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It’s déjà vu with the world on virus watch

Today from The Detail: The world is closely watching Ebola and Hantavirus, while fighting off pandemic fatigue

Newsroom.co.nz

Did astronomers see a black hole explode? An 'impossible' particle that hit Earth in 2023 may tell us

"If our hypothesized dark charge is true, then we believe there could be a significant population of primordial black holes, which would be consistent with other astrophysical observations, and account for all the missing dark matter in the universe."

Space

States eager for final decisions on $50B health care fund - Roll Call

States are expecting clarity within days for a key feature of Republicans’ signature budget law — a $50 billion rural health care fund.

Roll Call

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Walmart Looks Ready To Win The Holidays And Carry Strength Into 2026

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) stock fell Friday even after the retail giant topped quarterly profit expectations and lifted its outlook for the year ahead.

Benzinga

Target's Big Reset Gains Traction — But Analysts Say Consumer Weakness Still Clouds The Outlook

Shares of Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) remained volatile in early trading on Thursday, even after the company reported upbeat third-quarter earnings.

Benzinga

Lowe's Q3 Better Than Feared; Uncertain Consumer, Soft Housing Market Still A Concern

Shares of Lowe’s Companies Inc (NYSE:LOW) remained volatile on Thursday, even after the company reported upbeat third-quarter earnings.

Benzinga

Home Depot Faces Slower Demand — But Analysts Still Call It A Long-Term Winner

Shares of Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) were under pressure in early trading on Wednesday, after the company reported downbeat fiscal third-quarter sales.

Benzinga

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Scientists say there's a 90% chance we could spot an exploding black hole in the next decade

New research suggests that if primordial black holes exist, there is a 90% chance our telescopes could detect one exploding in the next 10 years.

Space

Target Announces New CEO, Why Analysts Are Bullish About The Change

Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) shares are down trading on Thursday, after the company on Tuesday reported its second-quarter results.

Benzinga

Lowe's Reports Strong Sales Growth As Analysts Back $8.8 Billion Pro Market Push

As the home improvement sector navigates a challenging market environment, major players like Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE:LOW) are finding ways to thrive through strategic moves and solid financial performances. This landscape has seen companies adapting to shifting consumer demands and weather-related disruptions while seeking growth through acquisitions.

Benzinga

Home Depot Touts Biggest Comps Growth Since 2023, Analysts Remain Bullish

Shares of Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) were climbing in early trading on Tuesday, after the company reported second-quarter results.

Benzinga

Advance Auto Parts Turnaround Plan Is 'Progressing' Despite Weak Guidance: Analyst

Shares of Advance Auto Parts Inc (NYSE:AAP) were rising in early trading on Friday, despite the company’s announcement of weak guidance.

Benzinga

New picture of Anne and husband released ahead of her 75th birthday

The Princess Royal, the King’s younger sister, reaches her milestone birthday on August 15.

Evening Standard

Busier-than-ever Anne praised for her royal soft power ahead of turning 75

The Princess Royal, the King’s younger sister, reaches her milestone birthday on August 15.

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Fillers triggered painful skin condition that left teenager looking ‘like an alien’

Grappling with his appearance, Charlie’s mental health also took a ‘massive knock’

Benzinga

Key Takeaways From Costco Wholesale Analyst Ratings

Analysts' ratings for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 33 analysts.

The Independent UK

What to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church $880M settlement with sexual abuse victims

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades

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Tennessee Hospital Evacuation Amid Hurricane Helene Flooding

Over 50 individuals stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof due to Hurricane Helene flooding. Rescue efforts underway.

AAP

'Gross lapse' in medical care before death in custody

Indigenous deaths in custody will continue to be a "blight on society" if the corrective services system remains underfunded, an inquest has found.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-Times 2023 All-Area high school football team

The best players from across the Chicago area.

Fortune

Target gains $9 billion in market cap despite falling sales last quarter, as Wall Street gets an up-close look at the health of the American consumer

But Target's 20% stock bump from its earnings still leaves it 14% down from the beginning of the year, or $17 billion.

The Conversation

People dig deeper to fact-check social media posts when paired with someone who doesn't share their perspective – new research

People fact-checked social media posts more carefully and were more willing to revise their initial beliefs when they were paired with someone from a different cultural background than their own, according to a study my collaborators Michael Baker and Françoise Détienne and I recently published in Frontiers in Psychology.

Chicago Sun-Times

No. 2 Loyola snaps top-ranked Mount Carmel’s 22-game winning streak

The Ramblers stuffed a potential game-tying two-point conversion in the final minutes.

Newsroom.co.nz

The Week in Detail: West Coast's blue flip and hazing rituals

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

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