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How to avoid online scams and what to do if you become a victim

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Some of the most damaging and costly scams involve what's known as "social engineering." That's when fraudsters use time-tested techniques of deception and emotional manipulation, tricking people into divulging personal or financial information, or even granting remote access to their computers.

Fed's Daly says it is time to consider adjusting borrowing costs, FT reports

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Mary Daly, President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, proposed revisiting the current borrowing costs of 5.25% to 5.5%. Daly considered the labor market as slowing yet not weak, and stressed caution in avoiding a downturn. She showed optimism towards achieving a 2% inflation target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to speak on the economic outlook soon.

Reds look to right ship against Blue Jays

Deadspin.com 

After being swept and outscored 28-3 over three games against the Kansas City Royals, the Cincinnati Reds aim for a turnaround Monday night against th

Japan ruling LDP to hold leadership election on Sept 27, Fuji TV says

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is finalizing plans to hold its leadership election on Sept. 27, according to Fuji TV. The elected party leader is expected to become Japan's Prime Minister, given the LDP's majority in the lower house.

Chicago Bears Reportedly Still Talking To Familiar Face

SportsMockery.com 

The Chicago Bears haven’t been able to address their pass rush situation to a degree that makes fans comfortable. Rookie Austin Booker and veteran Daniel Hardy have delivered an excellent preseason, but a lack of clarity remains opposite Montez Sweat. This is likely why GM Ryan Poles made a run at Matthew Judon last week. […]

Kamala Harris leads Trump in polls on eve of Democratic National Convention - Al Jazeera English

Sports - Google News (us) 

  1. Kamala Harris leads Trump in polls on eve of Democratic National Convention  Al Jazeera English
  2. Harris holds slight national lead over Trump, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds  The Washington Post
  3. Kamala Harris Suffers Triple Polling Blow Before DNC Convention  Newsweek
  4. Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Leads In 2 Major Surveys—Up 6 Points In 1 Poll  Forbes
  5. Kamala Harris Puts Four Sun Belt States Back in Play, Times/Siena Polls Find  The New York Times

Rescue Us From Our Digital Overlords

The American Spectator 

Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age By Frank H. McCourt, Jr. & Michael J. Casey (Crown, 224 pages, $18) For many Americans, it is almost impossible to imagine a world without the internet. It’s...

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Key all-rounders rested as West Indies name T20I squad for South Africa series

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

St John's [Antigua], August 19 (ANI): West Indies will be without veteran all-rounders Jason Holder and Andre Russell for the three-match T20I series against South Africa at home, with a strong squad led by Rovman Powell for the series starting from August 24. After a 1-0 loss to South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship series, West Indies will aim to continue their good run in T20Is as they take on the Proteas. We

Blinken meets Israeli leaders at 'decisive moment' for Gaza talks

France24.com (en) 

Blinken, on his ninth regional tour since Hamas's October 7 attack triggered the war, said he was back in Tel Aviv "to get this agreement to the line and ultimately over the line". "This is a decisive moment -- probably the best, maybe the last, opportunity to get the hostages home, to get a ceasefire and to put everyone on a better path to enduring peace and security," Blinken said as he met Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The US secretary of state was due to meet later on Monday with Israeli... Читать дальше...

Why the Veep Picks Matter

Real Clear Politics 

Vice-presidential picks, if political science is to be believed, seldom have a great impact on the outcome of elections.