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A government shutdown could impact the economy more than previous ones have Government shutdowns can often be political earthquakes that paralyze Washington, D.C. But for the economy, shutdowns are often barely a blip. Read more »
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Yahoo News
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House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at the US Capitol on September 16, 2025. A government shutdown would add more chaos and uncertainty at a time when there is already plenty of both. - Kent Nishimura/Getty Images Government shutdowns can be...
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D.C. Creatives Shine at the Umbrella Photo Fair
By Mia Pech The Umbrella Photo Fair took place this past weekend at Gallery Place, showcasing more than 30 emerging and established photographers from across the DMV. The fair created a space for artists to push their creativity while connecting...
Owner: Sonya Bernhardt
British pop star Lola Young cancels D.C. show after collapsing onstage in New York City
After collapsing onstage during a show in New York City, 24-year-old singer-songwriter Lola Young canceled her Sunday appearance at the All Things Go Music Festival in Washington, D.C., just hours before she was set to perform. "I'm sorry to...
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RENTAL Act passes D.C. Council amid dissent from housing, tenant rights advocates
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Street Sense Media - Washington D.C.
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The D.C. Council voted to uproot longstanding tenant protections to help spur affordable housing investment in the District at a meeting on Sept. 17. The council voted 10-3 to approve an amended version of the Rebalancing Expectations for...
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Food Insecurity Affects 1.5 Million in D.C. Region, Report Finds
Food insecurity rates in the Washington region remain at critically high levels, with 1.5 million people facing uncertainty about their next meal, according to a report released by the Capital Area Food Bank. The organization’s annual hunger...
Owner: Denise Rolark Barnes
Stop D.C.’s Push to One-Size Agreements
For nearly two decades, I have dedicated my career to caring for Oklahoma’s seniors and supporting the professionals who make their long-term care possible. As co-owner of Bison Health Management, Executive Director of West Wind Assisted Living,...
Owner: David Arnett
Business Ins & Outs: V-Tech, Dripbar, Amanda Hagerman, Izzy Salon, Violet; Starbucks
In: Holt Building, V-Tech, Dripbar Last Friday, the Bowser Administration joined V-Tech Solutions, Inc. and community leaders to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary and the grand opening of the newly renovated Holt Building at 1720 Wisconsin...
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Business News | Made for 10/10 Celebrations: Tata CLiQ Fashion, Tata CLiQ Luxury, and Tata CLiQ Palette Announce Their Flagship Festive Sale Event, 10/10
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: With the festive spirit in full swing, it's the perfect time to elevate one's style. Tata CLiQ, the omnichannel e-commerce platform, is hosting its annual flagship 10/10 Sale on Tata...
Owner: Aditya Pittie
For the first time, married couples join Honor Flight SD trip to Washington, D.C.
When the Rev. Edward Busch first heard the Rev. Babs Marie Meairs, a fellow Episcopal priest, speak at the altar, he noticed the awe of his congregation. Few had seen a female priest before. But as he observed her, his awe became “awww,” he said....
Owner: Chris Jennewein
From Baltimore to D.C.: Building the next century of Black business
Dr. Frances Murphy Draper serves as publisher and CEO of the AFRO-American Newspapers, the 133-year-old national news media company headquartered in Baltimore. This week, she discusses the importance of supporting Black businesses. (Photo courtesy...
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How federal workers can prepare financially under threat of a government shutdown and layoffs
The United States Capitol building is seen in Washington D.C., United States on October 4 , 2023. Yasin Ozturk | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Congress has until midnight on Tuesday to pass a funding bill and avoid a shutdown of the federal...
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President Trump Pledges Full Support for Pakistan’s Trade and Investment: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described his meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. as highly constructive and productive for strengthening the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and the United States. Speaking to UK-based...
Owner: Shayan Mahmud
With consumers cutting back, small businesses fight to stay afloat
Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Alongside thousands of formerly employed federal and corporate workers lies a...
Owner: Donald M. Suggs
Prediction market traders give Mamdani 84% chance of winning New York mayoral race
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FOX Business
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Economist Steve Moore discusses New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's platform on 'The Bottom Line.' Traders on the prediction market platform Kalshi now place the odds of Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani winning the New York mayoral...
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Suppressed Economic Systems
Listen to debates about economic systems in today’s corporate media and you can count on hearing that the only possible options are capitalism, socialism, or some ungainly hybrid of the two. You have to pay close attention to figure out that by...
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Federal crackdowns and funding threats put Massachusetts 'eds and meds' economic engine on edge
Last week, a federal task force expanded into Boston to ensure that individual and corporate bad actors who engage in healthcare-based criminal misconduct are rooted out. This New England strike force is putting drug companies, medical device...
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What smart companies in America are doing to overcome the accounting talent shortage
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The Caledonian Record - Vermont
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Feminised by Design: Rethinking Gender-Bias in AI Companions
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Observer Research Foundation
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Image Source: Unsplash Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) use has permeated multiple facets of human lives, there was one area that seemed beyond AI’s reach, to triumph over human connection—emotional support and companionship. Nonetheless,...
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Commission Pushes EU-Morocco Trade Deal, Ignoring Democratic Processes and Saharawi Rights
On Wednesday 1 October, EU Member States will vote on a new trade agreement with Morocco that explicitly covers products from Western Sahara, yet without the consent of the Saharawi people. The European Commission has quietly negotiated this...
Owner: Western Sahara Resource Watch (Non-profit)
REC and RECPDCL gets Best Financial Services and Best Power Transmission Company award
New Delhi: REC Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, REC Power Development & Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), have achieved significant recognition by winning top accolades at the prestigious Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) 17th PSU & Government Summit...
Owner: Vijay Kumar Yadav