US retail sales rise despite Trump tariffs: August growth beats estimates; consumer spending cushions economy

Recent Views 12 Retail spending in the US exceeded expectations in August, rising 0.6 percent month-on-month, government data showed on Tuesday, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to impact the global trade environment. On a year-on-year basis, retail sales climbed 5 percent.The Commerce Department data highlighted that motor vehicle and parts dealers saw a…

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‘Complete captain’ tag for Suryakumar Yadav for not losing focus despite IND vs PAK handshake controversy | Cricket News

Recent Views 12 Suryakumar Yadav (Image credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif lauded India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav for keeping his composure and focus despite the chatter on social media following the team’s unbeaten run at the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.Suryakumar is leading India in the Asia Cup for the first time,…

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Exclusive: R Ashwin poised for ILT20 stint with possible player-coach role | Cricket News

Recent Views 12 Ravichandran Ashwin (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai:Ravichandran Ashwin, who described his post-IPL chapter as the start of his journey as an “explorer of the game across leagues,” is all set to play in the ILT20 League.“We’re having very positive conversations with Ashwin, and hopefully we’ll have positive news in the near…

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Whitewashing history? Trump admin directs removal of ‘negative’ slavery exhibits

Recent Views 13 TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump is being accused of whitewashing American history after his administration ordered removal of signs and exhibits related to slavery at national parks, including a historic photo of an enslaved black man showing scars on his back from repeated whippings. The photograph, called “The Scourged…

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Chronic inflammation in women increases heart disease risk: Know signs and how it affects the heart

Recent Views 11 Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women globally, yet many are unaware of all contributing risk factors. While conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and diabetes are well-known, chronic inflammation has emerged as a significant, often overlooked driver of cardiovascular risk. Recent research published in the…

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