
World
A recession is no longer the consensus for the US
In a Wall Street Journal survey, economists lower recession probability below 50%.

The Life
Tiny homes, rental suites are the hot new US homeowners’ accessory
Some states are encouraging backyard cottages and ancillary dwellings.

Retail
Sales slow at Louis Vuitton’s owner as China sputters
Luxury-goods retailer struggles to lure local consumers back to its stores.

Retail
Shoplifters no longer give a damn about in-store security
Criminals get bolder as American cities abandon 'broken-windows' policing.