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Liv McMahon & Tom McArthurTechnology reporter & BBC News reporterGetty ImagesAn investigation has been launched into the death of a French streamer known for extreme challenges.Raphaël Graven, also known as Jeanpormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said. The 46-year-old had been subject to bouts of violence and sleep deprivation during streams, and died in his sleep during a live broadcast, local media reported.Confirming a judicial investigation was under way, French government minister Clara Chappaz described Mr Graven’s death and violence he endured as an “absolute horror”, adding he had been “humiliated”…

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Jewelry is displayed at a Claire’s store on June 23, 2025 in Novato, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesClaire’s announced Wednesday that it is selling most of its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson, just weeks after the jewelry retailer declared bankruptcy.The companies did not disclose any financial details of the deal.Claire’s said the move comes as the tween retailer is examining every option to “maximize the value of its business.” It also said it will pause the liquidation process at most of its stores as part of the deal, which Claire’s said will “significantly benefit” the company.Claire’s…

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WARSAW, Poland — An unidentified flying object crashed into a cornfield and exploded in eastern Poland early Wednesday, the country’s news agency PAP reported.Local police said they received reports of the crash around 2 a.m. and found burned metal and plastic debris at the scene, near the village of Osiny. As a result of the explosion, windows were broken in some houses but nobody was injured, PAP reported.Poland’s Armed Forces Operational Command said Wednesday on social media that no violations of Polish airspace from neighboring Ukraine or Belarus were recorded overnight.Officials initially said the explosion may have been caused by…

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A 113-year-old church in the far north of Sweden has arrived at its new home after a two-day journey.Aerial footage shows the church hoisted onto specially designed trailers, as it was moved 5km (3 miles) along a road at a maximum speed of 500m an hour, with road fittings like lamp posts and signs removed to make way.The church in Kiruna was at risk from ground subsidence after more than a century of iron ore mining in the old city centre. Source link

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The Claman Countdown panelists David Kudla and David Seif discuss the state of the economy under President Donald Trump. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver a keynote address at the annual Jackson Hole event on Friday at a crucial time as the economy anticipates the central bank’s next interest rate cut and as his tenure at the helm of the Fed winds down. Powell’s speech in the spotlight at Jackson Hole is expected to be his last as Fed chair, as his term expires in May 2026 and President Donald Trump is vowing not to reappoint him to the role. Trump…

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A busy Italian airport as been partially evacuated after a man set fire to a check-in area.Video footage posted on social media shows chaotic scenes inside Terminal 1 of Milan’s Malpensa airport as a fire rages at one of the desks while a man attacks digital screens before being detained.A man has been arrested and the situation brought under control, according to the Lombardy Airports Association.However, it warned of potential delays and cancellations to departures at the bustling tourist hub popular with Brits.No injuries have been reported so far, according to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.The incident happened around…

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Shoppers come and go the TJ Maxx store at the Mall at Prince George’s on August 17, 2022 in Hyattsville, Maryland.Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesTJX Cos. on Wednesday reported earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street’s expectations and raised its full year guidance, as the discounter behind T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods said it assumes it can offset higher costs from tariffs.TJX now expects full-year fiscal 2026 earnings will be between $4.52 and $4.57 per share, up from its prior guidance between $4.34 and $4.43 per share. The retailer also raised its comparable sales expectations to a 3% increase, versus…

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French President Emmanuel Macron has finally spoken out after filing a lawsuit against Candace Owens over her false allegations targeting his wife, Brigitte Macron. Owens had claimed Brigitte was “born a man,” a baseless conspiracy that Macron said went “too far.” In his interview with Paris Match, Macron explained that the smear spread so widely in the US that he had no choice but to act. The Macrons have filed 22 charges, including defamation, and are seeking damages for the reputational harm caused. Owens amplified the claims through her podcast series Becoming Brigitte, which the couple says inflicted “tremendous damage.”…

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A man has died after being run over by a bulldozer he was operating while fighting wildfires in Portugal, bringing the death toll in the country to three, officials said.The 65-year-old worked for a firm hired to fight fires northern municipality of Mirandela and was reportedly run over after falling from his vehicle while trying to avoid the flames.Portugal has been battling wildfires since late July, with the north and centre of the country hit the hardest.In neighbouring Spain, wildfires have killed four people and burned an area larger than Long Island in New York State – although temperatures are…

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FOX Business’ Lauren Simonetti joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to show how retailers are using artificial intelligence to better serve customers. Target announced on Wednesday that Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke will become its next CEO as the embattled retailer pushes ahead with a turnaround effort to revive growth and reverse sliding sales. He will succeed Brian Cornell, who is stepping down after more than a decade at the helm of the Minneapolis-based retailer.The company said Wednesday that its board unanimously elected Fiddelke, 49, to succeed Cornell and join the board on Feb. 1. The news comes as Cornell, 66, wraps…

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A group of Senate and House Democrats is pushing officials at the Department of Homeland Security for more information about the use of the immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”In a letter sent late Tuesday to the heads of the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and FEMA, the lawmakers expressed concern that the Trump administration’s decision to use what lawmakers called a “novel state-run immigration detention model” could violate federal law and make the federal government less accountable for the conditions at immigrant detention centers.The letter comes as the Trump administration has…

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Cynthia Chen, CEO and co-founder of Kikoff, spoke with FOX Business on Aug. 18, 2025, about how the new artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help people improve credit scores and the future of AI in finances. A new artificial intelligence (AI) credit disputing tool has been used tens of thousands of times by consumers since it launched, according to the CEO and co-founder of personal finance platform Kikoff. Cynthia Chen spoke with FOX Business about last week’s launch of AI Credit Disputes, “a proprietary feature that helps users identify and correct errors on their credit reports today,” according to a…

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A sign is posted in front of a Hertz car sales and rental car office on August 8, 2017 in South San Francisco, California.Getty ImagesHertz on Wednesday announced it will start selling pre-owned vehicles on Amazon Autos, a move meant to bolster the car rental company’s retail operations as it looks to bring in more profits.Shares of Hertz soared in premarket trading Wednesday.Under the partnership, customers can browse from thousands of used Hertz vehicles on Amazon Autos, e-sign the paperwork, complete their purchase online and pick up their vehicle at Hertz locations.Customers who live within 75 miles of the four…

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The cortisol detox diet is an eating plan designed to reduce stress and lower cortisol levels. It emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods while limiting ultra-processed foods, caffeine, and added sugar. Many people try a cortisol detox diet to lose weight, increase energy, and improve sleep quality. Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands in response to stress. It has many functions in the body, including regulating metabolism, immune function, and inflammation. It’s normal for cortisol levels to rise temporarily in response to stressful situations. However, chronically high levels can negatively affect your health, contributing to: Weight gain, especially in…

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Target’s Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke will take over as CEO from Brian Cornell.Courtesy of TargetTarget on Wednesday said that company veteran Michael Fiddelke will become its next CEO at a critical point in its effort to break out of a sales slump and win back Wall Street’s favor.Fiddelke, the company’s 49-year-old chief operating officer and former chief financial officer, will succeed Brian Cornell effective Feb. 1. Cornell, who took the helm of the cheap chic retailer in 2014, will transition to the role of executive chair on Target’s board of directors.The Minneapolis-based retailer made the announcement on the same…

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