Dow closes at new record high on rate cut rally: Here’s what’s next for Wall Street
By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks closed Monday mixed as investors looked to a key earnings report and a slew of economic data…
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Ohio prison holds first-ever five-course meal open to public on facility grounds
Associated Press GRAFTON, Ohio (AP) — A state prison in northeast Ohio says that for the first time in the state’s history, a five-course…
Continue ReadingAfter losing her job, she convinced her husband to move to Mexico and open up a B&B. Here’s what happened next
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — After years of traveling together, Brooke and Rick Gazer, both from Canada, were used to staying in…
Continue ReadingSven-Göran Eriksson, former England manager, dies aged 76
By Amy Woodyatt and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson died on Monday at the age of 76, his representatives…
Continue ReadingTrump appears to undercut his campaign’s efforts over microphone rules at debate
By Kristen Holmes, Priscilla Alvarez, Kate Sullivan and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump appeared to undercut his…
Continue ReadingRed Lobster is closing another 23 restaurants. Here’s where they are
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Roughly two dozen more Red Lobster locations are scheduled to close within the coming days as part of…
Continue ReadingDutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers’ data
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch data protection watchdog has slapped a 290 million euro ($324 million) fine on…
Continue ReadingTaiwan drills with anti-amphibious landing missiles to deter China
Associated Press PINGTING, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan is drilling with anti-amphibious landing missiles as part of its strategy to remain mobile and…
Continue ReadingPakistani judge acquits a man over spreading misinformation that sparked riots in UK
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani judge has acquitted a man who was charged with spreading misinformation that helped spark widespread rioting in…
Continue ReadingTravelers are getting a head start on the long Labor Day weekend
AP Business Writer Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans…
Continue ReadingUkraine counts on new long-range weapon to bypass Western restrictions and hit deep into Russia
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine says it has a new long-range weapon to strike deep into Russia without asking permission from allies…
Continue ReadingOne of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals is emptying out as Israeli forces draw near
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — One of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals has been emptying out in recent days as Israel has…
Continue ReadingGerman leader vows tougher knife laws and more deportations after fatal attack in Solingen
Associated Press SOLINGEN, Germany (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed to toughen knife laws and step up deportations of rejected…
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A more normal start to the week
After some abnormally cold temperatures last week, we are looking a lot more normal for a bit. Over the weekend, we were progressively warming up…
Continue ReadingAryna Sabalenka is ready to ‘fight for every point’ in her quest for US Open glory
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — After three deep runs at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka is close to cracking the formula for success at tennis’…
Continue ReadingUn turista muere en un derrumbe de una cueva de hielo mientras los rescatistas buscan a dos desaparecidos en Islandia
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Al menos una persona murió y otras dos están desaparecidas después de que una cueva de hielo se derrumbara…
Continue ReadingAmerican soccer icon Megan Rapinoe has jersey retired by former NWSL club Seattle Reign
By Jacob Lev and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — American soccer icon Megan Rapinoe had her jersey retired by her former National Women’s Soccer…
Continue ReadingWill Power is thick in the IndyCar championship fight and not even considering retirement
AP Auto Racing Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Will Power, soaked in victory champagne and still buzzing from a win that kept him in the IndyCar…
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A tycoon collector forbade anyone from selling his coins for 100 years. A century on, the first set just fetched $16.5M
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Following the death of the Danish butter magnate Lars Emil Bruun in 1923, his will had a curious order: His vast…
Continue ReadingLydia Ko completes ‘Cinderella-like story’ with Women’s Open victory after Olympic gold in Paris
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Lydia Ko completed what she called a “Cinderella-like story” as she clinched the Women’s Open at St. Andrews on…
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