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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to bestow ceremonial pardons on two turkeys and fly to his private Florida resort on Tuesday to celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday interlude during what has been a turbulent and uncertain chapter of his second term. Waddle and Gobble, the two birds that will be spared from the dinner table, enjoyed luxury hotel accommodations ahead of their White House visit. The turkey pardon is a presidential tradition dating back years.However, Thanksgiving may not provide Trump with much political respite after Democrats won sweeping victories in New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere earlier this month. Some…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dropped to 88.7 in November from an upwardly revised October reading of 95.5, the lowest reading since April, when President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs that caused the stock market to plunge. The figures suggest that Americans are increasingly wary of high costs and sluggish job gains, with perceptions of the labor market worsening, the survey found. Declining confidence could pose political problems for…
Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15, the company has shared. After that date, users on WhatsApp won’t be able to chat with the AI unless they switch to Microsoft’s own Copilot mobile apps or use the chatbot via the web. The company explained it’s removing Copilot from the popular messaging app to comply with WhatsApp’s revised platform policies, which were announced last month. At the time, the Meta-owned messenger said it would no longer support general-purpose AI chatbots from using its WhatsApp Business API to serve their customers. Instead, it wanted to…
I tried five artificial Christmas trees (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Choosing the perfect artificial Christmas tree can be surprisingly overwhelming. With countless options varying in realism, shape and price, it’s hard to know which ones are truly worth the price. In light of this, I recently tried out six different artificial Christmas trees, assembling them, fluffing them, checking their lights and living with them long enough to see how they actually look.Whether you’re looking for a tree that mimics the look of a…
From the brand COOK HAPPINESS PGYARD began with one product and a big idea that the things you use to cook and eat could have a positive impact on your life. About us: PGYARD is a company specializing in the design and production of kitchen utensils, aiming to effectively solve the difficulties encountered by customers in cooking. Products must work best We believe the usefulness of a product is black and white. It either works best or not. Our design intent is to make our products the best and recognized. Sharp and Efficient 5 tapered…
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — At a temple in Ancient Olympia, a flame is drawn from the sun to begin its journey to the Winter Games. The choreographed ceremony inspired by ancient Greece is designed to link the original games to today’s global competition.On Wednesday, the flame will be kindled once more for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. From Olympia — birthplace of the ancient games — to Milan’s San Siro Stadium on Feb. 6, the torch will cross Italy’s cities, and cultural landmarks, carried by thousands of relay runners. Here’s a look at how the ceremony unfolds, the…
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — For the past several years, 75-year-old Miguel Laboy has smoked a joint with his coffee every morning. He tells himself he won’t start tomorrow the same way, but he usually does.“You know what bothers me? To have cannabis on my mind the first thing in the morning,” he said, sparking a blunt in his Brookline, Massachusetts, apartment. “I’d like to get up one day and not smoke. But you see how that’s going.”Since legalization and commercialization, daily cannabis use has become a defining — and often invisible — part of many people’s lives. High-potency vapes and…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer.Sales rose 0.2% in September from the previous month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, in a report delayed more than a month because of the government shutdown. Sales jumped 0.6% in July and August and 1% in June. Numerous reports on inflation, employment, spending, and growth remain delayed and the government won’t likely be caught up until late December. The retail sales figures, which aren’t adjusted for inflation, suggest that Americans pulled back on spending in September…
Whether you’re popping to the supermarket or dining out, fifty quid doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. With the cost of living crisis looming, no one ventures to Manchester Christmas Markets expecting a bargain.Let’s face it, it’s never been a steal, but we’re all feeling the pinch more than ever – traders and shoppers alike. That’s why Manchester Evening News’ Parents Editor Emma Gill was assigned to explore the markets as a party of four. She went to gauge the cost of a quick bite and a hot chocolate.The Bratwurst are among the crowd favourites – and some…
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