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Continued Claims for Unemployment Benefits Reach Highest Level Since 2021

Continued Claims for Unemployment Benefits Reach Highest Level Since 2021
Continued Claims for Unemployment Benefits Reach Highest Level Since 2021
August 21, 2025  |  Economy

The number of Americans who have filed a continued claim for unemployment benefits has reached its highest level since Nov. 6, 2021. Get the Full...

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Google Adds Agentic Features to AI-Powered Search
Google Adds Agentic Features to AI-Powered Search
August 21, 2025  |  Google

Google is bringing more advanced agentic artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its search tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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As Households Stretch Paychecks, Off-Price Retail Stretches Profits
As Households Stretch Paychecks, Off-Price Retail Stretches Profits
August 21, 2025  |  Retail

For years, off-price retailers such as TJX (parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods), Ross Stores, Burlington, Dollar General and even Target have built their...

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MetaMask Launches Stablecoin With Stripe’s Bridge
MetaMask Launches Stablecoin With Stripe’s Bridge
August 21, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency wallet provider MetaMask is launching its own stablecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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CFPB Presses to Rewrite Open Banking Rule
CFPB Presses to Rewrite Open Banking Rule
August 21, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking comments that will inform its implementation of the open banking rule, Rule 1033. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Grocery Helps Walmart US eCommerce Sales Surge 26%
Grocery Helps Walmart US eCommerce Sales Surge 26%
August 21, 2025  |  Walmart

Walmart’s eCommerce momentum continues unabated, as price-conscious customers pivot to digital channels for everyday items, notably grocery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Google Rolls Out AI Voice Assistant for Homes
Google Rolls Out AI Voice Assistant for Homes
August 21, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Google is replacing its nearly decade-old Google Assistant with a chatbot that is smarter and more intuitive, powered by the company’s most advanced artificial intelligence...

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Rent the Runway Says Recapitalization Plan Will Support Growth
Rent the Runway Says Recapitalization Plan Will Support Growth
August 21, 2025  |  Business

Fashion rental company Rent the Runway has announced a recapitalization plan that will convert $243 million of its debt into common equity in the company, add...

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Chipotle and Zipline Form ‘Zipotle’ to Provide Aerial Food Delivery
Chipotle and Zipline Form ‘Zipotle’ to Provide Aerial Food Delivery
August 21, 2025  |  Delivery

Some Chipotle customers will soon get to choose between meals delivered by land or air. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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