British economy unexpectedly grows by 0.2% in second quarter largely because of June weather boost
The British economy unexpectedly grew in the second quarter of the year, largely as a result of a strong rebound in June when many businesses particularly in the leisure sector benefited from the warm and settled weather.
Building a do-it-yourself air purifier is easier than you think
Known as the Corsi-Rosenthal box, it pulls air through filters on the sides and blows out clean air. Itโs proven to reduce indoor exposure to airborne particles. The box can decrease the levels of particles in the air, such as dust or wildfire smoke.
Gobble-up energy savings with these tips for Thanksgiving and the holiday season
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that cooking alone generally accounts for about 5% of total home energy use, and this figure doesnโt include the energy costs associated with refrigeration, hot water heating and dishwashing.
As gas prices rise in the US, countries around the world are feeling pain at the pump even more
According to data from globalpetrolprices.com, 46 countries has gas prices that are $6 a gallon or more, 26 have prices that are at least $7 a gallon while nine countries have gas prices that are $8 a gallon or more.
Here are the best, worst days to travel for the 2021 holiday season
Whether youโve already booked holiday travel plans, or youโre waiting for the last minute to make sure there arenโt restrictions, there are certain things to keep in mind about which days will be best to travel, and what resources might be more scarce than in years past.
UK economy ended 2020 better than previously thought
The pandemic has battered the British economy, which has suffered its deepest recession in more than 300 years. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)LONDON โ Official figures show that the British economy ended 2020 on a stronger footing than previously thought but that it suffered a bigger than anticipated fall in output in the immediate aftermath of the first coronavirus lockdown. In its latest revisions for 2020 data, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday that the British economy contracted by 19.5% during the second quarter, the first full quarter of lockdown. Overall, the agency said, the British economy ended 2020 9.8% smaller, slightly better than the previous estimate of 9.9%. The U.K. as a whole has had Europeโs deadliest coronavirus outbreak, with over 126,000 people having died after testing positive for COVID-19.
A look at Metro Detroitโs hot real estate market
Real estate agents claim offers come flooding in within hours of a new listing. While sellers are reaping the rewards, buyers are having a hard time to get their foot in the door. RELATED: Metro Detroit real estate market: Buyers beware in spring-summer 2021For those house hunting, they already know the struggle. Dan Elsea, with Real Estate One, said itโs the best time to sell a home in Michigan in nearly 40 years. More: Real Estate news
US jobless claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)WASHINGTON โ The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 770,000, a sign that layoffs remain high even as much of the U.S. economy is steadily recovering from the coronavirus recession. Thursday's report from the Labor Department showed that jobless claims climbed from 725,000 the week before. A total of 4.1 million people are continuing to collect traditional state unemployment benefits, down 18,000 from the previous week. No single factor fully explains the still-high level of weekly applications for state unemployment aid. In addition, the expansion of supplemental federal unemployment benefits has likely encouraged more jobless Americans to apply for aid.
How much Michigan, each county will get from $1.9T COVID relief bill
Michigan is set to receive a big chunk of dollars from the newly signed $1.9T COVID-19 relief package. Most noticeable to many Americans are provisions providing up to $1,400 in direct payments and extending $300 weekly emergency unemployment benefits into early September. More: 3rd stimulus check update: When to expect $1,400 payments, whoโs eligibleAdThe COVID-19 relief bill also includes about $65B in funding for states. Related: Biden aims for quicker shots, โindependence from this virusโAccording to data compiled by NAOC, Michigan will receive a total of $1,936,889,416. Below is a breakdown of estimated funding by Michigan county: