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10-year Treasury yield tops 5%, highest since 2007, as stocks slip and borrowing costs climb

10-year Treasury tops 5% — borrowing costs creep up

10-year yield rose to about 5.08%, highest since 2007; higher yields can lift mortgage, auto and credit-card rates and pressure retirement accounts.

Judge set to weigh restoring outlets’ White House credentials

Court fight over restoring press credentials could change which outlets attend White House events and affect public access to presidential briefings.

FBI probes claimed hack of employee records

Hackers claim theft of thousands of FBI employee records; the FBI is investigating a possible jobs-portal breach. Exposed personnel data could pose safety risks to agents and their families.

Cook shifts three Senate races; control now a toss-up

Cook moved multiple GOP-held seats, including Kansas and South Carolina, toward Democrats, signaling a tighter fight for Senate control under six weeks before Election Day.

Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York case

A 15-year sentence finalizes Weinstein’s New York conviction for a 2006 assault, marking a milestone in the legal reckoning that spurred the #MeToo movement.

GOP pushes probe into Trump Jr.’s wedding funding

Republican calls for subpoenas after reports a sanctioned Russian oligarch helped fund Trump Jr.’s wedding, raising oversight and national-security questions that could shape midterm campaigns.

Trump discloses 1,100-plus July trades, including big Microsoft and Amazon sales

A monthly disclosure shows 1,100-plus July trades, including as much as $25 million in Microsoft and Amazon sales. That trading raises ethics and conflict-of-interest questions over federal policy ties.

White House moves to remove 760,000 from the ACA

Removing 760,000 ACA enrollees could disrupt coverage and raise health costs for families heading into the midterms.

Supreme Court stays out of surrogate custody fight

Kagan denied the emergency appeal, leaving lower-court orders in place. The case shows how state laws can affect surrogacy contracts, parental rights and medical care across state lines.

Trump backs diesel export ban as Treasury reviews feasibility

An export ban could alter diesel supplies and prices for farmers, truckers and households while officials review the idea.
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Kalshi asks regulator to allow margin trading

If approved, borrowing to trade event contracts could amplify gains and losses for users, increasing consumer risk and prompting new regulation for a growing betting-style market.

Mortgage rates near 7% keep buyers on the sidelines

Near-7% 30-year rates mean higher monthly payments and make homebuying less affordable for many families.

Claude Opus 5.5 arrives cheaper and on major clouds

Lower-cost, more capable AI on major clouds may make advanced tools cheaper for businesses and households, affecting workplace productivity, software features and everyday AI use.

Report: FBI anti-corruption team targeted Sen. Collins before probe stalled

An investigation tied to pay-to-play probes was active before being halted; the pause raises questions about enforcement during a Senate race.

At least six big hospitals strike DOJ deals to end gender-affirming care for minors

Settlements change pediatric care policies at major hospital systems, potentially altering access and services for families seeking gender-affirming treatment for minors.
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Appeals court backs Missouri GOP map, holds order for Supreme Court appeal

Which congressional map is used could decide a House seat and affect how millions vote in Missouri.

Organic Wholesome Pantry applesauce recalled for patulin

A recalled organic applesauce may contain elevated patulin, a toxin risk, affecting families who buy this pantry staple.

U.S., Denmark and Greenland sign Arctic security pact

The agreement formalizes a larger U.S. military role in Greenland, shaping Arctic operations and strategic posture in a key chokepoint.
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Coroner: Hayden Panettiere died of accidental fentanyl overdose

Coroner ruled Hayden Panettiere’s death accidental fentanyl overdose, with multiple substances found—underscoring fentanyl’s public-health danger and overdose risk nationwide.

Grand jury declines charges in Nolan Wells case

A grand jury found no cause for criminal charges in Nolan Wells’ July 4 death; the decision may prompt protests and civil suits and affect local policing debates.
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U.S. News 2027 Best Colleges: MIT takes No. 1, ending Princeton’s 15-year run5:18 PM Boston Globe
Sen. Curtis urges subpoenas over Trump Jr. wedding funds11:37 AM Axios
Judge lets SpaceX land swap proceed11:37 AM Texas
ICE removes detainees with final orders from public locator9:36 AM The Guardian
Two pilots killed in Yosemite firefighting helicopter crash9:36 AM LA Times
Austin shooting by ICE officer raises questions as victim detained9:36 AM Texas
Networks pause White House TV coverage after three outlets barred7:53 AM CBS News
Trump to host Xi in Washington to discuss AI, trade and Iran5:50 AM Axios
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