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Germany reportedly issues 1st arrest warrant related to 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts
German prosecutors have issued a first arrest warrant in their investigation into the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany, according to a media report
August 14, 2024The US economy has defied recession forecasts for years. Is this time different?
A market selloff on Monday came amid worries of a possible economic downturn.
August 05, 2024'Absolutely bad idea': Some economists oppose Trump's proposal on interest rates
The proposal risks focusing on short-term growth over economic health.
August 12, 2024
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Delta says it's reviewing how man boarded wrong flight. A family says he was following them
A woman says a stranger followed her family around an airport terminal and on to a Delta Air Lines plane even though he didn't have a boarding pass for the flight
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New California laws aim to reduce smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts and shoplifting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bipartisan package of 10 bills to crack down on retail theft
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Federal court strikes down Missouri investment rule targeted at `woke politics'
A federal judge has struck down a Missouri rule requiring disclosure of “social objectives” in investment decisions
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Massachusetts governor says deals have been reached to keep some threatened hospitals open
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced Friday that deals have been reached in principle to transition operations at four hospitals operated by Steward Health Care to new operators
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Bibles, cryptocurrency, Truth Social and gold bars: A look at Trump's reported sources of income
Former President Donald Trump owns more than $1 million worth of cryptocurrency and up to $250,000 in gold bars along with the portfolio of golf courses and real estate properties that have made him a billionaire
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Harris has offered a string of new economic proposals. Here's a closer look at what's in them
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is out with a string of new proposals on food prices, taxes, housing and medical costs that she says will empower the middle class
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August 16
Biden administration hikes pay for Head Start teachers to address workforce shortage
The Biden administration is hiking pay for educators in the early childhood program Head Start as part of an effort to retain current employees and attract new ones in the midst of a workforce shortage
August 16
August 16
Germany's quarrelsome government clinches a deal on the 2025 budget
Germany’s quarrelsome governing coalition has reached an agreement on details of the country’s 2025 budget
August 16
August 16
US consumer sentiment rises slightly on optimism over Harris' presidential prospects
A surge in optimism by Democrats over the prospects of Vice President Kamala Harris lifted U.S. consumer sentiment slightly this month
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US consumer sentiment rises slightly this month as Democrats' spirits climb, University of Michigan survey reports
US consumer sentiment rises slightly this month as Democrats' spirits climb, University of Michigan survey reports
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August 16
Ford recalling about 85,000 Explorer police vehicles over potential engine fires
Ford is recalling approximately 85,000 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles because the engines may fail prematurely and possibly result in a fire
August 16
August 16
They look like — and link to — real news articles. But they're actually ads from the Harris campaign
A Harris advertising campaign that uses Google search is prompting some concerns among news outlets about their work being co-opted for political purposes
August 16
August 16
BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles in China that may have Takata airbag inflators
Officials in China say BMW is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles that may have Takata airbag inflators following a similar recall in the U.S. last month
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August 16
Harris aims to blunt Trump's economic attacks by proposing new tax breaks in a bid to lower costs
Vice President Kamala Harris is promoting a broad set of economic proposals that would offer new tax breaks and lower the cost of living for Americans
August 16
August 16
As the Middle East frets about conflict, Dubai booms with an influx of anxious wealth
As conflict casts a shadow across the Middle East, people are getting rich in Dubai
August 16
August 16
Kim Dotcom loses 12-year fight to halt deportation from New Zealand to face US copyright case
Kim Dotcom, founder of the once wildly popular file-sharing website Megaupload, lost a 12-year fight this week to halt his deportation from New Zealand to the U.S. on charges of copyright infringement, money laundering and racketeering
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher as it closes out its best week since November
U.S. stocks are drifting higher as Wall Street coasts to the close of its best week since November
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Nevada gaming regulators accuse Resorts World casino of accommodating illegal gambling
Nevada gaming regulators have accused the Resorts World casino of turning a blind eye to illegal bookmaking
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TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned American news outlets as it fights forced sale or ban
TikTok has pushed back on arguments that the popular social media platform is not shielded by the First Amendment
August 15
August 15
Evacuation ordered in northern Japan, power out, flights, trains canceled as a typhoon approaches
Thousands of people in northern Japan were ordered to evacuate because of risks of flooding and mudslides from a powerful typhoon approaching in the Pacific Ocean
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August 15
FACT FOCUS: Trump blends falsehoods and exaggerations at rambling NJ press conference
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday gave his second news conference in as many weeks as he adjusts to a newly energized Democratic ticket ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention
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Looking to buy a home? You may now need to factor in the cost of your agent's commission
Thinking of buying a home with the help of a real estate agent
August 15
August 15
Tribe and environmental groups urge Wisconsin officials to rule against relocating pipeline
A tribal leader and conservationists urged state officials to reject plans to relocate part of an aging northern Wisconsin pipeline, warning that the threat of a catastrophic spill would still exist along the new route
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August 15
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'
A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app
August 15
August 15
Feds announce funding push for ropeless fishing gear that spares rare whales
Federal authorities say new efforts to convert some types of commercial fishing to ropeless gear that is safer for rare whales will be supported by millions of dollars in funding
August 15
August 15
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 8/15/2024
Wall Street rallied closer to its record highs following signs that the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected
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Wall Street nears records after one of its best days of the year; S&P 500 jumps 1.6%, Dow up more than 550 points
Wall Street nears records after one of its best days of the year; S&P 500 jumps 1.6%, Dow up more than 550 points
August 15
August 15
Arrests made in Virginia county targeted by high-end theft rings
A northern Virginia county has announced arrests in multiple thefts targeting high-end retail stores in the county
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August 15
Family of woman killed by falling utility pole to receive $30M settlement
The family of a South Carolina woman struck and killed by a rotting 70-year-old utility pole will get $30 million in a wrongful death settlement
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August 15
Jordanian man attacks Florida power facility and private businesses over their support for Israel
Prosecutors say a Jordanian man living in central Florida caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at a solar power facility and vandalized multiple private businesses over their perceived support for the state of Israel
August 15
August 15
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage ticks up to 6.49%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage edged higher this week, holding close to its lowest level in more than a year
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August 15
Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year mortgage edged higher, to 6.49%
Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year mortgage edged higher, to 6.49%
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August 15
One Tech Tip: Don't want chatbots using your conversations for AI training? Some let you opt out
Be careful what you tell a chatbot
August 15
August 15
Harris zeroes in on high food and housing prices as inflation plays a big role in the campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food and housing prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech coming up in North Carolina
August 15
August 15
Starbucks is giving its new CEO a huge pay package and not making him move to Seattle
Starbucks' incoming CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be required to relocate from his home in California to Seattle, the home of the global coffee giant
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August 15
Drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease and blood cancers among those affected by price negotiations
The Biden administration says Medicare recipients will save about $1.5 billion dollars on medications to for diabetes, heart disease, types of arthritis and other ailments under new prices negotiated with drug companies that will take effect in 2026
August 15
August 15
Biden administration says list price of 10 drugs commonly used by Medicare recipients will be cut by 38% to 79%
Biden administration says list price of 10 drugs commonly used by Medicare recipients will be cut by 38% to 79%
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August 15
US shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
Americans stepped up spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates
August 15
August 15
US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of high interest rates
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August 15
Americans sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices and interest rates
Americans sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices and interest rates
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August 15
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits drops 7,000 to 227,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits drops 7,000 to 227,000
August 15
August 15
Walmart grows more optimistic about 2024 as bargains prove a powerful lure for the inflation weary
Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything else
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August 15
Walmart boosts annual outlook as the draw of the bargain lures more inflation-weary consumers through its doors in Q2
Walmart boosts annual outlook as the draw of the bargain lures more inflation-weary consumers through its doors in Q2
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August 15
UK economy grows 0.6% between April and June as it recovers from recession
Official figures show that Britain’s economy continued its recovery from recession at the end of last year, with its GDP increasing by 0.6% between April and June
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August 15
China will limit exports of antimony, a mineral used in products from batteries to weapons
China says it will restrict exports of a mineral used in a wide range of products from batteries to weapons
August 15
August 15
EXPLAINER: Why is natural gas still flowing from Russia to Europe across Ukraine?
It might sound improbable, but Europe is still importing Russian natural gas through pipelines in Ukraine
August 15
August 15
White House says prescription drug deals will produce billions in savings for taxpayers, seniors
Taxpayers are expected to save billions after the Biden administration inked deals with pharmaceutical companies to knock down the list prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs
August 15
August 15
White House says deals struck to reduce cost of 10 drugs, saving taxpayers and Medicare recipients billions of dollars
White House says deals struck to reduce cost of 10 drugs, saving taxpayers and Medicare recipients billions of dollars
August 15
August 15
Dubai-based port operator DP World's half-year profits fall nearly 60%, in part over Red Sea attacks
Dubai-based port operator DP World has reported its half-year profits fell by nearly 60%, in part over the ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the Israel-Hamas war that have affected shipping through the Red Sea
August 15
August 15
Climate activists protest at several German airports
Climate activists have staged protests at several German airports, forcing a temporary halt to flights at some of them in the latest of a string of similar demonstrations
August 15