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Columbus, OH

The Independent

Fears over a slowing economy heading into the election season mounted on Friday when federal officials released disappointing job numbers.The Labor Department stated that in July the economy added 1114,000 jobs - a figure that missed expectations, according to the Wall Street Journal. That is compared to the economy adding nearly 180,000 jobs in June.“Temperatures might be hot around the country, but there’s no summer heatwave for the job market,” Becky Frankiewicz, president of the ManpowerGroup employment agency, said, according to CNBC. “With across-the-board cooling, we have lost most of the gains we saw from the first quarter of the...

Economic recession fears grow after bleak jobs report and unemployment spike

Markets Insider

While the so-called Sahm-rule indicator, which has been remarkably accurate in its history, has flashed, its creator isn't so sure about a recession.

Surging US unemployment has triggered a recession indicator with a perfect track record

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. hiring decelerated sharply last month in the face of high interest rates as employers added a weak 114,000 jobs. Friday’s Labor Department report showed a drop from the 179,000 jobs created in June. Forecasters had expected to see 175,000 jobs in July. The unemployment rate rose to 4.3%.

US added just 114,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate hits 4.3%

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Chicago, IL

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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?

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Bellingham Metro News

UNITED STATES — McDonald's has introduced a new burger, the "Big Arch," poised to become its first major global addition since Chicken McNuggets joined the core menu in 1983 and the recent addition of Chicken McCrispy.

McDonald's Unveils "Big Arch" Burger for U.S. and Global Markets

California State

CBS News

Heat and humidity levels could dampen efforts to contain the Park Fire in Northern California as firefighters work to push back flames. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.

Park Fire nears another devastating record in California

Pennsylvania State

Luzerne County, PA

Hazleton, PA

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The body of a homicide victim was found behind a high school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Police Tips said in a Facebook post that troopers from the Hazleton Barracks are investigating the homicide from July 24. After receiving several tips, state police searched the wooded...

Body of homicide victim found behind Pennsylvania high school

Three Americans who were wrongfully imprisoned in Russia, Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, are back on U.S. soil. They made a brief stop at Joint Base Andrews, before arriving in San Antonio to undergo medical assessments. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

Paul Whelan describes journey home as Americans freed from Russia return to U.S. soil

San Diego, CA

The Park Fire in California has been raging for a week, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. In southern California, a new wildfire exploded near San Diego. The Nixon Fire has burned nearly 5,000 acres and has also forced evacuations.

New wildfire explodes in California as efforts continue to contain Park Fire

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

A prisoner exchange with Russia on Thursday has freed journalist Evan Gershkovich and U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent for Puck News, joins "America Decides" to look at the role Vice President Kamala Harris played in their release.

Analyzing Kamala Harris' views on foreign policy

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. • At 8:30 AM ET, The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for 230 thousand initial claims, down from 235 thousand last week. • At 10:00 AM, ISM Manufacturing Index for July. The...

Thursday: Unemployment Claims, ISM Mfg, Construction Spending, Vehicle Sales

Apex, NC

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Nevada State

Ely, NV

Three inmates have died and nine others were transported for medical treatment as a result of an "altercation" on Tuesday at a maximum-security prison in a rural mining city in eastern Nevada, the state's Department of Corrections said.No officers were injured and the department gave no additional details about how the deaths and injuries occurred in Ely, Nevada. The department did not release the names of any of the inmates that died or the conditions of those injured.CBS affiliate KLAS-TV has learned the altercation appeared to stem from a feud between two rival gangs and there are concerns about possible...

3 inmates killed, 9 injured in "altercation" at maximum-security prison

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  No window AC unit? No problem. Window fans are an affordable alternative that offer airflow powerful enough to provide some level of relief to your overheated room.With August's arrival, you're going to need more than a floor fan to stave off the sweat that comes with living life in sweltering temperatures. We rounded up the best window fans we could find online, all of which are loved by...

The best window fans for the dog days of August

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

BOSTON - Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury."Heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision"In a statement posted on social media, the band said, in part, "We've always wanted to blow your mind when performing.  As you know, Steven's voice is an instrument like no other.  He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury.  We've seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that...

Aerosmith announces retirement from touring due to Steven Tyler's vocal injury

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Q. Jacksonville Today reader Jennifer E. has a few questions about the state of her local grocery stores. German grocery store company Aldi bought Winn-Dixie and Harveys grocery stores last year from Southeastern Grocers, the parent company based in Jacksonville. Jennifer wants to know the latest about the company’s plan to turn some of those stores into Aldi stores.

#AskJAXTDY | Are Winn-Dixie stores still becoming Aldi?

Hiring lost momentum in July as employers added 114,000 jobs, a far smaller number than economists had expected. The unemployment rate, meanwhile, jumped to 4.3%. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down the numbers.

Disappointing numbers in July jobs report, unemployment hits 4.3%

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