Straight from CNBC…
- Former prosecutors and lawyers for victims question what occurred and who was present at interviews with the Jeffrey Epstein accomplice and sex trafficker.
- Trump has recently announced preliminary trade deals with Japan and other countries, and many of his paused "reciprocal" tariffs are set to resume next month.
- There are over 900 Costco locations worldwide. On a recent trip to Japan, longevity expert and nutritionist Michiko Tomioka visited a warehouse in Kyoto. From a variety of seaweed and tofu to ready-to-eat meals, here's what she wishes they sold in the American stores.
- The S&P 500 rose every day this past week and heads into the final stretch of a strong July at record highs.
- Figuring out how much coffee is too much isn't straightforward. Experts explain why, and what you need to know about its benefits and risks.
- Former NBC Cable President Tom Rogers is raising concerns about Netflix amid a competitive streaming environment.
- Tesla shares plummeted as CEO Elon Musk's promises for robotaxis failed to excite investors following another disappointing earnings report.
- As the Trump administration and Congress narrow options for student loan repayment and forgiveness, companies from Nvidia to Estee Lauder offer a debt lifeline.
- China on Saturday released a global action plan for artificial intelligence that called for international cooperation on tech development and regulation.
- Mentally preparing for a moment before speaking with someone improves the conversation's quality, says Harvard University associate professor Alison Wood Brooks.
- Factors like affordability and weather may make these states unattractive to retirees, but they could be right for you based on your personal preferences.
- The data company's CEO and chief people officer became an internet sensation after Paltrow's ex-husband, Chris Martin, called them out at a Coldplay concert.
- Mike Santoli breaks down the meme-stock revival, the gleeful hunting of short sellers, the return of SPACs and the lowering of financial guardrails.
- Stocks that advanced during this win streak, such as Advanced Micro Devices and Northrop Grumman, could be on risky ground now.
- Bank of America says it likes these five stocks as earnings continues.
- The Trump administration has shown that it's willing to buy up stakes in publicly traded companies, a level of intervention that some say is unprecedented.
- The cost of producing late night programs has risen as the media industry has been upended by streaming and shifting consumer habits.
- Many high earners in the U.S. still feel broke. Between lifestyle creep, debt and social pressure, even $200,000 per year doesn't always buy peace of mind.
From Fox News…
- "Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp joined Alice Cooper on stage in London Friday to honor late rock icon Ozzy Osbourne with a performance of Black Sabbath's hit "Paranoid."
- A violent offender was mistakenly released from Orleans Parish Jail due to a clerical error, and an investigation is underway as authorities work to recapture him.
- North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver accused a Virginia Tech assistant coach of attempting to recruit Eagles running back J'Mari Taylor from the sideline during a game.
- Zohran Mamdani, New York City's Democratic mayoral nominee, held an elaborate three-day wedding celebration in Uganda complete with military security and cellphone signal jammers.
- The IDF plans to airdrop seven pallets of aid to Gaza Saturday, establishing humanitarian corridors as the U.N. warns of increased malnutrition in the region.
- Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw said in May it would be a "joke" if Aaron Rodgers joined the Steelers as their new QB. Rodgers has responded.
- Willie Robertson shared his late father Phil Robertson's last message to his family before his death at 79, revealing the Duck Dynasty patriarch's message of faith as the family continues his legacy.
- Hulk Hogan had completed over 20 hours of interviews for a Netflix documentary about him prior to his death at the age of 71 earlier this week.
- A lingering ankle issue will sideline Houston Texans star Joe Mixon for most of the preseason. The running back will undergo further evaluation before the regular season kicks off.
- The Cincinnati Bengals and first-round pick Shemar Stewart finally agreed to a rookie deal after a months-long standoff and harsh words.
- The remains of Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Henry J. Carlin, who disappeared in a WWII crash over Burma in 1943, have been identified and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
- "Luigi: The Musical," featuring Mangione alongside characters Sean Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried, extended its San Francisco run after selling out as producers consider national tour.
- The Browns' Shedeur Sanders, once a top prospect, is working with third-stringers at Browns camp but remains positive and focused on growth.
- Mosquitoes in all seven Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro counties in Minnesota tested positive for West Nile virus, and over 25% of pools show infection rates typical of late August.
- Michigan State Police confirm ‘multiple stabbing incident’ at Traverse City Walmart, with one suspect arrested.
- President Trump called for a ceasefire as the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand enters its third day with both nations blaming each other.
- Democratic congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was dragged out of a Texas hearing and arrested after refusing to yield during a fiery speech attacking GOP lawmakers and Trump.
- On Friday, Deion Sanders said he's "feeling great." While details weren't offered, a press conference next week is expected to provide more on the Buffaloes coach's health battle.
From NPR…
- by Chandelis DusterThe employees who have chosen to leave the agency amount to about 20% of NASA's workforce.
- by The Associated PressIsrael's military said the airdrops would begin Saturday night in Gaza, after mounting accounts of starvation-related deaths. Israeli officials also said humanitarian corridors will be established.
- by Scott DetrowAs the deadline for the start of 30 percent tariffs on the EU, Cecilia Malmstrom, former European Commissioner for Trade, explains the scope and scale of the EU-US trading partnership and what's at stake if a deal isn't reached.
- by Jan Camenzind BroombyA months-long recall effort to oust lawmakers considered pro-Chinese has failed in the self-governing island's legislature.
- by Fatima Al-KassabThe U.S. president is spending a long weekend in his late mother's birth country of Scotland. There, he's been confronted by protesters waving photos of Jeffrey Epstein.
- by Alana WiseThe Southwest Boeing 737 dropped almost 500 feet to avoid another aircraft.
- by Yuki NoguchiThat's how the head of the World Health Organization paid tribute to Nabarro's lifelong public health leadership. A physician, Nabarro was a leading voice in the effort to quash the COVID-19 pandemic.
- by Gabrielle EmanuelFounded by George W. Bush, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief was taken out of the list of agencies that lost previously pledged funds. But its future is far from certain.
- by Ari DanielScientists are driving around in white Chevys, releasing thousands of specially engineered mosquitoes from tubes — part of a pioneering project to reduce the spread of dengue, a terrible disease.
- by Selena Simmons-DuffinIn the U.S., as nowhere else, health insurance and employment are deeply connected. And that means confusion can snare even elite athletes.
From The NY Times…
- by Rylee Kirk and Hannah ZieglerOne person was in custody after what the authorities said was a random attack at a store near Traverse City, Mich.
- by Ashley AhnSome conservative influencers have celebrated the move to approach the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, but it comes with risks.
- by Chris HippensteelJoseph Czuba, who was convicted of killing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi in 2023, died two months after a judge sentenced him to 53 years in prison. He was 73.
- by Greg Jaffe, Eric Schmitt and Helene CooperSuspicions about leaks and a mistrust of senior military officers have defined much of the defense secretary’s first six months on the job.
- by Anemona HartocollisAs Harvard and the government negotiate to end a conflict with billions of dollars on the line, some ask whether Penny Pritzker, the head of the school’s governing board, should step down.
- by Mark WalkerA sheriff called it the worst child abuse case he’d seen in his 33-year career. Victims as young as 3 are now in state care and getting medical, emotional and psychological support.
- by Peter BakerPresident Trump is trying to divert attention from the Epstein conspiracy theory with a new-and-improved one about Barack Obama and treason.
- by Tim BalkThe team had apparently been swept up in the severe travel restrictions that President Trump has placed on more than a dozen countries.
- by Robert DraperJoe Kennedy III, the grandson of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, says there is work to do in red states. He also has a few things to say about his uncle, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- by Isabella KwaiA data breach exposed photos and ID cards of women who signed up for a fast-growing app for women to share details of men they might date.
- by Annie KarniRepresentative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says age-related cognitive decline among elected officials is a major issue for voters.
- by Glenn Thrush and Valerie CrowderPresident Trump, asked whether he would consider pardoning her, said, “I’m allowed to do it, but it’s something I haven’t thought about.”
- by J. David GoodmanOnce a wonder of the world, the storied but moldering stadium has long been part of life in Houston. Is it worth saving?
- by Charlie SavageThe administration’s claims are overblown, but newly declassified information provides some messy details about a January 2017 intelligence assessment of Moscow’s election interference.
- by Mark Walker and Neil VigdorThe sudden maneuver was made during a Friday flight out of California after two collision safety alerts sounded in the cockpit, causing the pilots to take evasive action, the airline said.
- by Mitch SmithThe Justice Department had sued the leaders of Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration officials.
- by Michael GoldWith lawmakers out of Washington for a five-week summer recess, a field hearing in a swing state gave G.O.P. lawmakers a controlled environment for pitching a measure that polls show is unpopular.
- by Carl HulseThe panel rebuked Representative Mike Kelly, Republican of Pennsylvania, for failing to prevent the appearance of self-dealing and then stonewalling its efforts to investigate.
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