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Barcelona protesters throw items and spray travelers with water while shouting ‘tourists go home’
Millions flock to Barcelona every year to enjoy a sweet taste of idyllic European life. But over the weekend, thousands...
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Shein’s global ambitions leaves some cybersecurity experts fearful of Chinese spy threats
The rise of Asian fast fashion retailer Shein already has Amazon on alert, but its plans of selling proprietary supply-chain...
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S&P 500, Nasdaq close at all-time highs ahead of inflation data and second-quarter earnings reports
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Monday as investors await key inflation data to provide further clues about...
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Job scams surged 118% in 2023, aided by AI. Here’s how to stop them.
Employment scams surged last year, as criminals leveraged artificial intelligence to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting job seekers, experts said....
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Walmart, Chipotle and others feel the heat over prices
Inflation may be cooling, but consumers’ outrage over higher prices is running hot. TikTok users blasted Walmart for rolling out...
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Paramount merger sparks concern among movie theater owners
More consolidation, more problems — that’s the latest fear gripping the theatrical industry. After a monthslong negotiation process, Paramount and Skydance have struck...
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Air travel demand is breaking records. Airline profits are not.
Record summer air travel demand isn’t translating to record U.S. airline profits. Carriers will have to answer for that disconnect...
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Target will stop accepting personal checks
Target will soon stop accepting personal checks as a form of payment at checkout. In a statement to NBC News,...
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Laid off from a high-paying job, this 61-year-old drives for delivery apps: ‘I don’t get a day off’
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Becky...
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Employers added 206,000 jobs in June as sturdy labor market gradually cools
The economy added 206,000 jobs last month, according to fresh government data, but unemployment inched above 4% for the first...
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