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Teacher in Oregon shooting said she pretended to be dead to survive
A teacher at an Oregon elementary school survived a mass shooting by pretending to be dead after being shot. She said she was unable to protect students in her classroom due to her injuries.
Italy and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta
Italy and Spain have agreed to lift border controls after a three-month dispute over a major migrant surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with enhanced security measures in place.
Corby metal pollution may harm people, says Earthwatch Europe
Earthwatch Europe reports finding potentially harmful metal levels at 52 freshwater sites in Corby, raising concerns about risks to human health and aquatic life in the Northamptonshire town.
Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise UK coastal towns?
A Scottish engineer has developed a compact tidal energy generator designed for small coastal communities, offering an alternative to large-scale marine power projects that require expensive infrastructure and external expertise.
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Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role
Data breach victim notices already exceeded all of 2025 totals by mid-year, with artificial intelligence increasingly enabling cyberattacks and malicious insider incidents rising sharply.
Sanders proposes bill to stop Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid student loans
Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to prevent Social Security benefits from being garnished for unpaid federal student loans, backed by Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey.
Treasury proposes low-cost investment rules for Trump Accounts
The Treasury Department has issued proposed guidance establishing eligible investment options for Trump Accounts, tax-deferred savings accounts for children designed to emphasize low-cost, broad-market index funds.
Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced measures to regulate rogue bailiffs in England and Wales and crackdown on unscrupulous builders and tradespeople who overcharge consumers.
Labor Department to propose expansion of association health plans, which could lower insurance costs for some workers
The Labor Department is proposing to expand association health plans, potentially lowering insurance costs for self-employed workers and small businesses amid rising healthcare expenses.
UK petrol prices hit highest level in almost four years as bank holiday getaway looms
UK petrol prices have climbed to their highest level since November 2022, averaging 161.6p per litre as millions prepare for bank holiday weekend travel.
Used cars under $20,000 tend to sell quickly — but there are trade-offs for buyers
Used cars under $20,000 remain available but are older and higher-mileage than in past years, with buyers facing trade-offs including higher maintenance costs and interest rates.
Best Buy beats quarterly estimates and hikes its outlook, but stock falls
Best Buy reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook, though its stock declined about 7% in morning trading.
Family offices are making a bullish bet on the stock market, according to CNBC Family Office Portfolio Tracker
Family offices increased stock holdings to 37% of portfolios in the second quarter, up from 34%, marking their largest quarterly shift in years and signaling bullish sentiment on equities and AI investments.
The Best-Performing Commodity ETFs of 2026: Oil and Broad Baskets Lead the Pack
Oil-tracking funds led commodity ETF performance in 2026, with USO returning roughly 103.9% year to date. Diversified commodity baskets and precious metals showed weaker results amid energy’s dominance.
Five Below Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Five Below reported second-quarter sales of $1.3 billion, up 23%, with adjusted diluted EPS more than doubling to $1.68. The retailer opened 52 net new stores and raised its full-year guidance.
Netskope Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Netskope exceeded second-quarter targets with 29% revenue growth to $220.5 million and raised full-year guidance to $888-$892 million, citing strong demand for AI security offerings.