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You likely will hear "recession" in the days to come as the stock market rout prompts anxiety. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate Tuesday morning. Wake up and use Google? That might change. |
What to do when the stock market sinks like a stone |
Americans have whiplash after the week opened with a "correction" (a market drop that's not a recession). Japan's Nikkei 225 index made a sharp recovery Tuesday after posting the worst one-day return in its history on Monday. Losses spread from Asia to Europe to the United States, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed sharply lower on Monday. Though it's hard to stay calm, experts say you should try. When the stock market tumbles, your first impulse may be to sell. But remember, then you are selling low. |
Olympics update: Five track and field finals |
Tuesday's Olympic track & field schedule features five finals, including Gabby Thomas and McKenzie Long in the women's 200m final. Skateboarding holds prelims and finals for women's park. Men's basketball enters the quarterfinal stage, including the U.S. men playing Brazil. Women's soccer enters the semifinals, playing Germany. Click here for live updates on Tuesday's competition. |
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Play Olympics bingo with us 🎲 You have until Aug. 11, when this year's Olympics officially end. So prepare your bingo card and mark squares for iconic moments and Snoop Dogg sightings. | Follow @usatodaysports on X and Instagram for more fun from the Paris Olympics. Illustration by Alan Nguyen |
Will it be Walz or Shapiro? |
Democratic presidential contender Kamala Harris is likely to reveal her VP pick early Tuesday, ahead of a key rally in Philadelphia that will mark the start of a pivotal five-day tour of swing states. She's narrowed her search for a vice presidential running mate to two finalists, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The Harris campaign plans a social media announcement featuring the duo on Tuesday. |
Four dead after Debby slams Florida |
This could change how you search the internet |
In the most significant legal ruling against a major technology giant in more than two decades, a federal judge says Google illegally monopolized online search and advertising by paying companies like Apple and Samsung billions of dollars a year to install Google as the default search engine on smartphones and web browsers. The ruling could impact whether Google is on your device when you buy it, versus choosing among an open market of browsers. Read more |
Miss USA crowned amid controversial pageant year |
Miss Michigan Alma Cooper took the crown on Sunday during the pageant's 73rd annual ceremony, and comes after the resignation of a previous titleholder spawned shakeups at the Miss USA organization. Cooper is a U.S. Army officer, data scientist and master's student at Stanford University researching food insecurity. Read more | Alma Cooper is crowned Miss USA 2024 onstage during the 73rd annual Miss USA Pageant on Aug. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Alberto E. Rodriguez, Getty Images |
Photo of the day: Mondo makes the WR |
After two failed tries at 6.25 meters, Armand "Mondo" Duplantis — representing Sweden but born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana — set a world record Monday night in pole vaulting. The 24-year-old took off and contorted his body over the 6.25 meter bar, his landing on the mat greeted by a thunderous roar from an enraptured audience in Paris chanting his name. | Gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden sets a new world record during the Men's Pole Vault Final at Stade de France on Aug. 5, 2024 in Paris, France. Christian Petersen, Getty Images |
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