Cash-strapped Americans are increasing US retail sales; shortages depress auto purchases

[ad_1] Retail sales increased 0.6% in June; May revised downwards Core retail sales increase 1.1%; May revised downwards Consumer confidence collapses in early July WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) – Retail sales in the United States rose unexpectedly in June as demand for goods remained strong even as spending returned to services, supporting expectations of accelerating … Read more

Damian Lillard trade rumors swirl with Blazers dysfunction

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS – Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard celebrated his 31st birthday on Thursday in the entertainment capital of the world, a location he has settled for more than a week for the team’s training camp American for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. With each passing year, Lillard does extra work to refine … Read more

The next big social media trend? His abstract

[ad_1] “So I’ve identified a few metrics and KPIs that I’m going to start tracking in order to improve my overall life experience,” Farbod Nowzad says, apparently seriously, into his phone’s microphone. He lists his KPIs, or key performance indicators: the number of smoothies he drinks per week, the time he spends listening to live … Read more

Police rescue dog from hot car after owner dies in gun battle

[ad_1] Missouri police took care of a dog that was found inside a hot car as they investigated its owner’s fatal shooting outside a Walmart neighborhood market on Wednesday, they said. announced the authorities. About an hour and a half after the shooting began, Springfield Police received a call regarding a dog named Zeke that … Read more

UK’s top doctor warns of COVID outlook

[ad_1] LONDON (AP) – The UK government’s top medical adviser has warned that the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus could reach ‘quite frightening’ levels within weeks as cases skyrocket due to the more contagious delta variant and the lifting of the foreclosure restrictions. Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty told a webinar hosted by … Read more

Twins discuss extension with Byron Buxton

[ad_1] Byron buxton is currently on the injured list with a broken hand, but the twins have given him something to think about as he recovers. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Minnesota is hoping to sign Buxton for the long term and recently offered him a deal that guarantees him over $ 70 … Read more