like lack of advertising revenue, drop in circulation and a focus on digital. But… -
Sweden reports first case of more dangerous mpox variant outside Africa
Sweden has reported the first case of the more dangerous mpox variant, Clade I, outside of Africa. The announcement comes just one day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, a global public health emergency, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak has now spread to… -
Big real estate change coming next week for buyers, sellers and agents
New rules are coming on Saturday, Aug. 17, that will rock the real estate world. The conventional way of buying and selling a home is over, affecting anyone planning to work with a real estate agent in the foreseeable future. Even realtors are still trying to navigate the new landscape. The change is related to… -
Taylor Swift to resume Eras Tour in London amid heightened security
After canceling her Vienna shows because of an alleged ISIS-inspired terror plot, Taylor Swift is set to take the stage in London for her Eras Tour. Fans are eagerly awaiting her performances at Wembley Stadium while authorities have implemented stringent safety protocols to protect the estimated 90,000 attendees per show. Swift is set to perform… -
Dating apps are in trouble. Here are the connections people are searching for.
Dating apps are facing a point of reckoning. Bumble is the latest to lose its wings. Its share price dropped 29% after it slashed its revenue outlook for the rest of the year. The stock is down around 65% in the past year, while Match Group, which owns Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, and others, is down about… -
Judge orders UCLA to ensure equal campus access for Jewish students
A federal judge ruled Tuesday, Aug. 13, that the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), cannot allow protesters to block Jewish students from certain parts of campus and must ensure equal campus access. UCLA is expected to appeal the ruling to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. “In the year 2024, in the United… -
Preview: What will Fed Chair Jerome Powell say at Jackson Hole?
The Federal Reserve is giving no credence to calls for emergency rate cuts or panic over the labor market or stock market since July’s disappointing jobs report. Following signals that inflation continues to ease, all signs point to a September rate cut, though there is a lot of data to be released between now and… -
How big will the Fed go with rate cuts after July’s inflation report?
Following the latest jobs report that showed a weakening labor market, consumer prices rose by less than 3% on an annual basis for the first time since March 2021. Given the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment, one is coming into focus while the other is slipping away. How to interpret… -
What the latest inflation report means for mortgage rates as refinancing surges
After mortgage rates hit their lowest levels in more than a year last week, applications to refinance surged 35% compared to the previous week. The Mortgage Bankers Association Refinance Index is up 118% from a year ago. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has gone from under 3% in 2021 to nearly 8% in October…
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