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  • McDonald’s is giving people the chance to win free food for life

    McDonald’s is giving people the chance to win free food for life

     

    For the holidays, McDonald’s is giving away free meals for life. Well, sort of.

    ​For the holidays, McDonald’s is giving away free meals for life. Well, sort of. 

  • As the holiday season kicks in, consumers still don’t feel great about their finances

    As the holiday season kicks in, consumers still don’t feel great about their finances

     

    US consumer confidence fell in November as inflation and economic uncertainty continued to loom large and potentially dampen holiday shopping plans.

    ​US consumer confidence fell in November as inflation and economic uncertainty continued to loom large and potentially dampen holiday shopping plans. 

  • Exclusive: Bank of America CEO says US consumers are keeping the economy afloat

    Exclusive: Bank of America CEO says US consumers are keeping the economy afloat

     

    The CEO of one of the nation’s largest banks is preparing for an economic downturn in 2023. But he’s also hopeful that the likely recession will be brief and “mild.”

    ​The CEO of one of the nation’s largest banks is preparing for an economic downturn in 2023. But he’s also hopeful that the likely recession will be brief and “mild.” 

  • Mother of Uvalde victim sues gun manufacturer, gun shop and law enforcement officers

     

    The family of Eliahna Torres, who was killed in the massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, filed a lawsuit Monday against nearly two dozen people and entities, including the gun manufacturer and store that provided the rifle used in the May 24 attack and law enforcement officials who responded to the scene, according to court documents.

    ​The family of Eliahna Torres, who was killed in the massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, filed a lawsuit Monday against nearly two dozen people and entities, including the gun manufacturer and store that provided the rifle used in the May 24 attack and law enforcement officials who responded to the scene, according to court documents. 

  • Rail strike threat recedes as Congress prepares to impose unpopular contract on unions

    Rail strike threat recedes as Congress prepares to impose unpopular contract on unions

     

    The threat of a freight railroad strike that had been building in recent weeks receded quickly after President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress agreed late Monday to support legislation that would block a walk-out by more than 100,000 union members set for the end of next week.

    ​The threat of a freight railroad strike that had been building in recent weeks receded quickly after President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress agreed late Monday to support legislation that would block a walk-out by more than 100,000 union members set for the end of next week. 

  • A court denied a stay for a death row inmate whose teen daughter won’t be allowed to witness his execution, set for today

    A court denied a stay for a death row inmate whose teen daughter won’t be allowed to witness his execution, set for today

     

    The Missouri Supreme Court has denied a death row inmate’s request for a stay of his execution after hearing arguments that racial discrimination played a role in his prosecution for the murder of a police officer.

    ​The Missouri Supreme Court has denied a death row inmate’s request for a stay of his execution after hearing arguments that racial discrimination played a role in his prosecution for the murder of a police officer. 

  • Covering old buildings in a ‘second skin’ could slash heating bills and emissions

    Covering old buildings in a ‘second skin’ could slash heating bills and emissions

     

    With soaring energy prices, home insulation is becoming increasingly important. But old buildings that fail to keep in the heat are not only expensive for residents — they’re also costly for the climate.

    ​With soaring energy prices, home insulation is becoming increasingly important. But old buildings that fail to keep in the heat are not only expensive for residents — they’re also costly for the climate. 

  • Supreme Court hears Texas’ challenge to Biden immigration and deportation policies

    Supreme Court hears Texas’ challenge to Biden immigration and deportation policies

     

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider the Biden administration’s discretion on removing non-citizens in a challenge brought by two Republican state attorneys general who say the Department of Homeland Security is skirting federal immigration law.

    ​The Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider the Biden administration’s discretion on removing non-citizens in a challenge brought by two Republican state attorneys general who say the Department of Homeland Security is skirting federal immigration law. 

  • Senate to vote today on final passage of same-sex marriage bill

    Senate to vote today on final passage of same-sex marriage bill

     

    The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on final passage of a bipartisan bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage.

    ​The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on final passage of a bipartisan bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage. 

  • The crypto winter claims Bitfront exchange as its latest casualty

    The crypto winter claims Bitfront exchange as its latest casualty

     

    Bitfront, a crypto exchange backed by Japanese social media app Line, is shutting down after failing to overcome turmoil in the industry.

    ​Bitfront, a crypto exchange backed by Japanese social media app Line, is shutting down after failing to overcome turmoil in the industry.