Columbus, OH

XRP experienced a commendable resurgence over the weekend, following a tumultuous period for major crypto assets. As of Sunday evening, XRP was trading at $0.592, reflecting a 2.155% increase over the past 24 hours and a 24% surge over the past week. This resurgence has captivated investors, with many speculating that XRP might be preparing for a massive bullish run.

Ripple Lawsuit: Pundit Predicts Historic 60,000% Surge For XRP Price as Settlement Looms

XRP seems ready to extend recovery and net an extra 10% gain. However, there was still overall market caution as sell pressure was still present. Ripple [XRP] looks set to reverse some of its recent losses after bouncing from a crucial high-time frame chart demand level above $0.4. Between the...

XRP price prediction: XRP eyes 10% gain as it rebounds from key level

Short sellers can enter a trade after a minor price bounce followed by a rejection. A sustained move beyond $514 would overturn the bearish thesis. Binance Coin [BNB] was impacted by the harsh bearish sentiment across the market. It has not initiated a recovery, and its social media sentiment remained negative.

BNB struggles amid market panic: Will THIS group gain the most?

According to analysts, Dogecoin (DOGE) is set for a parabolic rally above $10, with more than two-thirds of wallets in profits. DOGE was trading at around $0.10 at the time of writing. The coin has bounced slightly from the August 5 dip, when prices plunged to $0.08. Despite the recent...

Dogecoin Set to Explode? Analyst Predicts DOGE Rally to $10 with 68% Wallets in Profit

The New York Times

The economy’s resurgence from the pandemic shock has had a singular driving force: the consumer. Flush with savings and buoyed by a sizzling labor market, Americans have spent exuberantly, on goods such as furniture and electronics and then on services including air travel and restaurant meals.

To Avoid a Recession, Consumer Spending Is Key

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sharpie pen maker Newell Brands is moving some production of kitchen appliances out of China and has relocated manufacturing for its writing business to Tennessee as it faces "uncertainty" on tariffs ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Newell CEO Chris Peterson said in an interview with Reuters.

Sharpie-maker Newell moves more operations from China as tariffs loom

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Auto suppliers are grappling to find workers and facing higher expenses, even as the Federal Reserve signals that labor supply and demand are in balance in the economy for the first time in years. “It’s certainly alleviated, but is it where we were pre-COVID on costs and availability, which weren’t...

Auto suppliers continue to grapple with worker shortage, high costs

Stocks tumbled Thursday after fresh data stoked fears that the US economy is weakening as interest rates stay at a 23-year high.

Dow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering

Tennessee State

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John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

(Reuters) -Shares of AI high-flier Super Micro Computer tumbled to a six month low on Wednesday as a faster-than-expected contraction in the server maker's gross margin overshadowed a robust sales forecast.

High-flying Super Micro slides as margin squeeze clouds upbeat sales forecast

Wyoming State

WyoFile

With hot temperatures and most of the state under drought conditions as August gets under way, three wildfires are burning across Wyoming. The Pleasant Valley, Leeds Creek and Clearwater fires are burning more than 30,000 acres.

Three wildfires burning 30K acres in Wyoming as hot, dry conditions persist

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

We’ve officially reached the point in summer when it’s socially acceptable to look back. Lazy pool days in June and those barbecues in July feel more and more like hazy memories. But since we’re CFO Brew, instead of looking back at marvelous vacation pics, we’re finally ready to...

What CEOs are saying about consumer spending right now

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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Tough week for BNB as price decline sparks record liquidations – What now?

BNB remained in the $400 price range. The RSI showed that BNB was still in a strong bear trend. Binance Coin [BNB] has experienced a notable...

Tough week for BNB as price decline sparks record liquidations – What now?

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