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Town officials shut down a boy's ice cream stand. Fundraisers and death threats followed
Read full article: Town officials shut down a boy's ice cream stand. Fundraisers and death threats followedA Massachusetts boy whose ice cream stand was shut down has become a minor celebrity after several businesses took up his campaign to raise money for charity.
Journalists to strike June 5 at the largest US newspaper chain
Read full article: Journalists to strike June 5 at the largest US newspaper chainJournalists across the U.S. will walk off their jobs next week at publications owned by Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in the U.S. Their union said Thursday that the mostly one-day strike will start June 5.
Victim’s family asks Bedford judge to ‘show grace’ in man’s sentencing for killing girlfriend
Read full article: Victim’s family asks Bedford judge to ‘show grace’ in man’s sentencing for killing girlfriendBedford Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance tells 10 News the victim’s family asked the court to show grace, and the two families will meet as part of the healing process.
US existing home sales fall again as prices continue to soar
Read full article: US existing home sales fall again as prices continue to soarSales of previously-occupied homes fell for the fourth straight month in May, as soaring prices and a limited number of available properties discouraged many would-be buyers.
FBI subpoenas info on readers of news story on slain agents
Read full article: FBI subpoenas info on readers of news story on slain agentsThe FBI issued a subpoena demanding U.S. newspaper giant Gannett provide agents with information to track down readers of a USA Today story about a suspect in a child pornography case who fatally shot two FBI agents in February.
April US home sales fell as low inventory pushed up prices
Read full article: April US home sales fell as low inventory pushed up pricesSales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell for the third straight month in April as the number of properties for sale hit a record low, driving prices to new highs.
US consumer confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels
Read full article: US consumer confidence returns to pre-pandemic levelsU.S. consumer confidence rose sharply for a second straight month in April, hitting the highest level in more than a year as consumer sentiment was boosted by a more rapid rollout of the vaccines and another round of support payments.
Screws tighten for home buyers in March, prices surge 17.2%
Read full article: Screws tighten for home buyers in March, prices surge 17.2%Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March for the second straight month as buyers grappled with a stubbornly low inventory of available properties and fierce competition pushed prices to new highs.
Consumer confidence surges in March to highest point in year
Read full article: Consumer confidence surges in March to highest point in yearU.S. consumer confidence surged in March to the highest reading in a year, helped by increased vaccinations and more government economic support. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer confidence surged in March to the highest reading in a year, helped by increased vaccinations and more government economic support. The Conference Board said Tuesday its consumer confidence index rose to 109.7 in March, the best showing since it stood at 118.8 in March of last year as the pandemic was beginning to hit the United States. Most economists are forecasting strong growth in coming quarters, powered by a surge in consumer confidence and consumer spending, which accounts for 70% of economic activity. “This should support hearty consumer spending and pave the way for a mini-boom in economic activity this spring and summer.”
Pro-Trump GOP chair steps down in Ohio, may seek Senate seat
Read full article: Pro-Trump GOP chair steps down in Ohio, may seek Senate seatFILEIn this file photo from Oct. 6, 2020, Jane Timken, the Chairwoman of the Ohio Republican Party, speaks at the Hamilton County Board of Elections during early voting in Norwood, Ohio. Timken, who has been linked closely to Donald Trump, stepped down Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 as the party's chair, a signal of her interest in running for the U.S. Senate for the seat being left by the GOP's Rob Portman. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)CINCINNATI – An Ohio Republican linked closely to Donald Trump stepped down Friday as the party’s chair, a signal of her interest in running for the U.S. Senate for the seat being left by the GOP’s Rob Portman. With Trump’s backing, Jane Timken took over the party leadership from a state chair allied with former Gov. In her last Tweet before her announcement, Timken criticized Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, an Ohio Republican, for voting for Trump's impeachment.