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Weekly Commentary: Peak Dance Moves
myMotherLode - California
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Image Source: Pixabay High yield CDS (Credit default swap) prices surged 22.4 this week to 336 bps, the largest weekly move since the (“liberation day”) week of April 4th (62 to 439bps). Friday’s 13 bps jump was the biggest daily increase since...
With Rising Inequality, the American Dream Needs a Reboot
New America - The Thread
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July 31, 2025
Brigid Schulte: So many people are losing faith in the American Dream, that their hard work will lead to a better life. Is hard work enough anymore? Kathryn Anne Edwards: The question for me is less about hard work and more about the returns to...
Detour Ahead: KY 103 closed at US 68X in Auburn for construction
Franklin Favorite - Kentucky
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 has announced the closure of Wilson Avenue (also known as HWY 103) at the intersection of Highway 68X in Auburn. This closure began on July 28 and is expected to last for approximately 30 days. The...
Wistron, Inventec get MOEA approval to build server plants in U.S.
Focus Taiwan
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July 30, 2025
Taipei, July 30 (CNA) Leading Taiwanese contract electronics makers Wistron Corp. and Inventec Corp. received a green light from the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to build server facilities in the United States. In a statement Tuesday, the...
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Named Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026
Newswise
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July 30, 2025
Newswise — West Orange, N.J.,- RWJBarnabas Health hospitals are again recognized for quality of care and reputation by experts nationwide in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals edition for adult healthcare services. Two RWJBarnabas...
Carney says Ottawa is disappointed with raised 35% U.S. tariffs, remains committed to USMCA
The Globe and Mail
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July 31, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Goods traded in compliance with the USMCA – the vast majority of trade – remain exempt from the 35% tariffs.Cole Burston/Getty Images Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday evening increasing tariffs on some...
Exit 50 closed on U.S. 75 all day
Fort Bend Herald - Texas
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VAN ALSTYNE, Texas (KTEN) -- Drivers heading south on highway 75 may have hit traffic near Van Alstyne today. Exit 50 -- connecting drivers to Panther Parkway -- was closed until 5p.m. Tuesday evening. Construction crews were completing full depth...
Sir Loin’s Inn II officially closed, owners stress the importance of supporting small businesses
Arkansas Times
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July 31, 2025
Not quite eight months since the much anticipated Sir Loin’s Inn II revival in North Little Rock, the owners of the restaurant announced Thursday that it has permanently closed, confirming rumors and speculation following an abrupt week-long...
Russia’s Kamchatka mostly spared despite powerful quake and tsunami
United News of Bangladesh
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A massive earthquake struck off Russia’s Far East coast on Wednesday, triggering tsunami waves that flooded a fishing port and cut power in some areas. However, authorities reported only minor injuries and no major structural damage, crediting...
American Girl and Disney Unveil Dazzling Cinderella Doll for 75th Anniversary
Laughing Place
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July 30, 2025
American Girl and Disney have announced a magical collaboration for the 75th anniversary of the animated classic, Cinderella. This stunning new collector doll gives the beloved princess an enchanted, sparkling makeover. What’s Happening: Just in...
Portland mayor directs city to comply with Trump's anti-DEI executive orders as necessary
KGW 8 - Oregon
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July 31, 2025
In a statement, Mayor Keith Wilson said that the city would maintain a commitment to its values while making changes where necessary to keep vital federal funds. PORTLAND, Ore. — The city of Portland will make changes where necessary in order to...
Jingang Guo Leads RIWENGO’s Creative and Digital Transformation
The Good Men Project - California
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July 31, 2025
— Recently, RIWENGO, a high-end furniture brand under GreenWood MCN, announced that Jingang Guo will take on the role of Creative Director and Head of the brand, leading its strategic planning and global development. As an industry pioneer with...
Yap defence projects form U.S power projection in Micronesia
Pacific News Service
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The U.S Department of Defence has released details of its proposed airport and seaport projects on Yap, which would facilitate military deployment and project power posture in the Federated States of Micronesia. While the defence plan does not...
Two Pennsylvania metros ranked in the top 3 fastest-selling housing markets
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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The spring housing market is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for homeowners and buyers. But across the country, home sales are down and properties are lingering on the market. U.S. homes stayed on the market for a median of 51 days...
The U.S. military is investing in this Pacific island. So is China.
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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By Michael E. Miller,Lyric Li and An Rong Xu Washington Post KOROR, Palau - The U.S. military will next year upgrade Palau’s main harbor, usually frequented by dive boats full of tourists heading to emerald lagoons, so that American warships can...
The Strategic Imperative of U.S.-Made Steel in a Changing Global Trade Landscape
Global Trade - Texas
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July 29, 2025
More than a commodity, steel is the bedrock of industrial strength, infrastructure resilience and national security and plays a foundational role in America’s infrastructure, from the bridges that span America’s waterways to the conduit systems...
Why the Fed’s Delay in Cutting Rates Is a Mistake
InvestorPlace
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July 31, 2025
Every Fed Chair gets remembered for something. Paul Volcker tamed inflation in the 1980s. Alan Greenspan presided over the dot-com boom and bust in the 1990s through the early 2000s. Ben Bernanke battled the financial crisis. Janet Yellen’s time...
Erewhon’s Owners Just Sold Their Luxurious Bel Air Mansion for $28.5 Million
Robb Report
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July 31, 2025
The couple behind L.A.’s cult-favorite (and famously expensive) Erewhon markets, Anthony and Josephine Antoci, have taken in $28.5 million on the sale of an ultra-modern mansion in Bel Air—more than $6 million above what they paid just over a year...
U-Boat’s extreme dive watch costs 85% less than Rolex equivalent
The Manual - Oregon
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July 30, 2025
Italian watchmaker U-Boat has entered the ultra-extreme diving watch segment with the Profondo 10,000 MT, a titanium timepiece boasting 10,000-meter water resistance that directly challenges Rolex’s Deepsea Challenge while costing less than 15% of...
Most Retirement Age Americans Plan to Work Indefinitely
Newsweek
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July 31, 2025
The proportion of Americans choosing to remain in the workforce past traditional retirement age has reached record highs, with more individuals in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s working by choice or necessity. A new report from Asset Preservation...