With a 55-foot-tall Christmas tree, private “igloos,” hot chocolate, and ice skating galore, Bryant Park Winter Village is perhaps one of New York’s fanciest Christmas getaways. . Not to mention the holiday markets in Union Square and Grand Central. But if you still want to shop local and soak up some holiday cheer while avoiding …
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Weekly jobless claims rise in line with estimates Moderna and Pfizer in place as FDA clears updated COVID boosters Exxon climbs after strengthening its buyback program Indices up: Dow 0.55%, S&P 0.75%, Nasdaq 1.13% Dec 8 (Reuters) – The S&P 500 (.SPX) ended higher on Thursday, ending a five-game losing streak as investors interpreted data …
Weekly jobless claims rise by 4,000 to 230,000 Continuing claims rise by 62,000 to 1.671 million WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, indicating a still tight and strong labor market despite growing fears of a recession as the Reserve federal government is …
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Non-farm payrolls increase by 263,000 in November Unemployment rate stable at 3.7%; turnout drops The average hourly wage increases by 0.6%; up 5.1% year-on-year WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in November and raised wages, ignoring growing fears of a recession, but that is unlikely to stop the Federal …
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Tesla ships first Semi to PepsiCo five years after unveiling it No details on electric truck controls or capacity Semi uses existing Tesla motors to come up with a new Supercharger Dec 1 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) chief executive Elon Musk delivered the company’s first heavy-duty to PepsiCo (PEP.O) on Thursday without offering an …
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One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to shop. And it’s not just because I’m a Taurus, a zodiac sign with a notorious penchant for shopping. It’s because my love language is the gift and over the years I’ve found there’s no better feeling than finding the perfect items for …
Foxconn says it is working with staff to resolve disputes Major iPhone factory rocked by protests over wages and conditions Apple says it has a team on the ground in Zhengzhou TAIPEI/SHANGHAI, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Foxconn (2317.TW) said on Thursday that a payroll-related “technical error” occurred when hiring new hires at a coronavirus-hit iPhone …
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I’m one of those people who love farmers’ markets for the atmosphere but often end up leaving empty-handed. Abundance makes me listless, and all I can do is pull out my phone and take pictures of a halved yellow watermelon or piles of golden squash blossoms, then head back to my car – coffee sweaty …
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Budget finds more than 21 billion euros to bring energy bills under control Taxes additional profits of energy companies at 35% Includes amnesty on tax arrears, reduction of retirement age Relaunches the bridge project linking Sicily to the mainland ROME, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Italy’s new right-wing government on Tuesday approved its first budget, a …
When shopping for someone for the holidays, you can always check their Amazon Wish List. But where is the fun in that? Many holiday markets — like the 10 we’ve compiled here — will give you the opportunity to give something special, meaningful, and made by someone right here in Utah. Buying local means your …
