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What this government shutdown could cost  The Washington Post Federal shutdowns usually don’t do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this one  AP News Treasury Secretary Bessent says U.S. GDP could take a hit from the government shutdown  CNBC How much could a government shutdown cost the economy and taxpayers?  CBS News US to lose $15B in GDP each week of …

Washington — The fight over funding the government is likely to be a costly one.  Each week of the ongoing government shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion and reduce GDP growth by 0.1 percentage points, according to an estimate published by EY-Parthenon chief economist Gregory Daco. That cost is a function of reduced pay for federal employees, delayed government …

The Red Sox went all in on Game 2, and that could be the reason they go all out. Cora taxed his bullpen Wednesday night, pulling starter Brayan Bello after he recorded just seven outs and gave up two runs in a game they eventually lost, 4-3. “Alex Cora managed this game as if there is no tomorrow,” Yankees broadcaster …

It Will Soon Cost More to Ride the Subway and Bus in New York  The New York Times MTA board approves proposed fare hikes for subway, bus commuters in NYC  ABC7 New York NYC’s Transit System Raises Fares, Tolls as MetroCard End Nears  Bloomberg.com MTA approves price hike for subway tickets, LIRR and Metro-North fares  FOX 5 New York MTA slams commuters with fare …

Game 1 of this Wild Card Series pivoted on these decisions: Red Sox manager Alex Cora entrusted his ace, Garrett Crochet, to throw a career-high 117 pitches. Yankees manager Aaron Boone pulled his ace, Max Fried, after 102. It was not the only reason the Yankees lost 3-1 on Tuesday night. It was not the lone area of condemnation or …

Department of Homeland Security agents, with masks and shields, come out of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Ore., on Sept. 28, 2025. Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB The 200 soldiers who may appear in Portland in the coming days will come from National Guard companies based in Salem and Woodburn, a National Guard official said Tuesday. And as …

The National Guard deployment to Portland has been delayed beyond the guard’s standard timeline as the Oregon Military Department works to prepare the 200 soldiers who have volunteered, at a cost to the federal government of at least $3.8 million. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth moved Sunday to federalize Oregon National Guard troops to deploy to Portland. The process to …

A Miami woman has revealed how you can buy a car from an auction for as cheap as $800. In a TikTok that’s generated over 285,000 views as of this writing, Rebecca Martinez showcases the process of attending a dealers-only auction. “Let me tell you about a place where you can literally get cars for $800,” Martinez begins. Martinez says …

Costco Wholesale (COST), the nation’s largest wholesaler, faces a volatile session this morning after releasing a mixed earnings report late Thursday. Shares slipped 0.21% during the day and fell another 0.86% in after-hours trade. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 55% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest …

Microsoft has finally revealed how much the ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles will cost you, now that they’re available for preorder. The ROG Xbox Ally X, which the company describes as the “ultimate high-performance handheld” that’s “built for the most demanding players,” will set you back $1,000. Meanwhile, the ROG Xbox Ally “for everyone from the casual player to the …