The U.S. economy has contracted over the past six weeks as hiring has slowed and consumers and businesses worried about tariff-related price increases, according to a Federal Reserve report Wednesday.

In its periodic "Beige Book" summary of conditions, the central bank noted that "economic activity has declined slightly since the previous report" released April 23.

A new book revealed that former President Biden's advisers decided against him taking a cognitive test, according to the NYT, over concerns it would raise more questions.

ADA consolidates around $0.70 on Friday, remaining range-bound within a 5% margin over the last 10 days. Cardano's Lace wallet now supports Bitcoin trading, boosting adoption prospects for ADA.

Ada Calhoun’s debut novel “Crush” is only a novel in the loosest sense. It’s really more of a well-sourced personal essay on love and relationships brilliantly disguised as a novel.

That's it for the Book Report. For these and other suggestions about what to read this winter, talk with your local bookseller or librarian . I'm Ron Charles. Until next time, read on!

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Nine out of 12 Federal Reserve regional districts reported flat or declining economic activity in August, according to the central bank’s so-called Beige Book report released on Wednesday.