U S retail sales rise signaling stronger consumer spending
U S retail sales jumped 1.2 percent in May led by autos clothing and building materials signaling growing consumer confidence amid sustained job gains. Core sales rose 0.7 percent with auto and housing sectors contributing, while clothing demand surged and gas station sales climbed 3.7 percent.
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FTC cracks down on crowdfunding scam case
Federal regulators announce a first crowdfunding action against Erik Chevalier who raised 122000 on Kickstarter for a board game that never appeared. He claims refunds but used funds for rent and moving, with a suspended judgment and a ban on future misrepresentation.
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Trade talks test Dems as unions push retraining cut
Democrats pressed a last ditch bid to block Obamas trade plan by sacrificing the Trade Adjustment Authority retraining program. House members split along lines with Republicans backing fast track while unions warned jobs risked abroad. The Capitol meeting saw intense debate as AFL CIO president Trumka urged opposing the retraining measure to derail fast track.
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U S to deploy hundreds more troops to Iraq amid IS fight
President Obama announced up to 450 additional U S troops will deploy to Iraq in six to eight weeks. The mission centers on advising Iraqi forces, integrating Sunni tribes, and expediting arms delivery from a new fifth training site at al Taqaddum in Anbar Province. The force will not assume a combat role, with most units in advisory, support, and logistics tasks.
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