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O que anos de inflação fizeram com os preços nos EUA?
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What Years of Inflation Have Done to American Prices
When economists talk about “inflation,” they are referring to the rate at which prices go up. By that measure, inflation has improved a lot, falling to 3.4 percent in July, from a peak of 9 percent in 2022, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. But to everyday Americans, what often matters more is the accumulation of inflation over time — how much prices have gone up over a period of years.
New York Is Relying on Office Conversions to Address Its Housing Crisis
New York Is Relying on Office Conversions to Address Its Housing Crisis A New York Times analysis shows that the pace of office-to-residential conversions like the former Pfizer building, where two steel columns buckled in July, has quickened sharply. Aug.
Estas son las zonas más afectadas por el sismo en Colombia
Una cadena de ciudades cerca del epicentro sufrió daños graves, según muestran las imágenes. La capital colombiana pareció salir ilesa. Varias ciudades en las estribaciones de los Andes sufrieron graves daños a causa de un gran terremoto que azotó el occidente de Colombia el lunes por la mañana, según muestran fotos y videos. Los habitantes de las ciudades más grandes de Colombia, Bogotá y Medellín, reportaron una intensa sacudida, pero ambas parecen haberse librado de la peor parte de los daños.
Estas son las zonas más afectadas por el sismo en Colombia
Varias ciudades en las estribaciones de los Andes sufrieron graves daños a causa de un gran terremoto que azotó el occidente de Colombia el lunes por la mañana, según muestran fotos y videos. Los habitantes de las ciudades más grandes de Colombia, Bogotá y Medellín, reportaron una intensa sacudida, pero ambas parecen haberse librado de la peor parte de los daños.
Here Is Where Colombia's Quake Hit Hardest
A constellation of cities in the foothills of the Andes sustained heavy damage from a major earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday morning, photos and videos show. Residents of Colombia's largest cities, Bogotá and Medellín, reported intense shaking, but both appear to have been spared the worst of the damage. In Cali, the country's third-largest city, and other towns in the west, it was another matter, and rescuers there were combing through rubble in search of survivors.
Here Is Where Colombia’s Quake Hit Hardest Original
A constellation of cities in the foothills of the Andes sustained heavy damage from a major earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday morning, photos and videos show. Residents of Colombia’s largest cities, Bogotá and Medellín, reported intense shaking, but both appear to have been spared the worst of the damage. In Cali, the country’s third-largest city, and other towns in the west, it was another matter, and rescuers there were combing through rubble in search of survivors.
New Tariffs as Old Ones Expire: The Latest on Trump's Trade War
President Donald Trump's tariffs are changing yet again. On Friday, the Trump administration imposed new duties on imports from more than 80 countries, including Canada, Mexico and the members of the European Union. Now, many goods arriving from these countries will face tariffs between 10% and 12.5%. The new taxes are meant to replace a 10% duty that Trump imposed globally shortly after the Supreme Court invalidated a previous wave of sweeping levies.
New Tariffs as Old Ones Expire: The Latest on Trump’s Trade War
President Trump’s tariffs are changing yet again. On Friday, the Trump administration imposed new duties on imports from more than 80 countries, including Canada, Mexico and the members of the European Union. Now, many goods arriving from these countries will face tariffs between 10 percent and 12.5 percent. The new taxes are meant to replace a 10 percent duty that Mr. Trump imposed globally shortly after the Supreme Court invalidated a previous wave of sweeping levies.
New Tariffs as Old Ones Expire: The Latest on Trump's Trade War
President Donald Trump's tariffs are changing yet again. On Friday, the Trump administration imposed new duties on imports from more than 80 countries, including Canada, Mexico and the members of the European Union. Now, many goods arriving from these countries will face tariffs between 10% and 12.5%. The new taxes are meant to replace a 10% duty that Trump imposed globally shortly after the Supreme Court invalidated a previous wave of sweeping levies.
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NYC Offices Cash In on AI Rush as Companies Boost Leasing 152%
After five years, the “for rent” signs are disappearing from New York City’s office towers as the city welcomes a new influx of deep-pocketed tenants: AI companies. Despite mounting fears about the threats artificial intelligence poses to the economy, Anthropic, Palantir, OpenAI and others have been hiring in New York, adding office space and driving a revival for the city’s beleaguered commercial centers.
NYC Offices Cash In on AI Rush as Companies Boost Leasing 152%
After five years, the “for rent” signs are disappearing from New York City’s office towers as the city welcomes a new influx of deep-pocketed tenants: AI companies. Despite mounting fears about the threats artificial intelligence poses to the economy, Anthropic, Palantir, OpenAI and others have been hiring in New York, adding office space and driving a revival for the city’s beleaguered commercial centers.
Data Centers Overtake Offices in US Construction-Spending Shift
Spending on data center projects in the US has exploded, surpassing offices for the first time at the end of last year. It’s a trend Matt Kunz saw early on when Meta Platforms Inc. built a computing hub outside Columbus, Ohio. Other tech companies soon swarmed into the area, drawn by its stable economy, university talent pipeline and ample power, water and land, said Kunz, vice president and general manager at Turner Construction Co., the firm that led Meta’s build-out.
Data Centers Overtake Offices in US Construction-Spending Shift Original
Source: Turner Construction Co. (Bloomberg) -- Spending on data center projects in the US has exploded, surpassing offices for the first time at the end of last year. It’s a trend Matt Kunz saw early on when Meta Platforms Inc.
EQT Buys East Coast Warehouses From Mapletree for $575 Million
agreed to sell a portfolio of East Coast warehouses to for $575 million. The sale includes 4.4 million square feet (412,000 square meters) of real estate, with 25 warehouses stretching from Connecticut to Florida, according to a statement. The assets are held in two closed-end trusts. Most are in the Mapletree US & EU Logistics Private Trust, and one property is held in the Mapletree US Logistics Private Trust.
EQT Buys East Coast Warehouses From Mapletree for $575 Million
agreed to sell a portfolio of East Coast warehouses to for $575 million. The sale includes 4.4 million square feet (412,000 square meters) of real estate, with 25 warehouses stretching from Connecticut to Florida, according to a statement. The assets are held in two closed-end trusts. Most are in the Mapletree US & EU Logistics Private Trust, and one property is held in the Mapletree US Logistics Private Trust.
EQT Buys East Coast Warehouses From Mapletree for $575 Million
(Bloomberg) -- Mapletree Investments Pte agreed to sell a portfolio of East Coast warehouses to EQT Real Estate for $575 million.
Hudson Yards-area apartment tower sells for $129M
Amstar Group agreed to buy a 33-story luxury apartment tower in Manhattan's Hudson Yards neighborhood for $129 million. The property, known as Henry Hall, was sold by a joint venture of Shorenstein Investment Advisers and Dreamscape Cos., according to an emailed statement from brokerage JLL, which represented the sellers in the deal. The building at 515 W. 38th St. was completed in 2017.
NYC Hudson Yards-Area Apartment Tower Sells for $129 Million
Source: Google Maps (Bloomberg) -- Amstar Group agreed to buy a 33-story luxury apartment tower in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards neighborhood for $129 million.
AIG’s Profit Beats Expectations, Boosted by Underwriting Gains
reported fourth-quarter profit that beat analysts’ expectations, driven by a boost in underwriting income and on the heels of key partnerships and acquisitions the insurer expects to boost earnings in 2026. The firm’s adjusted earnings per share rose 51% from a year earlier to $1.96, AIG Tuesday. That tops the $1.90 average estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. General insurance underwriting income for the quarter rose 48% to $670 million from a year earlier.
Higher Private Equity Returns Help Fuel MetLife Profit Jump (1)
’s fourth-quarter earnings beat analysts’ expectations, with higher private equity returns propelling a jump in the insurer’s investment income. Adjusted earnings per share rose 19% from a year earlier to $2.49, the New York-based insurer in a statement, beating the $2.34 average estimate of analysts, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Shares of MetLife fell 0.3% to $77.74 at 10:43 a.m. in New York on Thursday.
Higher Private Equity Returns Help Fuel MetLife Profit Jump Original
Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- MetLife Inc.’s fourth-quarter earnings beat analysts’ expectations, with higher private equity returns propelling a jump in the insurer’s investment income.
Former NYSE Home Gets $192 Million Loan for Apartment Conversion
secured about $192 million of construction financing to convert 40 Exchange Place in New York’s Financial District into a residential building. The Manhattan office property will be redeveloped into 382 apartments, including a mix of market-rate and affordable housing, according to an emailed statement. It will also have ground-floor retail space and tenant amenities. Built in 1893, the 20-story building sits on a site that once housed the headquarters.
Vanguard CEO Ramji calls Trump accounts a fabulous concept
(Bloomberg) -- The Trump administrations plan to give $1,000 in seed funding to millions of US children is a fabulous concept, Vanguard Group Chief Executive Officer Salim Ramji said.It helps people invest early in this case right from when theyre born, Ramji said in an interview Monday on Bloomberg TV.
Vanguard CEO Ramji Calls Trump Accounts a ‘Fabulous Concept’ Original
Photographer: Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- The Trump administration’s plan to give $1,000 in seed funding to millions of US children is a “fabulous concept,” Vanguard Group Chief Executive Officer Salim Ramji said.
Four Seasons Miami Condo Tower Gets $324 Million from Bank OZK
Source: Fort Partners and CMC Group (Bloomberg) -- Two South Florida real estate developers secured about $324 million of financing from Bank OZK for a Four Seasons-branded luxury condo tower in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood.
Orlando Bravo Sees VC Firms ‘Piling Into Any AI Story They Can’
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NYSE’s Martin Sees ‘Tremendous’ IPO Activity in Coming Weeks Original
President expects “tremendous” activity for initial public offerings in the coming weeks, in a widely anticipated comeback after a muted period for IPOs in the past few years. “We have a deal on the road at the moment, we have another deal going next week,” Martin said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on the sidelines of the ’s annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday. “We really see it towards the back end of Q1 into Q2,” with many firms targeting public market debuts then.
NYSE’s Martin Sees ‘Tremendous’ IPO Activity in Coming Weeks
Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- NYSE Group Inc.
Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment | Houston Public Media
The annual window to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act opens Nov. 1, and many Texans are expected to pay more for coverage this year. Enhanced premium tax credits that have helped ACA enrollees shave off the cost of their premiums are slated to expire at the end of the year. The loss of the subsidies will have an outsized effect on Texas, where nearly 4 million people signed up for ACA coverage this year.
Health insurance carriers request raising ACA premiums by more than 20% on average in Texas
Dr. Spencer R. Berthelsen visits with patient Francisco Garcia, a fellow physician, before his annual physical at their clinic in Sugar Land on Sept. 22, 2011. Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune Generate Key Takeaways Health insurance companies have requested an average premium increase of 24% for Affordable Care Act plans in Texas in 2026, a significant hike that could lead to destabilization in the marketplace and customers opting for less or no coverage.
TEA releases 2025 A-F accountability ratings; 2024 ratings now also available
In the 2024-25 school year, 14% of Texas school districts got an A, 71% got a B or a C, and 15% got a D or an F, new state data shows.Texas released two years of grades for school districts on Friday, closing a lengthy legal battle over the A-F rating system that helps parents determine the best schooling options for their children.The Texas Education Agency score... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Texas students’ STAAR scores for this year are out. Here’s how your school or district did.
Austin Voices for Education and Youth, hosts a summer camp at the Dobie Middle School for students that attend the three Austin ISD schools at risk of closure. Credit: Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Texas Tribune Generate Key Takeaways New scores on the state's standardized test released on Friday show a slight improvement in both students’ reading and math scores over last year when math scores slipped.
Texas students’ STAAR scores for this year are out. Here’s how your school or district did.
Mark Cuban and Sam Altman just warned about disappearing jobs and the need to learn AI Like the typewriter, the PC, and then the smartphone, AI is poised to radically change the office environment. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman isn’t shy about discussing the future of AI. As the CEO of a market leading company, his predictions carry plenty of weight, such as his worry that AI could make …
Texas released two years of A-F ratings for schools and districts. See how yours did.
By Sneha Dey, Edison Wu and Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2025 “Texas released two years of A-F ratings for schools and districts. See how yours did.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
Texas released two years of A-F ratings for schools and districts. See how yours did. Original
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas released two years of grades for school districts on Friday, closing a lengthy legal battle over the A-F rating system that helps parents determine the best schooling options for their children. The Texas Education Agency scores districts and campuses with letter grades to give Texas families an idea of how well they are teaching students.
Texas river hit by historic flood has 13 summer camps in flood zone
The two Camp Mystic cabins where most of the flood victims were sleeping are in the Guadalupe River floodway, an area along waterways considered to be the most hazardous during a flood. Many of Mystic’s other buildings are located in the 100-year floodplain, considered to be less hazardous than a floodway but still prone to flooding during a severe storm.
Along Guadalupe River, more than a dozen summer camps have structures in flood zones Original
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The all-girls Christian summer camp where 27 people, most of them children, were swept away and killed by the July 4 flooding in Kerr County was just one of 13 summer camps along the Guadalupe River built on land prone to flooding.
Texas buys land for new state parks that will be developed using $1 billion voter-approved fund
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. LAMPASAS — On a blistering June morning, Andy Sipocz brushes his fingers through the thick, sawgrass fronds rising higher than his head beside a creek in the Texas Hill Country. Around him, rocky limestone lines Yancey Creek, streaked in subtle reds and browns — evidence of millennia of mineral deposits and weathering.
Texas buys land for new state parks that will be developed using $1 billion voter-approved fund
LAMPASAS — On a blistering June morning, Andy Sipocz brushes his fingers through the thick, sawgrass fronds rising higher than his head beside a creek in the Texas Hill Country. Around him, rocky limestone lines Yancey Creek, streaked in subtle reds and browns — evidence of millennia of mineral deposits and weathering.
Texas hospitals, clinics spared the worst of GOP Medicaid cuts. An expected rise in the uninsured rate could change that.
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas’ already-strained health care system is bracing for deeper challenges when federal Affordable Care Act and Medicaid cuts go into effect as soon as next year, bringing fears of hospital closures, longer wait times and negative health outcomes.
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These graphics show the scope of Texas’ Hill Country floods
Over the July Fourth weekend, the Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flooding that killed more than 100 people, left more than 160 others missing and caused widespread damage. One of the hardest hit areas was the town of Kerrville, where the nearby Guadalupe River rose rapidly early in the morning on July 4. Outside Kerrville is Camp Mystic, which has been a summertime Christian haven for generations of Texas girls. The camp was hit hard by the floods.
These graphics show the scope of Texas’ Hill Country floods
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Over the July Fourth weekend, the Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flooding that killed more than 100 people, left more than 160 others missing and caused widespread damage. One of the hardest hit areas was the town of Kerrville, where the nearby Guadalupe River rose rapidly early in the morning on July 4.
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. When floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country on July Fourth weekend, killing more than 100 people — including campers and counselors at an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River — Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly was quick to voice shock. “We didn’t know this flood was coming,” Kelly said.
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