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U.S.: Holiday Sales Growth Loses Festive Spark
New ReviewU.S.: This holiday season, U.S. Retailers and the tourism industry are bracing for a slowdown. Shoppers are pulling back as inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty weigh on spending. This report looks at the key trends shaping the...
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Will France get another new prime minister?
New ReviewEmmanuel Macron wants to move quickly to name a new prime minister following the government’s likely collapse on Monday, two individuals familiar with the French president’s thinking said.
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France: Will France Get Another New Prime Minister?
New ReviewEmmanuel Macron wants to move quickly to name a new prime minister following the government’s likely collapse on Monday, two individuals familiar with the French president’s thinking said.
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French Prime Minister Bayrou says fate of France is at stake in confidence vote
New ReviewFrench Prime Minister François Bayrou has declared that the “fate of France” is on the line in a confidence vote scheduled for September 8, 2025. He initiated the vote amid a fierce budget impasse involving €44 billion in spending cuts,...
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Rebuilds underway in Manitoba subdivision destroyed by wildfire
New ReviewThere is renewed hope for the future on a stretch of Wendigo Road near Lac du Bonnet, Man. Some people have started rebuilding after 28 properties were destroyed this past May in a fast-moving wildfire.
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Lemonade stand with big impact: Suffolk siblings help with back-to-school supplies
The Muccios’ lemonade stand not only delivered tangible support but also brought the community together.
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Kemi Badenoch visits Epping in wake of migrant protests
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch makes a visit to Epping in the wake of protests over asylum seekers staying at a local hotel.
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Consumer spending rises in June as inflation remains stubborn
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked higher last month in a sign that President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs are starting to lift prices for many goods. (Scripps News)
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Irish Government unveils 9.4bn-euro budget package but warns of looming tariff threat
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers said the decision to spend 9.4 billion euros on the budget in October is based a no-tariff scenario. They said the budget would be revised later in...
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Americans feeling slightly better about economy, new survey shows
Consumer sentiment about the U.S. economy is showing modest improvement, according to new preliminary data released Friday from the University of Michigan.
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Study suggests arts sector on P.E.I. is underfunded by governments and institutions
An analysis commissioned by Creative P.E.I. has found that government and institutional funding for arts and culture in this province has dropped well below the national average. People in the arts community, like Brian Markham of The...
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Sudan economic policy fails to rein in food prices
Protests over the economy eventually led to the fall of Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir. But the pound continues to fall – and prices continue to rise.
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Brexit: 2019 worst year ever for British retail sales
A look at what made 2019 the worst year on record for retailers in the UK.
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Liberals confident about finances despite growing deficit
Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the government is confident in its financial situation despite a larger-than-expected deficit pointing to a growing economy in his fall update.
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Trumps says Canada is 'slightly delinquent' on its NATO contributions
During a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Trump calls Canada 'slightly delinquent' when it comes to its spending on NATO, and Trudeau is forced to defend Canada's contributions.
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South Africa's worst drought in years affects farmers
Government imposes water cuts and gives aid to farmers as part of emergency measures to fight severe drought.
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Alberta reins in spending with budget cuts
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s government outlined its first budget today, which includes cuts to public sector jobs and infrastructure projects with a goal of balancing the budget by 2023.
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Lyft's Proximity to the Gig Economy Raises Its Value, Analyst Says
Lyft's IPO is already oversubscribed. This means that the rideshare company will likely fetch, or exceed, the 23 billion dollars it is looking to raise when it goes public next week. Lyft began its roadshow on Monday, meeting with...
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Canadian cities, provinces react to federal budget's $2.2 billion for municipalities
Canadian municipalities saw a $2.2 billion jump in federal funding in the 2019 budget. Cities welcomed the funding bump, some provincial governments did not.
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19-year-old not covered for costly treatment for rare disease
Rebecca Van Fraassen’s family is just one many advocating for government help in paying for treatments for rare diseases, some of which can reach above $1 million per year.
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Royal Caribbean CFO Says Cruisers Are Spending on Experiences, Not 'Stuff'
Royal Caribbean shares jumped on Wednesday after the cruise company beat Wall Street's expectations for its quarterly results. CFO Jason Liberty told Cheddar that the company's performance was boosted by cruisers' onboard spending on...
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Despite a $10 Million Price Tag, Super Bowl Adds Are Still Worth It
Although it has 3 million customers, home security company SimpliSafe isn’t a household name yet. It’s hoping that will change on Sunday after its first Super Bowl ad airs.“In a market where people are trying to lock you in a contract or...
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Despite a $10 Million Price Tag, Super Bowl Ads Are Still Worth It
Although it has 3 million customers, home security company SimpliSafe isn’t a household name yet. It’s hoping that will change on Sunday after its first Super Bowl ad airs.“In a market where people are trying to lock you in a contract or...
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Delayed Tax Refunds, Brain Drain Worries: Shutdown's Ripple Effects Grow
It was an urgent warning from a group of professionals not known for a proclivity to scare the public. "In our risk averse industry, we cannot even calculate the level of risk currently at play, nor predict the point at which the entire...