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Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering poisonous snake, officials believe

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Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering poisonous snake, officials believe

A hiker suffered a fatal snake bite in Tennessee after picking up a rattlesnake in Savage Gulf State Park, officials told Fox News Digital. Matthew Griffith of the Grundy County Emergency Management Agency said a Timber rattlesnake is believed to have been involved in the incident last Friday. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency describes Timber rattlesnakes as "the largest, and the most dangerous, of the 4 venomous snakes in Tennessee." "According to […]

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Producer prices surged more than expected in July, spurring inflation concerns

Business

Producer prices surged more than expected in July, spurring inflation concerns

Wholesale inflation increased much more than expected in July, raising concerns about a resurgence of inflationary pressures in the economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday released the producer price index (PPI) for the month of July, which showed an increase of 0.9% from the prior month and 3.3% from a year ago. Those PPI figures were much hotter than the forecast of prices rising 0.2% on a monthly basis and 2.5% […]

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Bessent outlines the qualities he’s looking for as he vets Trump’s Fed shortlist

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Bessent outlines the qualities he’s looking for as he vets Trump’s Fed shortlist

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday outlined the qualities he is seeking as he vets candidates from President Donald Trump's shortlist to lead the nation's central bank."I want to see people who are forward-looking, not backward-looking on regulation," Bessent said in an interview on FOX Business’ "Mornings with Maria," adding that "since the great financial crisis, we've been in a regulatory straitjacket for the banking system."TRUMP SAYS FED CHAIR SEARCH […]

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushes back on claims he’s pressuring the Fed to slash rates

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushes back on claims he’s pressuring the Fed to slash rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he isn't in the business of giving the Fed marching orders, but his view that a neutral interest rate would be 150 basis points below the current level has fueled speculation over how soon and how far rates could be cut."I didn't tell the Fed what to do. What I said was that to get to a neutral rate on interest, that would be an […]

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159-year-old company embraces driverless trucks

Tech/Gear

159-year-old company embraces driverless trucks

A bold new pilot program is bringing autonomous trucking to the heart of Texas. Steves & Sons, a sixth-generation American door maker, just partnered with autonomous freight startup Bot Auto and logistics giant J.B. Hunt. The goal? Launch a real-world test of driverless freight deliveries between San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. That means robots are about to hit some of the country's busiest shipping lanes, with doors in tow.Sign up for […]

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Jennifer Aniston warns of Hollywood safety concerns after man rammed car into her gate

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Jennifer Aniston warns of Hollywood safety concerns after man rammed car into her gate

Jennifer Aniston gave a stark warning about safety after a man rammed into her home gate.Aniston, 56, admitted her security team is "not glamorous in any way," in the September cover issue of Vanity Fair. "It's a necessity.""People are out of their minds," she added. "Who wants to put that energy out there?"Authorities arrested a man on May 5 after he rammed his car into the gate securing Aniston's home, […]

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What people who live to 100 years old have in common, according to science

Health

What people who live to 100 years old have in common, according to science

Living to see 100 is a major feat that has a common thread.Recent studies of centenarians – people who are in their 100s – have found that they suffer from fewer diseases overall, develop them more slowly and are less likely to experience fatal conditions compared to people who live shorter lives.One 2024 study from Sweden, published in the journal GeroScience, considered historical data from people over 60 years old […]

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Don’t fall for this bank phishing scam trick

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Don’t fall for this bank phishing scam trick

That bank email in your inbox might look legitimate, but it could be a dangerous scam designed to steal your personal information. We recently received one ourselves, and it's alarmingly convincing. It warns of an unrecognized device trying to sign in and urges you to "verify your activity" via a provided link. While it appears helpful, this email is anything but safe.In reality, it's part of a growing wave of […]

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Virginia Tech study shows dogs can detect invasive lanternfly

Science

Virginia Tech study shows dogs can detect invasive lanternfly

Researchers at Virginia Tech say man’s best friend may also be one of nature’s best defenses against an invasive pest. For the first time, a study shows that pet dogs could help stop the rapid spread of the spotted lanternfly.Spotted lanternflies feed on different plants and excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which promotes mold growth. They are considered so destructive that some states have launched campaigns urging residents to […]

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