Economy
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UAW extends strike against U.S. automakers, 38 more facilities in 20 states
The 146,000-member union began its strike a week ago.
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Wholesale prices in August increased 1.6% compared to same time last year, Labor report
The index is a measure of what producers get for their goods and services.
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UAW announces strikes at three factories at Big Three automakers
The union is demanding 36% raises over four years, among other things.
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Auto Union eyes 'targeted strikes' if negotiations break down: report
Targeted strikes involved the selection of specific plants with localized contract disputes rather than a single, industry-wide walkout.
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Inflation rises again for second month in a row after year of cooling
Gasoline prices accounted for "over half of the increase" in prices from last month, officials said.
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Income dropped, poverty soared under Biden: Census Bureau
Inflation soared 7.8% from 2021 to 2022, marking the largest single-year increase in cost of living since 1981.
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Gas rises 63 cents a gallon in 2023 as gloomy data casts doubt on rosy ‘Bidenomics’ tour
Is "Bidenomics" working? The White House says "yes," but fiscal experts are saying "hey, not so fast.”
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Dick's Sporting Goods cites 'organized retail crime' for 23% profit decline
Dick's said it lost about $74 million in net income in the second quarter of 2023 because of "organized retail crime." Dick's is not alone, as more and more retailers are closing because of mobs of thieves striking stores.
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Americans want almost $80K to take a new job, NY Fed says
The report did, however, show that despite an evident gap in offered and desired pay, employees are somewhat more likely to remain in their current posts than last year.
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Disney fan site says ‘climate change’ is causing less attendance at parks, ignores price jumps
Some fans blame "climate change" for falling attendance, but other factors may have more impact. One man said he spent roughly $10,000 to take his family on a single vacation to Disney.
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Inflation, price increases among top issues for voters
Inflation has squeezed the budgets of American families as prices for food, fuel, housing and other staples have increased.
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Lawmakers prepare for farm bill battle
Experts expect the bill to last about 5 years, And possibly top $1 trillion.
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