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Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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July 28, 2026
Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Consumer attitudes had improved modestly in June as gas prices came down to around $3.70 a gallon from more than $4.50 a gallon in late April and early May. But consumer anxiety increased in July, along with the price of gas.
Economy
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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April 28, 2026
U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index inched up to 92.8 in April from 92.2 in March.
Economy
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Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press
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April 8, 2026
Wall Street, global markets surge after US-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel
Wall Street surged in premarket trading as oil prices plunged 16% after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Economy
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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April 2, 2026
U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs.
Economy
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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February 12, 2026
U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels
Economists are conflicted about whether the stronger-than-expected January job gains are a one-off or possibly the first sign of a recovering labor market.
DC
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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December 23, 2025
US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter
Tuesday’s report from the Commerce Department said U.S. gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — up from its 3.8% growth rate in the April-June quarter.
Economy
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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December 4, 2025
U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in more than three years last week, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates.
Economy
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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August 26, 2025
August consumer confidence dips in US with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most unease
Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month.
Economy
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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May 27, 2025
US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety
Trump's tariff pullbacks, pauses and negotiations with some trading partners may have calmed nerves for the time being.
DC
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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May 1, 2025
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims jumps last week, but remains at healthy levels
The total number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for the week of April 19 climbed to 1.92 million, the most since November of 2021.
News
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 10, 2026
Expectant mothers encouraged to stay cool this summer to avoid negative outcomes
News
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Gary Fields, Associated Press
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August 10, 2026
Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029
News
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Clara Turnage
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August 10, 2026
Study links Mississippi student gambling problems to mental health
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2026
Southwire investing $256 million in Starkville expansion
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2026
Saronic brings unmanned surface vessel testing facility to Gulfport
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 7, 2026
Mississippi’s only two cannabis testing laboratories are merging
Culture
Culture
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Robert St. John
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August 10, 2026
A friend who likes funerals
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 10, 2026
Glorifying God in our bodies
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 7, 2026
Mercy for the blind
Opinion
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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August 5, 2026
The warning Europe is sending America
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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August 5, 2026
Madagascar and the AI machines that think for us
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 5, 2026
Context, history matter in fairly assessing Trump administration’s recent SNAP cuts
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