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Charlene Marshall, Central Figure in a Celebrity Scandal, Dies at 79

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 3:39pm
Her husband, Anthony, was convicted of defrauding his wealthy mother, Brooke Astor. But in the tabloids, Mrs. Marshall often seemed to be the one on trial.
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Pakistan Arrests Man Over Disinformation That Helped Spur U.K. Riots

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 3:16pm
Local police sources indicated that the arrest was made at the request of the British authorities, although there was no official confirmation.
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A Woman’s Family Reported Her Missing. Her Body Was in Hospital Storage, Lawsuit Says.

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 3:02pm
Jessie Peterson, 31, died at a hospital in April 2023. Her family members, who filed a missing persons report, were not told that she had died until a year later, according to a negligence lawsuit.
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U.S. Added 818,000 Fewer Jobs Than Reported Earlier

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 3:01pm
The Labor Department issued revised figures for the 12 months through March that point to greater economic fragility.
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Africa Doesn’t Have Close to the Doses of Mpox Vaccines It Needs

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 2:59pm
Africa has nowhere near the doses it needs to curb the outbreak.
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Macy’s and Target Reports Show Consumers Are Still Bargain Shopping

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 2:42pm
Department store chains have struggled as Americans, squeezed by budget constraints, spend less time and money at their stores.
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In Chicago, Democrats Warn of Threat to Democracy

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 2:41pm
Even amid a more optimistic vibe, convention speakers remind delegates of Donald J. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Trump Isn’t Finished

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 2:39pm
The damage inflicted on the nation during the former president’s first term in office pales in comparison to what he will do if he is elected to a second term.
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How Costco Hacked the American Shopping Psyche

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 2:22pm
More than 100 million people visit the retailer for their groceries — and gas and TVs and gold bars and pet coffins — but saving money may not be the only motive.
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Fed Minutes Show a Cut ‘Likely’ to Come in September

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 2:17pm
Even before a disappointing July jobs report, Federal Reserve officials thought they would probably cut rates at their Sept. 17-18 meeting.
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The Negative Effects of the Spread of Online Sports Betting

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 2:05pm
America is becoming a nation of gamblers. Why?
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Harris’s Price-Gouging Ban: Price Controls or No Quick Effect?

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:27pm
The plan does not appear to amount to government price controls. It also might not bring down grocery bills anytime soon.
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Michelle Obama’s Show of Strength at the DNC

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:18pm
On Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention, the former first lady (and her husband) suited up for the next stage.
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I Was Harvey Weinstein’s Assistant, and the Matthew Perry Case Haunts Me

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:05pm
I was Harvey Weinstein’s assistant. I understand all too well the toxic nature of the relationship between celebrities and the people they employ.
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Ford Pulls Back Its Electric Vehicle Push

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:05pm
The automaker said it would invest less in battery-powered cars and scrap a planned electric three-row sport utility vehicle.
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New Study Re-Evaluates ‘Worst Case’ Scenario for Thwaites Glacier

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 1:00pm
Global warming is putting the continent’s ice at risk of destruction in many forms. But one especially calamitous scenario might be a less pressing concern, a new study found.
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Bill Pascrell Jr., 14-Term House Democrat From N.J., Dies at 87

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:54pm
An outspoken progressive, he vigorously opposed President Donald J. Trump and focused on legislation to help “regular Americans pay their bills.”
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‘A Lot of Us Are Gone’: How the Push to Diversify Publishing Fell Short

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:44pm
Lisa Lucas was among the big hires meant to shake up the industry. Her departure, alongside other prominent Black editors and executives, has led some to question publishers’ pledge to diversify.
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‘Keyboard Warriors’ Who Stoked UK Riots Test the Limits of Free Speech

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:41pm
As hundreds of people appear in court for their role in recent anti-immigrant riots in Britain, several are accused of fueling disorder through online posts, raising questions about the limits of free speech.
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NYC Reading Scores Decline Slightly as Schools Overhaul Teaching

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:08pm
Math scores notched upward in the city, and officials said the drop in reading was explained in part by an effort to change reading instruction and retrain hundreds of teachers.
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