The Palestinian Ministry of Health has declared an epidemic of polio, after Israel’s devastating assault decimated Gaza’s health, water and sanitation infrastructure, leading to an outbreak of the viral disease. On Monday, health officials called on Israel to immediately halt its offensive in order to combat the spread of polio by restoring access to potable
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close video Microsoft vs Google is the ‘battle of the ages’ for AI: R ‘Ray’ Wang Constellation Research founder R’ Ray’ Rang weighs in on the competition between Microsoft and Google over A.I. dominance and the technology’s impact on the markets. Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Google Gemini refuses to answer questions about the failed assassination
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The city of Gary, Indiana, has its sights on bonds for several projects in a planned revitalization effort. Bond financing is likely for the Gary Metro Center station redevelopment project, and the construction of a convention center in Indiana’s Lake County. Notre Dame’s School of Architecture is working with the city on the revitalization, conducting
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Municipals were little changed Tuesday as U.S. Treasuries were firmer and equities were mixed toward the end of the session. Muni yields remain near levels seen at the start of summer last year, said Tom Kozlik, managing director and head of public policy and municipal strategy at HilltopSecurities. Yields may move lower after the Federal
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Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty Images Home affordability has slightly improved for buyers this summer, according to a recent report.  The median new mortgage payment was $2,167 in June, a 2.4% decline from $2,219 in May, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The index measures how new monthly mortgage payments change
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close video Why investors are watching this week’s Federal Reserve meeting ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists discuss ongoing market rotation, small caps garnering attention and expected remarks on cryptocurrency by former President Trump. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lay the groundwork for a September interest-rate cut at the conclusion of its meeting on Wednesday, offering
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close video Michelle Obama enlists celebrities for voting ad after endorsing Harris Patrice Onwuka of the Independent Women’s Forum discusses Vice President Kamala Harris’ potential running mate pick and her policies that could raise concern among moderates. Despite Michelle Obama gathering her closest celebrity friends to help her endorse Kamala Harris for president, one author
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The bond markets have undergone significant transformations in recent months, as new technology like artificial intelligence and the shifting economic landscape force issuers and investors alike to navigate new frontiers in debt financing. Between the predictions of industry professionals, and proposed changes in regulations, many firms are forging ahead. Trading strengthened on July 16 following
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