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☆ Most Americans are tuning into political news after a month that rocked the 2024 campaign. Here’s what they’re hearing
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Jennifer Agiesta | Ariel Edwards-Levy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In initial data from late June and through July, about 8 in 10 Americans said each week that they’d read or heard at least something about Biden or Trump, respectively. But the focus had shifted away from his criminal conviction: first to his debate against Biden, and then to the assassination attempt against him. By contrast, two more standard campaign milestones – the Republican National Convention and Trump’s selection of a running mate – drew less public attention. The Breakthrough survey project will run throughout the 2024 campaign, tracking the things Americans say they read, hear and see about the candidates. Looking at the trend over time shows a sharp divergence between the conversations around Trump and Biden following the presidential debate.

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Some childcare operators told Insider the end of pandemic-era funding could make the problem worse. To keep the doors open at her Southampton Township, New Jersey, childcare center, she needs to find new clients or new funding. Jackson is just one of many providers across the US entering a period of uncertainty after a pandemic-era infusion of federal childcare funding ran out at the end of last month. That funding expired on Saturday, along with $13.5 billion in childcare funding from other pandemic-era legislation. She added: "What we're likely to see is childcare providers doing everything they can to continue to operate.

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☆ Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords found in cave in Israel
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Archaeologists have found four Roman swords and a shafted weapon known as a pilum dating from 1,900 years ago in a cave near the shore of the Dead Sea in Israel. Amir Ganor/Israel Antiquities AuthorityFurther investigation revealed four swords “in an almost inaccessible crevice on the upper level of the cave,” the statement said. Three of the swords had iron blades inside wooden scabbards and measured 60-65 centimeters (24-26 inches) in length. Further excavations uncovered a bronze “Bar Kokhba” coin dating from 132–135 CE, possibly dating the swords, according to the press release. At this time, the Bar Kokhba Revolt, also known as the Second Jewish Revolt, saw Jews rebel against Roman rule in the area.

Persons: Dafna Gazit, ”, Hagay Hamer, Amir Ganor, Eitan Klein, Yoli Schwartz, ” Eli Escusido Organizations: CNN —, Israel Antiquities Authority, Studies, Survey Locations: Israel, Judean, ‘

☆ 4 Roman-era swords were found perfectly preserved in their scabbards in a cave. They were as sharp as if they were hidden today, scientists said.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Marianne Guenot | Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Perfectly preserved Roman-era swords were discovered in a Dead Sea cave by Israeli reseachers. The Israeli Antiquities Authority thinks the four swords were used by Judean rebels 1,900 years ago. Ilan Ben Zion / Associated PressOn Wednesday, the Israeli Antiquities Authority announced the discovery of the cache in a small, almost inaccessible Judean Desert cave near the Dead Sea. Scientists said the swords featured wooden and leather hilts, wooden scabbards, and steel blades that were amazingly preserved after spending almost 2,000 years in a remote desert cave. Researchers discover the ancient Roman-era swords in a small crack of a remote cave near the Dead Sea.

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☆ Brazil's government cuts 2023 GDP growth forecast as global economy weakens
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BRASILIA, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Brazil's Economy Ministry on Thursday cut its 2023 GDP growth forecast to 2.1%, from the 2.5% anticipated in September, due to a deterioration in the global economic outlook. In a statement, the ministry's Secretariat for Economic Policy stressed that the global economy has weakened in the face of monetary tightening in the United States and other developed economies, which has hampered prospects for growth. At the same time, the ministry kept its 2022 GDP growth outlook at 2.7% on the basis of solid activity in the services sector and an improved labor market. The ministry decreased its 2022 inflation forecast to 5.85% from the 6.3% projected in September. For 2023, the official inflation projection now stands at 4.6%, up from the prior 4.5% forecast.

☆ Just 10% of voters under 40 'strongly approve' of Biden in new poll, inflation remains a top concern ahead of the midterm elections
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Emma Kinery | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

One quarter of all respondents under 40 strongly disapproved of Biden's performance. Twenty-six percent of respondents said they "approve somewhat" of Biden's performance and an additional 22% neither approve or disapprove. "There's overwhelming disagreement with the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and we find the Supreme Court is highly unpopular among young adults," Ramanathan said. "Inflation is the most salient issue among young adults — specifically inflation, rather than general economic concerns," Ramanathan said, noting that it's increased from previous surveys. "More young adults say inflation makes them more likely to support Republicans than Democrats, but the plurality, about a third, say it won't impact their vote."

☆ Gen Z spending on the rise, survey finds. Here's how teens are spending their money – and which brands, products, and e-commerce sites they prefer.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Áine Cain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Piper Sandler released its "Taking Stock with Teens" survey for the fall of 2022. Piper Sandler's teen spending survey project first kicked off in 2001, and has amassed over 56.5 million data points across the years. The survey discovered that "self-reported" spending for teens jumped 3% over year, although it dropped 2% from spring 2022. Females 'led the increase in teen spending.' Piper Sandler found that teen spending is up 3% year-over-year Courtesy of Piper SandlerFemale teens reported a year-over-year spending increase of 10%.

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