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Social Security reform is a major issue in the years ahead. If elected, here's what Vice President Kamala Harris might do about it.

What would a Kamala Harris presidency mean for Social Security?

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Local officials and advocates in California are divided over Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent executive order requiring state agencies to remove homeless encampments on public property, leaving the homeless community caught in the middle and uncertain where they will go. In June, the Supreme Court ruled that punishing homeless people for...

'It’s mayhem and craziness': Californians react to Gavin Newsom’s order to remove homeless encampments

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris for president, saying in a spot released by her campaign early Friday that they “couldn’t be prouder” to help propel her to victory.The 55-second ad sees Harris taking a call from the Obamas while seemingly walking backstage at a campaign event. Obama’s distinctive voice breaks in over the phone immediately: “Kamala!”        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama)
After Michelle greets her as well, the video cuts to a title...

Barack and Michelle Obama Finally Endorse Harris But Warn: ‘We’re Underdogs’

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Joe Biden’s presidency has been falling to pieces before our eyes for months, but recent events have made it clear that his Humpty Dumpty moment has finally arrived. Few will weep. If you’re looking for a rundown of how awful Biden’s presidency has been, Victor Davis Hanson offers a pretty good summary. Yet for me, […]

Biden’s presidency is finished

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Business Insider

Former President Barack Obama endorsed President Biden for the 2024 race. Now, Biden's age has become a concern for him.

Obama was startled by how 'disoriented' Biden appeared during a June fundraising event, NYT reports

Oliver Chen, TD Cowen senior retail analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss key retail earnings from Walmart and Home Depot this week, what to expect from the retail giants, state of the consumer, and more.

We are in a consumer discretionary recession, says TD Cowen's Oliver Chen

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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?

Not even a week after Kamala Harris took over as the Democratic presidential nominee, major donors are already making demands of her potential administration. Democratic backers in the business sector have called on Harris to fire Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan. Suggested Reading. LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and...

Major Democratic donors want Kamala Harris to fire the FTC chair if she becomes president

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WASHINGTON — One thing hasn't changed now that President Joe Biden is no longer seeking the Democratic Party's nomination: Democratic convention delegates remain free to vote for whomever they want to be their party's nominee, regardless of the results of the primary. The only command to delegates under current...

No, Biden doesn’t need to ‘release’ his delegates as he withdraws from the race

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CNBC TechCheck Evening Edition: August 12, 2024

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General Motors on Monday revealed redesigned versions of its entry-level GMC Terrain crossover, including a new standard "Elevation" model. The vehicle features a more rugged exterior design as well as a new interior with 26 inches of standard information and control screens. The Terrain is typically one of the bestselling...

GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand's entry-level model

The foods in your daily diet play a major role in how healthy you are and how long a life you live. In fact, one of the key practices of people living in blue zones is eating a diet of mostly plant-based foods of fruits, vegetables and nuts. In past...

100-year-olds share what they always eat—and what they never do: 'I don't drink soda at all'

Gold prices inched higher on Monday on U.S. interest rate cut optimism and brewing geopolitical tensions, while traders looked to key U.S. inflation data due later this week for more monetary policy cues. Investors are pricing in a 49% chance of a 50 basis points (bps) rate cut by the...

Gold firms as traders brace for U.S. inflation data

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Hill

Progressives are growing increasingly angry with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) after “squad” member Rep. Cori Bush’s (D-Mo.) primary loss earlier this week. Bush was unseated by fellow Democrat Wesley Bell in a primary where AIPAC spent aggressively against her. Just weeks prior, the group...

Progressive anger with AIPAC rises over Bush loss

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

U.S. crude oil extended last week’s gains as Middle East tensions continue to weigh on the market. Futures are trading higher even as OPEC lowered its demand forecast in part because of economic uncertainty in China. U.S. crude oil topped rallied Monday to top $80 per barrel as the...

U.S. crude oil rallies more than 4%, tops $80 as Pentagon sends more forces to Middle East

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Argus Media editor: Iran nuclear deal as we know it is long gone

Nader Itayim, Middle East Gulf editor at...

Argus Media editor: Iran nuclear deal as we know it is long gone

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