Columbus, OH

Worries about the economy and a seemingly slow-footed response from the Fed, along with concerns over corporate earnings, dragged markets Monday. Put that against the backdrop of a stock market with high valuation, and it had all the makings of a sell-off waiting to happen. "It's just a perfect storm...

Here are all the reasons why Monday's major market wreck is happening

Gold fell more than 1% on Monday, caught in the slipstream of a global, wider market sell-off driven by mounting economic concerns, although analysts said this would be a temporary correction for the safe haven. Spot gold was down 1.6% at $2,403.39 an ounce. U.S. gold futures lost 1% to...

Gold slides over 1% as wider market rout spills over

U.S. stock futures tumbled Monday as part of a global market sell-off centered around U.S. recession fears. Japan's Nikkei 225 plunged 12% in its worst day since the 1987 Black Monday crash for Wall Street. Here's where U.S. stock market futures stand at the moment:. Fears of a U.S. recession...

Dow futures slide 600 points, S&P futures lose 2.5% as global market sell-off intensifies: Live updates

The Spun

Alisha Lehmann was once nicknamed the "world's hottest soccer player." If you ever want to question that title, just take a trip over to her Instagram account.  Towards the end of July, Lehmann shared a handful of photos on Instagram along with the caption, "Summer 2024."  Fans noticed at ...

'World's Hottest Soccer Player' Turns Heads In Tiny Swimsuit

Chicago, IL

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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?

U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday as part of a global selloff fueled by mounting recession fears among investors. The turmoil seems to have begun on Friday following the release of a disappointing July jobs report, which fueled concerns that the Federal Reserve has moved too slowly to cut interest rates — a move meant to alleviate some pressure on the economy. Further roiling global markets is unusual currency trading out of Japan.

The S&P 500 is down 7.5%—but if you're worried about it, 'you shouldn't own stocks,' says Warren Buffett

Georgia State

A federal law has forced nearly 122,000 disabled veterans in the last 12 years to return payouts — some totaling tens of thousands of dollars — they received to leave the military when it needed to downsize, according to new data obtained by NBC News. The statistics come...

A little-known law has forced more than 120,000 veterans to return payouts they received to leave the military, new data shows

It was a pivotal moment for Ukraine on Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watched on as two F-16 fighter jets roared overhead. Flanked by another two of the U.S.-made combat aircraft at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, Zelenskyy announced that the country's air force had already started operations using the warplanes against Russia.

Ukraine finally sends F-16s into the battle against Russia — but they might not be a game-changer

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The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a “historic” rain storm for the next several days. Cities and counties throughout Coastal Georgia, plus the State of Georgia, have declared a State of Emergency. The Current staff is keeping track of emergency information and passing it to you. Click on your county below to get updated info.

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New York City, NY

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

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Virginia State

Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

JPMorgan Chase is expanding, with the aim of reaching more Americans in smaller cities and towns. Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon is embarking on his 14th annual bus tour on Monday, with his first stop in Iowa, where the bank plans to open 25 more branches by 2030. The firm...

JPMorgan Chase is opening more small-town branches in middle America

Cloud computing infrastructure plays a big role in data processing, which is important for AI development. Companies are increasingly investing in off-premise cloud solutions, which is already a big catalyst for Oracle. Demand for cloud migration services is surging thanks to booming interest in artificial intelligence. Megacap technology behemoths such...

A Magnificent Investment Opportunity: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now and Hold for Decades

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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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

Bob Elliott, Unlimited CEO and CIO, and CNBC's Steve Liesman join 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss what in Friday's economic data changed the investment narrative, how the data impacted the Federal Reserve, and more.

Nasdaq enters correction after weak jobs report

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Dogecoin influencers are talking about a new player in the ever changing cryptocurrency market. ETFSwap (ETFS), a rival to Shiba Inu (SHIB) is gaining attention due to its intriguing pricing of just $0.01831 and impressive potential making it a significant contender as the cryptocurrency industry looks for the next big opportunity.

4 Reasons Why Dogecoin Influencers Are Shilling This Shiba Inu Competitor Priced At $0.01831

Philippines gymnast Carlos E. Yulo didn't just win a gold medal at this summer's Olympic Games, he's also won a fully furnished two-bedroom apartment. The 24-year-old gymnast made history as the first male Olympic gold medalist in the history of the Philippines when he won the top prize for his floor exercise on August 3. The following day, he earned a second gold medal for his vault routine. He is only the second athlete from the Philippines to win the top prize. Hidilyn Diaz won the country's first-ever gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in 2021 for weightlifting.

24-year-old gold medal gymnast from the Philippines to be awarded a condo valued at $414,046, cash prizes and more

In a groundbreaking move, San Francisco-based blockchain startup Ripple has announced the introduction of a tokenized version of US Treasury bills (T-bills) on the XRP Ledger via partnership with the tokenization platform OpenEden. XRPL grabbing a piece of this trillion-dollar tokenization pie could mean trillions of dollars flowing into the...

I am 'prepared to dip my toe into the water and start buying Japan,' Monex Group's Jesper Koll says

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