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How to measure the economy when the government isn't doing it

Everything's an economic indicator these days — from offbeat numbers on restaurant reservations and visits to the Statue of Liberty to more standard info on job listings. Why it matters: Companies and ...
CNN

US government shuts down with funding deal out of reach on Capitol Hill

The federal government has officially shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep the lights on – and no one inside the Capitol knows what will happen next. A ...
The Republic

Shutting it down: Shreve blames Democrats, but doesn’t vote on stopgap measure to avert shutdown

U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, gestures while speaking to Aspire Johnson County’s Legislation Matters luncheon attendees, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at Valle Vista Golf Club in Greenwood, ...
The New York Times

Trump Says He’s Open to Negotiating Over Shutdown, Then Backtracks

Government shutdown: With the government shut down for a sixth day, President Trump briefly dangled the possibility of a negotiation with Democrats, only to pull back several hours later — insisting ...
NBC News

Government shutdown begins after Congress and White House fail to reach agreement

White House budget director Russell Vought sent a memo telling the heads of agencies and departments to “execute their plans for an orderly shutdown.” This liveblog has ended — follow the latest ...
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I invested a five-figure sum in gold. I’ve tripled my cash in seven years

Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a device. Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content ...
Los Angeles Times

A historic housing bill is on Newsom’s desk. Cities are scrambling to figure out how it works

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Senate Bill 79 would override local zoning, allowing developers to build up to nine-story residential buildings ...
The Washington Post

How every senator voted on the bill to avert a government shutdown

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. The Senate rejected a measure Tuesday that would have extended federal ...
The Real Deal

How LA’s top agents navigate Measure ULA

Beverly Hills Estates co-founder and CEO Rayni Williams was talking about Measure United to House L.A., better known as ULA or the mansion tax, when she paused to check her demeanor. “Sorry if I’m ...
Nature

End GDP mania: how the world should really measure prosperity

Last week’s United Nations General Assembly, held in New York City, generated no shortage of headlines. But one notable policy initiative from the world body was not discussed by world leaders when it ...
Daily Mail

I had a six-figure job and a beautiful family but lost it all. This is what it's like being a middle-class dad at rock bottom, how I've applied for 100 jobs and my mortifying ...

The timing felt cynical; the tone of casual friendliness a little too contrived. A ‘quick catch-up’ was what my line manager proposed. He wanted to meet me for 15 minutes at the end of the working day ...