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What is the brand Matières Fécales (yes, ‘fecal matter’) and why is it suddenly everywhere?

The brand’s designers, Steven Raj Bhaskaran and Hannah Rose Dalton, have said the name is a reflection of their view of the fashion industry.

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Some adults use AI for financial advice, but trust is still low, Gallup poll finds

As the use of AI increases, financial experts say consumers should be cautious about fully trusting these tools.

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23,000 U.S. jobs were lost in July as labor report also shows dip in unemployment

Unemployment went down to 4.1%, but for the wrong reasons.

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Will Trump risk being a ‘loser’ to make a deal on the Strait of Hormuz? Experts weigh in

Trump isn’t known for making concessions.

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This new kind of flu shot by Moderna has just been approved by the FDA

mFlusiva is intended for adults 50 and older.

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Jalapeños tied to U.S. salmonella outbreak came from a Mexican grower

Infected individuals reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba.

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Trump blames mismanagement for the Canadian wildfires. This new study shows the real cause

A study by World Weather Attribution points to human-caused climate change.

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Unemployment benefits filings rose to 199,000 last week, says the Department of Labor

Despite the increase, layoffs remain in a healthy range.

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TikTok and YouTube could fill a gap for musicians as space shrinks on late-night TV

Only “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” is consistently booking live performances.

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Extreme heat from human-caused climate change could make flight delays more common. Here’s why

Thinner air on the hottest days can make it harder for planes to take off.

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Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could happen any day now

A deal to reopen the critical waterway is imminent and could help end the Iran war.

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SpaceX posts strong revenue in first earnings report since IPO

Revenue jumped to $7.8 billion, up more than 90% from the year-earlier period.

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3 tricky retirement decisions and how to tackle them

When it comes to withdrawal rates, insurance, and annuities, here’s what experts recommend.

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This $200M project funded by Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio aims to save Earth’s most threatened species

DiCaprio and Bezos say the Phoenix Species Project is the largest single fund of its type in history.

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Michigan reports first 2 deaths linked to the cyclospora outbreak

The CDC says the illness, called cyclosporiasis, is rarely deadly.

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This unassuming New Hampshire refinery could help the U.S. break free from China’s hold on minerals

The Phoenix Tailings refinery, located in an office park in New Hampshire, processes mining waste.

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The AI boom has college majors of all types dabbling in computer science

Demand for AI literacy is on the rise with college students.

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How Trump’s cuts to Head Start could leave the signature early education program in tatters

The early education program was established in the 1960s to help fight poverty.

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New York sues Kalshi, calling it an ‘illegal gambling operation’

In a court filing, NY state officials estimated the damages and costs sought by the lawsuit to be $36 billion.

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The EU is cracking down on hacking and AI deepfakes with this new team in Brussels

Brussels will begin to track models for violations ahead of the launch of the AI Act this weekend.

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Exxon and Chevron are having a ‘very good crisis’ reaping massive profits during the Iran war

Exxon Mobil’s second-quarter profits are up 105% from last year.

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Anthropic reveals its Claude AI model hacked into 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic reached out to the firms, which went unnamed.

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From price spikes to a cyclospora outbreak: Lettuce is hitting some restaurants hard

Taco Bell and other chains are dealing with the fallout from a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce that has sickened thousands of...

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Trump visits General Motors plant, touting ‘amazing’ tariffs, but even some of this supporters are worried

Metrics show that Trump’s tariffs have cost businesses in Michigan billions of dollars.

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How Americans feel about Trump’s handling of the war in Iran, according to a new poll

Trump’s approval rating is down from last month.

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Samsung reports billions in record profit for Q2 thanks to AI boom

The chip giant announced $62 billion in earnings for the April–June period.

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Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment and declines to answer questions at Senate COVID-19 hearing

The committee will vote next week on whether to hold Fauci in contempt.

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Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but decreasing globally. Here’s why

Scientists explain the wildfire paradox.

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Inflation is still high. Will it be enough for the Fed to raise its benchmark rate?

The Federal Reserve’s 2% target for inflation hasn’t been met in over 5 years.

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Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, is now on an international wanted list

Russia has charged the messaging app CEO with aiding terrorism.

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How the Trump administration plans to curb China’s influence by going deep into the sea

The White House is planning on pouring millions into anti-China initiatives, many of which were axed by DOGE.

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The AI ‘tokenmaxxing’ corporate fad is fading as workplaces look to cut costs

Silicon Valley executives were promoting high token consumption as a signal of high-performing employees.

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Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle remaining lawsuits over talc products linked to cancer

J&J said that it previously settled about 95% of filed lawsuits for mesothelioma.

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DOJ is urging Supreme Court to allow Trump’s order targeting mail-in voting ahead of midterms

The DOJ wants justices to clear the way for Trump’s changes to mail-in voting.

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How the Iran war is disrupting everyday lives in these 7 countries

Here’s how ordinary people from around the world are dealing with the impacts of a war that is thousands of miles away.

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Iran war update: Mediators are reporting progress in diplomatic efforts in the Middle East

After weeks of sustained bombings, the U.S. and Iran have not carried out any attacks for 3 consecutive days.

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Trump angers trade partners with new hikes on tariffs linked to claims of forced labor

The Trump administration announced extra tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies.

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TikTok is violating EU regulations on kids’ privacy rights, according to an investigation

An EU watchdog found that TikTok is exposing kids to cyberbullying and predatory behavior.

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Peptide drugs popular with influencers get backed by FDA panel, despite warnings from scientists

Government scientists have warned that the substances haven’t proven to be safe or effective.

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U.S. filings for unemployment aid fall to lowest level since 1969

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits in the week ending July 18 declined by 22,000 to 187,000.

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Google gets a $1 billion fine by the European Union over its Play app

It’s the latest big tech crackdown by EU antitrust regulators.

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Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has oil producers looking to spend billions to bypass it

Producers in the Persian Gulf have plans to pour billions into pipelines that would redirect supplies.

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Homicides in the U.S. are on track to reach a historically low number in 2026

If the downward trend continues, the annual homicide rate would be pushed to the lowest levels in over 100 years.

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Trump Accounts has some parents unhappy with their babies’ $1K investment accounts. Here’s why

Trump’s investment program for babies born during his second term has hit some snags.

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Power outage? Automakers want you to use your EV as a backup source

Car companies are looking to leverage their multibillion-dollar EV investments to tap into a promising market in vehicle, home, and grid technology.

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ESPN hit with major layoffs following NFL Network acquisition

Most of the layoffs affect production and behind-the-scenes personnel, but some on-air talent were affected.

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U.S. and Iran resume daily airstrikes in a battle over the Strait of Hormuz, with no end in sight

Neither one is backing down.

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White House sought phone records belonging to relatives of ‘Times’ journalists reporting on Trump’s Air Force One

The Trump administration is going deeper than previously known to reveal New York Times sources.

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Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canada would include goods previously protected by the USMCA trade pact

The White House says the tariffs would go into effect in 30 days.

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Judge halts Paramount and Warner merger for at least 2 weeks per states’ request

The states’ top prosecutors asked for the pause to ensure the media giants do not close the transaction until after the court has time to ‘fully...

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