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National Retail Federation : holiday sales to increase 3.7% to 4.2% despite concerns over inflation

National Retail Federation : holiday sales to increase 3.7% to 4.2% despite concerns over inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — American shoppers are expected to spend more during the holiday shopping season this year, compared with a year ago, despite uncertainly over tariffs and the overall economy. The 2...

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US stocks lose ground, weighed down by Big Tech

US stocks lose ground, weighed down by Big Tech

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell on Wall Street Tuesday, pulled down by losses in the same big tech companies that have been the main drivers of the market’s rally so far this year. The downturn pulled...

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List of 40 busy airports where 10% of flights will be cut starting Friday

List of 40 busy airports where 10% of flights will be cut starting Friday

The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing...

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Indianapolis 500 secures Gainbridge as presenting sponsor

Indianapolis 500 secures Gainbridge as presenting sponsor

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Penske Entertainment Corp. and Gainbridge on Thursday announced a contract extension in which the financial company will remain the presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500. ...

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Are massive coach buyouts still sustainable in college football?

Are massive coach buyouts still sustainable in college football?

Merely three weeks into the season, UCLA’s DeShaun Foster and Virginia Tech’s Brent Pry were out of a job. Seven weeks later, a half-dozen more coaches were added to the list of midseason firings ...

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Poland and Romania deploy new weapons system against Russian drones

Poland and Romania deploy new weapons system against Russian drones

WHY THIS MATTERS: The deployment in Poland and Romania of a new weapons system to defend against Russian drones follows several recent incursions into NATO airspace. The Merops system can identi...

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