U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%

Economic growth was weaker than expected in the second quarter while inflation in June held well above the Federal Reserve’s goal, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. Gross domestic product, a broad measure of goods and services, increased just 1.5% for the April-through June period, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers adjusted for seasonality and…

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The Best Pet-Safe Floor Cleaners

Keeping a clean home isn’t just beneficial for us, it also helps make sure our pets are comfortable, too. But using the right cleaning products as a pet owner is important, particularly when it comes to floor cleaners, which can be potentially toxic for them. “Pets are much closer to the floor than we are,…

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DHS warned its independent watchdog that Noem can kill its investigations, senator says

The Department of Homeland Security’s general counsel warned the agency’s independent watchdog that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem asserts that she has the power to unilaterally kill their investigations, according to a new letter sent by Illinois Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth to Noem. The DHS inspector general’s office states that its mission is to “provide objective,…

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Pomodoro Technique: This 5-minute Elon Musk productivity trick could save you hours every week |

When people talk about Elon Musk, they usually think of a workaholic person who survives on 120-hour workweeks and sheer willpower. But, on the contrary, his productivity secret is a simple hyper-intense scheduling method called “time-blocking,” where he maps out his entire day in literal five-minute increments.For many, trying to run your life in five-minute…

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