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Solar farm worker in Hancock County died after ‘medical event,’ police say

by Stephen Singer August 30, 2024September 9, 2024

A local fire official said Friday a co-worker had reported that the man was electrocuted.

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Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show

by JONEL ALECCIA Associated Press August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

The plant has been linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others in 18 states.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may not have had a prenup, but you should consider one

by ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

One surprising thing about the singer’s split from her actor husband is that her divorce petition did not include any mention of a prenuptial agreement

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Lithium startups bet on high demand in battery-powered future

by Michelle Ma Bloomberg August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

A new crop of startups is working on novel ways of producing the valuable metal and promising to open untapped lithium sources.

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U.S. economy expands at revised 3% rate on resilient consumer

by Augusta Saraiva Bloomberg August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

Growth has cooled so far this year after accelerating the second half of 2023.

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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year

by ALEX VEIGA Associated Press August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

Signs of waning inflation and a cooling job market have raised expectations the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next month for the first time in 4 years.