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☆ Does Trump really want his VP to have the final debate word this election?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Brian Stelter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Does Donald Trump really want his running mate, JD Vance, to have the final debating word this fall? The only remaining agreed-to debate of this presidential election season is the October 1 face-off between the vice presidential nominees, Vance and Tim Walz. CBS is hosting the VP debate and allowing other networks to simulcast the matchup, just as CNN did in June and ABC did earlier this month. The Harris campaign signaled that it would be interested, but only after the VP debate. The first two presidential debates this year were indisputably valuable to the tens of millions of voters who tuned in.

Persons: New York CNN —, Donald Trump, JD Vance, Trump, Kamala Harris, Vance, Tim Walz, Walz, Joe Biden, Harris, Biden, Jen O’Malley Dillon, “ Trump, Larry Sabato, ” Organizations: New, New York CNN, CNN, CBS, ABC, Biden, Trump, NBC, Center, Politics, University of Virginia Locations: New York, Atlanta

☆ Zoo Atlanta bids farewell to pandas after 25 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Kelly Bowman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Atlanta CNN —After a quarter-century hosting giant pandas, Zoo Atlanta is saying goodbye to its beloved residents. The zoo announced its four giant pandas: Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun will head home to China mid-October. Zoo Atlanta says the total number of giant pandas is still low for maintaining a viable population. Kelly Bowman/CNN“Panda-Palooza”And if you want to wish the Zoo Atlanta pandas farewell the zoo will be sending them off in style with a “Panda-Palooza” event on October 5, 2024. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international non-profit conservation organization divided in two parts: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Persons: Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, Xi Lun, They’ve, Sam Rivera, Rivera, Adam K, Kelly Bowman, CNN “ Organizations: Atlanta CNN, San Diego Zoo, Smithsonian National Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, Animal Health, Zoo, International, Georgia Tech, Thompson, World Wildlife Fund, Pandas, CNN, Smithsonian National, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, San Diego, Safari, Wildlife Fund Locations: Zoo Atlanta, China, Washington, Atlanta, San Diego, United States, Africa, Asia, Central, South America, San

☆ Galaxy Gas: What it is, the risks and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —For some young people, a popular method for getting a quick high is by misusing laughing gas — and lately, that’s in the form of nitrous oxide from products sold by the company Galaxy Gas. (It’s worth noting that some social media videos tagged “Galaxy Gas” depict nitrous oxide products from other brands.) The unlawful misuse of nitrous oxide products poses serious health hazards, said a Galaxy Gas spokesperson in a statement. “Galaxy Gas products are for responsible culinary use only, and we are deeply concerned about the recent news reports and social media posts of individuals illegally misusing our products,” the company spokesperson added. Other risks include brain damage, anemia, nerve damage, paralysis, vitamin B12 deficiency and nitrous oxide dependency.

Persons: Gail Saltz, Saltz, ” TikTok, ” Saltz, “ It’s, it’s, “ Organizations: CNN, company Galaxy Gas, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, Presbyterian, Gas, Galaxy Gas Locations: Atlanta, New York, United States, United Kingdom, Britain —, Netherlands

☆ WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular season comes to a close
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The regular season came to a close on Thursday night with all 12 teams in action. Diana Taurasi, widely considered to be one of the best women’s basketball players of all time, addressed the Phoenix crowd on the court after what was possibly her final regular season game ever. It has been speculated that this will be Taurasi’s final season as an active player. Record crowd in attendance for Caitlin Clark’s final rookie regular season gameThis season has seen record highs in attendance and viewership, continuing right until the end of the regular season. Clark drives to the basket in the final regular season game of her rookie year.

Persons: Diana Taurasi, “ There’s, there’s, ”, Taurasi, Christian Petersen, that’s, Caitlin Clark’s, Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, Clark, –, Charles Brock, “, Christie Sides, Sika Koné, Tina Charles, Charles, Sylvia Fowles, Rich von Biberstein, ” Charles, Fowles Organizations: CNN, WNBA, Mercury, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, Capital, Washington DC, Mystics, Indiana Fever, Washington, Atlanta Dream, New York Liberty, Atlanta, Liberty, New, Phoenix Mercury, Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces Locations: Washington, Thursday’s, New York

☆ JPMorgan's junior bankers just gained an ally in their fight against overwork. Here's what we know about the longtime exec tapped to advocate for them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewLast week, JPMorgan Chase announced that it would be seeking to limit junior bankers' work hours to 80 per week to tackle concerns over unhealthy working conditions. "So a lot of investment bankers — they've been traveling all week. Jamie Dimon on Tuesday addressed Ryland McClendon's new job ScreenshotThe investment banker's daughterMcClendon grew up near Atlanta, Georgia with her parents and three siblings. AdvertisementIn a 2023 episode of JPMorgan's "Women on the Move" podcast, McClendon said her career path has been heavily influenced by her parents. AdvertisementIn the 2023 podcast, McClendon said she likes to use storytelling as a tool to educate because it can be more effective than numbers alone.

Persons: —, Ryland McClendon, Leo Lukenas, Lukenas, McClendon, Michael Nagle, Jamie Dimon, Dimon, aren't, — they've, It's, Ryland McClendon's, Raymond J, Pryor, Ryland, Marion Barry, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, we've, what's Organizations: Service, JPMorgan Chase, CNBC, JPMorgan, Business, of America, Getty, Bank of America, Georgetown University, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Washington D.C, Duke, econ, Wall Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, Atlanta, Washington, Florida

The game might be a little hard to find on TV, so we've put together everything you need to know about how to watch the Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty online. The New York Liberty leads the league this year with an impressive 32-7 record. Right now, the Atlanta Dream is in the elusive eighth spot in the league, meaning they're tentatively matched up with New York for the Playoffs. How to watch Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty in the USThe Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty game will air on Thursday at 7 p.m. How to watch Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty from anywhereBasketball fans traveling outside the US can keep up with their streaming subscriptions with the help of a VPN (virtual private network).

Persons: we've, they'll, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, New York Liberty, Atlanta, The New York Liberty, Liberty, Chicago Sky, Washington Mystics, Sky, Washington, Mystics, Chicago, NBA, MLB Network, Tennis Channel, Basketball Locations: New, Atlanta, New York

☆ Shohei Ohtani 50-50 update: LA Dodgers star nabs 49th steal in win over Miami Marlins
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani stole his 49th base of the season on Wednesday night to move to within one steal and two home runs of an unprecedented 50-50 season. “I was hoping for a bad throw because a good throw gets him,” said Roberts after the game, according to MLB.com. Ohtani is also just one home run away from matching the Dodgers franchise record of 49, set by Shawn Green in 2001. Once Knack was replaced with Dodgers debutant Zach Logue, the Marlins struck back with three runs in the fifth. Ten regular season games remain for Ohtani to reach the unprecedented 50-50 mark, and the Dodgers can confirm their ticket to the postseason with a win against the Marlins on Thursday night.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Dave Roberts, “, ”, Roberts, Nick, Fortes, Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr, Alex Rodriguez, Bestia ”, Shawn Green, Will Smith, Tommy Edman, Enrique Hernández, Landon Knack, Knack, Zach Logue, Chris Taylor Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers, Miami Marlins, MLB, Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, Marlins Locations: Los Angeles, Fortes

☆ Video shows robbers drop into check cashing store from ceiling in $150,000 heist
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Atlanta police on Tuesday continued to search for two robbers captured on video dropping into a check cashing store from the ceiling and grabbing stacks of cash from a safe. The images appear to be taken from the security video. The department also released some of that morning's video, captured from inside the store as its ceiling was breached and including the robbers' exit. A robber falls through the ceiling of a check cashing business in southwest Atlanta on Sept. 3. They fled out the rear portal, and video captured a woman walking by just after the door was opened.

Persons: Teyoka Glenn, Glenn, It's, Martin Luther King Jr Organizations: Atlanta, Police, Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta Police, city's Connect Locations: Atlanta, city's Connect Atlanta

☆ Dollar catches footing ahead of Fed
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The dollar steadied on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales had traders slightly trimming bets that the U.S. easing cycle will begin with an outsized interest rate cut. The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first interest rate cut in more than four years at 1800 GMT, which will be followed by a news conference half an hour later. A rate cut is fully priced, with interest rate futures implying a 63% chance of a 50 basis point cut, after flirting with 70% a day earlier. Traders say the Fed's tone as well as the size of the rate cut will drive the next moves in the foreign exchange market. China's stock, bond and currency markets resume trade on Wednesday after the mid-autumn festival break, though it is a holiday on Wednesday in Hong Kong.

Persons: Nathan Swami, Swami Organizations: Federal, Traders, Citi, Australian, New Zealand, Sterling, Bank of, ANZ Bank Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Asia, U.S, Japan, Atlanta, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bank of England

☆ Fed slashes interest rates by a half point, an aggressive start to its first easing campaign in four years
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The matrix of individual officials' expectations pointed to another full percentage point in cuts by the end of 2025 and a half-point in 2026. In all, the dot plot shows the benchmark rate coming down about 2 percentage points beyond Wednesday's move. On core inflation, the committee took down its projection to 2.6%, a 0.2 percentage point reduction from June. In fact, the last time the monthly hiring rate was this low – 3.5% as a share of the labor force – the unemployment rate was above 6%. At his press conference following the July meeting, Powell remarked that a 50 basis point cut was "not something we're thinking about right now."

Persons: Michelle Bowman, Jerome Powell, Powell Organizations: WASHINGTON, Federal Reserve, Market, Dow Jones, Fed, Gross, Atlanta Fed

☆ Georgia is rich in EV money and jobs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( John Towfighi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Since 2022, the Peach State has added over 30,000 clean energy jobs, more than any other state, according to a June study by Climate Power, a strategic communications firm. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocated over $175 million toward the EV battery supply chain in Georgia and $135 million over five years toward infrastructure for EV charging stations in Georgia. Investments in EV and battery manufacturing will boost job growth and output in both of these sectors, Benson said. Strong population growth remains a tailwind for Georgia's economic growth and EV industry, Benson said. Between 2021 and 2022, there were 327,795 people who moved into Georgia, according to data from the Census Bureau.

Persons: —, Wells, Jackie Benson, Brian Kemp, It's, Biden, Benson Organizations: Service, Business, Peach State, Climate Power, Investments, Atlanta -, EV, Atlas Public, Environmental Defense Fund, Biden Administration, Law, Infrastructure Law, Hyundai, Kia, The Peach State Locations: Georgia, Wells, Atlanta, Georgia , Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, West Point , Georgia, Wells Fargo, Florida , Texas , California, California, Texas

☆ Shohei Ohtani becomes first player in 130 years to rack up 85 extra-base hits and 45 steals
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Shohei Ohtani made yet more baseball history on Sunday, becoming the first player in 130 years to record 85 extra-base hits (XBH) and 45 steals in a single season. In doing so, the two-time AL MVP joined Hugh Duffy as the only other player ever to accomplish the feat. Duffy recorded 85 XBH and 48 steals in 1894 while playing for the Boston Beaneaters. 85+ XBH and 45+ SB in a season:Shohei Ohtani (2024)Hugh Duffy (1894)130 years apart. Despite the illustrious company in the record books, Ohtani has not reached the postseason in any of his six previous seasons in the MLB.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani’s, Hugh Duffy, Duffy, Ohtani, MLB’s, Shohei, Barry Bonds, Joe DiMaggio, Roy Campanella, Todd Kirkland, Dave Roberts, “, ” Roberts Organizations: CNN, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Beaneaters, Ohtani, Dodgers, MLB, National League West, San Diego Padres, Getty, MLB Network Radio

We'll show you how to watch the Falcons vs. Eagles from anywhere, including free streaming options. How to watch Falcons vs. Eagles in the USThe Falcons vs. Eagles game will air on Monday at 8:15 p.m. If you don't have cable, you can live stream the game through a live TV package like Sling TV or Fubo. Sling TV is one of the cheaper live TV services out there. Users will just need to create a login, and then they're all set to start live streaming.

Persons: ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Monday, Falcons, Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, NFL, US, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes, DAZN's Locations: Atlanta, Philly, British

☆ Why finding a job is so awful right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I'm still unemployed," Jolles told Business Insider. AdvertisementIn any case, Jolles, who describes himself as an "older" tech worker, felt depleted by the job search in California. Averett believed the position wasn't a good fit for her, but she also knew from her experience in HR how tough a job search could be. As someone who works in HR, she gets what it's like to be inundated with applications from job seekers like her. Given how fruitless his job search has been, Cash plans to soon give it up.

Persons: —, David Jolles, I'm, Jolles, It's, Nick Bunker, Bunker, Jason Henninger, Heller, bupkis, Jenitta Averett, Averett, she's, — Averett, it's, Kevin Cash, he'd, Cash, Uber, he's, I've, Kevin Cash Ben Boxer Cash's Organizations: Service, Business, UPS, LinkedIn, Navy Locations: Silicon Valley, It's, Atlanta, America, Georgia, California, Covid, Hampton , Virginia, Portland , Oregon

Disney's networks went dark on Sept. 1 after the two sides could not agree to terms on fees and bundle structures. DirecTV called Disney anti-consumer, and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro called the responses DirecTV made to Disney's package offers "basically hypotheticals." The amount of customers DirecTV lost during the dispute was not "immaterial," said DirecTV Chief Marketing Officer Vince Torres at Goldman Sachs' Communacopia & Technology Conference on Thursday. DirecTV offered its customers a $30 credit, financed by stopping payments to Disney as soon as the blackout began, Torres said. This was the second dispute in a year that left pay TV customers without Disney's networks.

Persons: Disney, DirecTV's, Jimmy Pitaro, It's, ESPN's Pitaro, Vince Torres, Goldman Sachs, Torres, Venu, DirectTV, ESPN — Organizations: Clemson Tigers, season's, Clemson, NCAA Division, DirecTV, Disney, ESPN, U.S ., Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, CNBC, & Technology Conference, ABC, Antitrust, Warner Bros, Discovery, Fox Corp, Federal Communications Commission, FCC, Charter Communications

☆ Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones won’t face charges in 2020 election interference case
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Zoë Richards | Zoë Richards Is A Politics Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A special prosecutor announced Friday that Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will not be charged over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s electoral defeat in the 2020 presidential election. Jones had denied wrongdoing in the case and blasted Willis in a statement Friday. Trump and more than a dozen other people were indicted in August 2023 on state felony charges in Georgia tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The case remains on hold over efforts to disqualify Willis in her role as prosecutor.

Persons: Burt Jones, Donald, Peter Skandalakis, Jones, Joe Biden, Mike Pence, ” Skandalakis, Fani Willis, Skandalakis, Willis, “, ” Jones, Trump Organizations: Gov, ’, of, Trump, College, Atlanta Judicial, Attorney’s Office, Futon, Attorney’s Locations: Georgia, of Georgia, Fulton County

☆ Top economist Ed Hyman no longer sees recession coming, flips GDP forecast to positive
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Economists Ed Hyman is backing off his call for a hard landing, even though he still sees the potential for a recession ahead. "History and experience say to stick with a hard landing outlook," he said in a client note Thursday. "However, the hard math that our team has reviewed says flip to a soft landing outlook. "In our view, arguments for a hard landing are still persuasive," Hyman wrote. "So this flip could be a mistake," Hyman wrote.

Persons: Ed Hyman, Hyman, Ally, Russell Hutchinson, it's Organizations: ISI, Atlanta Federal Reserve, JPMorgan Chase, Federal Reserve Locations: New York

☆ The Fed needs to 'start getting out of the way' and deliver a big rate cut next week, famed economist Claudia Sahm says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Economist Claudia Sahm urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 50 basis points next week. Sahm cites solid inflation progress and a slowing labor market as reasons for the big rate cut. AdvertisementThe Federal Reserve "absolutely" needs to deliver a 50 basis point interest rate cut next week, according to famed economist Claudia Sahm. We need to kind of clean it up, do a 50 basis point cut, and then be ready to do more," Sahm said. AdvertisementInvestors are undecided as to what the Fed will do at its FOMC meeting next week, with the CME FedWatch Tool showing a near 50/50 split probability between a 25 basis point or 50 basis point cut as of Friday morning.

Persons: Claudia Sahm, Sahm, —, Powell, it's Organizations: Federal Reserve, Service, CNBC, Fed, Atlanta

Many mental health advocates worry whether the Georgia community will receive the mental health support it is likely to need in the wake of the shooting. Andy Miller for KFF Health NewsSo health providers worry that in the coming days, months, and years the community will struggle to find help for their mental health needs. Georgia ranks nearly last among states in access to mental health care resources, according to Mental Health America, a nonprofit that advocates for increased mental health spending. The lack of mental health care remained a top concern in the region during a follow-up assessment in 2022. But immediately following the shooting, mental health providers across the region still had to cobble together free resources for area residents.

Persons: ” Amanda McKee —, Asa Deslonde, Apalachee —, “, Howard Liu, Andy Miller, ”, Sean Couch, Barrow, Roland Behm, Behm, Tamara Conlin, William Smith, Paul Soost, Conlin, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, McKee, Asa ., Richard Aspinwall, ” McKee, “ They’re Organizations: Health, Apalachee High School, Northeast, Northeast Georgia Medical, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, Apalachee, Communications, American Psychiatric Association, KFF Health, Georgia Health, Georgia Mental Health, Partnership, Mental Health America, U.S Census Bureau, Behavioral Health Systems, Health Survey, Barrow County School System, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Lutheran Church Charities, Atlanta Center, CNN, CNN Health, KFF Locations: WINDER, Ga, Northeast Georgia, Barrow, Atlanta, Georgia, Barrow County, Athens, Gainesville, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow, Winder , Georgia, Nebraska, , Texas

☆ Shohei Ohtani nears historic 50-50 season with home run and steal in Dodgers win over Cubs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The Japanese star is now just two away from equaling the Dodgers franchise record of 49 homers hit by Shawn Green in 2001. “For him to hit the ball 118 mph at that degree, it’s usually a double,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, according to MLB.com. But the Dodgers roared back in the bottom of the first with five runs, immediately turning the game on its head. After two outs, Tommy Edman continued his impressive form with a two-run homer to left field to give the Dodgers the lead. Ohtani now has 16 regular-season games remaining to find the required three home runs and two stolen bases, starting on Friday at the Braves.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani, Shawn Green, Ronald Acuña Jr, Alex Rodriguez, ”, Dave Roberts, it’s, He’s, ” Ohtani’s, Max Muncy, “, we’ve, Tommy Edman, Will Smith, Muncy, Matt Slocum, Seiya, Cody Bellinger’s, Pete Crow, Gavin Lux, Isaac Paredes ’ Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, “, Cubs, LA, Braves Locations: Ohtani, Edman

☆ Caitlin Clark: WNBA star explains why she liked Taylor Swift’s post endorsing Kamala Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —WNBA star Caitlin Clark hinted at her political beliefs ahead of this year’s US election by liking a social media post from Taylor Swift endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, but she stopped short of endorsing a candidate when asked by reporters on Wednesday. Clark was one of more than 10 million people to like the post but stopped short of formally endorsing Harris herself. “I have this amazing platform, so I think the biggest thing would be to just encourage people to register to vote,” Clark told reporters on Wednesday, when asked about her decision to like the post. “That’s the biggest thing I can do with the platform that I have and that’s the same thing Taylor (Swift) did. “Continue to educate yourself on the candidates that we have, the policies that they’re supporting – I think that’s the biggest thing you can do.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, Swift, Tim Walz, Clark, Harris, “, ” Clark, Taylor, Emilee Chinn, USA’s, –, Sen, Kelly Loeffler, Rev, Raphael Warnock –, Warnock, Loeffler, He’s Organizations: CNN, WNBA, France, Atlanta Dream Locations: Paris, Georgia

☆ Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer dies at 58
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

ATLANTA — Walt Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House and a member of the board of trustees for the Atlanta Police Foundation, has died at age 58, the foundation announced Sunday. Steve Helber / AP“His leadership, dedication and warmth touched the lives of many, both within the Waffle House family and beyond. The board of directors for Waffle House issued a statement Sunday afternoon saying Ehmer died after a long illness. Ehmer was chair of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2013 and served numerous organizations, including the Georgia Tech Foundation Board and the Georgia Tech Advisory Board. The Waffle House chain of around-the-clock diners opened in 1955 and now boasts more than 1,900 locations in 25 states.

Persons: Walt Ehmer, Ehmer, Hurricane Florence, Steve Helber, ”, Andre Dickens, “ Organizations: ATLANTA, Waffle, Atlanta Police Foundation, Waffle House, Georgia Tech University, Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Georgia Tech Foundation Board, Georgia Tech Advisory Board, The Atlanta Locations: Wilmington, N.C, Hurricane, Ehmer

☆ All the data is pointing to a soft landing in the US economy, top economist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The US economy is not facing a recession, says Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk. Sløk cites strong employment data, wage growth, and consumer spending as key indicators. AdvertisementThe US economy is cruising toward a soft landing with no recession on the table, according to Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk. "Daily data for debit card transactions shows that consumer spending has been accelerating in recent weeks," Sløk said. That's not something you see right before a recession hits the economy, according to Sløk.

Persons: Torsten Sløk, Sløk, — Organizations: Service, Sløk, Atlanta

☆ Atlanta Fed President Bostic says officials can't wait for inflation to hit 2% before cutting
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-04 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic signaled Wednesday that he is ready to start lowering interest rates even though inflation is still running above the central bank's target. The Fed's preferred measure showed inflation running at a 2.5% rate in July, and just a slightly higher 2.6% core rate when excluding food and energy. His comments also come two days before what is expected to be a pivotal nonfarm payrolls report as most economists see the labor market losing momentum. However, the data and our grassroots feedback describe an economy and labor market losing momentum," he said. Indeed, he cited multiple factors indicating that inflation is progressing convincingly back to the Fed's target as the labor market moderates.

Persons: Raphael Bostic, Bostic Organizations: Atlanta Federal Reserve, Atlanta Fed's Locations: Atlanta

The since-fired Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot an Air Force senior airman in his home in May has been charged with manslaughter, authorities said Friday. Eddie Duran, formerly of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, shot Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson multiple times May 3 after Fortson opened the door of his Fort Walton Beach apartment. At a news conference last week, Roger Fortson’s parents called on State Attorney Ginger Bowden to charge Duran. It still hurts.”Duran joined the sheriff’s office in 2019 and resigned in November 2021. Days after the firing was announced, they implored authorities to act swiftly and charge Duran.

Persons: Florida, Gregory Anchors, Eddie Duran, Roger Fortson, Fortson, Duran, Roger Fortson’s, Attorney Ginger Bowden, “, Chantemekki Fortson, ” Duran, Sheriff Eric Aden, ” Aden, Fortson’s, Andre, Andre Fortson Organizations: Air Force, Sheriff’s, Fort, Attorney, Florida Panhandle Locations: Okaloosa County, Okaloosa, Fort Walton Beach, Aden, Atlanta, DeKalb County, Florida

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