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Workers are cheating on drug tests at the highest rate in more than 30 years, according to one of the largest drug-testing labs in the U.S.
Workers are cheating on drug tests at the highest rate in more than 30 years, according to one of the largest drug-testing labs in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Valdez strikes out eight in seven innings, Astros limit A's to two hits in 3-0 victory
Framber Valdez struck out eight in seven strong innings and combined with Seth Martinez for a two-hitter, and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0 on Wednesday for their season-high fourth straight victoryABC News - Sports - MLB -
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years
Preliminary numbers show a nearly 4 percent decrease in deaths from opioids, largely fentanyl, but a rise in deaths from meth and cocaine.The New York Times - Health -
Zach Edey insists there's more to his game than meets the eye as he prepares to enter NBA
Zach Edey realizes there are some huge questions surrounding his gameABC News - Sports -
Cisco reports better-than-expected results even as revenue suffers steepest drop in 15 years
Cisco reported a 13% drop in revenue for the fiscal third quarter, the steepest decline since 2009. But results still topped estimates.CNBC - Business -
GameStop, AMC tumble as meme stock rally fizzles after just two days
GameStop and AMC shares fell as the meme stock trading frenzy showed signs of fizzling early on its third day.CNBC - Business -
Netflix to stream Christmas Day NFL games for three years
Netflix is taking its most significant step yet into live sports with a deal to stream NFL games on Christmas Day.CNBC - Business - Netflix -
Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious
The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last yearABC News - Health -
Biden and Trump agreed to debates in June and September hosted by CNN and ABC News, respectively, scheduling the events earlier than in past general-election years.
Biden and Trump agreed to debates in June and September hosted by CNN and ABC News, respectively, scheduling the events earlier than in past general-election years.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Russia Launched Research Spacecraft for Antisatellite Nuclear Weapon Two Years Ago, U.S. Officials Say
The satellite, known as Cosmos-2553, went into orbit in February 2022 just weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
The U.S. saw a slight decline in the number of overdose deaths last year, marking a rare improvement in a persistent fentanyl crisis, preliminary federal data show.
The U.S. saw a slight decline in the number of overdose deaths last year, marking a rare improvement in a persistent fentanyl crisis, preliminary federal data show.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season
Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal for the streaming giant to carry games on Christmas DayABC News - Entertainment - NFL -
It will be even more expensive to borrow money for college this year—3 tips to cut down costs
Students taking out federal loans to pay for undergraduate college degrees will see a fixed interest rate of 6.53%. Use these tips to minimize your costs.CNBC - Business -
HHS suspends funding to group at center of COVID lab leak
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story HHS suspends funding to group at center of COVID lab leak The Biden administration has suspended federal grants to the infectious disease nonprofit EcoHealth ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
U.S. Suspends Funding for Group at Center of Covid Origins Fight
The decision came after a scorching hearing in which lawmakers barraged EcoHealth Alliance’s president with claims of misrepresenting work with Chinese virologists.The New York Times - World - Covid -
Redone, hidden, burnt: seven famous subjects and the portraits they hated
Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has asked the National Gallery of Australia to remove her portrait, painted by Vincent Namatjira. Others have gone much further. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news ...The Guardian - World -
Matildas to chase 2026 Women’s Asian Cup on home soil as Australia confirmed as hosts
NSW, Queensland and Western Australia to host all matches2023 Women’s World Cup co-hosts placed only a bid for tournamentThe Matildas will get another chance to thrill local football fans on home soil with Australia named as the host nation for ...The Guardian - World -
Stocks set new records
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story New inflation data sends stocks soaring All three of the major U.S. stock indexes closed at record highs Wednesday after new federal ...The Hill - Politics - Stock Market -
Men charged over mum and daughter crash deaths
The two men are charged with causing death by dangerous driving over the crash in Leeds last year.BBC News - Top stories -
Murder investigation launched after woman's death
Three people are arrested after a woman in her 30s is found dead in east Belfast.BBC News - Top stories -
Inflation Rises, but Key CPI Index Climbs Less Than Expected
The Consumer Price Index, which measures changes in the costs of household goods, rose 0.3 percent in April, a slight drop from the month before, potentially helping the case for the Fed to cut interest rates this year.Inc. - Business - Inflation -
More Are Cheating on Drug Tests
Substituted urine samples increased by sixfold, while marijuana positive screens jumped in finance and real estate, according to Quest DiagnosticsThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden and Trump agree to two presidential debates
President Biden and former President Trump committed to two presidential debates, the first one in June, the second in September. President Biden's proposal came after weeks of pressure from Mr. Trump to agree to a debate. NBC News' Peter ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
EUR/USD Little Changed; Dollar Weakness May Be Limited Near Term
The EUR/USD traded little changed, and Danske Bank Research generally expects the pair to continue being range-bound in the near term.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gold Edges Higher, Supported by Fed Rate-Cut Bets
Gold edged higher in the early Asian session, supported by bets for Fed rate cuts which would enhance the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Traders examine interest rate bets after inflation updates
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529 college savings plans 'are better now than they've ever been,' expert says. Here are key changes for 2024
As of 2024, there are more benefits to college savings plans, including the flexibility to roll unused money into a Roth IRA free of tax penalties.CNBC - Business -
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump agree to two US presidential debates
Both candidates agreed upon two dates for debates: 27 June and 10 September, and Trump also posted about a third date in October. Shortly after the Biden-Harris re-election campaign proposed two TV debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump ahead ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Netflix will carry two exclusive NFL Christmas games in 2024
The three-year deal also gives the streamer the global rights to at least one Christmas Day NFL contest in 2025 and 2026.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Netflix -
Olivia Munn has two viable embryos after hysterectomy and removal of ovaries
Olivia Munn plans to grow her family despite her hysterectomy and ovary removal. She had her eggs frozen before the surgery, which was part of her cancer fight.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Biden and Trump agree debates as RFK vies to qualify
There will be no live audience at June's Atlanta event, which will mark the pair's first on-stage clash in four years.BBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
US stocks close at record high on slower pace of inflation
Investors increase bets on Fed’s interest rate cuts this year as price growth moderatesFinancial Times - Business