New York county bans wearing masks in public amid crime fears
Nassau County, New York, has passed a law banning excessive mask wearing in public places. Nassau County Mayor Bruce Blakeman signed the ban on Wednesday, codifying a law passed by the state Legislature last week. “What we saw was a lot of people wearing masks going into stores and shoplifting, and it was very difficult […]
Stocks tumble as recession fears spark turmoil throughout global markets
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Officials Issue High-Risk Recall of Candy Due to Salmonella Fears
Sweets sold in several stores across the country are being recalled due to the risk of Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. Among the affected retailers are Walmart, Target and Dollar General, which sell Palmer Candy Company’s “white-coated confections,” Fox Business reported. Reported Saturday. The company says these sweets are Salmonella“Microorganisms that can […]
Tulsi Gabbard fears for family and freedom upon learning Harris admin allegedly targeted her for surveillance
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) is a national radio host and co-founder of Blaze Media. Glenn Beck How shocked she was to find out that the Harris administration may have been monitoring her through a program meant to identify and monitor potential terrorists. She feels personally betrayed, but she joined the military in the wake […]
Jobless claims fall more than expected to ease recession fears
The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, easing fears of a labor market collapse that had sent markets plummeting. The Labor Department said on Thursday that seasonally adjusted claims for unemployment insurance fell by 17,000 to 233,000 for the week ended Aug. 3, the biggest decline […]
Dow jumps 600 points, S&P and Nasdaq roar higher as recession fears ease
In “Cavuto: Coast to Coast,” former St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President and CEO James Bullard discusses whether central banks should worry about how markets will react to their decisions. U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as new jobless claims figures eased investor fears of an imminent economic downturn, providing some cheer to a turbulent week […]
Jobless Claims Decrease More Than Estimated To Calm Recession Fears For Now
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) By James Myers, OAN StaffThursday, August 8, 2024 8:20 a.m. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits last week fell more than expected, easing fears for now about a labor market collapse. advertisement The Labor Department said Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 3 […]
Lyft plunges nearly 20% after weak forecast sparks fears its losing race with Uber
Lyft shares plunged 17% on Wednesday after the company gave a weak outlook for the key summer quarter, sparking concerns that it is being edged out by rival Uber. Uber and Lyft, which reported strong results on Tuesday, are locked in a fierce battle for market share in the North American ride-hailing sector. Uber, which […]
Vanuatu presidential palace funded by China stirs debt fears | Pacific islands
PAt the top of Vanuatu’s seaside capital, Port Vila, stands a gleaming red-and-white building gifted by China to the Pacific nation last month. The new presidential palace sits atop one of the town’s most popular hills and overlooks the prime minister’s residence, which was also renovated with a huge Chinese donation nearly a decade ago. […]
Bitcoin, crypto shares plunge as investors pull back on risky stocks amid fears of recession
Bitcoin and U.S. cryptocurrency stocks fell sharply on Monday along with the rest of the stock market as weak jobs data and the Fed’s decision to hold off on cutting interest rates stoked fears of a U.S. economic recession. Bitcoin prices have fallen more than 15% over the past five days, dropping below $55,000 to […]