Columbus, OH

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Investors betting on a second Trump presidency expect an easier regulatory environment and more corporate M&A activity.

Stock market today: Dow closes at a record as market bets on Trump after assassination attempt

While leading Asian indices closed mostly higher, Europe and Wall Street saw early gains fade as traders failed to shake off last week's volatility caused by mixed earnings and big selling of technology stocks. In Europe, London eked out a miniscule gain while Frankfurt and Paris fell. Wall Street stocks...

Stocks rally peters out as focus turns to interest rates

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate at 5.25% to 5.5%, citing "some further progress" toward its 2% inflation goal. At his press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a rate cut in September is "on the table," provided the inflation data continues to be encouraging. The comments propelled stocks to their highs of the day.

Fed recap: Chair Powell gives the September rate cut signal traders were hoping for

"These are significant gains, implying the S&P 500 could gain 200-300 points in the next week. This is very compelling in our view," Fundstrat said.

Stocks will rally 5% in just 5 days after the Fed's rate decision this week, Fundstrat says

TheStreet

The Fed won't cut rates on Wednesday, but it's next move is getting closer.

Fed to signal timing of first interest rate cut as inflation slows

Business Insider

Some important munitions, like anti-ship missiles, might last only a few days, said the eight-person commission appointed by Congress.

Wargames show the US could burn through its ammo in 'as few as 3 to 4 weeks' in a war with China, commission warns

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Clackamas County, OR

ABC News

An Oregon hospital system is facing a lawsuit after more than 2,000 patients were possibly exposed to HIV and hepatitis.

Patients sue hospital system after thousands possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis

A man identified as a suspect in the 1991 murder of a 23-year-old has died by suicide, days after a DNA swab from his cheek matched evidence collected at the crime scene.

1991 murder suspect dies by suicide after submitting DNA sample

Chico, CA

A California man accused of deliberately starting what has become the largest active wildfire in the country was formally charged with felony arson, court records show.

Man accused of starting largest wildfire burning in the US charged with felony arson

Nebraska State

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska from the late afternoon into the evening with a few cells lingering into the overnight hours. Storms will be capable of producing mainly damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado. Check below for further details on the outlook.

Damaging Winds Excess of 75mph, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Northern Plains; Evening of July 29th

TOKYO -- One person died and nearly 150 others were sickened after eating grilled eel prepared by a restaurant chain and sold at a department store near Tokyo, officials said. Among those sickened, two required hospitalization. Keikyu Department Store said 147 customers as of Monday had reported symptoms such as...

1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Markets remain split on the chance of a Bank of England rate cut on Thursday, despite U.K. inflation hitting the central bank's 2% target twice in a row. Some in its nine-member Monetary Policy Committee remain concerned about services inflation and wage growth, meaning the vote could be a tight split.

Bank of England rate cut is a close call even with inflation on target

Wisconsin State

Mediaite

Vice President Kamala Harris has erased former President Donald Trump's lead in several swing states, according to a new poll by Bloomberg News.
The post Latest Bloomberg Polls Show ‘Kamala Harris Wipes Out Trump’s Swing-State Lead’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Latest Bloomberg Polls Show ‘Kamala Harris Wipes Out Trump’s Swing-State Lead’

Fred Trump III, the son of the former president's late older brother, spoke with ABC News about his new book, "All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way."

Fred Trump III calls uncle Donald Trump 'atomic crazy,' says he used racial slur

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

CarShield will pay $10 million to settle charges that its advertisements and telemarketing for its extended auto warranty plans are deceptive and misleading, the Federal Trade Commission said. Many customers found that repair claims were often not covered despite making payments of up to $120 per month, the FTC said...

CarShield to pay $10M to settle deceptive advertising charges

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

A 12-year-old boy was killed on a beach in Cancun after gunmen on jet skis opened fire on a rival drug dealer, Mexican officials said Sunday.

12-year-old killed by gunmen on jet skis targeting rival drug dealer, officials say

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Stock market today: Big Tech sends Wall Street toward its best day in 5 months, as oil prices jump

NEW YORK -- Big technology stocks are bouncing back and boosting U.S. indexes on Wall Street Wednesday, one of the day’s many sharp swings for financial...

Stock market today: Big Tech sends Wall Street toward its best day in 5 months, as oil prices jump

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