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Consumer Confidence declined in August amid income stagnation, cooling job market
Investment News
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August 26, 2025
"Consumers' appraisal of current job availability declined for the eighth consecutive month, but stronger views of current business conditions mitigated the retreat in the Present Situation Index," said The Conference Board's Stephanie Guichard....
Consumer Confidence Drops in August
Kingman Leader-Courier - Kansas
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By MATT OTT AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer...
Report: Chelsea open to loan with Bayern Munich for Nicolas Jackson
Bavarian Football Works
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August 27, 2025
Bayern Munich and Chelsea could be closing in on an agreement for attacker Nico Jackson.As of now, the most likely scenario is a loan with an obligation to buy. Here are some of the latest reports on the topic:Chelsea are prepared to sanction a...
Consumer advocates file a counter proposal, adding fuel to FPL rate fight
WLRN - Florida
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August 27, 2025
TALLAHASSEE — Ratcheting up a battle about a proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement, opponents have offered a "counter proposal" that would trim potential increases over the next four years. FPL quickly criticized the new proposal, which...
Consumer advocates file counter proposal to FPL rate settlement ahead of October hearing
Holmes County Advertiser - Florida
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August 27, 2025
Ratcheting up a battle about a proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement, opponents have offered a “counter proposal” that would trim potential increases over the next four years. FPL quickly criticized the new proposal, which was filed...
Product Review: LifX Luna Multi-Color Smart Light
The Tech Edvocate
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August 27, 2025
Introduction The smart lighting industry continues to evolve, and LifX, a company that has recently been revived, is making waves with its latest offering – the LifX Luna. Unveiled at CES 2025, this multi-color smart light is set to redefine how...
World Leader Refuses to Take Trump’s Calls After Vicious Spat With Ally
The Daily Beast
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August 27, 2025
India’s Prime Minister has been ignoring President Donald Trump’s calls after the U.S. announced it was moving forward with devastating tariffs on Indian products. The president has tried repeatedly to get Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the phone...
World News | UAE-New Zealand Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Enters into Force
Latestly
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August 27, 2025
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 27 (ANI/WAM): The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in trade and investment relations...
Consumer Handbook: How College Students Can Avoid Online Job Scams
KRCU - Missouri
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August 27, 2025
Whether you’re looking for an internship, a remote way to work during the school year, or a post-grad career, job hunting can be a lot. It doesn’t help that there are tons of fake listings floating around. In a job scam, a scammer pretends to be a...
Report: NFL suspends Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice 6 games for role in six-car crash
KWCH 12 - Kansas
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August 27, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended by the National Football League. Rice was given a six-game suspension by the NFL for a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy, according to a...
Report: Mavericks Pursuing Trade to Land One Specific Player
Newsweek
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August 27, 2025
By Matthew Schmidt is a sportswriter who covers NFL, MLB, NBA and college football and basketball. He has been writing professionally since 2011 and has also worked for On SI, Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports, ClutchPoints, NFLAnalysis.net and...
Customer Reviews About A Notorious Lubbock Hotel
103.3 The GOAT - Louisiana
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August 27, 2025
I don't know about you, but when I travel, I like to check out the reviews of the hotel that I may stay at. Of course, you have to be careful with reviews. Most of the people who post reviews are usually unhappy and have taken to the web to voice...
Countdown begins: 8 new Apple products expected to drop at September 9 event
The Economic Times
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August 27, 2025
The wait is almost over for Apple fans. The tech giant is getting ready for its biggest event of the year, which everyone is looking forward to in September. The new iPhone 17 lineup will get a lot of attention, but there are also rumors of other...
Paramus sues American Dream over Sunday retail operations
News 12 New Jersey
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A lawsuit filed Monday by the borough of Paramus is targeting American Dream and several retail stores in the complex for operating on Sundays. The suit claims the mall is violating Bergen County’s Blue Laws, which date back to the 1700s and only...
Puerto Rico consumer fragility index stays moderate
News is My Business
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August 27, 2025
Local consumer financial fragility will hinge on the ability of companies to absorb costs before passing them on to consumers, consumers’ price sensitivity, and the availability of substitute products. (Credit: 1000words | Dreamstime.com) Puerto...
Cracker Barrel backtracks on rebranding after customer backlash
Consumer Affairs
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August 27, 2025
Cracker Barrel faced backlash after a controversial rebranding move alienated parts of its customer base. The company has since announced it will backtrack, restoring elements of its traditional brand identity. Analysts say the episode highlights...
MTN edges Vodacom in voice network quality across South Africa in 2025 report
Technext
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August 27, 2025
MTN has once again emerged as South Africa’s leading mobile voice network, outpacing Vodacom and others in the newly published 2025 Mobile Voice Network Quality Report by MyBroadband Insights. The report, produced from analysis of 34,323 test...
Ministry closes bakery for one month, seizes products of unknown origin
The Peninsula
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August 27, 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) issued an administrative decision to close a food company specializing in the production and distribution of baked goods and food products for a period of one month, in violation of the...
Vodacom World Levels Up at Comic Con Africa 2025
Midrand Reporter
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August 27, 2025
This year, Vodacom’s flagship digital mall, Vodacom World will showcase its multi-award-winning, family-fun-filled augmented reality experience, dubbed “World of Collectibles”. Exhibiting at Comic Con Africa near the Main Stage in Hall 6 Stand...
SpyCloud Unveils Consumer IDLink to Help Retailers Reduce Fraud Losses and Protect Shopper Trust
Retail Dive
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AUSTIN, Tex. — SpyCloud, the leader in identity threat protection, announced the release of its Consumer IDLink™, a solution designed to help retail, ecommerce, and other consumer-facing organizations organizations reduce risk and prevent fraud...