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US business activity falls at its fastest rate since May 2020
Business activity at private US companies in early August dropped off at some of the sharpest rates seen since the beginning of the pandemic as rising interest rates and high inflation crimped consumer spending, according to data released Tuesday.
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Twitter is vulnerable to Russian and Chinese influence, whistleblower says
Twitter is exceptionally vulnerable to exploitation by foreign governments in ways that threaten US national security, and may even have foreign spies currently active on its payroll, according to Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, the whistleblower at the center of a massive public disclosure effort reported Tuesday by CNN and The Washington Post.
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Prosecutor to dismiss charges against Atlanta police officers involved in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks
A Georgia special prosecutor announced Tuesday that murder and assault charges will be dismissed against two Atlanta police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in June 2020, saying the officers acted reasonably in response to a deadly threat.
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Ford hit with $1.7 billion verdict for F-series pickup roof collapse that killed couple
The family of an elderly couple killed when the roof of their F-250 pickup collapsed during a rollover accident in 2014 has been awarded a massive $1.7 billion in punitive damages from Ford.
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Jennifer Lopez offers glimpse of her wedding look
Jennifer Lopez Affleck is sharing her wedding look with her subscribers.
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White House leaning toward canceling $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000
White House officials have been weighing -- and leaning toward -- the cancellation of up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower tied to an income threshold, with an official announcement set for Wednesday, CNN has learned.
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Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleads guilty to DUI charge
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to driving under the influence of alcohol in May.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Competes for Best Barbecue Title in Brazil
Texas-style BBQ restaurant earns second place at Brazilian barbecue cookoff featuring restaurants from around the world
What happens when Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ goes to Brazil and competes in the largest barbecue event in the world? It absolutely smokes the competition!
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Free Adult Programs From Harris County Department of Education’s Adult Education
The Harris County Department of Education is offering free Adult Education program in both English and Spanish.
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Jury convicts two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan governor
A federal jury on Tuesday found two men guilty of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. Adam Fox and Barry Croft face a maximum sentence of life in prison for the kidnapping conspiracy conviction. They were also convicted of one count of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction.
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What the Twitter whistleblower could mean for Elon Musk's takeover deal
Elon Musk's monthslong effort to buy — and then to get out of buying — Twitter has been marked by a range of unexpected twists. Now, a stunning whistleblower disclosure from the company's former security lead Peiter Zatko is almost certain to become the latest complication.
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Ex-Twitter exec blows the whistle, alleging reckless and negligent cybersecurity policies
Twitter has major security problems that pose a threat to its own users' personal information, to company shareholders, to national security, and to democracy, according to an explosive whistleblower disclosure obtained exclusively by CNN and The Washington Post.
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Five things to watch as Democratic primaries in New York and Florida take center stage
The tail-end of the August primary season arrives on Tuesday, with elections in New York, Florida and Oklahoma.
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Black investors and consumers anxious about the economy -- but are taking control of their financial futures
The founders of Earn Your Leisure wear T-shirts with the words "Assets over Liabilities" with pride.
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Severity of flash flooding in Dallas area surprises residents as rescue crews respond to hundreds of calls for help
After torrential rains struck parts of northeastern Texas and sent floodwaters rushing through streets and homes, rescue crews fanned out across the region on Monday, responding to hundreds of calls for aid from residents stunned by the severity of the downpour.
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Snoop Dogg presents children's series 'Doggyland - Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes'
Snoop Dogg is expanding his empire to include something for the kids. The rapper/actor/entrepreneur has entered the world of children's programming with the new animated kids series "Doggyland - Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes" on YouTube and YouTube Kids.
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These are Tuesday's key House races
The last midterm primaries of August take place Tuesday with contests in three states: Florida, New York and Oklahoma.
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5 things to know for August 23: Ukraine, Primaries, Student loans, Covid-19, NASA
With inflation driving up the cost of nearly everything in the US, a growing number of Americans are crossing the border to make Mexico City their new home. Some expats are fleeing their expensive cities in search of cheaper rent and a better quality of life, but locals say gentrification is now pricing them out and forcing them to leave.
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Harmony Public Schools Opens New High School in Katy
Harmony Public Schools is excited to begin the new school year with a brand-new school in Katy. Harmony School of Innovation – Katy will open its door for the first time ever on Tuesday, August 23. This high school will be located at 21650 Bellaire Blvd. Richmond, TX 77407 making it the sixth Harmony Public School campus in Fort Bend County.