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Chile's Hot Dog Prices Jump as Economy Contracts Twice
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— Sep 20, 2026
Chile nears recession after two quarters of contraction as completo prices jump from 2,500 to 3,500-4,000 pesos; unemployment hits a five-year high of 9.5%.
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Maya Lindstrom
The higher completo prices are hitting hard when unemployment is already this high.
Early House Recess Delays Hegseth Impeachment Vote
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— Sep 16, 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson canceled Thursday’s votes and will likely send members home for a seven-week recess ahead of the midterms, delaying action on key items like Russia sanctions and AI concerns. The decision unfolds as Republicans face pressure over impeachment efforts against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Rep. Massie pushing a privileged resolution that could force a floor vote and Democrats accusing the move of dodging impeachment.
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Senate Advances College Sports Bill 74-24
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— Sep 14, 2026
The Protect College Sports Act is advancing in the Senate as supporters push to establish federal guardrails for college athletics, covering student compensation, scholarships, medical coverage and the transfer portal, while aiming to replace a patchwork of state laws. Backed by prominent coaches and bipartisan sponsors, the bill faces unclear odds to secure 60 votes and a timely floor vote before the recess, with a large lobbying push on both sides.
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Leading Economist Issues Recession Warning for US Economy
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— Aug 6, 2025
The U.S. economy is teetering on the edge of recession, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, who sounded the alarm Monday in a blunt post on X. “The economy is on the precipice of recession,”…
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Americans Turn To Riskier Mortgages As Borrowing Costs Explode. Sound Familiar?
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 2h
White House Changing Definition of Recession, Will Take New 'Holistic' Look at the Situation
Reporting
— Jul 25, 2022
With The Washington Post blaring that “Big Tech is bracing for a possible recession,” the Biden White House is redefining the word. A recession is traditionally defined as two consecutive quarters in which the nation’s…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Goldman Sachs Suddenly Changes Tune On Recession Forecast After Trump’s Tariff Pause
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— Apr 9, 2025
Goldman Sachs reversed its recession forecast just moments after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his “Liberation Day” tariffs. The investment giant had raised its recession outlook to a 65%…
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Bill Clinton’s Comments About a Recession Come Back to Haunt Biden 20 Years Later
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— Aug 1, 2022
Previous comments made by former President Bill Clinton on recession are being brought up by Republicans to take aim at President Joe Biden . In December 2001, Clinton was asked what he thinks about a recession. He…
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Growing Number of US Economists Sound Recession Alarm Bells: ‘Very, Very High Risk’
Reporting
— May 19, 2022
Economic storm clouds on the horizon could be the first sign of a looming, recession, according to many economic experts. “Recession risks are high — uncomfortably high — and rising,” Mark Zandi, chief economist at…
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A Major Bank Is Now Forecasting a Recession Will Hit the US
Reporting
— Apr 7, 2022
Banks, traders and economists have been watching the economy — along with just about anybody with a paycheck — trying to anticipate if and when a recession might hit the U.S. Now, the first major bank has stepped…
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On X · @SpaceX
SpaceX Shares Photos from Starship’s First Orbital Liftoff
SpaceX posted striking photos of Starship’s first orbital flight attempt, highlighting the successful ascent and Starlink deployment. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive with celebration and awe at the milestone.
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House GOP Must Hustle If They Want To Pass Long List Of Agenda Items Before August Recess
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— Jul 19, 2026
The House GOP will have to rush to enact key parts of its legislative agenda if it wants to pass them before the beginning of the August recess.
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Senate Holding Slew Of Confirmation Hearings For Trump Nominees As Time Runs Short Before August Recess
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— Jul 10, 2026
The Senate scheduled several confirmation hearings starting Monday to confirm many of President Donald Trump's nominees before the August recess.
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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NEWT GINGRICH: Beyond The August Recess
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— Jul 26, 2025
When Congress recesses for summer, Republican members and senators have an opportunity to really shift the national dialogue about spending, savings, deficits, and taxes. This is their first post-One Big Beautiful Bill…
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Trump Threatens to Adjourn Congress so That He Can Make Recess Appointments
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— Apr 15, 2020
The outbreak of the coronavirus has led lawmakers to look for ways to stay safe. Recently, Congress extended its recess until at least May 4, meaning that lawmakers will not be in Washington, D.C. for confirmation…
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Watch: Stephen Colbert Mocks CNN, MSNBC for Not Debunking Biden’s ‘Spin’ on a Recession
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— Jul 29, 2022
The latest report on the United States’ economic growth is sparking questions about whether the country is in a recession or headed toward a downturn. Several critics have noted that a traditional definition of a…
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MAGA Supporters Becoming Disillusioned With Trump
Some MAGA supporters are becoming less supportive of President Donald Trump, per a report from Politico . Two founding members of the group told Politico’s Playbook that they lost hope in the man who was once thought would Make America Great Again. Trisha Hope and Rick Frazier spoke about their time following Trump. Hope is now calling Trump “a fraud and liar”; Frazier said the president “can’t be
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Economists: Biden’s America Is Already in a Recession, And It Could Be as Bad as 2008
Opinion
— Oct 21, 2021
“Recession” is a word that nearly every American is afraid to hear. The word brings flashbacks to 2008, when gas prices skyrocketed as the housing bubble burst, unemployment spiked and wages were depressed…
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Can you read data — or just vibes?
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Fifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.
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Business Leaders More Hopeful About Avoiding Recession With Trump’s Return, Survey Reveals
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— Jan 27, 2025
Business leaders projected that the odds of the U.S. economy entering into a recession were low ahead of President Donald Trump’s return to office, according to a recent survey from the National Association for Business…
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Experts Sound Recession Alarm Bells As Housing Numbers Tumble Further Than Expected
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— Aug 16, 2022
After years of a booming housing market, the industry is now hitting a new snag and could fall into recession. In July, the number of housing starts took a significant downturn, which could be a sign that the market is…
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While Recession Looms, New Defense Spending Bill Adds Billions for Unwanted Projects
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— Aug 11, 2022
With recession fears looming large over the landscape of the 2022 midterms and inflation impacting families across the country, the Senate Appropriations Committee just pumped four billion taxpayer dollars into the…
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‘God Willing’: Biden Downplays Concerns That the US Is Heading Toward a Recession
Opinion
— Jul 26, 2022
After promoting a more robust definition of a recession, President Joe Biden is seeking to downplay concerns that the country is headed toward a downturn. Biden took reporters’ questions virtually on Monday due to his…
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The Absurdity I Saw At Climate Week NYC Deserves A Response
Chris Johnson · 5 min · 2h
‘It Triggered’: Economist Who Created Recession Indicator Sounds Alarm After Dismal Jobs Report
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— Aug 2, 2024
Former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm, who established the “Sahm Rule,” which has accurately predicted past recessions, warned the economy is on a concerning trajectory following a poor jobs report on Friday…
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Trump Tariffs Sparks Recession Fears Wiping Out $2 Trillion in US Stocks
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— Apr 4, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign imports have sparked fears of a recession and wiped out over $2 trillion in U.S. stocks Thursday. According to the Associated Press , U.S. financial markets closed…
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House Begins 6-Week Recess Early After Failing to Reach Agreement
Reporting
— Jul 28, 2023
The House broke for its six-week recess one day early on Thursday after it became clear that differences over the agriculture spending bill were not going to be resolved in time for a hoped-for Friday vote. In addition…
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With Recession Looming, Major Fast Food Chain Warns That Layoffs Are Coming – Only a Matter of Time
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— Jan 9, 2023
With the expectation that a looming recession will take a bite out of its profits, McDonald’s plans to get rid of some corporate-level jobs. Burger chain CEO Chris Kempczinski said he wants to cut costs but does not…
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Top Economist: 80% Chance of Recession in Coming Months – FED Ignoring 1 Thing That Can Fix It
Reporting
— Sep 26, 2022
That chill in the air is not simply the onset of autumn, according to some experts who say Americans need to brace for the arctic winter chill of a recession. Friday ended a week in which Wall Street took a beating, The…
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On X · @DiscussingFilm
Prime Video Renews ‘Reacher’ for Season 6 While Season 5 Remains in Production
The @DiscussingFilm post states that Amazon’s hit series Reacher (starring Alan Ritchson) has already been renewed for Season 6, with Season 5 currently filming. It is trending because of the show’s strong recent viewership (Season 4 ranked among Prime Video’s top originals), the unusually early dual renewals in one year, and fan enthusiasm for the consistent production pace and action formula.
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