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US unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July
The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security.
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Swings in the bond market shake stock markets worldwide, as AI optimism supports Wall Street
More swings in the bond market rattled stock markets around the world on Thursday.
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Astronauts arrive at International Space Station on the quickest US express flight yet
Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a U.S. speed record.
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A new Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS
The Trump administration would require U.S. taxpayers to disclose their citizenship and work authorization status to the IRS as part of a proposed change to the annual tax form that nearly all workers file each year.
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Canada fast-tracks Pacific oil pipeline to reduce US dependence as Alberta separation vote nears
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday fast-tracked a proposed oil pipeline capable of carrying one million barrels a day to the Pacific coast, which could reduce the country’s dependence on the United States and mend relations with oil-rich Alberta as separatists push for a referendum on leaving Canada.
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Trump wanted faster nuclear reactor permits. TVA made record time
A speedy permit to build a first-of-its-kind commercial small modular nuclear reactor in the U.S. is not just a victory for the Tennessee Valley Authority, but also the Trump administration.
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Ethan Collier rejoins Planning Commission amid conflict-of-interest questions
Local developer Ethan Collier is returning to the Regional Planning Commission following confirmation by the Chattanooga City Council.
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Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending
Inflation slowed a bit last month as Americans ramped up their spending, though prices are still elevated and a challenge for many voters that will head to the polls for midterm elections in just over a month.
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US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong.
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Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midterms
A bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy costs failed to advance in the Senate on Wednesday, falling victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern.
