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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Japan's Nikkei tracks Wall Street declines, BOJ comments drag

Japanese shares continued to face pressure due to falling domestic chip stocks and potential BOJ monetary tightening. The Nikkei index showed signs of fragility as the BOJ's July meeting minutes indicated further rate hikes. Notable declines included Advantest and Tokyo Electron, while Lasertec saw a significant surge, and Nitori Holdings posted profit gains.

France24.com (en) 

Stocks turn lower again as nervous traders navigate volatility

Data last Friday showing that fewer US jobs than expected were created in July continues to reverberate as it fanned fears that the world's top economy was heading for recession. While a soft labour market reading would usually have been taken as a positive, giving more ammunition for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, investors are beginning to fear it shows the central bank may have waited too long to move. Weak earnings from Disney, Airbnb and TripAdvisor added to the sense of concern... Читать дальше...

The Toledo Blade 

Toledo man killed, passenger hurt in Williams County collision

ARCHBOLD, Ohio — A Toledo man was killed and his passenger seriously injured when a van the man drove collided with a tractor-trailer at a rural Williams County intersection Wednesday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported.

Peterborough Speedway 

Wyatt Beatty Chases the Heart of the Peterborough Speedway Junior Late Model Schedule

The next generation of local racing talent is alive and well. They’re competing in the Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model Field at Peterborough Speedway.   With just a pair of events – including the 2024 Championship Clash, Saturday, August 31st – remaining on this year’s regular season calendar, Wyatt Beatty who will soon celebrate […]

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Top US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat

The US government's top health official is acknowledging that a federal program that helps low-income people with utility bills needs to focus more on cooling and not overwhelmingly on wintertime heating. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra was visiting Phoenix amid triple-digit temperatures Wednesday. He spoke to reporters after meeting with state officials about ways to better protect people from the extreme heat. He said it is up to Congress to allocate more money for such measures. Читать дальше...

Sportsnet.ca Tennis News 

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Leylah Annie Fernandez spoke to the media after her first round victory at the National Bank Open about having a last minute change to her opponent and not playing her best but still getting the win.

Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

Nobel Laureate Mohammad Yunus To Take Oath As Head Of Bangladesh's Interim Government Today

Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus is all set to head interim government on Thursday, amid an appeal for calm and non-violence. As the country grapples with widespread unrest following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure, Yunus has called on all citizens to seize this opportunity for positive change and unity.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman trying to 'influence' US agencies, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman who was trying to “influence U.S. government agencies” during Joe Biden’s term as vice president. The allegation is in court papers filed Wednesday in the tax case against the president’s son. Special counsel David Weiss' team says Hunter Biden’s business associate will testify at the upcoming federal tax trial of the president’s son about the arrangement with the Romanian executive, Gabriel Popoviciu. An attorney for Hunter Biden didn’t... Читать дальше...

TheHill.com 

World Central Kitchen says Palestinian team member was killed in Gaza

World Central Kitchen said one of its Palestinian team members was killed in Gaza on Wednesday — about four months after an Israeli air strike killed seven of its workers. The nonprofit organization, founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, said Nadi Sallout was killed Wednesday near Deir al-Balah, Gaza. The organization described him as an "integral...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Gold inches up on improving Fed rate cut bets, Mideast tensions

Gold prices saw a slight increase on Thursday, supported by the anticipation of a U.S. interest rate cut and persistent Middle East tensions. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,387.37 per ounce. Investors are awaiting jobless claims data and Federal Reserve statements for further direction on monetary policy decisions.