US Economy Surges 3.8% in Q2, Delta Replaces Airbus Engines, Merriam-Webster Adds New Words

US Economy and Market Performance

• 📈 The U.S. economy experienced its fastest growth in nearly two years, expanding at a 3.8% rate in the second quarter.
• 💡 This robust growth was largely attributed to strong consumer spending.
• 📉 Despite positive economic news, the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P are all trading lower today.
• ⚠️ A drop in initial jobless claims last week is also not helping market sentiment.

Delta Airlines' Engine Replacement

• ✈️ Delta Airlines is undertaking an extraordinary measure to address toxic fumes in aircraft cabins.
• 🛠️ The airline will be replacing power units on 300 European-made Airbus A380 jets.
• 🤕 This action comes after reports of crew members and passengers experiencing sickness and even brain injuries due to the fumes.

Merriam-Webster's New Words

• 📚 Merriam-Webster is adding over 5,000 new words and phrases to its dictionary this year.
• 💬 Examples of new additions include terms like "Ghost Kitchen," "Farm to table," "cancel culture," "dad bod," "hard pass," and "Cold Brew."