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CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on news from the Federal Reserve.

Fed's Waller: Time has come to lower the Federal Funds rate

Gold prices fell on Friday, retreating from near-record levels reached earlier, after mixed U.S. jobs data cast doubts on the scale of interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve this month. Spot gold fell 0.8% to $2,495.85 per ounce by 4:04 p.m. ET, having hit their highest since Aug. 20, when...

Gold drops from near-record level as U.S. jobs data blurs rate outlook

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Where are they? Podcast

When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Volkswagen's management went toe-to-toe with workers on Wednesday, outlining the need to take "joint responsbility" in order to turn things around at the crisis-stricken German automotive giant. The showdown comes shortly after the carmaker flagged it was no longer able to rule out closing plants in its home country of...

'A declaration of bankruptcy': Unions lash out as Volkswagen weighs possible German plant closures

Germany’s car industry was once recognized around the world for its high-quality, innovative internal combustion engine cars. But things have changed since then. The industry is facing a range of issues, from regulation to macroeconomics, China and EVs. Issues in the automotive sector may also have spill over effects...

Once the envy of the world, Germany's car brands now weigh heavily on its struggling economy

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Nemil Dalal, product lead of the Coinbase Developer Platform, discusses Coinbase's first AI-to-AI crypto transaction.

Super PAC backing Kamala Harris to accept crypto donations: CNBC Crypto World

Amid high prices, steep interest rates, and unemployment worries, the New Zealand government estimates that a record 131,200 of its citizens have moved overseas in the past 12 months through June. A lack of quality jobs for kiwis, especially New Zealand's younger generations, is accelerating the exodus, with the trend...

'Economic refugees' flee from New Zealand as cost-of-living crisis deepens

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Fall is nearly here, and that means it's time to schedule the vaccinations that will help bolster your immune system and better protect yourself against some of the most popular respiratory illnesses. This summer, we saw a surge in Covid cases, that started in early June. And health experts predict...

Covid-19, flu, RSV: Vaccine recommendations for fall—and the best time to get them

The company said the proposal was "opportunistically timed and grossly undervalues our standalone path and the additional actionable avenues we see to realize and unlock shareholder value in the near- to medium-term." Even if Couche-Tard increases its offer "very significantly," Seven & i said the proposal does not consider the...

7-Eleven's parent company rejects $38.6 billion takeover bid, says offer 'grossly undervalues' company

At least a half-dozen companies have hit the $1 trillion mark. Next up could be the first individual person to become a trillionaire. More than 100 years after the first billionaire, the first trillionaire could well be crowned in the next decade. A version of this article first appeared in...

Top 10 people most likely to reach trillionaire status

The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing every week since its last winner in June, reaching $740 million — the seventh largest in history — ahead of its next draw on Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Assuming you'll defy the 1 in 302,575,350 odds of winning Friday night's...

Mega Millions' $740 million jackpot has 2 payout options—how to avoid 'blowing all the money,' from financial experts

Said Wednesday that U.S. citizens would make up the majority of the board of directors, as the $15 billion proposal faces mounting political opposition ahead of the U.S. election in November. In the face of resistance from the United Steelworkers union, President Joe Biden and the two major candidates running...

Japanese company vows U.S. Steel would be American-run as election-year takeover faces mounting opposition

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Mooresville, NC

The fastest-growing suburb in the U.S. isn't near a major city like New York, Miami, or Los Angeles. In fact, it's in North Carolina, according to a new GOBankingRates report. In August, GOBankingRates looked at the population change from 2020 and 2022 and focused on cities with a 9% or greater change in the same years. The suburbs had to have a July 2024 home value below $500,000.

10 of America's fastest-growing suburbs with home values under $500,000—6 are in the South

Los Angeles, CA

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty in his criminal tax case in Los Angeles federal court, hours after jury selection was due to begin for a trial of the son of President Joe Biden. The move came after prosecutors strongly opposed his offer to make an Alford plea, which would maintain he was innocent but concede prosecutors had enough evidence to convict him at trial.

Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax case, hours after jury selection for trial was to begin

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

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After Curtis Wallace was sentenced to 46-years-to-life in prison nearly two decades ago, for a shooting he has always maintained he did not commit, he made his family a promise: one day he would make it home in one piece.

‘I’m Innocent:’ He Was Stabbed In Prison After Nearly 20 Years, Will D.A. Gascón’s Policies Help Free Him Before It’s Too Late?

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Masimo CEO shared confidential information with investor ahead of public release, court filing shows

Masimo CEO Joe Kiani revealed what he called confidential information to a major investor in March, 12 hours before it was released to the public, according...

Masimo CEO shared confidential information with investor ahead of public release, court filing shows

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