23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki has submitted a proposal to take the genetic testing company private.
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Carvana beats Wall Street’s second-quarter expectations, guides toward record yearCarvana beats Wall Street’s second-quarter expectations, guides toward record year
Carvana expects 2024 to be a record year for the used-car retailer, including adjusted EBITDA of between $1 billion and $1.2 billion.
Delta and United to suspend flights to Tel AvivDelta and United to suspend flights to Tel Aviv
U.S. legacy carriers United Airlines and Delta said on Wednesday they will suspend their flights to Tel Aviv, Israel due to security concerns.
9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, 2 others charged in terror plot reach plea deals9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, 2 others charged in terror plot reach plea deals
Khalid Sheikh Mohammad is accused of masterminding the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, in which the Twin Towers in New York City were destroyed.
6-year-old carries dad’s pistol to school, ‘mistakenly’ pulls trigger on boy, 106-year-old carries dad’s pistol to school, ‘mistakenly’ pulls trigger on boy, 10
A six-year-old student in Bihar brought his father’s licensed pistol to school and accidentally shot a 10-year-old classmate in the left palm. The boy’s guard father took both child and
Infosys under scanner for over Rs 32,000 crore GST evasionInfosys under scanner for over Rs 32,000 crore GST evasion
Infosys faced scrutiny from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) for allegedly evading Rs 32,400 crore in GST on services imported from its overseas branches between July 2017 and
Kerala landslide: Wayanad toll rises to 173; 225 still missing after 48 hoursKerala landslide: Wayanad toll rises to 173; 225 still missing after 48 hours
The death toll from the Wayanad landslides rose to 173, with over 227 individuals still missing. Rescue operations, hampered by intermittent rain, have so far saved 1,592 people. The Army
UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar’s IAS candidature, bars her from future examsUPSC cancels Puja Khedkar’s IAS candidature, bars her from future exams
The UPSC revoked the candidature of IAS trainee Puja Khedkar and barred her from future exams for violating Civil Services Examination rules. Khedkar manipulated her identity to exceed attempt limits.
Former health secretary Preeti Sudan to take charge as UPSC chairpersonFormer health secretary Preeti Sudan to take charge as UPSC chairperson
Preeti Sudan, former Union health secretary, assumed the role of chairperson of UPSC on August 1, following the resignation of Manoj Soni. Sudan, an IAS officer from the 1983 Andhra
Rahul Gandhi and opposition keep asking others’ caste, retorts BJP to defend Anurag ThakurRahul Gandhi and opposition keep asking others’ caste, retorts BJP to defend Anurag Thakur
Congress MPs protested in Lok Sabha over BJP MP Anurag Thakur’s remarks viewed as a ‘caste slur’ on Rahul Gandhi. The BJP defended Thakur, asserting he did not mention any
Congress moves privilege notice against PM Modi, BJP calls it a jokeCongress moves privilege notice against PM Modi, BJP calls it a joke
Congress filed a notice against PM Modi, accusing him of breaching privilege by tweeting BJP MP Anurag Thakur’s speech that had expunged content. The complaint focused on remarks allegedly disparaging
USA women’s soccer wins group after 3rd straight win to open OlympicsUSA women’s soccer wins group after 3rd straight win to open Olympics
The road to redemption is so far, so good for the United States Women’s National Team. The Americans took home Group B of the Olympics with their third win in
Suni Lee joins Simone Biles in taking shots at former Team USA gymnast over critical remarksSuni Lee joins Simone Biles in taking shots at former Team USA gymnast over critical remarks
Suni Lee poured gasoline on the fire after Simone Biles fired a shot across the bow of a former American Olympic teammate following the team’s gold medal win at the
Vance brands Harris a ‘coward’; Trump dinged for ‘attacks and insults’ as campaigns war after fiery eventVance brands Harris a ‘coward’; Trump dinged for ‘attacks and insults’ as campaigns war after fiery event
The Trump and Harris campaigns mixed it up on X Wednesday afternoon after the former president’s heated appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Chicago, and the
Patrick Mahomes reacts to Nebraska 5-star recruit Dylan Raiola looking like his doppelgangerPatrick Mahomes reacts to Nebraska 5-star recruit Dylan Raiola looking like his doppelganger
College football camps have begun across the country, including the Nebraska Cornhuskers as they shared some photos of players arriving to get to work. Among them was the Class of
9/11 mastermind, 2 others strike plea deals while awaiting trial; families of victims ‘very disappointed’9/11 mastermind, 2 others strike plea deals while awaiting trial; families of victims ‘very disappointed’
Prosecutors have agreed to plea agreements with three of the masterminds of the Sept. 11 terror attacks who were awaiting trial in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, the Department of Defense (DOD)
USA rower details disappointing Tinder experience at Olympic village: ‘Do you want babies?’USA rower details disappointing Tinder experience at Olympic village: ‘Do you want babies?’
Olympic athletes are trying to win in Paris both on and off the field. The United States is leading the way with 30 total medals in this year’s Olympics (only
‘Loner’ telltale signs, plus Alzheimer’s announcements and Olympics safety concerns‘Loner’ telltale signs, plus Alzheimer’s announcements and Olympics safety concerns
RED FLAGS – Amid the FBI’s assertion that Trump’s would-be assassin was a “loner,” mental health experts share warning signs and tips for how to help. Continue reading… LINE OF
Trump spars with Black journalists at annual conference Q&A eventTrump spars with Black journalists at annual conference Q&A event
Former President Donald Trump’s appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile on Wednesday.
IHOP launches $5 all-you-can-eat pancake promo for back-to-school seasonIHOP launches $5 all-you-can-eat pancake promo for back-to-school season
Breakfast-all-day lovers can get their appetite’s worth of the chain’s buttermilk pancakes for $5 between now and September 15.
9/11 defendants including Khalid Shaikh Mohammad reach plea deal9/11 defendants including Khalid Shaikh Mohammad reach plea deal
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
Sonya Massey’s mother pleaded “I don’t want you to hurt her” in 911 callSonya Massey’s mother pleaded “I don’t want you to hurt her” in 911 call
The mother of Sonya Massey called 911 asking for help for her daughter but told the dispatcher that she was worried police might hurt her, according to new recordings.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz among top contenders for Harris’ VP pickMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz among top contenders for Harris’ VP pick
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz last week laid out a new line of criticism against the Republican ticket that has since become one of the most prominent messages of the Democratic
Texas woman gets life sentence for Ponzi scheme targeting senior citizensTexas woman gets life sentence for Ponzi scheme targeting senior citizens
Debra Mae Carter, who helped a Christian radio show host bilk senior citizens out of millions of dollars, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday.
Trump falsely questions Harris’ racial identityTrump falsely questions Harris’ racial identity
Former President Donald Trump attended the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago on Wednesday. The appearance quickly turned hostile as questioned Kamala Harris’ racial identity. CBS News’ Robert
The Federal Reserve sets the stage for a rate cut — here’s what that means for your moneyThe Federal Reserve sets the stage for a rate cut — here’s what that means for your money
The Federal Reserve will keep rates where they are, for now — but the first cut in four years is on deck.
Nvidia shares soar 11% after Microsoft quells fears that AI buildout is too fastNvidia shares soar 11% after Microsoft quells fears that AI buildout is too fast
Microsoft plans to spend even more on Nvidia-based infrastructure next year than it did in 2024.
Kamala Harris gets support of more than 100 VCs and tech execs in online pledgeKamala Harris gets support of more than 100 VCs and tech execs in online pledge
In an online pledge on Wednesday, more than 100 tech investors and entrepreneurs said they are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential bid.
UAW union endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president over TrumpUAW union endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president over Trump
UAW President Fain and Trump have been at odds – publicly trading remarks – since the union leader was elected early last year.
Here’s what changed in the new Fed statementHere’s what changed in the new Fed statement
This is a comparison of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed’s previous policymaking meeting in June.
Fed holds rates steady and notes progress on inflationFed holds rates steady and notes progress on inflation
Federal Reserve officials held short-term interest rates steady, but indicated that inflation is getting closer to its 2% target.
‘Sure sign of … ‘: On Gadkari’s letter to Sitharaman, Cong takes ‘dissent’ jibe‘Sure sign of … ‘: On Gadkari’s letter to Sitharaman, Cong takes ‘dissent’ jibe
The Congress critiqued the BJP following Nitin Gadkari’s letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it a sign of internal dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gadkari appealed to remove
India set to host mega multi-nation exercise to build strategic partnershipsIndia set to host mega multi-nation exercise to build strategic partnerships
India will host first multi-nation air combat exercise, ‘Tarang Shakti,’ involving 67 fighter jets from 10 countries and observers from 18 others. Held in Tamil Nadu and Jodhpur, it aimed
Ex-India cricketer Gaekwad dies at 71Ex-India cricketer Gaekwad dies at 71
Former cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away at 71 after a long battle with cancer. He played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India and also coached the Indian team to
IPL owners’ meet: Different views emerge over mega auctionIPL owners’ meet: Different views emerge over mega auction
If there’s no mega auction, the teams might be allowed to use the Right-to-Match cards to give them an opportunity to retain their top players. Something will have to be
Tlaib ally mourns assassination of top Hamas leader: ‘His martyrdom is not in vain’Tlaib ally mourns assassination of top Hamas leader: ‘His martyrdom is not in vain’
A vocal anti-Israel activist, who has made several donations to Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s, D-Mich., House campaigns, mourned the assassination of a top Hamas leader on Wednesday, saying his “martyrdom is
Meet the 2024 US Olympic medalists: PHOTOSMeet the 2024 US Olympic medalists: PHOTOS
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris officially kicked off in Paris on Thursday. Check out which Team USA athletes are taking home medals.
Simone Biles ‘blocked’ after taking shot at former Olympic teammateSimone Biles ‘blocked’ after taking shot at former Olympic teammate
Block by block, Simone Biles is building an unforgettable Paris Olympics resume. She added another big block to it on Wednesday. After leading the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to a
Maduro bows to pressure for judicial audit of election results as Argentina’s Milei encourages protestsMaduro bows to pressure for judicial audit of election results as Argentina’s Milei encourages protests
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has bowed to pressure from protesters and neighboring countries alike and called for an audit of the recent presidential election while continuing to verbally spar with
USA’s Danielle Collins has heated exchange with Iga Swiatek after bowing out of Olympic matchUSA’s Danielle Collins has heated exchange with Iga Swiatek after bowing out of Olympic match
American tennis star Danielle Collins bowed out of her women’s singles match against Poland’s Iga Swiatek, knocking her out of medal contention at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday afternoon.
Stacey Abrams accuses CNN host of ‘repeating disinformation’ about her casting doubt on 2018 election resultsStacey Abrams accuses CNN host of ‘repeating disinformation’ about her casting doubt on 2018 election results
Stacey Abrams sparred with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on Tuesday as the CNN host questioned whether the failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate had regretted casting doubt on the outcome of her 2018
Parents of Team USA Olympic ‘pommel horse guy’ speak out on son’s viral fame, eye conditionParents of Team USA Olympic ‘pommel horse guy’ speak out on son’s viral fame, eye condition
The parents of U.S. Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik spoke out after their son went viral for his impeccable pommel horse performance Monday in Paris, winning the team its first medal
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