Smolen Chooses U S Route To Olympic Kayaking
Michal Smolen born in Poland but living in Gastonia North Carolina chose to pursue the United States instead of competing for Poland at the Olympics He trained under his father Rafal Smolen a former Polish kayaker and US coach Their journeys reflect debates over citizenship and national allegiance as Smolen rose from junior world events to US Olympic trials and a bronze at the world championships signaling potential medal contention in Rio.
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Signs of life in U S economy sparks potential rate hike
The Commerce Department says first quarter GDP grew 0.8 percent, signaling a slower start but improving momentum. Fed Chair Janet Yellen warned that continued growth and labor market gains could justify a gradual rate increase, possibly as soon as the June 14 15 meeting.
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Durable goods orders rise in April driven by aircraft surge
Commerce data show durable goods orders up 3.4 percent in April with a 65 percent jump in civilian aircraft, while core business investment gauge fell for a third straight month. Transportation demand boosted totals, but nontransport orders barely rose, signaling continued manufacturing stress amid weak demand and a strong dollar.
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Bonnie Brings Rainy Memorial Weekend to Carolina Coast
Tropical Storm Bonnie formed off South Carolina with 40 mph winds delaying the holiday start. The center lay about 125 miles from Charleston at 5 p.m. EDT as warnings extended along the South Carolina coast. The storm moved NW then toward the coast, expected to drift along the Carolinas through Memorial Day weekend with heavy rain and gusts ahead.
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CDC urges speed on Zika funding as House negotiates
The CDC warns that speed is vital to protect pregnant women from Zika while the House and Senate begin talks on emergency funding. Frieden emphasizes urgency for a $19 billion request, noting Olympic safety concerns but low overall risk for nonpregnant attendees. House GOP and Senate differ on amounts, with a conference committee to resolve the funding gap amid partisan debate.
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