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

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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Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Carlson, the former senior enlisted leader for the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Europe, has been relieved following a completed investigation into alcohol-related incidents, said Neil A. Ruggiero, a spokesman for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, or SETAF, as reported by Task and Purpose.

Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Carlson of 173rd Airborne Brigade in Italy Fired

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

Savita Subramanian, BofA Securities head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, how to navigate volatility ahead of the November elections, what to expect from the August jobs report, impact on the Fed's inflation fight, and more.

The Fed has done a good job of moderating inflation, says BofA's Savita Subramanian

CNBC's Steve Sedgwick speaks to Khalid A. Al-Falih, the minister of investment for Saudi Arabia, at the Ambrosetti Forum.

Watch CNBC's full interview with Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al Falih

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Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

Former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and former Commerce Secretary Gary Locke join 'The Exchange' to discuss the steel wars and trade.

Former Commerce Secretary Gutierrez on why Nippon-U.S. Steel deal needs to happen

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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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NEWARK, N.J. – Kareem Green, also known as "Try Me," a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has admitted to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering & Cocaine Charges

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is implementing a new policy meant to safeguard the personal belongings of people seeking asylum in the U.S. in response to ongoing reports of Border Patrol agents tossing religious items, essential medicine and legal documents.

After years of pressure, new Border Patrol policy protects essential items like medicine, IDs, legal documents

OPEC+ delayed plans to increase production by 180,000 barrels per day until December as oil sold off steeply this week. U.S. crude oil hit the lowest level since June 2023, putting the benchmark on pace for its worst week in nearly a year, as OPEC+ has failed to reassure the market about the global supply and demand balance.

U.S. crude oil falls to lowest level since June 2023, posts worst week in nearly a year

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Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

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A packed house greeted Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday at Enmarket Arena in Savannah. Lines formed hours before the 5 p.m. speech by the Democratic presidential candidate and parking lots and adjacent streets were jammed. Buses and trolleys brought loads from city parking lots about a mile away to the campaign rally that ended a two-day tour by Harris. Photojournalist Daryl Green chronicled the afternoon for The Current.

Slideshow: Harris rally at Savannah’s Enmarket Arena

New nuclear plant designs, called small modular reactors, could speed deployment of carbon-free power in the future as electricity demand rises. These small reactors would have simpler designs, making them easier and cheaper to build than current plants. But the cost of building a first-of-its kind project has been a...

Small nuclear reactors could power the future — the challenge is building the first one in the U.S.

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. Second-day drop. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell...

CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts need to start before inflation’s 2%

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Local Democratic leaders gathered Friday in Savannah to bring home a topic that will be a focus of the party’s national convention next week: medical costs and how the Biden administration has helped curb the expensive burden on voters with health problems.

Savannah Harris supporters gather on anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act

Abbott Laboratories on Thursday announced its over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor Lingo is available in the U.S. Lingo can be purchased without a prescription, and it's intended for adults who do not take insulin that want to improve their overall health and wellness. Users can buy one sensor online for $49,...

Abbott launches its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor in the U.S.

Outgoing European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni, speaking at the Ambrosetti Forum, comments on the risks and challenges facing the European Union's economy.

Europe's economy growing slowly and facing more limited risks, EU's Paolo Gentiloni says

Dell and Palantir shares rose in extended trading after the announcement that they're being added to the S&P 500. Their inclusion comes after tech companies Super Micro and CrowdStrike joined the index earlier this year. Dell was previously a member of the S&P 500 until the company was taken private...

Dell and Palantir to join S&P 500; shares of both jump

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Israeli military says it killed Hamas armed wing leader Mohammed Deif in Gaza airstrike last month

Israel's military on Thursday said it killed the chief of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, in an airstrike in July. Hamas initially denied that Deif was...

Israeli military says it killed Hamas armed wing leader Mohammed Deif in Gaza airstrike last month

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