However, the company revised guidance higher for its full-year outlook, partially boosted by $150 million in tariff refunds received during in the second quarter.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2026
According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy created 23,000 jobs in July; figures for May and June were dramatically revised downward.
The study also computed the pre-tax and after-tax returns for overlapping 30-year periods and found that the tax drag varied over time.
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Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2026
Other planning engines run scenarios sequentially, in cycles measured in hours, which is why their AI can only report on what has already been computed rather than reasoning live, KetteQ said.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
13 Aug. 2026
There are signs that Democratic voters, especially, are looking for change, and some young voters argue older politicians can’t truly understand a world transformed by artificial intelligence, rising housing costs and student debt.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Aug. 2026
Prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket – where users wager on sports, politics, culture, and the weather – have transformed from a niche space for superfans to a seemingly ubiquitous multibillion-dollar industry.
The perfect start was snapped by a 27-14 loss at Long Beach State — which counted as a conference game despite Long Beach competing in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Aug. 2026
The FedEx Cup finale has counted as official the last two years.
These tragic flashpoints were mythologized into persecution stories, recast by right-wing Christian leaders not as tragic consequences of radical defiance but as proof of an evil secular government at war with faith and freedom.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2026
The verdict deepens concerns over eroding civil liberties in Hong Kong, as authorities recast public Tiananmen remembrance as a security threat and foreign governments warn of deteriorating freedoms in the city.
If the proportions remind you of a Porsche Cayenne EV, that’s because the two share quite a lot of the same basic engineering, albeit reworked by Bentley to suit its needs.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2026
Inside, Adaptalux reworked battery management so Bluetooth won't drain power faster, and the pod holds its charge longer in storage.
The California attorney general has also issued a warning to parents, and retailers, that bicycles that are altered to exceed state limitations are no longer considered legal to ride on the streets.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Aug. 2026
Carnival Conquest altered course in the Caribbean this week to assist a mariner in distress, the cruise line said.
In addition, the pommel nut was modified to fit mass production.
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David Szondy
August 30,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2026
The bamboo and wood fibers are modified to withstand conditions including high humidity, corrosion, salt spray, and ultraviolet radiation, according to professor Qi Chusheng, who spoke to China Green Times.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Aug. 2026
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