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US oil production hit a record high of 13.4 million barrels per day last week, up from 12.6 million barrels per day a year ago.

US oil production just hit a record high

(Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 inched higher on Friday, as better-than-expected U.S. jobs data allayed fears of recession in the world's top economy, while industrial metal miners further boosted recovery. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index was up 0.3%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 rose 0.2% by 0709 GMT. However, both...

FTSE 100 Inches Higher as Miners Gain, US Jobs Data Allays Recession Fears

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied Thursday in Wall Street’s latest sharp swerve after a better-than-expected report on unemployment eased worries about the slowing economy. The S&P 500 jumped 2.3% for its best day since 2022 and shaved off all but 0.5% of its loss from what...

Wall Street Rallies to Its Best Day Since 2022 on Encouraging Unemployment Data; S&P 500 Jumps 2.3%

The Dow and other indexes rose on Thursday as new labor market data came in better than expected, easing concerns about a potential recession. Following that, stocks began to recover from recent massive sell-offs. Suggested Reading. The Labor Department reported that initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped by 17,000...

Dow closes almost 700 points higher as new job data boosts investors' confidence

The “MisinfoNation” series returns with a new chapter in Donie O’Sullivan’s investigation into the pervasive surge of misinformation targeting American elections. Tune into “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” on Sunday, August 11 at 8pm ET/PT.

Listen to what Trump supporter says will happen if he loses in November

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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

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Tropical storm Debby has caused flooding throughout the southeast, leading some South Carolina residents to find alligators swimming in their backyards.

Watch: Tropical storm Debby has alligators swimming in people’s backyards

In a head-to-head comparison, drinks containing erythritol, a sweetener in stevia and keto products, raised the risk of blood clots while sugar water did not.

Zero calorie sweetener linked to blood clots and risk of heart disease, study finds

When Wall Street traders decide they’ve maxed out the value they can get from a particular sector of the market — tech, say — they’ll often cash out and move their profits into another area. It’s called a sector rotation, and it happens all the time as part of the natural course of a business cycle. 

Customers didn’t stop spending. Companies stopped serving

Minnesota State

A man who served for over ten years with Gov. Tim Walz in the Minnesota Army National Guard, tells CNN’s Brianna Keilar that he doesn’t think Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick has been characterized fairly.

‘They’re lying’: Man who served with Walz responds to claims about his military record

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A coin worth 8000 times face value might be between your couch cushions right now!

2004 Quarters Are Worth $2000, And One Might Be In Your Pocket Right Now

Palestinian authorities in Khan Younis, Gaza, carried out a mass burial of 89 bodies returned to the territory by the Israeli military. Residents desperate for information about missing loved ones gathered at Khan Younis’ Turkish cemetery, hoping to identify the remains of their relatives. Palestinian officials said that the Israelis did not provide any identities for the corpses, and there is no information about when or how the individuals died. The Israeli military has not commented on the transfer of bodies and did not respond to CNN’s request for comment.

Shocking video shows 89 bodies returned to Gaza by Israel

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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

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Over the past 24 hours, sports fans have been buzzing over Norwegian pole vaulter Embla Matilde Njerve. Some people have even called her the new social media darling of the Paris Olympics.  Well, there's just one issue with calling Njerve a fan favorite at the Olympics. She's not actually ...

Meet Embla Matilde Njerve, The Norwegian Pole Vaulter Everyone's Buzzing Over

New body cam video from Trump shooting raises questions

We often don’t think about pelvic health until something goes wrong, like pain during intercourse. Our expert explains how to spot the signs of pelvic dysfunction.

You need to focus on your pelvic health. A doctor explains why

New York City, NY

Gone is the bullhorn. Instead, New York City emergency management officials have turned high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather.

New Yorkers are warned from the skies about impending danger from storms as city deploys drones

Our Earthlink internet review breaks down what you need to know about this ISP that offers DSL, fiber, and satellite internet plans.

EarthLink home internet review: A guide to plans, prices and speed

USA rugby sevens bronze medalist Ariana Ramsey has said she’s turned into a universal healthcare advocate after being offered free healthcare in the Olympic Village.

Team USA rugby medalist becomes free healthcare advocate after discovering it in Olympic Village

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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

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Dow closes nearly 700 points higher after latest jobless data brings better news for America’s labor market

US stocks surged Thursday after new data on the labor market suggested that the economy may not be headed into the downward spiral that traders...

Dow closes nearly 700 points higher after latest jobless data brings better news for America’s labor market

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