On Sunday, Elon Musk replied to a post about riots taking place in the U.K. on X, the social media platform he owns, stating: "Civil war is inevitable." Heidi Alexander, the U.K. justice minister, told Sky News Tuesday that language associating the riots with civil war is "totally unjustified." The...

Elon Musk slammed by British government after comments on UK riots

Jessica Jackson was afraid of heights when she first started her job as a wind turbine service technician — now, she spends most of her days working 300 feet in the air. Jackson, 37, is a technician at Vestas, a wind turbine manufacturer, in Bee County, Texas, and earns $73,000 per year.

37-year-old mom earns $73,000 in one of the most in-demand jobs in the world—and it doesn't require a degree: 'I love what I do'

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Uber, Lyft, Grubhub and DoorDash scored a major victory in a recent ruling from California's top state court upholding Proposition 22 and the classification of drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. Gig economy companies, as well as drivers who prefer contractor status, think they now have nationwide momentum to...

Uber, Lyft and the gig economy think they've found a way to win the national labor war

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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

Roger Altman, Evercore founder and senior chairman, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy, 2024 election, and more.

The labor market is slowing slightly but healthy overall, says Evercore's Roger Altman

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, according to his most recent financial disclosure. Walz's modest financial profile stands in stark contrast to that of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who is a billionaire several times over, and to Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio.

Harris running mate Gov. Tim Walz owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, disclosure shows

In recent times, there has been a noticeable increase in racial or bigoted attacks against Indians worldwide. This surge in racism and discrimination manifests both online and in real-world incidents, with various sources contributing to the negative portrayal of Indians. Rise in Hate Crimes. Statistics indicate a significant rise in...

India Under Attack: Why Racism is Targeting This Giant (Video)

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

Final Trades: Qualcomm, Seagate and the Nasdaq

Five countries have now issued travel and safety warnings to their citizens as riots and street disorder continue in the U.K. The United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia have since all warned their citizens living in or visiting the U.K. that parts of the country present "safety risks" at the current time.

As riots and disorder spread, some countries warn their citizens about traveling to the UK

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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

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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.

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VillageMD, a core part of Walgreens' push to expand beyond its legacy pharmacy operations, has planned to close a substantial number of poorly performing clinics to cut costs. "These options could include a sale of all or part of the VillageMD businesses, possible restructuring options and other strategic opportunities," Walgreens said in a filing on Wednesday.

Walgreens explores options for VillageMD business

Nearly half of student loan borrowers are anticipating debt forgiveness in the future. While there are ample opportunities for relief, consumer advocates warn families not to make borrowing decisions based on the assumption that they won't have to repay the debt. Nearly half — 48% — of student loan borrowers...

Nearly half of student loan borrowers are expecting debt forgiveness, Sallie Mae report finds

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Young people have taken to streets in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria amid cost of living crises and lack of jobs

No jobs, no trust: young Africans’ economic struggles fuel protests

Stephanie Link, CIO at Hightower, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to detail her latest tech buys.

Trade Tracker: Stephanie Link buys CrowdStrike and more Amazon

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NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

Chris Pyle spends the entirety of his workdays wearing a white tank top and boxer shorts, sitting in a recliner. It's an unusual setting for a mechanic, but a profitable one. Pyle started answering strangers' questions about their gas and diesel engines on JustAnswer as a side hustle in October 2006.

45-year-old mechanic quit his full-time job for his side hustle—now he makes $14,200 a month: My paycheck is 'very consistent’

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NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

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As disinformation spreads during UK riots, regulators are currently powerless to take action

Even as disinformation on social media related to stabbings in the U.K. has led to real-world violence, Ofcom, Britain's online safety regulator, finds itself unable to...

As disinformation spreads during UK riots, regulators are currently powerless to take action

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