HealthTaylor Farms has recalled prepared foods containing jalapenos because the peppers were supplied by a company linked to a salmonella outbreak. More than 300 people in North America have fallen ill in connection with the outbreak. The recall concerns foods that may have been contaminated. Consumers are being warned through the product withdrawal.
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EconomyNigerians are facing increasingly high costs as the election approaches. President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, including the removal of subsidies and the devaluation of the currency, have helped lift financial markets. But those measures are also placing heavier pressure on household budgets. The economic gains in markets are therefore being accompanied by sharper financial strain for families.
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WorldPresident Donald Trump is demanding that Iran compensate for US military casualties and the war losses of multiple countries, with the issue to be included in future US-Iran negotiations. FBI Director Patel says the United States and China are strengthening law-enforcement cooperation against fentanyl and online fraud. Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang military exercises are rehearsing internet disconnection and slower network speeds for the first time to simulate responses to attacks by the People’s Liberation Army.
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EconomyPresident Donald Trump extended a waiver on Monday allowing foreign ships to transport oil around the United States. The decision comes as the war in Iran continues to disrupt supply chains. Bloomberg contributors explain the implications of the extension. The program also features Grindr CEO George Arison on the app’s shift toward an AI-native platform. US Antimony’s Gery Evans discusses work with the Trump administration to expand the US weapons stockpile and supplies of critical materials.
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WorldTaiwan’s military is carrying out major drills involving land, air and sea forces. The exercises come as concerns grow about the possibility of a Chinese invasion. The report focuses on war games around Taipei and Taiwan’s requested $14 billion arms sale from the United States. The activity underscores the heightened security concerns surrounding the island.
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CultureJury selection has begun in the trial of a man accused of arranging the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The proceedings are expected to continue for roughly a month. The case remained unsolved for three decades and has held the attention of the hip-hop world throughout that time.
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HealthThe World Health Organization says sequencing indicates that the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began roughly three months before an emergency was officially declared in May. Zambia is also entering a crucial week as voters prepare for elections. The report further highlights a Rwandan mine that has become one of the United States’ principal tungsten suppliers, with the metal considered critical to the defense industry.
EconomyOil prices rise as markets wait for greater clarity on the situation in the Middle East. Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio and YouTube provide comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close. David Gura, Isabelle Lee, Norah Mulinda and Tim Stenovec take part in the coverage. The program focuses on market developments at the close of trading.
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WorldThe death of Anas al-Sharif has come to represent the wider toll borne by journalists in Gaza. The Gaza Media Office says at least 257 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed since October 2023, while around 200 have been arrested. Israeli strikes and arrests have silenced important voices, but reporting from Gaza continues despite extreme personal danger. Journalists are documenting deaths that persist under what is described as a ceasefire. Al Jazeera’s Dalya Al Masri reports.
ScienceMillions of people are expected to see the moon pass across the sun in a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Parts of Spain and Iceland are identified as the best places to view the event. As anticipation grows, Reuters looks back at total eclipses filmed around the world over several decades. The archive presents rare footage from moments that shaped the world, as part of the Reuters Archive series available through Reuters Connect.
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HealthPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order recommending that the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine be divided into three separate shots. The order also calls for an overhaul of national recommendations on childhood vaccination. Trump discusses the measure in the Oval Office, as his administration advances a new approach to the MMR vaccine.
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WorldQuestions are mounting over how low the United States’ munitions stockpile has become. The Trump administration maintains that the country has ample offensive and defensive capability. Yet reports of shortages affecting some weapons are prompting debate about where the Iran war may be headed. They are also raising concerns over what message the situation could send to American adversaries.
Science12:47On the evening of 12 August, the entire UK is expected to see its most dramatic partial solar eclipse in almost 30 years. The Moon will cover as much as 96% of the Sun when viewed from the UK. The eclipse will also cross Europe, where some observers will experience a total eclipse. The video explains where it can be seen and how to watch the event safely.
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SocietyA recent CNN poll found that 92% of adults with children under 18 consider childcare expensive. The financial pressure is not limited to families; it also reaches providers, an often overlooked part of the childcare equation. As Americans weigh the issues that could shape their votes in November, CNN Anchor and Chief Investigative Correspondent Pam Brown spoke with childcare providers in Maryland. Their experiences show how broader economic strain is filtering into the costs of keeping their operations running.
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EconomyRobert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s head of digital assets, says demand for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds is “overwhelming.” The comments come as hackers have reportedly taken more than $130 million worth of Bitcoin from thousands of wallets considered secure cold storage in recent days. The Coldcard wallet breach could weaken investor confidence in holding assets themselves. That loss of confidence may strengthen the argument for spot Bitcoin ETFs as an alternative investment vehicle.
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EconomyJon Maier, chief ETF strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, says exchange-traded funds are “absolutely” part of the mainstream. Maier discussed the view with Isabelle Lee and Eric Balchunas on Bloomberg ETF IQ. The conversation centers on ETFs and markets, reflecting his assessment of their place in finance.
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WorldHeritage Foundation senior counselor James Carafano examines the U.S. economic strategy toward Iran. He details Iran’s demands amid the confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz, along with a situation involving zero oil exports. The discussion also highlights inflation reaching an 80-year high. These economic pressures are presented ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
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CultureMs. Lauryn Hill’s Diaspora Calling! festival was held last week in Milton Keynes, UK. Hill and Wyclef Jean performed The Fugees’ landmark 1996 album, “The Score,” alongside songs from their solo work. Backstage, Hill, Rapsody, YG Marley and Zion Marley discussed the album’s impact and the way a music festival can create a space for community and celebration. Their conversation focused on the continuing meaning of the record and the festival’s shared musical setting.
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SocietyHundreds of unaccompanied migrant children are still in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, following a mass border crossing from Morocco. Local accommodation has been overwhelmed, and many minors are reportedly sleeping outside as authorities struggle to manage the arrivals. Spain says it will move more than 1,300 children to the mainland, giving priority to younger boys and girls. The situation raises questions about how the children are living now and what will happen to them next.
WorldBloomberg Television’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments in the Middle East. The program’s headline says Donald Trump is signaling restraint toward Iran. Washington correspondent Joe Mathieu leads the discussion, joined by Democratic Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, investor Rick Davis and academics Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Bernard Haykel. The episode brings together political, financial and scholarly perspectives on the issue.
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EconomyU.S. payrolls declined by 23,000 in July, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. At the same time, 264,000 people left the labor force. The drop in participation raises the question of whether the job market only appears stronger than it really is. Presented by @cmegroup.
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EconomyBitcoin has fallen by half from its October peak. Higher yields and tighter financial conditions are weighing on demand, while competition from artificial intelligence is adding another pressure point. The discussion examines what economic conditions might help trigger a rebound in the cryptocurrency. The program is presented by CME Group.
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WorldPresident Donald Trump says he is prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to keep building. He also argues that Iran should pay compensation for damage it has caused to neighboring countries. Bloomberg’s Josh Wingrove reports from the White House on Trump’s remarks and the administration’s stated position toward Tehran.
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PoliticsU.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order, according to the live report.
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