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It isn’t a good sign when a restaurant chain’s investors ask management about the effect of Social Security checks on its future prospects. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has long thrived on its unique formula and down-home charm. For example, it proudly touts not only how many biscuits, eggs and strips of bacon it sells but also the number of rocking chairs and wooden puzzles—around 70,000 and 300,000 a year, respectively.

Patience for after-hours work socializing is wearing thin. After an initial burst of postpandemic happy hours, rubber chicken dinners and mandatory office merriment, many employees are adopting a stricter 5:01-and-I’m-done attitude to their work schedules. More U.S.

MUMBAI : Banks are turning to cheaper certificates of deposit (CDs) to meet credit demand which has outpaced deposit growth, data showed. Led by public sector banks, lenders issued CDs worth ₹2.62 trillion between April and August this year against ₹2.5 trillion in the same period last year, data from Prime Database showed. CD issues rose from ₹25,813 crore in April to ₹72,785 crore in June, before moderating in July as liquidity turned surplus, and rose again in August.

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(Reuters) — The U.S. Senate has issued a subpoena to the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund's (PIF) U.S. subsidiary over its planned partnership with the PGA Tour, it said on Wednesday.

Despite surging interest rates, there are few signs they are impeding economic activity or causing distress amongst borrowers. It may seem strange that higher rates are not proving troublesome for an economy with such a high amount of leverage. Don’t breathe a sigh of relief quite yet. There is often a delay, called the lag effect, between higher interest rates and economic weakness.   

(Reuters) — Goldman Sachs Asset Management has appointed Anupam Damani and Lindsay (NYSE:LNN) Rosner as managing directors to its fixed income and liquidity solutions business, a memo seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday.

actor Jean Boht, renowned for her portrayal of matriarch Nellie Boswell in the 1980s sitcom «Bread,» has died at the age of 91, as confirmed by her family in a statement. The statement, released on Tuesday, September 12, expressed deep sadness over her passing. Jean Boht had been battling vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease with remarkable strength and determination. Jean Boht's most iconic role was as Nellie Boswell in the TV series «Bread,» which aired from 1986 to 1991 and garnered a peak viewership of over 18 million. The show depicted her character's efforts to hold her cash-strapped Liverpool family together during the era of Margaret Thatcher's leadership. Before this role, she had featured in other television series like «I Woke Up One Morning» and «Brighton Belles,» along with the drama «Boys from the Blackstuff.» In addition to her television work, Jean Boht made notable appearances in theater. One of her memorable performances was in «Embers,» a 2006 adaptation of a Sandor Marai novel set in 1940s Hungary, where she shared the stage with actor Jeremy Irons. Tragically, Jean Boht's husband, accomplished composer Carl Davis, had passed away last month at the age of 86. Carl Davis, known for his Bafta-winning compositions, including the music for the 1995 BBC drama «Pride and Prejudice,» had been battling a brain tumor. Jean Boht leaves behind a legacy and is survived by her two daughters and three grandchildren. Her contribution to the entertainment industry, particularly her memorable role in «Bread,» will be remembered by audiences for a long time.

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune season 4 is releasing in September. ABC has unveiled an impressive lineup of celebrity guests. Renowned contestants, including the likes of Debbie Gibson and «NCIS Hawai'i» star Noah Mills, will be joining host Pat Sajak for his final season with the franchise, as he announced his retirement back in June. There will be $1 million for a charity. Season 4 of «Celebrity Wheel of Fortune» is scheduled to premiere on September 27 at 9 pm (ET) on ABC. For those unable to catch it live, the show will also be available for streaming on Hulu the following day. This exciting season will consist of a total of 10 episodes, promising viewers a delightful blend of celebrity-driven wordplay and fun-filled moments on the iconic spinning wheel.

Becky Lynch made history when she won the NXT Women's Championship by beating Tiffany Stratton on September 12. Lynch has become a Grand Slam Champion as she has won the RAW and SmackDown Women's Title, the Women's Tag Team Title, and the NXT Women's Title. WWE personalities, including Bayley, Cathy Kelley, and Lilian Garcia have showered praise on the new women's Grand Slam. WWE declared her win in an X post.

India was once home to an estimated one in four students globally graduating with a science or engineering degree. But Indians' well-known love affair with engineering courses seems to be on the wane. Ahead of Engineer’s Day this Friday, Mint looks at the falling enrolments, weak job placements, and disappointing employability rate of India’s engineering graduates.

Officials say part of a coal mine has collapsed in northern Turkey, leaving one miner dead and injuring others

A major new exhibition is opening at London’s V&A Museum to honor and celebrate the life and iconic designs, as well as many more lesser-known creations by famed French designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel

Georgia will give Hyundai Motor Group a projected $2.1 billion in tax breaks and other incentives to build electric cars and batteries in the state

The Japanese boys-band production company at the center of an unfolding sexual abuse scandal, Johnny & Associates, has selected three former judges to head its effort to compensate hundreds of victims

When natural or manmade disasters happen, renters insurance can mean the difference between catastrophe and stability

Casino operator MGM Resorts International says resorts are open despite a cybersecurity issue that led to the shutdown of its computer systems across the U.S. The FBI on Tuesday characterized its investigation as ongoing but offered no additional infor...

The British economy shrank by 0.5% in July after a series of strikes, particularly by doctors at the start of their careers, and unseasonably wet weather

The famous stopwatch will still announce the show as “60 Minutes.”