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The Federal Reserve is on track to cut rates this year, Powell says

The Federal Reserve is on track to cut rates this year, Powell says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chairman Jerome Powell said in an interview broadcast Sunday night that the Federal Reserve remains on track to cut interest rates three times this year, a move expected to begin as early as May. Powell, in an interview taped Thursday for the CBS news program “60 Minutes,” also said the nation’s job …

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9 Celebrities Who Admitted To Getting Breast Surgery: From Chrissy Teigen’s ‘3 boob jobs’ and Dolly Parton’s  million, to Cardi B, Iggy Azalea and Kourtney K, and The Kardashians’ Kylie Jenner

9 Celebrities Who Admitted To Getting Breast Surgery: From Chrissy Teigen’s ‘3 boob jobs’ and Dolly Parton’s $1 million, to Cardi B, Iggy Azalea and Kourtney K, and The Kardashians’ Kylie Jenner

Chrissy Teigen just admitted she has three boobs. In appearance of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the model shared that one of her “lies” about having three boobs was actually true. “They picked me up, put them on, took them off. I don’t like them outside,” she said. Chrissy Teigen said she had …

9 Celebrities Who Admitted To Getting Breast Surgery: From Chrissy Teigen’s ‘3 boob jobs’ and Dolly Parton’s $1 million, to Cardi B, Iggy Azalea and Kourtney K, and The Kardashians’ Kylie Jenner Read More »

Chinese tourists traveled a lot.  Now they hardly leave the house.

Chinese tourists traveled a lot. Now they hardly leave the house.

For Ma Liang, a travel agent in Chengdu, China, bookings for group trips abroad are almost full. “That’s because we hardly offer any travel,” he said in an interview. Demand for travel outside China is so low that many services have been disrupted, from airline routes to sightseeing tours and shopping districts in cities such …

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Texas is a leading state for business relocations, report finds

Texas is a leading state for business relocations, report finds

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that informs readers of the most important Texas news. Texas gained more jobs than any other state in the previous decade from businesses moving from other parts of the country, according to a report released Friday by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. More than …

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Some Hong Kong restaurants and hotels are hoping for a Messi-inspired business boost as the tourism sector demands more sporting events

Some Hong Kong restaurants and hotels are hoping for a Messi-inspired business boost as the tourism sector demands more sporting events

Tourism lawmaker Perry Yiu Pak Leung said such sporting events would be beneficial to the development of the industry locally. The Inter Miami team poses for photos after arriving at Hong Kong International Airport by private jet. Photo: Sam Tsang “The tourism sector welcomes more such events,” Yiu said. “If such events can be confirmed …

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Small business optimism rises despite inflation: Goldman Sachs survey

Small business optimism rises despite inflation: Goldman Sachs survey

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House to mark National Small Business Week on May 1, 2023, in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images Small business owners are more optimistic to start the year even as they face persistent inflation and credit concerns, a new …

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7 Celebrities Who Reveal They’re Bipolar: From Kanye West and Selena Gomez to Mariah Carey, Braveheart Star Mel Gibson and Stranger Things Actor David Harbor

7 Celebrities Who Reveal They’re Bipolar: From Kanye West and Selena Gomez to Mariah Carey, Braveheart Star Mel Gibson and Stranger Things Actor David Harbor

Having a mental disorder does not define you, but it can affect the way you see and experience the world. Bipolar disorder can cause people to experience unusual mood swings, ranging from extreme highs classified as “manic” episodes to depressive lows, according to the US government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. And while …

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7 Celebrities Who Reveal They’re Bipolar: From Kanye West and Selena Gomez to Mariah Carey, Braveheart Star Mel Gibson and Stranger Things Actor David Harbor

7 Celebrities Who Reveal They’re Bipolar: From Kanye West and Selena Gomez to Mariah Carey, Braveheart Star Mel Gibson and Stranger Things Actor David Harbor

Having a mental disorder does not define you, but it can affect the way you see and experience the world. Bipolar disorder can cause people to experience unusual mood swings, ranging from extreme highs classified as “manic” episodes to depressive lows, according to the US government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. And while …

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Starting a business is impossible without one thing — and it’s not money

Starting a business is impossible without one thing — and it’s not money

The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For countless entrepreneurs, the tried-and-true way to find funders and startup staff is through peer-to-peer connections—but too few are properly focused on continually expanding their networks. There are many other important steps on the road to startup success: revenue growth, hiring the right talent, market knowledge, …

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The government is calling on ministries to improve the accuracy of tourism statistics for better decision-making

The government is calling on ministries to improve the accuracy of tourism statistics for better decision-making

Tourists visit the Stone Church in Tam Dao City (Vinh Phuc Province). — VNA/VNS photo Hoang Hung HÀ NỘI — The Prime Minister recently issued an announcement calling on ministries to improve the collection and use of tourism data to give politicians reliable information for decision-making. The release stated that the Ministry of Culture, Sports …

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