US economy grew at 1.5% in Q2 with strong domestic demand driven by AI investments and consumer spending, though challenges include a growing trade deficit, government spending cuts and inflation.
- Kyle Stock Bloomberg News
Walmart has become a major player in the business of quickly fueling electric vehicles, speeding past Costco and more established charging companies with its in-house network of electron pumps.
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The decision to leave the benchmark interest rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range drew dissents from three of the 12 policymakers, who "preferred" a quarter-percentage-point hike.
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A combination of factors have created a“ perfect storm” at the Internal Revenue Service, causing many tax refunds to be delayed. Seniors who received a larger standard deduction are getting refunds of taxes withheld from Social Security benefits and other income. And instead of being process…
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Wildfires, hurricanes, flash floods — if the past few years has taught us anything, it’s that “once-in-a-generation” events seem to be occurring a lot more frequently. That puts the onus on you to focus on a sleepy corner of your financial life that's supposed to protect against these risks:…
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The U.S. hit Gruyere cheese with a 10% tariff last year, which rose to 12.5% this year, causing demand to plunge in one of Alpine farmers’ most important export markets.
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OpenAI's loss of control over its AI agent raises new questions about the company’s safety procedures, three cybersecurity experts said.
OpenAI's loss of control over its AI agent raises new questions about the company’s safety procedures, three cybersecurity experts said.
Affordable, high-quality healthcare remains a necessity for Americans, a fact underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest public health crisis in more than a century. Yet finding good care at a reasonable price is easier said than done. According to the latest
estimatesfrom the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the average American spends nearly $15,500 annually on personal healthcare, a hefty burden at a time when many households are still grappling with elevated prices.
Texas is the fourth-worst state for healthcare, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 44 key metrics highlighting the cost, accessibility and effectiveness of each state's healthcare system. Access to affordable, high-quality healthcare differs greatly from state to state, and it remains out of reach for many people.
Alabama is the sixth-worst state for healthcare, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 44 key metrics highlighting the cost, accessibility and effectiveness of each state's healthcare system. Access to affordable, high-quality healthcare differs greatly from state to state, and it remains out of reach for many people.
Illinois is the 25th-worst state for healthcare, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 44 key metrics highlighting the cost, accessibility and effectiveness of each state's healthcare system. Access to affordable, high-quality healthcare differs greatly from state to state, and it remains out of reach for many people.
Pennsylvania is the 13th-best state for healthcare, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 44 key metrics highlighting the cost, accessibility and effectiveness of each state's healthcare system. Access to affordable, high-quality healthcare differs greatly from state to state, and it remains out of reach for many people.
Nebraska is the 10th-best state for healthcare, according to a new WalletHub study that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 44 key metrics highlighting the cost, accessibility and effectiveness of each state's healthcare system. Access to affordable, high-quality healthcare differs greatly from state to state, and it remains out of reach for many people.
Rob Sand, Iowa Democratic candidate for governor, talks about Iowa's tradition of electing a balanced slate of politicians regardless of party affiliation.
Rob Sand, Iowa Democratic candidate for governor, leads attendees in singing "American the Beautiful" during a campaign event in Sioux City Thursday. Singing the song has become a signature element of his events.
Through its Haul Out Hunger initative, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is donating ground pork to food pantries across Iowa, including 1,152 in Crawford County.
CMSgt. Nick Hamstra of the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing talks about his family's long history of military service
The auto tour route through the Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County will be open from Aug. 1 through Sept. 21. Visitors are welcome to drive cars, trucks and side-by-side UTVs on the tour route from sunrise to sunset during those dates. The route begins at the refuge headquarters and takes visitors along a four and one-half mile drive of wetland, open water and prairie ...
Another incredible season of baseball has come and went in the North Iowa area. Newman Catholic captured the 2026 Class 1A state title, and several area players left their mark on the sport. Here is the 2026 Globe Gazette All-Area baseball team. Jaxson Anderson * Clear Lake * Junior With a record of 5-2 on the mound, Jaxson Anderson was a standout pitcher for the Clear Lake Lions. He led the ...
One person was killed and another injured in a boat collision on the west end of Clear Lake Thursday, according to a news release from Iowa Department of Natural Resources website. A call was received around 8:30 a.m. about two boats that collided in the area known locally as Little Lake. The deceased is a male who was operating a fishing boat, according to the release. A passenger in his boat ...
A Mason City man originally charged with first-degree arson, a Class B felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison, in connection with a house fire last year has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Dustin Jon Baltierra, 40, will be sentenced Aug. 31 in Cerro Gordo County District Court on third-degree criminal mischief, an aggravated misdemeanor. Baltierra was accused of starting a fire on ...
As the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China — not Washington.
US economy grew at 1.5% in Q2 with strong domestic demand driven by AI investments and consumer spending, though challenges include a growing trade deficit, government spending cuts and inflation.
The pages give insights into Fauci’s thoughts on everything from COVID-19’s origins and the ensuing public health responses to his contentious relationship with Trump and Fauci’s own celebrity.
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Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.
People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.
The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.
The owner of a Dow City bar will spend up to a decade in prison for sexually abusing an employee.
Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.
Rob Sand, Iowa Democratic candidate for governor, talks about Iowa's tradition of electing a balanced slate of politicians regardless of party affiliation.
Rob Sand, Iowa Democratic candidate for governor, leads attendees in singing "American the Beautiful" during a campaign event in Sioux City Thursday. Singing the song has become a signature element of his events.
Members of the public spoke for about two-and-a-half hours at the Clinton Plan Commission meeting on Wednesday.