Japan swelters through hottest summer while parts of China log warmest August on record | Extreme heat
Japan has experienced its hottest summer on record after three sweltering months that saw thousands of “extreme heat” incidents, with meteorologists warning that unseasonably high temperatures will continue into autumn. According to Kyodo News, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the average temperature for June, July and August was 1.76 degrees Celsius higher than the […]
Jennifer Lopez ‘unbothered’ and ‘at peace’ amid Ben Affleck divorce, recaps her summer with series of photos
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Here's what to know about the COVID-19 summer surge
As summer draws to a close, the United States is facing another surge in COVID-19 infections. The late summer surge in cases has many Americans wondering how long cases will last, what signs and symptoms to watch for and when the latest vaccines will be available. How bad will the summer COVID-19 outbreak be? As […]
Labor union popularity pops to near-record highs following summer of strikes
Labor union support has rebounded, Near record highs It fell slightly last summer after a number of high-profile strikes and work stoppages. Polling firm Gallup's annual labor union survey released Wednesday showed that approval of labor unions rose to 70% in August 2024 from 67% last August. In 2022, with inflation rising 9% annually, viewership […]
Owner of popular Hamptons summer rental pleads guilty to homicide after fire kills Maryland sisters
The owner of a luxury vacation rental in the Hamptons, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after two sisters died in a fire caused by shoddy electrical work. Peter Miller, 56, admitted to installing an illegal outdoor kitchen that overloaded the electrical system of an $8,000-a-week apartment in Sag Harbor that killed Jillian Weiner, 21, […]
COVID-19's summer surge shows no signs of slowing down
A surge in COVID-19 infections has swept across the country this summer, disrupting travel plans and bringing fevers, coughs and general fatigue, with no signs of abating soon. While most of the country and federal government have put the pandemic behind them, the virus is mutating and new variants are emerging. Although the Centers for […]
Obama chases Kamala’s ‘BRAT’ buzz: gen-z ‘summer playlist’
Barack Obama has released his playlist for summer 2024, and it’s clear the former president is trying to move with the times while also promoting the “bratty” narrative. “With summer coming to an end, I thought I’d share some of the music I’ve been listening to lately. It wouldn’t be my playlist unless it was […]
Stocks head for best week of 2024 as wild summer ride continues – Yahoo Finance
Naomi Robnick LONDON (Reuters) – Global stocks rebounded from a sell-off last week to reach their highest level since November 2023 as stronger U.S. economic data eased recession fears and investors braced for more volatile developments ahead. MSCI’s main global stock index rose almost 4 percent in five trading days, recovering strongly from market turmoil […]
Layoffs announced at multiple companies this summer
Mario Gabelli, chairman and CEO of Gamco Investors, talks sports investing and the surge in small-cap stocks on “The Claman Countdown.” Over the summer, various companies announced job cuts. The planned job cuts are expected to have a collective impact on thousands of people working in industries including technology, media and automotive. Companies that have […]
Halloween decor creeps onto store shelves as social media users react: ‘Can we just enjoy summer?’
With Halloween merchandise hitting store shelves earlier each year, some people have already swapped their poolside time for pumpkin carving. The perhaps premature arrival of fall-scented candles, spooky skeletons, bats and other decorations has been criticised by social media users in recent days. “I love that Halloween decorations are already starting in August. I want […]