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Target’s problem with stolen goods is stabilizing, executives say
By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK (Reuters) - Big-box retailer Target said on Wednesday that losses caused by theft and organized retail crime, which had spiked in the first half of the year, are showing s...
Aug 16, 2023
Former U.S. officials urge Congress to enhance Biden’s China investment order
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of former senior U.S. national security officials urged Congress on Wednesday to dedicate resources to President Joe Biden's recent order restricting some out...
Aug 16, 2023
Wheels Up flies for now, but private-jet rivals see opportunity
By Allison Lampert (Reuters) - Loss-making private jet firm Wheels Up Experience nabbed a key $500 million lifeline but still faces turnaround challenges, as demand for private travel softens in the w...
Aug 16, 2023
H&R Block shares hit six-month high after profit tops expectations
By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of H&R Block Inc rose nearly 12% to a six-month high on Wednesday after the U.S. tax preparation firm reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results ...
Aug 16, 2023
U.S. NHC says 30% chance of cyclone over the central tropical Atlantic
(Reuters) - An elongated trough of low pressure located near the central tropical Atlantic has a 30% chance of developing into a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) ...
Aug 16, 2023
OpenAI acquires start-up Global Illumination to work on core products, ChatGPT
(Reuters) - OpenAI said on Wednesday it had acquired digital products company Global Illumination, in what comes as the first known acquisition by the storied artificial intelligence firm. Financial d...
Aug 16, 2023
Atlanta Fed model lifts US third quarter GDP view to 5.8%
By Noel Randewich (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is likely growing at a 5.8% annualized rate in the third quarter, the Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDPNow forecast model showed on Wednesday following the r...
Aug 16, 2023
Peoria Heights board votes again to delay contract with Peoria Fire
PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) – In a 3-2 vote, Peoria Heights Village Board voted to stop consideration of a contract with the Peoria Fire Department. The contentious deal drew in crowds at two separat...
Aug 16, 2023
Choate director replaced as new report says abuse at the facility hasn’t stopped
This article was produced for ProPublica's Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois) – State officials this week named a new leader of Choate Men...
Aug 16, 2023
Brazil’s Lula says he discussed with Biden climate change, job creation initiative
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he discussed with U.S. President Joe Biden about fighting climate change and the outcome of the summit of rainfores...
Aug 16, 2023
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