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Biden dismisses diminishing poll numbers, low approval rating after debate
ABC News' George Stephanopoulos pressed President Joe Biden about his lower approval rating and how that could affect his reelection.Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Mortgage rates post biggest increase in two months, going back over 7%
Mortgage applications fell 2.6% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Mortgage -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.9% and 0.5% Friday to close out the week at fresh highs while the Dow edged higher after the jobs report shored up hopes that the Fed will cut rates.
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.9% and 0.5% Friday to close out the week at fresh highs while the Dow edged higher after the jobs report shored up hopes that the Fed will cut rates. -
ABC News - Tech
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine
Imagine stepping into a life-sized whale carcass decoy and steering it into deep water -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Near Two-week Highs on Hopes for US Rate Cuts
Gold futures rose, nearing a two-week high, amid growing investor optimism for a U.S. interest rate cut. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs.
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
CNBC - Business
10-year Treasury yield falls after unemployment rate rises unexpectedly
U.S. Treasury yields held steady on Friday as markets reopened after the July holiday and investors awaited the latest nonfarm payroll data. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Nasdaq Rises After Jobs Report Keeps Rate Cuts in Play
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were poised to hit fresh closing peaks, after reaching new records ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The Dow industrials were roughly flat. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Case for September Rate Cut Builds After Slower Jobs Data
The U.S. economy added a solid 206,000 jobs last month. But the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, a sign of slack in what has been a strong labor market. -
ABC News - World
German city renames itself after Taylor Swift — at least for a few weeks
The Swifties are about to take over the German city formerly known as Gelsenkirchen, where American superstar Taylor Swift is set to give three Eras Tour concerts later this monthGermany -
ABC News - World
A week after an alleged coup attempt in Bolivia, confusion and conspiracy theories reign
A fugitive general charged with collusion over last week’s alleged coup attempt in Bolivia has told The Associated Press that before being pulled out of retirement to storm the presidential palace, he had the impression that the embattled ... -
CNBC - Business
Germany seals 2025 budget plan after weeks of tense negotiations
German government leaders have agreed on an outline of the country’s 2025 budget after intense negotiations, coalition leaders announced. -
The New York Times - World
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Revive After Weeks of Deadlock
The negotiations had been stalled for weeks until Hamas announced on Wednesday that it had exchanged some ideas with mediators on a new way forward. -
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MarketWatch - Business
2-year Treasury yield ends at lowest since March on signs of deteriorating labor market
U.S. government debt rallied on Friday, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year yield to a more than three-month low, after government data showed that fewer jobs had been created in May and April than initially thought. -
The Hill - Politics
Keir Starmer and Labour’s massive victory
Labour’s supermajority reflects a major turnaround from the 2019 election. -
The Hill - Politics
Former California Senator says Biden should get two weeks to prove himself after debate
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer said President Biden should get two weeks to prove to the American people that he’s up for the job of president, amid concerns about his standing at the top of the Democratic ticket. In an interview with Los ...California -
ABC News - World
The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris has its windmill back, weeks after a stunning collapse
The red windmill is back atop the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris -
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The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris has its windmill back, weeks after a stunning collapse
The red windmill is back atop the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris -
ABC News - Top stories
Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
Violence and mass shootings often surge in the summer months -
Wired - Tech
The Best Electric Kick Scooters (2024)
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town. -
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BBC News - Top stories
England's 'massive opportunity' to shock All Blacks
England seek historic series win in New Zealand as All Blacks start new era under Scott Robertson -
MarketWatch - Business
2-year Treasury yield ends at almost three-week low after ISM data offers signs of waning U.S. growth
Treasury yields finished lower on Wednesday for a second straight session after the Institute for Supply Management’s index of services businesses produced its lowest reading since the height of the pandemic in May 2020. -
The Hill - Politics
Hogan calls on Alsobrooks to disavow Maryland tax, fee increases
Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for Senate, has written a letter calling on his opponent, Angela Alsobrooks (D), to disavow recent tax and fee increases in the state. The letter, first reported by the Washington ... -
Inc. - Business
4 Levers Every Service Business Can Use to Increase Win Probability
How to use a "simplify, execute, win" strategy for sustainable service-based business growth. -
Inc. - Business
Google's AI Tool Is Driving Efficiency but Also Increasing Emissions
A new sustainability report from the tech giant says that itsgreenhouse gas emissions rose by almost half between 2019 and 2023.Google -
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The Guardian - World
‘They live with fear in their stomachs’: increasing violence deepens crisis in Burkina Faso
About 10% of the population is displaced and 40 of the west African country’s cities are cut off from aid – but agencies say they have only 17% of the funding needed to help. In a friend’s house in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second-largest ... -
CNBC - Business
The voice scam call portrayed in 'Thelma' is real and an increasing threat in the age of AI
Imposter scam calls are increasingly common as artificial intelligence advancements make cloning loved ones' voices easy and legal for scammers to exploit. -
BBC News - Top stories
EU hits Chinese electric cars with new tariffs
The move poses a challenge to Beijing, which hopes EVs will help revive the country's flagging economy.European Union -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
The Challenge of Building a New Plant: Paying the Electric Bill
Century Aluminum is betting that new sources of renewable energy will enable it to build the first U.S. smelter since 1980. -
NBC News - Politics
Exit polls project massive victory for Britain's Labour Party
As voting closes in the United Kingdom, exit polls predict a decisive victory for Britain's Labour Party and their leader Kier Starmer, who is expected to be the country's next prime minister. -
NBC News - Top stories
Firefighters battle massive California wildfire amid blistering heat
A massive wildfire has now burned more than 3,500 acres in northern California, and officials say triple-digit heat is making the battle all the more difficult. More than 140 million Americans were under heat alerts in the West and other parts of ...California -
GameSpot - Tech
Seagate's Stylish Starfield-Themed 8TB Hard Drive Gets Massive Discount
Looking for a stylish external drive for all your PC games? Then consider the Seagate Starfield Special Edition Game Hub, which gets you a staggering 8TB of storage for just $150 (down from $240). The deal is available at both Amazon and Best Buy, ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Packers CEO Mark Murphy addresses massive Sunday Ticket verdict
League office can't be happy about Packers CEO shining a light on antitrust case. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.25
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2% to 100.25 — down for two consecutive trading days. -