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Stocks plummeted on Wall Street Wednesday, as poor results from retailers led to renewed fears that inflation could chill consumer spending and corporate profits. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 1,164 points, or 3.6%, to close at 31,490. The S&P 500 lost 4% on its worst day since 2020, while […]

The “Greatest Show on Earth” is making a comeback — minus animals.  Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which ceased production in 2017 after a 146-year-run, will relaunch in September 2023, owner Feld Entertainment said on Wednesday. Tickets will go on sale in April of next year for a tour that […]

The U.S. and the United Nations are working to get grains and essential food moving out of closed ports in war-torn Ukraine.  On Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and the World Food Program Executive Director David Beasley began two days of meetings at the U.N. […]

Stunt couple lit on fire during wedding – CBS News Watch CBS News This bride and groom intentionally set themselves on fire while walking down the aisle at their Utah wedding. Both of them are stunt doubles in Hollywood and have worked on high-profile projects like “Yellowstone” and “Hereditary.” View […]

MoneyWatch: Is the U.S. heading for another recession? – CBS News Watch CBS News Many Americans are questioning the financial health of the U.S. High inflation, rising interest rates, a sluggish supply chain and the war in Ukraine have created conditions for a possible recession. Yet economists say otherwise and […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that her office will be launching an investigation into the social media channels used by the Buffalo shooting suspect to “plan, promote, and stream” his attack. Payton Gendron, 18, allegedly detailed his shooting plan and racist ideals on several social media platforms, including […]

Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary too close to call – CBS News Watch CBS News People in five states cast their votes yesterday, including in the highly-charged Senate race in Pennsylvania. The Republican contest there is still too close to call. TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz holds a slight lead over […]

Amazon There’s no need to wait until Amazon Prime Day 2022 to make your own sparkling water and small-batch sodas at home. SodaStream products are already on sale now. Find deals on SodaStream machines and drink mixes now. Top products in this article: SodaStream Aqua Fizz sparkling water machine, $128 (reduced […]

A former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday. Thomas Lane will receive a three-year sentence, which will be served in a federal institution, according to his attorney. Lane was one of four former Minneapolis police officers […]

U.S. preparing for potential end of Title 42 with ramped-up vaccine program – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal judge could decide this week whether to lift the Title 42 immigration policy. The CDC announced in April it was ending the public health policy, saying it’s no longer necessary […]