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The Congressional Budget Office was hacked. It says it has implemented new security measures
The Congressional Budget Office confirmed Thursday that it had been hacked
China's exports fall 1.1% in October, hit by a 25% drop in shipments to the US
China has reported that its exports contracted in October, hit by a 25% drop in shipments to the United States
China seeks to project power far beyond its coast with the new Fujian aircraft carrier
China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, after extensive sea trials
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Prolonged shutdown could force 20% flight cuts, U.S. officials warn
The Federal Aviation Administration started reducing flights Friday at 40 major airports, which includes Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
With SNAP benefits in limbo, Atlanta residents step up to help
With SNAP benefits in limbo after a late-Friday Supreme Court decision, many metro Atlanta residents are putting their own money toward supporting those affected.
Study: Rents for low-wage Atlantans rose 9 times faster than for high earners
Rents for suburban workforce housing in the metro Atlanta region increased by almost 20%, while rents for luxury units increased by 2%, a study said.