U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in June, but the Three-Month Trend Was Mixed
The national goods and services deficit fell to $73.3 billion in June 2026 as imports declined more than exports, while the latest three-month average rose.
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NCPG Names Officers for Its 2026–2027 Board Term
The National Council on Problem Gambling has announced its 2026–2027 officers and the 15-member board that will oversee the organization’s national harm-reduction work.
Cleveland’s Cinematheque Marks 40 Years With a Weekend of Film
The Cleveland Cinematheque’s 40th anniversary anchors a busy slate of screenings across Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Akron and Valley View.
U.S. Investment Ties Deepened Abroad and at Home in 2025
BEA data show larger U.S. direct investment positions abroad and larger foreign investment positions in the United States, with manufacturing leading both sides.