Economic News
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Microsoft's World of Warcraft development workers are unionizing
More than 500 workers behind the popular video game franchisee “World of Warcraft” are unionizing
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US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates
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Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as applications remain at elevated, but not troubling levels
Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remained at recently elevated, though not troubling levels
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FAA agrees with air traffic controllers' union to give tower workers more rest between shifts
The Federal Aviation Administration says air traffic controllers will get more rest between shifts
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Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers
Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants
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US Army worker who stole nearly $109 million to buy mansions and luxury cars is sentenced
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for military families has been sentenced to 15 years in prison
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Biden's legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn't translate into political support
Historians and political advisers say history will be kinder to President Joe Biden than voters have been
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China's central bank cuts a key interest rate, moving to revive property sales and put more pep into its slowing economy
China's central bank cuts a key interest rate, moving to revive property sales and put more pep into its slowing economy
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Britain's Treasury chief vows to run the economy with 'iron discipline' amid demands for pay raises
Britain’s new Treasury chief says she will run the economy with “iron discipline.”
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Disneyland workers authorize potential strike ahead of ongoing contract negotiations
Thousands of workers at Disney’s theme park and resort properties in California have voted to authorize a potential strike, as contract negotiations drag on
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