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The Las Vegas Strip has a visitor problem

The Las Vegas Strip has a visitor problem

Blame Canada, consumers, and maybe Las Vegas Strip casino operators.
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US hiring slows and unemployment ticks higher with a month remaining before Americans head to polls

US hiring slows and unemployment ticks higher with a month remaining before Americans head to polls

U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, according to new data, a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections at a time of discontent over the high cost of living and the state of the economy
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Despite a seemingly solid job market, American confidence in the economy is hard to find

Despite a seemingly solid job market, American confidence in the economy is hard to find

The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proven sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump’s trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, a conflict with Iran that has sent gasoline prices rocketing and squeezed family budgets
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U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July

U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July

The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and and most American workers enjoy job security
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Drought Persists Across U.S. Cattle Regions

Drought Persists Across U.S. Cattle Regions

The Central Plains and Western United States are experiencing significant drought conditions in 2026, with over 80% of the U.S. cattle inventory located in areas classified as abnormally dry or worse. Super El Niño conditions have yet to provide relief, exacerbating challenges for ranchers. Hay prices have surged by $150-$200 per ton in the past two months, increasing operational costs for cattle producers. Additionally, political interventions, such as tariff reductions on beef imports, are influencing market dynamics. These factors are contributing to heightened volatility in cattle markets as Q4 begins, with producers facing tough decisions regarding herd management and financial sustainability.
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USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates and Marketing Allocations, Reallocates FY 2026 Quotas

USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates and Marketing Allocations, Reallocates FY 2026 Quotas

USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates and Marketing Allocations, Reallocates FY 2026 Quotas
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Trump approval rating hits new low ahead of midterm elections

Trump approval rating hits new low ahead of midterm elections

New polls show that Americans are most concerned about the economy and cost of living.
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Brazil seeks 'full tariff reduction' in US trade pact

Brazil seeks 'full tariff reduction' in US trade pact

SAO PAULO/MILWAUKEE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Brazil is seeking a "full tariff reduction" in talks with the US, Trade Minister Marcelo Elias Rosa told reporters on Wednesday after he met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of a G20 meeting in Milwaukee.
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Trump says he regrets nominating Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch, Barrett and Kavanaugh

Trump says he regrets nominating Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch, Barrett and Kavanaugh

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said he regretted nominating three Supreme Court justices — Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh — who have opposed him in recent rulings, according to a Time Magazine interview.
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Brazil vote approaches with Lula and Bolsonaro polling in close race

Brazil vote approaches with Lula and Bolsonaro polling in close race

By Oliver Griffin and Luciana Magalhaes SAO PAULO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Brazil's presidential campaign draws to a close on Thursday, ahead of voting on Sunday in a race that will determine whether Latin America's largest nation follows the conservative shift that has swept the region or charts its own
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Hegseth launches search for Pentagon's 'next great American base'

Hegseth launches search for Pentagon's 'next great American base'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. military will construct a new, state-of-the-art facility that can house 15,000 to 25,000 troops.
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Trump's new accord on 'super intelligence' includes spelling error

Trump's new accord on 'super intelligence' includes spelling error

The agreement, which was posted to the White House's social media account, has since been widely circulated with the spelling error.