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US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The US government approved a big sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia. The sale is worth almost $2 billion. The weapons will help Saudi Arabia's air defense systems. This decision was made because Saudi Arabia is in a difficult situation with the Iran-backed Houthis.

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CNBC Select’s weekly mortgage rate snapshot: See your options today

Freddie Mac reported mortgage rates for the week ending July 16. These rates are used to help people decide if they should buy a house or refinance their current mortgage. The rates can change every week.

Jul 16, 17:19upd. 15d
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Here's why the housing market is hurting so much this summer

The US housing market is having a hard time this summer. Mortgage rates are high, and home prices are at a record level. This is making people stressed and causing a drop in home sales.

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Bannon: White House officials leaking to MS NOW

Steve Bannon is a former White House adviser. He said White House officials are leaking information to a news channel called MS Now. This happened on Wednesday. Bannon accused a journalist named Vaughn Hillyard of speaking with White House staffers.

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'Millionaires tax' repeal qualifies for ballot in Washington state

A tax on people who earn over $1 million per year in Washington state is in danger. This tax is called the 'millionaire's tax'. It was recently passed, but now voters will decide if it should be repealed.

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Faster growth is the key to tackling America's debt crisis

John R. Dearie has a plan to help America's economy grow faster. He wants to make it easier for businesses to start and grow. This could help reduce the country's debt.

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Texas ICE facility detainees beaten, abused: Rights groups

A report says migrants in a Texas detention camp were beaten and abused. The report was made by Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union. They say this happened at Fort Bliss in El Paso.

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Americans keep spending while "grumbling" about the economy

Americans are spending money even though they are worried about the economy. They have a stable job and more money, so they can keep spending. This is good for the economy, but it makes it harder for the government to control inflation.

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Senate passes resolution saying Bankman-Fried shouldn't receive pardon

The US Senate passed a resolution about Sam Bankman-Fried. He is the founder of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud. The Senate said he should not receive a pardon.

Jul 16, 16:21upd. 15d
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Advocacy groups sue to block Trump administration’s sanctions against ICC

Two human rights groups sued the US government. They want to stop the US from punishing the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC is a court that tries people for war crimes. The groups say the US sanctions are stopping them from helping people in Palestine.

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If export controls are an AI kill switch, the process needs reform

Export controls are rules that control what technology can be sent out of the country. If these controls are used to stop AI development, the process needs to be fair. The government should show its reasons publicly and be accountable.

Jul 16, 14:30upd. 15d
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Uber eyes Delivery Hero in $15B acquisition bid

Uber wants to buy Delivery Hero for $15 billion. This will make Uber the biggest food-delivery company outside of China. The deal will help Uber offer its services in more places.

Jul 16, 14:33upd. 15d
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Drained Reflecting Pool shows liner more grey than blue

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. was renovated. The pool's bottom is now a grey color instead of blue. This happened after a renovation project finished last month.

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US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?

The US and Iran are in a difficult situation. They need to make a new agreement to stop fighting. If they don't, a long war could be very painful for both countries.

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US could get a new nickel under bill passed by the House

The US House of Representatives passed a bill. This bill could change the design and value of the nickel. The nickel is a US coin worth five cents.

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