Stock Market Today: Global Bond Rout Deepens, Nasdaq Futures Slide - WSJ
Stock Market Today: Global Bond Rout Deepens, Nasdaq Futures Slide - WSJ
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2026-08-17 13:34:00
Stock Market Today: Global Bond Rout Deepens, Nasdaq Futures Slide WSJGlobal bond yields hit multi-decade highs as governments pay the price for U.S.-Iran stalemate CNBCGlobal Bond Slump Sends Long-Term Borrowing Costs to Highest in Decades bloomberg.comBonds, stocks jolted as Middle
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
NPR
World News
2026-08-17 13:30:00
Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among other outlandish shapes).
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
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NPR National
2026-08-17 13:30:00
Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among other outlandish shapes).
‘Big, beautiful bill’ was top GOP achievement. Now it’s campaign fodder for Democrats.
‘Big, beautiful bill’ was top GOP achievement. Now it’s campaign fodder for Democrats.
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-17 13:00:09
The Republicans’ signature 2025 legislation was expected to be a key campaign advantage, but public opinion and outcry over its cuts are turning it into a liability.
Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video - The Verge
Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video - The Verge
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2026-08-17 13:00:01
Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video The VergemacOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products MacRumorsApple Accidentally Confirms Camera-Equipped AirPods Are Coming pcmag.commacOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home
She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks
She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks
NPR
World News
2026-08-17 13:00:00
A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI learn from her death?
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
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World News
2026-08-17 13:00:00
The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.
Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
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NPR National
2026-08-17 13:00:00
The unemployment rate for young adults with new degrees is higher than the rate for all workers, according to the New York Fed. Is AI the problem, or is it more complicated?
Border construction paused at Big Bend National Park after public outcry
Border construction paused at Big Bend National Park after public outcry
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NPR National
2026-08-17 12:39:41
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott says he is "pausing all construction activity" on President Trump's wall in Big Bend National Park, ahead of a visit to the area this week.
By Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, UK Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 This week was very special for the Curiosity team here on Earth as we celebrated the 14th landing anniversary. I still remember watching the buildup to the
Florida GOP race draws accusations of carpetbagging
Florida GOP race draws accusations of carpetbagging
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Politics
2026-08-17 01:26:17
"Carpetbagger" describes people who move somewhere to run for office. In Southwest Florida, six former congressional hopefuls from other states are taking their shot in this conservative stronghold.
Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea
Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-17 01:21:52
President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is scaling back U.S. participation in long-standing, joint military drills in South Korea shows Washington’s willingness to turn away from traditional allies.
Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea
Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea
The Christian Science Monitor
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2026-08-17 01:21:52
President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is scaling back U.S. participation in long-standing, joint military drills in South Korea shows Washington’s willingness to turn away from traditional allies.
Former federal prosecutor is suing DOJ for 'unlawful and retaliatory' firing
Former federal prosecutor is suing DOJ for 'unlawful and retaliatory' firing
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Politics
2026-08-17 01:01:54
A federal prosecutor who was fired earlier this year is suing the DOJ, alleging she was unlawfully dismissed for political reasons tied to her work prosecuting a case against anti-abortion activists.
NASA Selects Companies to Provide Payload Processing Services
NASA Selects Companies to Provide Payload Processing Services
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2026-08-17 00:17:20
NASA has selected four companies to provide payload processing facilities under the Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract on‑ramp provision. The provision enables qualified providers to offer commercial payload processing services for agency missions launching from multiple locations
Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
NPR
Politics
2026-08-16 23:53:37
The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside his marriage but also says his actions were consensual in nature and did not violate House ethics rules.
After five years of harsh restrictions by the Taliban regime, fathers, mothers, and daughters across Afghanistan hold fast to the vision of unlocking independent inquiry and thinking through schooling.
After five years of harsh restrictions by the Taliban regime, fathers, mothers, and daughters across Afghanistan hold fast to the vision of unlocking independent inquiry and thinking through schooling.
With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution
With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-08-16 23:44:25
Hydroponic farms in import-reliant Saudi Arabia are good for business – and for national security as well. With the arid kingdom facing blockades and disruptions on both its coasts, growing food in water, surprisingly, is providing a green line of defense.
A NASA-funded air pollution monitoring network has provided one of the most detailed long-term views yet of the role of black carbon, or soot produced by fires, diesel vehicles, and other combustion sources, in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. The detailed measurements show how pollution
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
If today’s question caught your eye, I am sure you would be able to say: “I sure have.” It is a truthful saying that we have all been deceived in life. Probably in more ways than you might realize. The Bible says: 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, […]
This week the US Congress held discussions of consideration on US Voter ID – Voter Identification – in the United States for Federal Elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act proposes requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This proposed legislation has become the fuel on the fire of […]
At a particular point in my career, I was advised by those around me that certain descriptive words were taboo and should never be used. Among the set of banned words were Idiot, Moron, and Stupid. Fortunately, the word fool was not included in the list, or I might have lost all sense of reality. […]
I imagine if you’ve made it past today’s title you are probably here because my question has evoked some type of emotional response or curiosity. Your first thought may have been “Hey! I’m not a creep! Why are you asking that?” Or you may have thought “Well my girlfriend called me a creep last night, […]
Do you fear for the future survival of America as a country? I sure do. I fear for the survival of America because we are losing our way (some might say we’ve already lost our way, and they might be correct) and we are no longer protecting our freedoms and liberties. Instead, we are becoming […]
