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The number of unemployed Americans keeps rising. To keep the US job market from getting worse, the Fed needs to hurry up and cut interest rates.

America is on the brink of an unemployment fiasco

Americans seeking relief from high borrowing rates might not have to wait much longer.

A big change could come to the US economy in September

UPI News

The American economy measured by gross domestic product grew by 2.8% in the second quarter of 2024, substantially stronger than the expected 2.1% growth. The resilient growth despite high interest rates.

U.S. economy grew at 2.8% rate in second quarter, higher than expected

Stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth and declining crude inventories are supporting prices. Oil futures traded negative earlier in the session amid concerns about the health of China's economy. U.S. crude oil staged a comeback Thursday, rising nearly 1% to top $78 per barrel after second-quarter economic growth came in stronger than...

U.S. crude oil stages comeback, rises nearly 1% after second-quarter growth beats expectations

Business Times

The U.S. economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in the second quarter, growing at a 2.8% annualized rate, significantly outpacing expectations. This robust performance, reported by the Commerce Department on Thursday, highlights the economy's strength despite ongoing challenges such as high interest rates and inflation.

US Economy Exceeds Expectations with 2.8% Growth in Q2, Signals Strong Consumer Spending

Ohio State

NBC News

Doug Emhoff’s daughter and ex-wife criticized Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance after comments he once made referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as childless re-emerged. During a 2021 interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News, Vance — now former President Donald Trump’s running mate — said Harris was one of the “childless cat ladies” who “want to make the rest of the country miserable too.” Vance added, “If you look at Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez], the entire future of the Democrats is controlled by people without children.”

Kamala Harris' stepdaughter responds to 'childless' attack from JD Vance: 'I love my three parents'

The rapid ascension of Kamala Harris as the leading Democratic candidate for president is being viewed by many Gen Z voters on that side of the aisle as a much-needed jolt for the party and its prospects, while their Republican counterparts say her entry into the race is unlikely to sway their vote.

Gen Z voters largely optimistic about Harris but say she needs to prove herself on the campaign trail

Pennsylvania State

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Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

San Antonio, TX

SAN ANTONIO — Rebecca Contreras was planning to vote again for President Joe Biden, but the 30-year-old Texan was uncertain he could win. Now with Vice President Kamala Harris as the de facto nominee, she said her confidence has crept back. “Maybe there’s some hope again, and our votes...

Harris has to recapture the young Latino voters Biden was losing

Motor1.com

A study shows cars are being repossessed at a shockingly high rate through the first half of 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Car prices have skyrocketed in recent years. Not everyone can afford those monthly payments, a new study shows. Recent data from Cox Automotive shows auto repossessions are up 23 percent compared to last year. That's a significant jump, taking repos to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Auto Repossessions Are Soaring

Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk, said Thursday in her first interview that he was an absent father who was cruel to her as a child for being queer and feminine. Wilson, 20, in an exclusive interview with NBC News, responded to comments Musk made Monday about...

Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her for being queer as a child

Southwest Airlines said it will abandon its signature open seating plan. The airline said it will now assign seats and offer premium seats with more legroom on its flights. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda reports on the reasons behind the change.

Southwest changes course on its signature open seating plan

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Having a functioning air conditioning unit is essential during the hot North Carolina summers. For those living in apartments or rental properties, the lack of a reliable AC unit can make it difficult to feel comfortable.

Are landlords required to provide air conditioning for North Carolina tenants? Here’s the law

In a legacy-defining moment, President Biden said, “The future of democracy is in the hands of the voter,” as he outlined the decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race. NBC News’ presidential historian Michael Beschloss breaks down the significance of President Biden stepping away from power.

Breaking down the historical significance of Biden’s Oval Office address

WASHINGTON — Democratic senators plan to introduce legislation Tuesday that would effectively overturn a Supreme Court ruling last month that imposed new limits on federal agencies when they issue regulations about a wide variety of issues, including the environment and consumer protection. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., will introduce a...

Democratic senators seek to reverse Supreme Court ruling that restricts federal agency power

Akron, OH

NewsByJoshua

Big news out of Ohio: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is making a major shift by relocating 175 jobs from its Akron headquarters to a new facility in Costa Rica. This move, part of their "Goodyear Forward" transformation plan, will take effect in early 2025.

A major Ohio company is moving its jobs overseas

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Covid rates are still rising across most of the country, fueled by the highly contagious new variants of the virus — KP.2 and KP.3 and LB.1. As of July 18, the highest levels of Covid are in the Western states, although there are no areas of the U.S. where rates are noticeably dropping, according to CDC wastewater data.

Covid cases are rising: When to rest and when to test, according to CDC and experts

Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable strategic bombers patrolled near the U.S. state of Alaska in the North Pacific and Arctic on Thursday, the two countries said, a move that prompted the United States and Canada to scramble fighter jets. Russian Tu-95MS “Bear” strategic bombers and Chinese Xi’an H-6 strategic bombers took...

Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers patrol near United States

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U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the second quarter, much faster than expected

Economic activity in the U.S. was considerably stronger than expected during the second quarter, according to an initial estimate Thursday from the Commerce Department. Real gross...

U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the second quarter, much faster than expected

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