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This photo provided by NASA shows the Viper (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration) vehicle at the Johnson Space Center in Houston on July 7, 2024. On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, NASA said it is canceling the water-seeking moon rover, citing cost overruns and launch delays. (Helen Arase Vargas/NASA via AP)

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. … more

7/17/24

FILE - A United Airlines jetliner rumbles down a runway for take off from Denver International Airport on Jan. 16, 2024, in Denver. United reports earnings on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

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 … more

By DAVID KOENIG | 7/17/24

FILE - Two John Deere on board module cotton strippers, owned and operated by DVB Harvesting, work their way through a field of cotton on Aug. 21, 2020, in Winterhaven, Ariz. John Deere says it will no longer sponsor "social or cultural awareness" events as the agricultural machinery manufacturer becomes one of the latest companies to distance itself from diversity and inclusion measures. (Randy Hoeft/The Yuma Sun via AP, File)

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 … more

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and CLAIRE SAVAGE | 7/17/24

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 … more

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER | 7/17/24

This image provided by Cynthia Moxley shows lottery winner Roy Cockrum (seated, front) at the 2022 opening night of “Knoxville” in Sarasota, Fla, surrounded by friends and board members of the Roy Cockrum Foundation. The foundation was the play’s major funder. (Cynthia Moxley via AP)

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 … more

By GEORGE ANDERS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy | 7/17/24

FILE - The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. TikTok owner ByteDance can't avoid the bloc's crackdown on digital giants, a European Union court said Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in a decision that found the video sharing platform falls under a new law that also covers Apple, Google and Microsoft. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

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 … more

7/17/24

This photo provided by Nissan shows the 2024 Versa. This inexpensive small sedan gets up to an estimated 35 mpg in combined city/highway driving. (Courtesy of Nissan North America via AP)

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 … more

By MICHAEL CANTU | 7/17/24

Spectators walk past "Blackrock house" that is listed for sale near the second and 16th holes at Royal Troon golf club, venue for the British Open Golf Championships, in Troon, Scotland, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. 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. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

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. … more

By KEN MAGUIRE | 7/17/24

FILE - A logging truck drives on the Interstate 5 bridge that spans the Columbia River and connects Portland, Ore., with southwest Washington state, Feb. 13, 2024. Dozens of aging bridges, including this Interstate 5 bridge, in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the aid $5 billion of federal grants announced Wednesday, July 17, by President Joe Biden's administration as the latest beneficiaries of a massive infrastructure law. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

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 … more

By DAVID A. LIEB | 7/17/24

FILE - A woman walks in front of the Bank of England, at the financial district in London, on March 23, 2023. Inflation in the U.K. held steady at the Bank of England's target rate of 2% in the year to June, official figures showed Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in a development that could be enough for policymakers to cut borrowing costs next month. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

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 … more

By PAN PYLAS | 7/17/24

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 … more

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, Fervent Wealth Management | 7/17/24

FILE - The Mirage Hotel and Casino is seen in Las Vegas, on May 3, 2018. Gambling ends Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and the doors will close at The Mirage, the iconic tropical island-themed Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino that sparked a resort building boom when it opened in 1989 but became overshadowed while Sin City converted from a desert gambling hub to a worldwide entertainment destination. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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 … more

By KEN RITTER | 7/17/24

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during an interview at the Senedd as part of a two-day tour of the four nations of the United Kingdom in Cardiff, Wales, Monday, July 8, 2024.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)

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 … more

By JILL LAWLESS | 7/17/24

A television camera operator is seen during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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 … more

By DAVID BAUDER | 7/17/24

A dining area at Francis Ford Coppola's All-Movie Hotel is shown on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Peachtree City, Ga. The hotel is a mixed-use property for production companies and tourists excited about film. (AP Photo/Charlotte Kramon)

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 … more

By CHARLOTTE KRAMON | 7/16/24

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 … more

By DEE-ANN DURBIN | 7/16/24

FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition, March 9, 2020, in Washington. On Monday, July 15, 2024, Musk appeared to confirm a report that the company's much-ballyhooed event to unveil a robotaxi will be delayed beyond its scheduled Aug. 8 date. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

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, … more

7/16/24

A worker at the sports book in the Ocean Casino Resort counts money on Feb. 6, 2023, in Atlantic City, N.J. Sports betting revenue at New Jersey's casinos and horse tracks declined by nearly 24% in June 2024 to just over $27 million, according to figures released by state gambling regulators on July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

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 … more

By WAYNE PARRY | 7/16/24

FILE - The Treasury Building is viewed in Washington, May 4, 2021. The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a group of Mexican accountants and firms allegedly linked to a timeshare fraud ring run by the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel. Three accountants were hit with sanctions, along with four Mexican real estate and accounting firms. In addition, Treasury and the FBI issued a notice to banks with a reminder to be vigilant in detecting and reporting timeshare fraud perpetrated by Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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 … more

By FATIMA HUSSEIN | 7/16/24

FILE - MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough takes questions from the audience, Oct. 11, 2017, on the campus of Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. The four-hour morning news and talk show was pulled off the air Monday, July 15, 2024, in favor of a live news feed focused on covering the aftermath of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' host says he was surprised and disappointed the show was pulled from the air

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MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough says he was “surprised and disappointed” the news and talk show was pulled off the air the day before and that the explanation he was given didn't … more

By DAVID BAUDER | 7/16/24