In group chats or scrolling through social media, you might have seen calls for an “economic blackout” on Feb. 28. With the blackout, supporters and activists aim to take a stand against big ...

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The U.S. economy grew at a robust 2.8% in the second quarter, far faster than economists’ predictions of just 2%. The miss is reminiscent of a long losing streak for doomsaying about the U.S. economy.