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Holiday shopping surges, flexing strength of US economy

Thursday, December 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Holiday spending surged in 2024, blowing past expectations and outpacing customer purchases over the gift-buying season last year, according to data released on Thursday by Mastercard SpendingPulse, which gauges in-store and online retail sales.The end-of-year flex of consumer strength marks the latest indication... Read More.

Strength and honor: Airbnb inviting would-be warriors to the Colosseum for the ultimate Gladiator experience

Wednesday, November 13 by ABC News

While Airbnbs are usually synonymous with cozy getaways, a new Icons experience from the homeshare company will let guests follow in the footsteps of the legendary Roman gladiators. Set at the actual place where countless epic battles took place, the Colosseum... Read More.

He was our strength: Family of firefighter killed at Trump rally speaks out

Friday, August 16 by ABC News

(PITTSBURGH) -- Helen Comperatore and her daughters are remembering Corey Comperatore, the volunteer fire chief who was killed when he died protecting his family during the gunfire at Donald Trump’s political rally last month in Butler, Pennsylvania.“He definitely was a hero. He saved his... Read More.

Biden reflects on deadly Maui wildfire, saying community shows strength and resilience a year later

Thursday, August 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden penned a letter to commemorate one year since the fatal fires in Maui.In the letter, he reflected on the devastation he saw in his visit to the island and how the flames impacted the communities in Lahaina and Kula."We... Read More.

Biden campaign is polling on Harris strength against Trump: Source

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden's campaign is testing head-to-head matchups of Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald Trump, a source familiar with the strategy told ABC News.It's a strategic shift that comes with increasing scrutiny on whether Biden should end his 2024... Read More.

Jobs report blows past expectations, displaying resilient strength of US economy

Friday, June 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A better-than-expected jobs report on Friday displayed the resilient strength of the U.S. economy, even after years of high interest rates and stubborn inflation.Employers hired 272,000 workers last month, blowing past economist expectations of 190,000 jobs added, U.S. Bureau of Labor... Read More.

Blockbuster jobs report flexes economic strength, defying Americans lukewarm attitudes

Friday, April 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A blockbuster jobs report on Friday delivered the latest sign of strong U.S. economic performance, defying the lukewarm feelings held by many Americans, some experts told ABC News.Employers hired 303,000 workers last month, blowing past economist expectations of 214,000 jobs added, U.S.... Read More.

Martin Scorsese believes you have the strength to get through all 3.5 hours of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Tuesday, October 10 by ABC News

Martin Scorsese believes you have the strength to make it through all 3 1/2 hours of his newest film, Killers of the Flower Moon.In a recent interview with The Hindustan Times, the acclaimed filmmaker defended the length of the new drama, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert... Read More.

‘Outlander’ stars talk “beautiful strength” of female characters ahead of season six

Friday, March 4 by ABC News

Outlander is back for season six on Starz. The time travel romantic drama premieres its new season with a super-sized episode on Sunday. It’s only fitting that the show -- known for its strong female characters time-hopping from the 20th to the 18th century --... Read More.

Sandra Lee shares hysterectomy surgery news to inspire ‘strength’ for others

Thursday, March 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Sandra Lee opened up on social media about the latest on her yearslong breast cancer journey, sharing the news with her 119,000 followers that she was going in for hysterectomy surgery.The former Food Network star of Semi-Homemade fame, cookbook author and... Read More.

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