Wages stagnate and debt dampen holiday season
Washington shoppers face a bleak Christmas as wage growth slows and debt rises. Analysts note bargain hunting and credit card balances curb discretionary buying, with many delaying purchases until deeper discounts. Experts warn weak consumer spending could ripple through the economy, despite modest unemployment gains.
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Simpson Sees Warmth Amid Public Backlash After Acquittal
O J Simpson asserts he faces warmth and acclaim after acquittal, while analysts call his media tour a third trial of the century. Loyola Law Prof Laurie Levenson says the ex football star is trying to remake his image using his charisma and media presence. Public fascination endures as observers note the ongoing O J mania and mixed reactions to his Brentwood home remarks.
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Brentwood
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Fla
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Finally Begins Fueling
After a 23 year licensing saga, TVA starts fueling Watts Bar in Tennessee. The first uranium bundle moved into the core from a storage pool, with operation expected in 30 to 45 days and potential commercial startup in spring. Officials call the moment a long-awaited milestone amid decades of debate and worker complaints.
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Metalhead Must Pay Up for Loud Stereo Nuisance
In New York AP report Joseph Vallone 25 was ordered to pay 30000 to neighbors Michael and Concetta Stiglianese of the Bronx after three years of wall shaking 200 watt stereo noise. The couple who lived next door kept a diary of the auditory disturbance.
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