Economy stumbles as growth slows amid weak spring data
Washington reports the economy expanded at a meager 1.6 percent annual pace in spring, lower than the 2.4 percent initial estimate. Fed Chair Ben Bernanke signaled readiness to act to prevent a second recession while cautioning on timing. Analysts warn yearlong growth may stay slow, jobless rate at 9.5 percent, and housing and manufacturing cool. Dow up 164 points to above 10,000 as markets rally on Bernanke remarks.
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Garden City hosts hot air balloon classic weekend kickoff
Balloon enthusiasts gather for the Garden City Hot Air Balloon Classic as pilots share stories and plans for lift off. Darlene Kinglsey and pilot husband Kiman Kinglsey enjoy conversations with fellow balloonists while Diana Stroup of Silver Lake promises a show for locals. Michael Glen of Phoenix, the world’s only licensed paraplegic balloon pilot, speaks to students about chasing dreams at local elementary schools. Roxanne Morgan notes pilots may launch Saturday morning with support from Finney County tourism.
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U S birth rate falls to new low in a century
The National Center for Health Statistics reports births fell 2.6 percent last year despite population growth, marking the second year of decline since the 2007 recession. Demographer Stephanie Ventura notes a broad monthly downward trend.
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Scientists crack wheat genetic code landmark discovery
London AP reports British scientists decoded the genetic sequence of wheat, one of the world's oldest crops, posting the genome to the Internet to aid climate resilience, disease resistance, and growing populations. Nick Talbot called the Wheat genome the holy grail of plant genomes.
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