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Dow rallies 200 points, S&P 500 hits another record as post-CPI pop continues: Live updates - CNBC
Dow rallies 200 points, S&P 500 hits another record as post-CPI pop continues: Live updates CNBCWorld shares hit record as rate cut hopes, tame inflation data buoy sentiment ReutersStock Market Today: Dow Gains, Global Stocks Rise on Hopes for Fed Rate Cut The Wall Street JournalUS Stocks Extend Record Run as Risk-On Rally Continues BloombergUS stocks rally to records […]
Amazon launches same-day delivery of meat, eggs, produce in more than 1,000 cities - CNBC
Amazon launches same-day delivery of meat, eggs, produce in more than 1,000 cities CNBCAmazon just made it easier to order fresh food CNNAmazon rolls out same-day delivery of perishable groceries in 1,000 US cities Yahoo FinanceAmazon to Offer Same-Day Grocery Deliveries in 3,300 Cities BloombergAmazon adds perishable foods to same-day delivery to take on Instacart, Walmart Reuters
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent calls for half-point interest rate cut at next Fed meeting – as it happened - The Guardian
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent calls for half-point interest rate cut at next Fed meeting – as it happened The GuardianBessent Urges Fed to Lower Rates by 150 Basis Points or More BloombergBlackRock’s Rick Rieder says CPI gives Fed justification for a half-point cut in September CNBCMarkets have convinced themselves they’ll get a September interest rate cut—now they’re […]
Newsom says California's new congressional maps will take down Trump - ABC News
Newsom says California's new congressional maps will take down Trump ABC NewsNewsom says California will draw new electoral maps after Trump ‘missed’ deadline The GuardianCalifornia governor demands Trump abandon Texas redistricting push, threatens ballot measure response Fox NewsTrump's new congressional map in Texas still stymied as Gavin Newsom urges president to give up AP NewsNewsom mocks Trump in all-caps […]
With Taylor Swift as guest, Kelce brothers’ podcast could reach ‘New Heights’ - The New York Times
With Taylor Swift as guest, Kelce brothers’ podcast could reach ‘New Heights’ The New York TimesTaylor Swift’s ultimate hype man may be Jason Kelce: ‘I’m cramping!’ CNNTaylor Swift Pokes Fun at Critical 'Male Sports Fans' in Hyped Up 'New Heights' Teaser People.comTaylor Swift Announces New Album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ The New York TimesTaylor Swift to join Travis […]
With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters - The New York Times
With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters The New York TimesWhy DOGE Halted Vital Black Maternal Health Study by Black Professor The RootBlack Maternal Health Study Halted After Federal Grant Termination Black Enterprise

The week's bestselling books, Aug. 17 August 13, 2025
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance
Hannah Einbinder imagines life after 'Hacks' August 13, 2025
From competitive cheerleading to a fourth Emmy nomination for HBO's beloved comedy, the actor is still on the rise: 'I'm an adrenaline seeker,' she says. 'I just have always liked the feeling of flying.'
Margy Rochlin
Meet the new Sudan Archives. She is edging, transcendent and disarmingly authentic August 13, 2025
Basking in a post-breakup glow, Sudan has recorded an album that sounds as carefree and earnest as the new way of life she's cultivating.
Harmony Holiday
Daniel Dae Kim hopes 'Butterfly' can be the 'KPop Demon Hunters' of spy thrillers August 13, 2025
'Butterfly' actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim on bridging Korean and American culture on his new show, how "inclusive" isn't a bad word and good allyship in action.
Tracy Brown
Uzo Aduba's 'Residence' Emmy chances, by the the numbers August 13, 2025
Will Aduba's Emmy hopes be canceled? While 'The Residence' won't be back for Season 2, the actor has become a TV Academy favorite.
Carla Meyer
One Shot: How the 'Arcane' kiss that changed everything came together August 13, 2025
The team behind 'Arcane' explains the Season 2 moment when Caitlyn, voiced by Katie Leung, and Vi (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld), share an unexpected romantic moment.
Daron James
Rashida Jones on escaping our real-life 'Black Mirror': 'You gotta touch grass' August 13, 2025
'We obviously are having a giant wealth disparity problem and the worst place we see it is in healthcare,' says Jones, Emmy-nominated for Netflix's anthology series. 'It's so criminal.'
Lorena O'Neil
Rapper, YouTuber DDG briefly detained in SoCal; possible victim of swatting incident August 13, 2025
Rapper and YouTuber DDG posted on social media that sheriff's deputies drew their weapons and briefly detained him in what he believes was a swatting incident.
Andrew J. Campa
Chance the Rapper talks about life after divorce ahead of 'Star Line' release August 13, 2025
Ahead of the release of his second album, Chance the Rapper talks about why his new album is his most 'expansive work' to date.
Anthony Solorzano
Art Fein, Los Angeles rock-scene renaissance man, dead at 79 August 12, 2025
Fein worked as a journalist, publicist, manager and television host over a six-decade career.
August Brown

Claire's on brink of collapse putting 2,150 jobs at risk August 13, 2025
Claire's will appoint administrators in the UK and Ireland, but its shops will stay open as it considers a possible sale.
Three children in court accused of man's murder August 13, 2025
Alexander Cashford, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene in Leysdown-on-Sea in Kent, police said.
Welsh Labour politician Hefin David dies aged 47 August 13, 2025
Hefin David had been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since 2016.
Average mortgage rates below 5% for first time since Truss budget August 13, 2025
Average two-year mortgage rates have fallen to 4.99%, the lowest point since September 2022.
Lammy admits fishing without licence on Vance trip August 13, 2025
The foreign secretary says he did not have a rod licence to go fishing with the US vice-president.
More than 140 people report crimes to Al Fayed investigation August 13, 2025
Police shared the number in an update sent to victims of the late Harrods owner's predatory behaviour
Will Man City replace Ederson with Donnarumma? August 13, 2025
Will Manchester City move for Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma if Ederson leaves the club?
I had knife pulled on me in migrant camp, says shadow home secretary August 13, 2025
Chris Philp says the incident took place as he was talking to people near Dunkirk, France.
What challenges will new guidance on ethnicity pose for police? August 13, 2025
As forces are told they can share some suspects' ethnicity and nationality, officers warn of possible pitfalls.
Gaza talks to focus on releasing hostages all in one go, Netanyahu hints August 13, 2025
Mediators say a deal can be pushed through in the weeks before Israel's planned expansion of the war.

James Talarico Is on the Run August 13, 2025
WIRED spoke with the Texas state representative, who is hiding out in Illinois along with his colleagues in an attempt to stop Republicans from enacting an unprecedented redistricting plan.
Jake Lahut
6 Best Coffee Grinders For All Budgets, Tested & Approved (2025) August 13, 2025
Get more joy from your java. These conical-burr, flat-burr, and bladed machines let you enjoy freshly ground beans in every cup.
Matthew Korfhage
'War of the Worlds' Isn’t Just Bad. It’s Also Shameless Tech Propaganda August 13, 2025
By making Big Tech the hero in a movie about government surveillance, the dismally rated remake feels more like an ad for Amazon than anything else.
Alana Yzola
Coffee Grinders Used to Be a Mystery. A New Device Might Solve It August 13, 2025
Coffee grinders used to be a mystery, unless you knew someone at a lab. We used a new tool to analyze our top coffee grinder picks, and maybe make better coffee
Matthew Korfhage
10 Best Computer Monitors (2025): Budget, OLED, 4K August 13, 2025
The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a few portable screens).
Luke Larsen, Nena Farrell
Best Workout Headphones (2025), Tested In the Gym and Beyond August 13, 2025
Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.
Adrienne So
What Is Creatine, and Should You Be Taking Most Studied Supplement (2025) August 13, 2025
It's the most studied supplement in sports medicine, but it's not just for athletes anymore.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Fairphone (Gen. 6) Review: Better Than Ever August 13, 2025
The repairable, long-lasting smartphone is back, better than ever.
Julian Chokkattu
Samsung Smart Monitor M9 M90SF Review: The 4K OLED Hybrid August 13, 2025
Finally, a 4K OLED smart monitor that’s just as good a TV as it is a PC monitor.
Luke Larsen
This Might Be the Most Massive Black Hole Ever Discovered August 13, 2025
New measurements of the galaxy at the heart of the “Cosmic Horseshoe” indicate that it could house the most massive object ever seen in the universe.
Jorge Garay