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From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to …
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After 58 years in the family, Finberg sells Columbia Bar to Ruis
It’s the end of the an era in Columbia Falls as local developer Mick Ruis has formally purchased the Columbia Bar on Nucleus Avenue from longtime owner Cary Fi…
FTC investigating ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues
The agency sent OpenAI a 20-page letter requesting detailed information on its AI technology, products, customers, privacy safeguards and data security arrange…
Stock market today: A raucous week for Wall Street closes with a quiet, mixed finish
The S&P 500 slipped 4.62, or 0.1%, to 4,505.42 to edge back from its highest closing level since April 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 113.89, or 0.3%, to 34,509.03, and the Nasdaq composite fell 24.87,…
US inflation hits its lowest point since early 2021
The inflation figure the government reported Wednesday was down sharply from a 4% annual rate in May, though still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
Sorbet great way to use fresh fruit
Now that we’re well into summer and fruit is in full swing, let’s look at one of my favorite ways to feature the bounty: hand “churned” fresh fruit sorbet.
Bigfork cafe focuses on organic and vegan food
When Jenny and Chris Evans first opened Max’s in 2019, they never foresaw the transition into a full-scale cafe. For a year, the 800-square-foot building was a…
Anger grows over property appraisals, but officials say tax bills will likely be lower
Richard Hopkins was one of more than 100 residents to pack a hotel convention center here on Monday to voice frustration over property appraisal notices from t…
Europe signs off on a new privacy pact that allows people's data to keep flowing to US
The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework has an adequate level of protection for personal data, the EU's executive commission said.
Wall Street drifts ahead of updates on inflation, profits
The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in afternoon trading, coming off just its second losing week in the last eight.
Y2K fashion has taken over. And Gen Z is loving it
If there's one thing retailers can agree on, it's that Gen Z is hot for the early 2000s fashion trends now booming in popularity.
Cooler hiring in June could help the Fed achieve an elusive 'soft landing' for US economy
The pace of hiring by businesses and government agencies in June — 209,000 added jobs — was the smallest monthly gain in 2 1/2 years.
Egypt's inflation rate sets record high at 36.8% in June, official data show
Prices in Egypt rose across many sectors, from food items and medical services to housing and furniture following the Russia-Ukraine war, which unleashed a wav…
Family brings 'glamping' experience to Paradise
Camping, like so many things, has evolved from the days of the Old West.
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