CNN reports that Hasbro is teaming up with
'The New York Times' to create "Wordle: The Party Game.".
CNN reports that Hasbro is teaming up with
'The New York Times' to create "Wordle: The Party Game.".
In a press release, the companies said
the game "delivers classic Wordle
gameplay, but now in an all new way.".
In a press release, the companies said
the game "delivers classic Wordle
gameplay, but now in an all new way.".
Adam Biehl, Hasbro Gaming's Senior Vice President
and General Manager, said the toy company
approached 'The New York Times' about making the game.
.
Adam Biehl, Hasbro Gaming's Senior Vice President
and General Manager, said the toy company
approached 'The New York Times' about making the game.
.
What sparked our interest was ... how much fun people were having posting the results on social media.
That's when we knew that there was something special about it, Adam Biehl, Hasbro Gaming's Senior Vice President
and General Manager, via CNN.
According to Biehl, the new board game took Hasbro less than a year to create, making it one of the company's fastest launches.
Biehl said Hasbro's gaming studio made sure to stay
"authentic to the Wordle experience as much as possible because we want to capture what got consumers really interested in the game.".
The team also strived to match "the quality
of what the 'Times' is known for." .
These US Cities, Have the Highest Populations of, Millionaires.
According to a report by Henley & Partners,
the United States remains the top country in the
world for private wealth creation and accumulation.
Quartz reports that the U.S. accounts
for about 32% of global liquid investable
wealth, valued at approximately $67 trillion.
Here are some of the cities
with the largest populations of
millionaires, according to the report.
Austin, This Texas city had the biggest explosion
in millionaire growth in the U.S. over the past
ten years, reaching 32,700 by the end of 2023. .
Miami, This Florida city is home to
35,300 millionaires and 15 billionaires,
including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
Boston, While having just eight billionaires,
the fewest of any other city on the list,
this New England city is home to , 42,900 millionaires.
Seattle, This Washington State city is the home of
some of the largest corporations in the U.S.,
including Amazon and Microsoft. It's also
home to 54,200 millionaires and 11 billionaires. .
Chicago, Approximately 120,500 millionaires
live in this Midwestern metropolis. .
Los Angeles, The second-most populous city in the U.S. has about, 212,100 millionaires and 43 billionaires.
San Francisco, The tech hub of the U.S. boasts the most
billionaires with a whopping 68, as well as
the second-most millionaires with 305,700. .
New York, The city with the most high
net worth individuals has about , 349,500 millionaires
and 60 billionaires
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Data Shows , US Wages Falling , at a 'Striking' Pace.
Fox News reports that wage growth
in the United States has slowed
significantly over the past year. .
According to new data from Indeed,
wage growth is beginning
to near pre-pandemic levels. .
Indeed's wage tracker showed that salaries have had
a marked drop since January 2022, suggesting that
employers are seeing less competition for new hires.
The pace of deceleration
is striking. Posted wage growth
has fallen by almost 3 percentage
points over the past year, Nick Bunker, Indeed labor economist, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that the most pronounced
deceleration was found in low-wage sectors. .
Given the huge run-up in posted
wages for those sectors, wage growth
is still above its pre-pandemic pace.
How long this will last is uncertain, Nick Bunker, Indeed labor economist, via Fox News.
After remaining historically tight throughout the last
year, the labor market is expected to continue slowing
in the coming months amid elevated interest rates.
Since March of 2022, the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates 11 times in an attempt to slow down inflation and cool the labor market.
Since March of 2022, the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates 11 times in an attempt to slow down inflation and cool the labor market.
In 2024, there have already been a number of significant layoffs, with major companies like Alphabet, Amazon and Citigroup cutting jobs. .
In 2024, there have already been a number of significant layoffs, with major companies like Alphabet, Amazon and Citigroup cutting jobs. .
In 2024, there have already been a number of significant layoffs, with major companies like Alphabet, Amazon and Citigroup cutting jobs. .
Despite this, job growth has
remained resilient, with employers
adding 275,000 jobs in February. .
At the same time, Labor Department
data shows that the unemployment
rate for the month also rose to 3.9%.
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In a stunning turn of events, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been dethroned as the world's richest person, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reclaiming the top spot. Join us as we delve into this dramatic shift in the billionaire rankings.
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Economists Optimistic, After Stocks Hit, New Record.
NPR reports that the S&P 500 has risen
above 5,000 for the first time in history.
The broad-based U.S. index of the most-known companies around the globe opened over the
historic milestone at the opening bell on February 9. .
Investors are feeling
optimistic that we have
sidestepped a recession, Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist
at the financial research firm CFRA, via NPR.
According to the latest economic data, the Federal
Reserve appears poised to pull off its goal of achieving
a so-called "soft landing" for the U.S. economy. .
The potential good news comes after a year-long
rate-hiking campaign by the Fed to combat high
inflation amid widespread fears of a recession.
So far, the S&P 500 is up over 5%
in 2024, coming off of a strong 2023,
which saw the index gain 24%.
NPR reports that a select group of stocks,
referred to as "The Magnificent Seven,"
accounted for most of the market's broader gains.
Those companies include , Alphabet, Amazon, Meta,
Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla.
Those companies include , Alphabet, Amazon, Meta,
Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla.
Those companies include , Alphabet, Amazon, Meta,
Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla.
Those companies include , Alphabet, Amazon, Meta,
Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla.
It's a couple growth sectors,
and that's it. What's leading
the market is still more
growth-y, tech-y stocks, Stephen Suttmeier, chief equity technical
strategist at Bank of America, via NPR.
If you look at the history,
my guess is we spend some
time above 5,000, probably
spend some time below 5,000, Stephen Suttmeier, chief equity technical
strategist at Bank of America, via NPR.
And I think we
can actually move
well beyond 5,000, Stephen Suttmeier, chief equity technical
strategist at Bank of America, via NPR
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Walmart to Add , 150 Stores Across US.
On Jan. 31, Walmart announced that over the course of the next five years, it plans to create over 150 large-format stores, CNBC reports. .
While some smaller locations will be expanded into Supercenters, most of the stores will be brand new.
Walmart CEO John Furner said that 12 new stores will be built this year, and one smaller store will be converted into a Supercenter. .
Walmart currently has over 4,600 stores in America. .
It also operates 600 Sam's Clubs.
30 new Sam's Club stores will
also be added in the U.S.
Meanwhile, Walmart also has plans to renovate
its stores to reflect a more modern look.
CNBC reports that 90% of Americans
"already live within 10 miles of a Walmart.".
The retailer is America's largest private employer with approximately 1.6 million employees. .
The retailer is America's largest private employer with approximately 1.6 million employees.
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China Sets Aggressive, Economic Growth , Target for 2024.
Associated Press reports that China has
said it aims to achieve 5% economic growth
in 2024, despite facing many challenges.
Premier Li Qiang outlined plans to boost
China's economy while addressing the annual
session of the National People's Congress.
Premier Li Qiang outlined plans to boost
China's economy while addressing the annual
session of the National People's Congress.
The plan includes increased spending on
developing advanced technology, fortifying
the military and other longstanding goals.
According to Li, the Chineses government
would continue with a "pro-active fiscal
policy and prudent monetary policy.”.
The plan looks to boost growth by issuing
long-term bonds over several years,
beginning with about $139 billion in 2024.
Those bonds would be used to
implement "major national strategies"
and boost security "in key areas.".
The plans also include a "new development model"
aimed at easing a prolonged real estate slump
by building government-subsidized housing.
The foundation for China’s sustained
economic recovery is not yet stable,
with insufficient effective demand,
overcapacity in some industries,
weak social expectations, and still
many risks and hidden dangers, Li Qiang, Chinese Premier, via Associated Press.
The foundation for China’s sustained
economic recovery is not yet stable,
with insufficient effective demand,
overcapacity in some industries,
weak social expectations, and still
many risks and hidden dangers, Li Qiang, Chinese Premier, via Associated Press.
According to a draft budget, an additional
$231 billion would be set aside for defense
spending, representing a 7.2% increase from 2023. .
According to a draft budget, an additional
$231 billion would be set aside for defense
spending, representing a 7.2% increase from 2023. .
The underlying trend of economic
recovery and long-term growth
remains unchanged and will not
change. So we must be more confident
and more assured of ourselves, Li Qiang, Chinese Premier, via Associated Press
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Link Uncovered, Between Forced Prison Labor , and Popular Food Brands, AP Reports.
A former slave plantation in Louisiana that is now
the nation's largest maximum-security prison
reportedly plays a hidden role in the U.S. food chain.
Associated Press reports that men imprisoned at the
Louisiana State Penitentiary are sentenced to hard,
forced labor, often for pennies an hour or nothing at all.
A two-year AP investigation revealed a hidden network
that links forced, prison labor with the world's
largest food manufacturers and popular brands.
A two-year AP investigation revealed a hidden network
that links forced, prison labor with the world's
largest food manufacturers and popular brands.
The investigation revealed that prison workers who
refuse work can lose their chance for parole or
face punishments that include solitary confinement.
Prison workers are also often excluded from protections
granted to nearly all other full-time workers, including
those regarding serious injuries or deaths on the job.
AP reports that goods produced by prisoners were found in
common household products, including Frosted Flakes
cereal, Ball Park hot dogs, Coca-Cola and Gold Medal flour.
AP reports that goods produced by prisoners were found in
common household products, including Frosted Flakes
cereal, Ball Park hot dogs, Coca-Cola and Gold Medal flour.
Products connected with prison labor can reportedly
be found on major supermarket shelves,
including at Kroger, Target, Aldi and Whole Foods.
The 13th Amendment of the Constitution
prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude,
except when it is a punishment for a crime.
The clause that permits forced prison labor has been
challenged at a federal level and efforts are underway
to remove similar language from state constitutions.
AP reports that some prisoners in Louisiana, with one of
the highest U.S. incarceration rates, are working on the
same plantation soil where slaves toiled over 150 years ago.
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