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Ellie Donnelly: Consumer spending driving US economy but demand to come under pressure

The chances of a recession may have decreased but that doesn’t mean that the good times can last forever

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Marion McKeone: Forget the Empire State building, tourists now make a beeline for NY rat tours

The population of the pests has exploded and enterprising locals are now giving tourists the latest Big Apple ‘experience’ while a $170,000 rat tzar has been hired to deal with the issue

Anton Savage: Irish bin bags are a load of rubbish – it’s time we went down the American route

They have it right stateside when it comes to super-sturdy refuse sacks and tin foil, while we struggle on with our paper-thin alternatives

Conspiracy theories, feuds and topless workouts: Marion McKeone on RFK Jr’s bid for the White House

Kennedy, who is challenging US president Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination, seems to believe his best strategy is to run as a kind of Maga Democrat

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Marion McKeone: Disaster vultures quick to swoop on Hawaiians’ misery

Predatory speculators made rich by lowballing the vulnerable with pitiful cash offers for distressed or destroyed properties already have their sights on those who lost their homes in Lahaina’s deadly wildfires

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Marion McKeone: Black bear Henrietta’s extraordinary life on the lam has a much-needed happy ending

The story of the enormous bear’s phenomenal crime spree, capture, escape, recapture and death row reprieve gave the US some good, old-fashioned bipartisan news

Prosecutors ask for protective order after Trump post appears to promise revenge

The order would limit what information Trump and his legal team could share publicly

Donald Trump due in court on charges of trying to overturn 2020 election

Former US president is expected to be processed by law enforcement, be officially taken into custody and enter a not guilty plea

US Embassy says tourists should ‘keep a low profile’ in wake of serious assaults in capital

The warning urges US citizens to exercise good personal security practices, to be aware of their environment and avoid walking alone

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Editorial: Rejection of US economist for EC post is missed opportunity

The backlash against Fiona Scott Morton, a much-respected Yale professor who was hand-picked by Margrethe Vestager, shows the EU in a terrible light

Life in the old dog: Greyhound industry fighting back as interest wanes

The sport’s pivot towards industry meetings and a focus on betting companies may see it survive longer than expected – even if numbers visiting the track keep declining

Marion McKeone: No sign of credits rolling on Hollywood strike as studios turn up the heat

Morale remains high on the picket lines despite the scorching Los Angeles heatwave

Trump hardens position on abortion, rails against indictment

Trump has declined to say whether he would sign the 15-week federal ban sought by anti-abortion activist in recent weeks

PGA Tour left to fend off Saudi ‘attacks’ by US government - Monahan

The PGA Tour commissioner says the tour met with several members of congress in an attempt to keep full US control of the game

T-Day: Trump to face court charged with hoarding top-secret government documents

Today’s court appearance is also unfolding against the backdrop of potential protests and unrest

Trump tells Republicans federal indictment is ‘ridiculous’ and ‘baseless’

Trump cast his indictment by the Department of Justice as an attempt to damage his chances of returning to the White House as he campaigns for a second term

US Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal

The bipartisan deal will now be sent to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline

American Embassy closes in on deal for former Jury’s hotel in Ballsbridge to house new diplomatic HQ

The Business Post understands that officials in the American government are currently carrying out a number of inspections and checks at the site

Emerging US debt deal would raise limit, cap spending for two years

Under the terms of the emerging agreement, defense spending would be permitted to rise 3 per cent next year in line with President Joe Biden’s budget request

TikTok sues Montana to block first statewide ban of app

The state’s Republican governor, Greg Gianforte, last week signed a measure that will prohibit the app’s download by the general public beginning next year