Commerce Department spotlights June trade gap narrowing
The Commerce Department releases its monthly snapshot showing a narrowed U.S. trade deficit in June by 72.5 billion dollars from May. May had seen the widest gap since October 2022 as oil and industrial exports fell, with a larger deficit potentially weighing on economic growth.
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Kinahan likens markets to stairs and a window
IG North America chief JJ Kinahan warns that markets rise like stairs and fall like a window as fear about a slowing U.S. economy triggers a sell-off across global financial markets. He emphasizes cautious trading amid deteriorating outlooks and heightened volatility.
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Judge rules Google abused dominance to curb competition
U S District Judge Amit Mehta finds Google unlawfully exploited its search market strength to limit rivals and hinder innovation. The ruling caps a landmark antitrust trial begun nearly a year earlier, featuring testimony from Google, Microsoft and Apple executives. The decision could reshape the internet and constrain a leading tech firm.
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Fed rates spark fear of slowdown amid elusive recession signals
Washington markets tremble at the idea the Federal Reserve kept its key rate too high for too long raising recession risks. Economists and traders now expect rate cuts sooner than a week ago as Powell signaled readiness to ease. The nagging recession fear has repeatedly proved incorrect thus far.
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Hospitality workers union backs Harris in 2024 bid
UNITE HERE endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, aiming to mobilize members to knock on more than 3.3 million doors in swing states as a counter to Trump's outreach to restaurant and hotel workers offering tax-free tips.
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Kansans urged to vote on license plate background options
The Kansas Department of Revenue invites residents to vote online for a new personalized license plate background. Five options are available and voting ends at 5 p.m. Friday.
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Kansans approve new license plate design featuring dome and Ad Astra
In December the administration of Gov. Laura Kelly opened a public vote to choose a new license plate design. The online election drew 270,000 votes with 53 percent for the dome of the Kansas Capitol topped by the Ad Astra statue. Kelly praised the result as representing the state’s passion.
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City eyes adding bike lanes to Ninth Street project
City staff discussed adding multi modal features to Ninth Street as stormwater work begins in 2025 with construction expected through 2026. Lead manager Nick Hoyt and engineer Dave Cronin debated lane placement and parking changes while noting major timeline shifts. A $200,000 request from the five year Non Motorized Projects plan would fund bike lanes and traffic calming, pending City Commission approval.
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