CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump says he’s pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and wants them to face off on Fox News. That seems to make it increasingly unlikely that the candidates will confront each other on stage before the November election. In social media posts…… MORE
Israel Kills Militants in the West Bank as a Nervous Region Watches Latest on Cease-Fire Talks
ZEITA, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s army says two airstrikes in the West Bank have killed nine Palestinian militants as violence flares again in the Israeli-occupied territory. An Egyptian official says Saturday an Israeli delegation led by the Mossad chief briefly visited Cairo for cease-fire discussions. The United States has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…… MORE
U.S. Hiring Fell Sharply in July, an Unexpected Setback for the Economy Stoking Recession Fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July, as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight month in a sign that higher interest rates may be taking a bigger toll on businesses and consumers. Friday’s report from the Labor Department showed that employers added just 114,000…… MORE
Mr. Beast’s Giant Reality Competition Faces Safety Complaints From Initial Contestants
NEW YORK (AP) — YouTube’s biggest star MrBeast is facing complaints about the safety of contestants from the preliminary round of his ambitious “Beast Games” game show, which boasts 1,000 competitors hoping for a $5 million grand prize. Some contestants complained online and to other YouTube influencers that they lacked regular access to food, water…… MORE
Exxon Mobil Second-quarter Profit Rises on Pioneer Acquisition and Surging Production
Exxon Mobil’s second-quarter profit rose and was its second-highest for the period of the past decade as it achieved record quarterly production from its Permian and Guyana assets. The energy company earned $9.24 billion, or $2.14 per share, for the three months ended June 30. A year earlier it earned $7.88 billion, or $1.94 per…… MORE
Justice Department Sues Tiktok, Accusing the Company of Illegally Collecting Children’s Data
The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency. The complaint, filed together with the Federal Trade Commission in a California federal court, comes as the U.S. and the prominent social media company are embroiled…… MORE
Pentagon Moves Fighter Jet Squadron to the Middle East
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region, the Pentagon said Friday, as President Joe Biden made good on his promise to beef up the American military presence to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and…… MORE
Harris Secures Enough Votes to Become Democratic Nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday. The online voting process doesn’t end until Monday, but the campaign marked the moment when she crossed the threshold to have the majority of delegates’ votes.…… MORE
DOJ Report: Unconstitutional Conditions at Texas’ Five Youth Prisons, Allegations of Physical and Sexual Abuse
TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is under fire again after federal prosecutors revealed the results of a three-year investigation into the state’s five youth prisons on Thursday. The Department of Justice report alleges some guards used excessive amounts of pepper spray on juveniles for minor infractions, some are subjected to…… MORE
President Biden, Vice President Harris Welcome Home U.S. Citizens Freed in Russian Prisoner Swap
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were on hand to greet three Americans who were part of a historic prisoner swap between Russia and the West. The flight carrying the detainees, which included U.S. Marine veteran Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkkovich and Russian-American…… MORE
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