Columbus, OH

Jackson, WY

Fed Chair Jerome Powell will deliver his policy speech at 10 a.m. ET from the central bank's annual conclave in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. For all the attention being paid to the presentation, the chances of it containing any startling news seem remote. In previous years, Powell has used Jackson Hole...

Here's everything to expect from Fed Chair Powell's speech Friday in Jackson Hole

Roger Ferguson, former Fed vice chair and former TIAA CEO, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Fed Chair Powell's speech at Jackson Hole, what to expect from the Federal Reserve in upcoming meetings, and where lower rates would impact the economy first.

Fed Chair Powell is 'a bit more definitive' on rate cuts than I'd imagined, says Roger Ferguson

TheStreet

Traders are betting that cooler jobs data and fading inflation pressures will lead to an outsized Federal Reserve interest-rate cut next month.

Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech might disappoint markets

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

The Biden administration will resume offering free at-home Covid tests to American households in late September amid a summer surge of the virus. Americans will soon be able to use COVIDtests.gov to request four free tests, administration officials told reporters. The tests will be able to detect the currently circulating...

U.S. will again offer free at-home Covid tests starting in late September

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

Popular on-chain analyst Willy Woo is predicting that Bitcoin (BTC) will ultimately hit a massive value for one key reason. Woo tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could capture 3% of the total wealth assets and soar more than 975% from the current value.

Bitcoin To Explode by at Least 975% To Reach Ultimate Price, Says Analyst Willy Woo – Here’s the Timeline

Here are the top three news stories over the past day presented to you by U.Today. FBI breaks silence about Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Dave Troy, prominent investigative journalist and entrepreneur, has recently made a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the FBI, in which he asked for information about Satoshi Nakamoto, anonymous creator of Bitcoin. The bureau responded to the request, stating that Satoshi could be "one or more third-party individuals" and that it can "neither confirm nor deny" the existence of records about them. As follows from Troy's comment to the FBI's response, this is a typical answer for requests concerning non-U.S. persons. The journalist wrote that he intends to appeal the response, adding that his goal is not to identify the person behind the pseudonym, but to obtain any information the FBI may have on the subject.

FBI Breaks Silence about BTC Creator Satoshi Nakamoto, XRP Sees $12 Billion Real Trading Volume Surge, Arthur Hayes Predicts Epic Altcoin Season: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer takes a look at the Fed's next move and the state of the consumer.

We have to rethink how strapped the consumer really is, says Jim Cramer

Barbara Corcoran wants homebuyers to stop thinking so much about mortgage rates and enter the housing market. The 75-year-old real estate mogul has been in the business for over 50 years. Corcoran is also widely known as one of the original sharks on ABC's "Shark Tank," having appeared in all 15 seasons of the show.

Barbara Corcoran says to forget about interest rates, 'get out there' and buy a home

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum hiked by over 3% in the last trading session. Compared to ETH, BTC seemed overvalued at press time. Bitcoin and Ethereum have long been two of the market’s biggest cryptos. However, tribalism within the community has often placed them at opposite ends of any spectrum, which is why comparisons are common.

Bitcoin vs Ethereum – Every $1 invested in either of these cryptos will…

This story is part of CNBC Make It's The Moment series, where highly successful people reveal the critical moment that changed the trajectory of their lives and careers, discussing what drove them to make the leap into the unknown. Emery Wells put himself on the path to a dream career...

42-year-old sold his startup for $1.3 billion—he started by buying a $17,500 camera he couldn't afford

Divers on Friday retrieved Hannah Lynch, the daughter of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, from the wreckage of a yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC. It took divers days to locate the missing people due to difficulties accessing the inside...

Daughter of tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch retrieved from sunken superyacht off Sicily

Monterey, CA

Of the 1,143 cars up for sale at Monterey Car Week, only 821 sold — marking a 72% sell-through rate, according to classic-car insurance company Hagerty. The average sale price was $476,965, down slightly from last year's average of $477,866. That's in part because a new generation of collectors...

Classic car sales stall in Monterey auctions as new generation takes charge

Minnesota State

Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz's family relied on Social Security benefits after his father died. Children may qualify for Social Security benefits if one of or both of their parents pass away. Yet many children may not be receiving the benefits for which they are eligible. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz...

Walz's family relied on Social Security when his father died. Many don't know kids are eligible for benefits

Baltimore, MD

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend and save their money. In 2007, Alex Smith had no designs on building a multi-state restaurant group that brings in nine figures annually. He just wanted to open an ice cream shop.

40-year-old's restaurant group could bring in $200 million this year—he started with an ice cream shop, fresh out of college

It's that time again! "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed. Sign up now for the CNBC Investing Club to follow Jim Cramer's every move in the market. Questions for Cramer?. Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBC.

Cramer's Lighting Round: L3Harris is 'terrific'

Legitimate companies are increasingly posting fake job listings, often referred to as ghost jobs. Four in 10 companies posted fake job listings in 2024, and three in 10 are currently advertising for a role that is not real, according to a May survey from Resume Builder. "Ghost jobs are actually...

Ghost jobs: What the rise in fake job listings says about the current job market

Houston, TX

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Six-Figure Side Hustle series, where people with lucrative side hustles break down the routines and habits they've used to make money on top of their full-time jobs. Got a story to tell? Let us know! Email us at AskMakeIt@cnbc.com. When Leena Pettigrew...

44-year-old’s garage side hustle brings in $148,600 a year: ‘You don’t have to have business experience’

Chicago, IL

Palm Springs Tribune

Taylor Swift broke Wembley stadium records playing the venue eight times in a single tour at her final London show in of the Eras Tour and debuted her track So Long London live from her latest album, Tortured Poets Department . The timing of her last European performance is politically intriguing, as it coincides with the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where she might have the opportunity to endorse Kamala Harris for President.

Taylor Swift’s Potential DNC Appearance and Endorsement of Kamala Harris: Will It Happen?

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Bitcoin rises after Fed Chair Powell lays groundwork for interest rate cuts: CNBC Crypto World

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets...

Bitcoin rises after Fed Chair Powell lays groundwork for interest rate cuts: CNBC Crypto World

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