US consumer confidence scales six-month high, labor market angst rises
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence rose to a six-month high in August amid optimism over the economic outlook, but Americans are becoming more anxious about the labor market after the unemployment rate jumped to near a three-year high of 4.3% last month.
Australia CPI grows more than expected in July, core inflation eases
Australia consumer price index inflation grew more than expected in July amid sticky fresh food costs, although softer housing and energy costs spurred a small decline in core inflation.
Australia inflation eases in July, but progress still slow
By Stella Qiu and Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian inflation slowed to a four-month low in July as government rebates on electricity bills kicked in, but progress on tempering price gains elsewhere disappointed and led markets to pare back the chance of a near-term cut in interest rates.
Sea lions take over California beach
By Dylan Bouscher MONTEREY, California (Reuters) - Hundreds of California sea lions have taken over San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California, prompting local officials to close the area to people.
Elvis Presley jewelry up for sale at celebrity artifacts auction
By Christine Kiernan NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rare collectibles from the worlds of music and film, including gold rings owned by Elvis Presley and a letter written by Beach Boy Brian Wilson, will be up for auction this weekend.
Stars and sex by the boatload in sultry Venice Film Festival
By Hanna Rantala and Crispian Balmer VENICE (Reuters) - Stars galore will light up this year's Venice Film Festival, which opens on Wednesday, bringing sex, song and soul-searching to the Lido, making up for a low wattage 2023 edition when a strike kept most A-listers away.