8/16/2026 Pictures of the Day-SF Giants
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Retail Sales Fall as Consumers Ask: Do I Really Need This Now?
One household delaying a purchase is careful budgeting. Millions doing it can slow the economy. U.S. retail sales fell 0.6%
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Wholesale Inflation Paused in July
A hopeful sign for prices this fall—but one month is not a trend The Producer Price Index was unchanged in
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Inflation Cools a Little — And We’ll Take the Good News
July brought a welcome improvement in inflation. One month doesn’t make a trend, but if the improvement continues, consumers could
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A Rare Total Solar Eclipse Comes to Iceland
Skywatchers are gathering for one of nature’s most spectacular events A total solar eclipse will briefly turn day into darkness
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Small Business Optimism Is Up. Now Let’s See What Happens.
Small-business owners are feeling better about the months ahead and many expect to add workers. That’s encouraging. Now we’ll watch
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Your Dog Really Can Tell When You’re Happy
Science Is Learning Just How Closely Dogs Read Our Emotions Anyone who spends enough time with a dog probably suspects
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Scientific Weekly: How Strong Could El Niño Become?
Scientists Are Watching the Pacific for Signs of What Could Develop Later This Year Scientists are closely watching conditions in
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More College Graduates Are Moving Back Home
A Tough Job Market Is Changing the Next Step After College For many recent college graduates, moving back home has
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America’s Job Market Sends a Mixed Message
Three employment reports released this week suggest hiring is slowing, but the full picture is more complex than any single