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Dallas, TX

A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday barred a U.S. Federal Trade Commission rule from taking effect that would ban agreements commonly signed by workers not to join their employers' rivals or launch competing businesses. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Dallas said the FTC, which enforces federal antitrust laws,...

Judge strikes down Biden administration ban on worker 'noncompete' agreements

The Motley Fool

The Oracle of Omaha's short-term actions and long-term ethos don't always mesh.

Warren Buffett Has Sold Almost $2.3 Billion of Bank of America Stock -- and It's a Direct Reminder of His $56 Billion Warning to Wall Street

Markets Insider

Stocks could see a 1995-like rally after the Fed cuts rates, said Wells Fargo's head of global investment strategy.

Stocks will embark on a run of gains unseen in 30 years after the Fed cuts rates, Wells Fargo strategy chief says

Colorado State

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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

New York City, NY

Nassau County, NY

A convicted New York drug dealer and predatory lender who was freed from federal prison after his sentence was commuted in 2021 by then-President Donald Trump was arrested on assault charges. Jonathan Braun is accused in Nassau County court of assaulting his elderly father-in-law as he tried to protect his...

New York drug dealer whose prison sentence Trump commuted arrested on assault charges

USA TODAY

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is looking into the handling of Zelle transactions by big banks, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Bank of America, Wells Fargo are under investigation for handling of customers funds on Zelle

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for the forgiveness of medical debt for millions of Americans. People in the U.S. owe at least $220 billion in medical debt, a February KFF analysis found. Vice President Kamala Harris wants to forgive medical debt for millions of Americans. The economic plan Harris...

Harris wants to forgive medical debt for millions of Americans

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Wealthy businessman Timothy Mellon and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg wrote huge, eight-figure checks in July to support major Republican and Democratic super PACs, respectively, gearing up for the 2024 election. Mellon, who donated $50 million in May to Make America Great Again Inc., the super PAC that supports...

Billionaires Timothy Mellon and Mike Bloomberg inject massive sums into 2024 super PACs

Ray Attril, Head of FX Strategy from NAB says the pace an magnitude of the Fed's easing cycle is not as important for the USD as the fact that it is likely to start in September.

NAB: In the early stages of a prolonged USD weakening cycle

GOBankingRates

The U.S. may not be in a recession now, but many Americans believe it is, according to the Consumer Sentiment Index at the University of Michigan. This is likely because of record high inflation,...

8 Reasons You Should Behave Like the US Is in a Recession Even Though It’s Not

Former President Bill Clinton told the Democratic National Convention, "In 2024, we have a clear choice: 'We The People' vs. 'Me, Myself, and I.' " "Kamala Harris is the only candidate in this race with the vision, the experience, the temperament, the will, and yes — the sheer joy — to do that on good and bad days. To be our voice," said Clinton.

Bill Clinton says choice between Harris and Trump is 'We the people' vs. 'Me, Myself, and I'

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Meghan Markle's venture into the lifestyle space has not been met with universal acclaim, particularly from one well-known figure: Martha Stewart. Earlier this year, in March, Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand immediately drew comparisons to other celebrity wellness empires, particularly that of culinary icon Martha Stewart. However, these comparisons have reportedly struck a nerve with Stewart, who finds them both "irritating and insulting."

Meghan Markle 'Insulted' Martha Stewart as She 'Won't Hesitate to Take Her Down

A recession is coming in the US by early next year, one John Hopkins economist predicts.

The economy is flashing a recession signal that's been seen only 4 times in the past century, veteran economist Steve Hanke says

Fox Business

Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff argued that the Federal Reserve will have trouble getting inflation down to 2% without a recession.

Harvard economist says food prices are leaving him in 'state of shock'

The US Sun

AMERICA'S favorite retailers were thrown into chaos as Wall Street experienced its worst day in two years, with major players like Walmart and Costco witnessing dramatic stock declines. In the middle of this turmoil, investors are increasingly turning to one of the most reliable indicators to gauge whether a recession...

Little-known rule triggered across US ‘predicts recession without fail’ as Costco & Walmart suffer Wall Street bloodbath

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Phoenix, NY

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to make a campaign speech addressing "his path forward" on Friday, days after his running mate said the campaign faced a choice about staying in the 2024 election or dropping out to back Donald Trump. Kennedy's campaign announced he will hold...

RFK Jr. plans speech on 'path forward' amid talk of potentially backing Trump

Jackson, WY

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak about the economic outlook on Friday and could shed light on the outlook for the central bank's next moves on interest rates. The Fed is widely expected to cut its benchmark interest rate when it next meets in September, seeking to shift its focus from fighting inflation to preventing unemployment.

What To Expect From Federal Reserve Chair Powell's Speech at Jackson Hole Friday

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Yale's Joanne Lipman on noncompetes ban ruling: It will impact lower-income workers the most

Joanne Lipman, Yale University lecturer, joins 'Squawk Box'...

Yale's Joanne Lipman on noncompetes ban ruling: It will impact lower-income workers the most

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