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Why the Markets Are Melting Down

The Independent

 Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 share index soared as much as 10.5% early Tuesday, a day after it plunged a near record 12.4%. The index was up 3,252.22 at 34,744.97 about an hour after trading began. The gains followed sharp losses on Wall Street that were not on the same scale as Monday’s debacle in Tokyo. The Nikkei is now close to the level it was at a year ago. 

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index soars more than 10% after plunging a day earlier

Fox Business

Stocks bounced back on Tuesday morning following a prior session that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall more than 1,000 points in its worst day since 2022.

US stocks bounce back after global market sell-off

960 The Ref

U.S. stocks are set to open sharply lower Monday, adding to steep declines in Asia and Europe and deepening a sell-off tied to worries about a recession in the U.S. economy. Japan’s main index plunged more than 12%, its worst day since 1987. S&P 500 futures are down 3.1%...

Wall Street headed sharply lower again after Japan's Nikkei index tumbles to worst loss since 1987

Business Times

Amazon.com Inc. experienced a significant drop in its stock price on Friday, falling more than 12% following a mixed second-quarter earnings report and a third-quarter forecast that fell short of Wall Street's expectations. The e-commerce giant's shares were trading at around $165, with the stock becoming one of the largest drags on the Nasdaq, poised to lose approximately $188 billion in market value if the losses hold.

Amazon Shares Plunge Over 12% Amid Slowing Online Sales Growth and Cautious Outlook

The Hill

Former President Trump on Sunday night appeared to gloat in response to the global market sell-off and suggested his Democratic rivals were to blame. “STOCK MARKETS CRASHING. I TOLD YOU SO!!! KAMALA DOESN’T HAVE A CLUE. BIDEN IS SOUND ASLEEP. ALL CAUSED BY INEPT U.S. LEADERSHIP!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform late Sunday night.

Trump reacts to global stock-market sell-off: ‘I told you so!!!’

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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.

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Oil prices continued their downward spiral on Monday, driven by mounting fears of a U.S. recession and broader market selloffs. Despite concerns that escalating conflict in the Middle East could disrupt crude supplies, the negative sentiment surrounding global economic prospects overshadowed these geopolitical risks.

Oil Prices Plummet Amid US Recession Fears and Broader Market Selloff

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Georgia State

Former President Donald Trump faced ridicule after a speech blunder at a Georgia rally, raising concerns about his fitness for a 2024 run.

'Unfit' Donald Trump Mocked After Mix-Up During Georgia Rally Speech: 'Dementia Don Strikes Again'

The United States is deploying significant military resources to the Middle East as tensions escalate following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this week. The Pentagon announced the movement of a carrier strike group, a fighter squadron, and additional warships to the region in anticipation of Iranian retaliation.

US Sends Warships and Jets to Deter Iranian Retaliation

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Pompano Beach, FL

Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Cancer rates are rising alarmingly among younger generations, with new research pointing to obesity as a significant contributing factor. A study published in The Lancet Public Health highlights that Generation X and Millennials are experiencing a dramatic increase in cancer rates, particularly for 17 types of cancer linked to obesity. This concerning trend suggests that obesity and other lifestyle factors are playing a crucial role in the spike in cancer cases.

Obesity Linked to Rising Cancer Rates Among Millennials and Gen X, New Study Reveals

Apple Inc. may face delays in launching its first foldable device, originally anticipated for 2025, according to new insights from Haitong Securities analyst Jeff Pu. The analyst, in a note to investors, highlighted that the expected release of Apple's foldable iPad could be pushed to 2026 due to concerns over display durability.

Apple's First Foldable iPad Faces Delays, Expected Now in 2026 Due to Display Issues

Intel Corporation (INTC) announced a $10 billion cost reduction plan, including significant layoffs and a suspension of its dividend payments, following disappointing second-quarter earnings. The chipmaker's stock plunged over 20% in pre-market trading on Friday, signaling investor concern over the company's future prospects.

Intel Shares Plummet 20% as Company Slashes 15,000 Jobs and Suspends Dividends

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Norfolk, VA

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Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

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Japan's Nikkei Roars Back with 10% Gain, Calms Markets

Wall Street is set for a calmer trading day Tuesday after experiencing a massive...

Japan's Nikkei Roars Back with 10% Gain, Calms Markets

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