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Federal Reserve's likely slowdown in rate cuts could disappoint borrowers
Nov 21, 2024 8:11 am - Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job market slowing, the Fed appeared on track to steadily cut interest rates.
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At UN climate talks, nations blast draft of vague deal on climate cash for developing countriesNov 21, 2024 7:25 am - Countries of the world took turns rejecting a new but vague draft text released early Thursday which attempts to form the spine of any deal reached at United Nations climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change.
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US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
Nov 21, 2024 7:21 am - U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court foun...
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‘Square peg, round hole’: Traffic concerns detour plan for day care near downtown in Lake ZurichNov 20, 2024 9:03 pm - The location of a proposed BrightPath Kids day care learning center near downtown Lake Zurich was derailed due to traffic concerns but there may be a place for the facility elsewhere in town.
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District 214 rejects developer’s $5.45 million bid for Arlington Heights Road siteNov 20, 2024 6:25 pm - A developer’s $5.45 million bid to buy the former Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 headquarters on the south side of Arlington Heights — now the property of Northwest Suburban High School District 214 — was narrowly rejected by the latter district’s school board.
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Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
Nov 20, 2024 10:17 am - With Thanksgiving next week, Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers are competing for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent food price inflation.
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Self-care necessary this holiday season to recharge for 2025Nov 20, 2024 9:25 am - Maybe it’s time to slow down, press pause, unplug, check out, and make time, space, and a little peace acceptable. Perhaps we need to communicate more clearly regarding our personal capacity. If we don’t let others know, they probably assume we have more time and energy than we really do.
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Dining out: Chocolate beer, local breweries recognized, Cajun wine dinner and moreNov 20, 2024 8:44 am - Enjoy two great tastes that taste great together as Penrose Brewing releases a chocolate ale just in time for the holidays. Also, a couple of other local breweries were recognized in a leading craft beer publication and there are two new Italian eateries in the suburbs.
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Daily Herald delivery delayed todayNov 20, 2024 6:49 am - Because of unforeseen manufacturing/production issues, delivery of today's print edition of the Daily Herald will be delayed. If you do not receive your newspaper by 9:3...
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House inspector banned by seller’s agentsNov 19, 2024 11:38 pm - The seller’s agent is refusing to work with the buyer’s choice of home inspector. Is that legal?