
US retail sales fell unexpectedly in July with pullbacks at gasoline stations, online shops and grocery stores, government estimates show.
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The ongoing construction of a helipad (L) and ballroom (R) at the White House are two of US President Donald Trump's many projects intended to leave a mark on Washington by the time he concludes his second term in January 2029.
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