By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting as it remains under intense pressure from President Donald Trump and his allies to lower borrowing costs. The central bank left its benchmark lending rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, where it
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of microplastics so small they can penetrate deep into the lungs are in the air you breathe in your home and car, a new study has found. The particles are likely the result of the degradation of plastic-filled objects such as carpet, curtains, furniture and textiles and the
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CNN By Edward-Isaac Dovere, Eva McKend, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run for governor of California in 2026, ending questions about her interest in the role but raising new ones about the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee’s plans for the future. “For now, my leadership
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KSBW, WBNS, WCVB, CNN By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Late July is usually a time of great optimism and excitement for the NFL. Training camps are underway, preseason games are set to offer chances for rookies to shine and the highly anticipated regular season is a little more than a month away. Monday’s shooting
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By Kara Fox, CNN London (CNN) — The founder of a pro-Palestinian activist group has won the right to challenge the British government’s decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws. London High Court Judge Martin Chamberlain granted Palestine Action’s co-founder Huda Ammori permission to seek a judicial review Wednesday, saying that it was “reasonably
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By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Canada and Malta announced Wednesday they will recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement after a Cabinet meeting. Christopher Cutajar,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hawthorn Bancshares Inc. (HWBK) on Wednesday reported net income of $6.1 million in its second quarter. The Jefferson City, Missouri-based bank said it had earnings of 88 cents per share. The bank posted revenue of $27.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest
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By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, JOHN HANNA and NADIA LATHAN Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new U.S. House map that would deliver on President Donald Trump’s goal of creating more winnable GOP seats before the 2026 elections, pushing ahead with a fast and unusual summer redrawing that Democrats
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Continue Reading By ELÉONORE HUGHES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over alleged suppression of freedom of expression and the ongoing trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro. De Moraes oversees the criminal case against Bolsonaro, who is accused of masterminding
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By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency that secures the nation’s critical infrastructure, including election systems. Members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 9-6 to recommend Sean Plankey ’s nomination for director of
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By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke University as the federal government accuses the school of racial discrimination in the form of affirmative action, according to a person familiar with the matter. The National Institutes of Health halted the funding to
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NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward with her case claiming national origin discrimination by the Metropolitan Opera, which dropped her after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s campaign against Ukraine. The decision by U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan was made
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One motorcyclist is dead following a traffic incident along the Belt Highway early Wednesday morning, according to the St. Joseph Police Department. At approximately 1:57 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, the SJPD responded to North Belt Highway and Blackwell Road about a traffic accident involving multiple motorcycles. Two individuals
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the concussion protocol Wednesday, one day after the second-year pro banged his head while trying to make a catch during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Worthy is expected to be a big part of the Kansas City offense
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local dry cleaner is dealing with a costly loss after its air conditioning unit was stolen right off the property.Â
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By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck Wednesday off Russia’s Far East coast, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, cutting power to a few areas and sending some panicked residents fleeing buildings but causing only a few injuries. Regional authorities say they were prepared for the 8.8-magnitude
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By Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — Outgoing flights from United Kingdom airports were disrupted by air traffic control technical problems on Wednesday, according to several airports. Airports across Britain – including Edinburgh Airport in Scotland, Newcastle Airport in north England, and Gatwick Airport in London – posted to X that flights from their transport
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Chiefs Kingdom is known for its support and energy towards its team. A part of the fandom that can go unnoticed is what they do pregame.
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By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Arab and Muslim states including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have for the first time issued a joint call for Hamas to disarm and relinquish power in the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to end the war in the territory. The 22-member Arab League, the entire European Union
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By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Two men in town for a bachelor party and a local man driving through a parking lot were killed in Monday morning’s shooting outside a resort and casino in Reno, Nevada, police said. A suspect, 26-year-old Reno resident Dakota Hawver, was shot by Reno police officers outside Grand Sierra
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By Brandon Goldner, Joe Brandt Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Dozens of residents of a senior apartment complex were evacuated on a hot evening as firefighters worked to put out an electrical fire that broke out at the complex Tuesday, officials said. It’s the second electrical fire at the
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By Renee Anderson Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — A father charged in the murder of his 9-year-old daughter after prompting an Amber Alert in Lake George, New York appeared before a judge on Wednesday. Luciano Frattolin, 45, of Canada, is accused of falsely reporting that his daughter,
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