EPA watchdog investigating delays in how the agency used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment
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The EPA's internal watchdog will investigate why the agency didn’t get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous …
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By JOSH FUNK
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7/17/24
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NASA cancels its moon rover mission, citing cost overruns and launch delays
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NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays. The space agency announced the news Wednesday, days before the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. …
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7/17/24
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United Airlines Q2 profit rises to $1.32 billion as travel demand offsets the carrier's rising costs
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United Airlines is reporting higher profit in the second quarter, thanks to record crowds at U.S. airports. United said Wednesday that its profit rose 23% to $1.32 billion in the three-month period …
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By DAVID KOENIG
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7/17/24
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John Deere ends support of 'social or cultural awareness' events, distances from inclusion efforts
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Farm equipment maker John Deere says it will no longer sponsor “social or cultural awareness” events, making the agricultural machinery manufacturer one of the latest U.S. companies to distance …
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By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and CLAIRE SAVAGE
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7/17/24
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Ex-regional Fed president: Inflation headed lower, with interest rates likely to follow
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Loretta Mester, having worked in the Federal Reserve system her entire career, rose to become president of the Cleveland Fed for a decade until her retirement on June 30. During most of her years on …
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
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7/17/24
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Can a lottery winner run an effective foundation? Meet Roy Cockrum
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In the early 1980s, soon after graduating from college, Roy Cockrum was trying to make it as an actor in New York. He was hanging on by his fingernails, getting paid $40 a show for two supporting …
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By GEORGE ANDERS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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7/17/24
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European Union court says TikTok owner can't avoid bloc's law cracking down on digital giants
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TikTok owner ByteDance can’t avoid the bloc’s crackdown on digital giants, a European Union court says. The judges said in a decision on Wednesday that the video sharing platform falls under a …
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7/17/24
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Tight budget? Edmunds highlights the least expensive cars and SUVs for 2024
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If new car prices look daunting, don’t worry, there are plenty of affordable models to choose from that won’t break the bank. Edmunds lists the five least expensive cars and SUVs for 2024. These …
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By MICHAEL CANTU
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7/17/24
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A house with best views of British Open is up for sale. It's in the middle of the Royal Troon course
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Royal Troon has some unique aspects but maybe most curious is the private house that sits in the middle of the championship course and has views of five holes for the British Open starting Thursday. …
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By KEN MAGUIRE
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7/17/24
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Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
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Federal transportation officials are providing $5 billion to replace or improve aging bridges in 16 states. The grants announced Wednesday by President Joe Biden's administration come from a $1 …
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By DAVID A. LIEB
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7/17/24
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UK inflation stays at 2% target in June, leaving possible rate cut on a 'knife edge'
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Inflation in the U.K. held steady at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in June. The Office for National Statistics said Wednesday that the largest upward contribution came from restaurants …
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By PAN PYLAS
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7/17/24
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Stocks Surge Despite Trump Assassination Attempt
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I had a business professor who was frustrated with our class and unexpectedly changed his test schedule. We complained that it wasn’t normal to change the test dates from what was printed in …
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Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, Fervent Wealth Management
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7/17/24
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After reshaping Las Vegas, The Mirage to be reinvented as part of a massive Hard Rock makeover
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The Mirage is about to vanish from the Las Vegas Strip. The iconic tropical island-themed hotel-casino that reshaped an industry and sparked a resort building boom closes Wednesday. That’s after a …
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By KEN RITTER
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7/17/24
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UK's new Labour government sets out plans to 'take the brakes off' the economy in King's Speech
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Britain’s new Labour Party government campaigned on a promise to bring bold change at modest cost. Prime Minister Keir Starmer gets a chance to show how he aims to reconcile those two aims on …
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By JILL LAWLESS
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7/17/24
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In a media world that loves sharp lines, discussions of the Trump shooting follow a predictable path
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Authorities haven't established why a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man attempted to assassinate former President Trump last week. With the shooter now dead, we may never know. But that hasn't stopped …
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By DAVID BAUDER
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7/17/24
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Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' wrapped at this Georgia hotel. Soon, it'll be open for business
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The newest Coppola family property, The All-Movie, will soon host production companies and tourists in Peachtree City, an Atlanta suburb. Francis Ford Coppola originally purchased the property for …
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By CHARLOTTE KRAMON
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7/16/24
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Tyson Foods heir pleads not guilty to charge of driving while intoxicated
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Tyson Foods heir and executive John R. Tyson has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated. A court spokeswoman said Tyson entered the plea Monday in Fayetteville District Court in …
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN
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7/16/24
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Elon Musk says he's moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California to Texas
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Billionaire Elon Musk says he’s moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X to Texas from California. Musk posted on X Tuesday that he plans on moving SpaceX from Hawthorne, …
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7/16/24
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Plain old bad luck? New Jersey sports betting revenue fell 24% in June from a year ago
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New Jersey’s robust sports betting industry saw a big decline in June, with revenue down nearly 24% from a year earlier. In a state whose lawsuit led to legal sports betting across most of the …
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By WAYNE PARRY
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7/16/24
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U.S hits Mexican accountants and firms with sanctions for timeshare scams that support drug cartel
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The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three Mexican accountants and four firms allegedly linked to a timeshare fraud ring run by the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel. In addition, Treasury and the FBI …
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By FATIMA HUSSEIN
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7/16/24
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