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    NEW YORK >> A washout on Wall Street sent stocks sinking today, as worries rose that what seemed like a blip in the battle to bring down inflation is turning into a troubling trend.

  • Stock market today: Wall Street falls after hot inflation report burns hopes for a June rate cut

    NEW YORK (AP) — A washout on Wall Street sent stocks sinking Wednesday, as worries rose that what seemed like a blip in the battle to bring down inflation is turning into a troubling trend. The S&P 500 dropped 0.9%, and the vast majority of stocks within the index fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average []

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  • Cool your canine: Here are 8 tips for cooling your hot dogs during summer heatwaves

    With the growth in pet ownership showing no signs of slowing down, new homes builder Miller Homes has joined forces with animal welfare charity Blue Cross to reveal the top eight things every dog owner should know ahead of a number of forecasted heatwaves in June. When it gets hotter, dogs can not only feel more uncomfortable, but their risk of sunburn, skin cancer and even a fatal heatstroke can massively increase. First-time owners might not be aware of summer flowers which are toxic to dogs,...

  • Cool your canine: Here are 8 tips for cooling your hot dogs during summer heatwaves

    With the growth in pet ownership showing no signs of slowing down, new homes builder Miller Homes has joined forces with animal welfare charity Blue Cross to reveal the top eight things every dog owner should know ahead of a number of forecasted heatwaves in June. When it gets hotter, dogs can not only feel more uncomfortable, but their risk of sunburn, skin cancer and even a fatal heatstroke can massively increase. First-time owners might not be aware of summer flowers which are toxic to dogs,...

  • Cool your canine: Here are 8 tips for cooling your hot dogs during summer heatwaves

    With the growth in pet ownership showing no signs of slowing down, new homes builder Miller Homes has joined forces with animal welfare charity Blue Cross to reveal the top eight things every dog owner should know ahead of a number of forecasted heatwaves in June. When it gets hotter, dogs can not only feel more uncomfortable, but their risk of sunburn, skin cancer and even a fatal heatstroke can massively increase. First-time owners might not be aware of summer flowers which are toxic to dogs,...

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  • What the left can teach the right about political power

    Political power is not a toy. It is not a trophy awarded to the winner of the debate club. Power is a game, but it is the game of kings. It is chess, not checkers. If you intend to play the game, you had better come with a serious strategy and the will to win, because you can bet the other side is playing for keeps.For too long, conservatives have engaged in politics as if it were professional football, something to watch for entertainment while sitting on the couch so you can complain about...

  • The No-Landing US Economy Is Too Hot to Cool Inflation

    The Fed’s view that recent high readings of inflation were part of a bumpy trip back to 2% inflation needs to be revisited. After another poor inflation number, rate cuts are on ice indefinitely, with the probability the Fed won’t be able to cut in 2024 at all rising significantly.

  • Which OECD Countries Allow Donations To Political Parties?

    Which OECD Countries Allow Donations To Political Parties? Less than half of OECD countries ban anonymous donations for political financing, according to data published in the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2024 released by the OECD. The report argues that this leaves these countries “exposed to undue influence.” The following chart, from Statista's Anna Fleck, shows which countries have enforced regulations on the complete ban of financial contributions from anonymous...