Former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss possible U.S. port strikes over labor negotiations, potential impact of port shutdowns on the U.S. economy and consumers, and more. Source link
If you have ever been up close and personal with a katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), you’ve probably noticed that smell. Is it cotton candy (or do you call it candy floss tree?), or maybe it is the scent of brown sugar? Burnt sugar? Caramel? I’m going to call it the sweet scent of fall. As … Read more
Yesterday my long-time favorite garden center announced it’ll close soon. Here’s my tribute to the company and its people on a local blog. I’m reposting it here for the Rant’s broader audience because the closing is part of a very sad national trend. Also, it shows what great independent garden centers are doing for customers … Read more
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. slumped to their lowest level ever early Friday morning, the first day that the company’s biggest shareholder, former President Donald Trump, is free to sell his shares Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. slumped to their lowest level ever at the opening bell Friday, the … Read more
Want to turn your gaming hobby into a sustainable career? That’s exactly what Jordan Smith, who goes by the username Peeceful, did. The 31-year-old gamer started with Call of Duty 4 on a laptop, before navigating his way through competitive gaming, streaming, and eventually leading a games company. Putting together a portfolio of work, staying … Read more
A cancer charity is warning people to do more to protect themselves from the sun as the number of melanoma skin-cancer cases in the UK continues to rise. Cancer Research UK predicts there will be a record 20,800 cases diagnosed this year – up from a yearly average of 19,300 between 2020 and 2022. Its … Read more
A’ja Wilson had a season like none other in WNBA history. Caitlin Clark set records and made the Indiana Fever the biggest draw in the women’s game. Angel Reese rebounded like nobody the league has ever seen. The WNBA regular season is over. And the stat sheets were filled like never before. Lots of records … Read more
CNN — The United Nations Security Council has greenlit the deployment of an armed multinational force to Haiti, as the Caribbean nation wrestles with rampant gang violence and political paralysis. The decision follows repeated calls for military assistance by Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the United States have … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Jason Furman, Harvard Kennedy School professor and former CEA chair, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the Fed’s inflation fight, what was behind the central bank’s 50 basis point cut, state of the economy, 2024 election, Harris vs. Trump’s economic agendas, and more. … Read more
Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive – especially if you are strategic and patient. That means taking the time to think ahead and plant seeds in the fall to enjoy next spring. I’ve calculated that for less than twenty dollars, you can have a garden full of these five beautiful plants (Cheap and chic gardening at its … Read more