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Trump is making his 2024 campaign about Harris’ race, whether Republicans want him to or not
Donald Trump’s rhetoric this week and his record on race indicate that divisive attacks on race may emerge as a core GOP argument before Election Day Trump is making his 2024 campaign about Harris’ race, whether Republicans want him to or notBy STEVE PEOPLES and MATT BROWNAssociated PressThe Associated PressNEW YORK NEW YORK (AP) —
CBS Hides Biden’s Huge Border Inflow in July
CBS News is declaring a border win for President Joe Biden by touting a claimed drop in border arrivals in July — while its hides the continued inflow of another 100,000 invited economic migrants into Americans’ workplaces and communities. CBS’s Columbian-born migration reporter, Camilo Montoya-Galvez, claimed on August 1: U.S. Border Patrol agents made roughly 56,000
30 dead, dozens missing after torrential rain in central China
Torrential rains in China have killed at least 30 people and left dozens more missing, state media said Thursday, as the country grinds through another summer of extreme weather. Confirmation of the deaths came the same day that weather authorities said July was China’s hottest month since records began six decades ago. China is the
Government calls in £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky
The Government will probe a Czech billionaire's planned takeover of the Royal Mail. Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services accepted a £3.5billion takeover swoop from Daniel Kretinsky, meaning the postal company is set to fall into foreign hands for the first time since it was set up by Henry VIII in 1516. The Cabinet Office
Rachel Reeves is accused of talking ‘nonsense’ after claiming that Britain’s economy is the weakest it has been since 1945
Rachel Reeves' claim that Britain's economy is the weakest it has been since 1945 was branded 'nonsense' last night after the Bank of England cut interest rates and hiked growth forecasts. Policymakers more than doubled UK economic growth predications for this year, undermining the Chancellor's gloomy assessment of the nation's finances. Bank of England governor
Scottish Conservatives to have new leader within weeks despite calls for delay to campaign from some MSPs
The next Scottish Tory leader will be in post within two months after party chiefs rejected calls to delay the campaign. Scottish Conservative officials have announced that nominations will open next Thursday, and Douglas Ross’s successor will be in place late next month. It means the new Scottish leader will begin work much sooner than
Interest rates are FINALLY cut from 5.25% to 5% as the Bank of England gives struggling Brits respite – despite fears Labour’s public sector pay splurge could have dashed hopes
Struggling Brits were finally given some respite today as the Bank of England cut interest rates. The Monetary Policy Committee reduced the cost of borrowing to 5 per cent from the 16-year-high of 5.25 per cent - where it has been since last August. Members voted by a knife-edge 5-4 to lower the base rate, with
Turbulence takes instant noodles off Korean Air menu
Turbulence takes instant noodles off Korean Air menu Nongshim Shin Ramyun instant noodles have been served on Korean Air flights for more than 25 years If you're taking a flight on Korean Air, you might soon notice something missing from your menu - a cup of instant noodles. From 15 August onwards, the carrier will
Stocks dip before UK interest rate call, amid earnings barrage
Europe’s main stock markets retreated Thursday as dealers continued to digest hotter-than-expected eurozone inflation, although London losses were capped by bright earnings and a possible looming interest rate cut from the Bank of England. Sentiment remains somewhat soothed one day after the the US Federal Reserve flagged a potential September rate reduction, although Asia equities
Stock market today: Asian benchmarks are mixed as Tokyo sips on strong yen
Japan’s index has plunged, as the U.S. dollar sank against the yen, and regional investors digested the rally on Wall Street that came on hopes U.S. cuts to interest rates will be arriving soon Stock market today: Asian benchmarks are mixed as Tokyo sips on strong yenBy YURI KAGEYAMAAP Business WriterThe Associated PressTOKYO TOKYO (AP)