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Job openings fall to lowest level in 2 years as demand for workers cools 08/01/2023 12:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted fewer jobs in June, a sign that the red-hot demand for workers that has been a key feature of the post-pandemic economy is cooling a bit. Job openings dropped to 9.6 million in June, the Labor Department said Tuesday, down slightly from the previous month b Lauren James scores twice as England routs China 6-1 at the Women's World Cup 08/01/2023 10:45am • SYDNEY (AP) — Only VAR prevented England's Lauren James from scoring a hat trick against China at the Women’s World Cup. China certainly didn't know how to stop the inspirational forward as she scored two goals and provided three assists in a 6-1 rout on Tuesday at Adelaide, South Australia. � COVID hospitalizations climb for 2nd week. Is it a summer surge? 08/01/2023 10:13am • ▶ Watch Video: Doctors warn COVID hospitalizations are rising Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations have risen by more than 12% across the country, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking a second straight week of t Does Texas A&M’s botched hire spell doom for classroom diversity? Some say yes 08/01/2023 09:55am • With pageantry that included balloons, a banner and an outdoor signing ceremony, Texas A&M University celebrated a diverse new chapter in its history with its June hiring of Kathleen McElroy. McElroy, a Black journalist whose background included decades at the New York Times and a reputation for Oshkosh: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/01/2023 07:08am • OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Oshkosh Corp. (OSK) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $175 million. The Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based company said it had profit of $2.67 per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and non-recurring costs, came to Israeli high-tech investment plummets in first half of 2023, industry monitor says 08/01/2023 07:01am • JERUSALEM (AP) — Investment in Israeli technology startups plummeted in the first half of 2023, an Israeli tech industry monitor said Tuesday, citing the government's divisive judicial overhaul plan as a main driver of the downturn. Start-Up Nation Central, a nonprofit organization that tracks an As the pope heads to Portugal, he's laying the groundwork for the church's future and his own legacy 08/01/2023 04:14am • VATICAN CITY (AP) — When Pope Francis made the first foreign trip of his papacy, to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day in 2013, he urged young people to make a “mess” in their local churches, to shake things up even if it ruffled the feathers of their bishops. As he embarks this week on anothe Today in History: Aug. 1, Hitler opens Berlin Olympics 08/01/2023 03:05am • Today in History Today is Tuesday, Aug. 1, the 213th day of 2023. There are 152 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Aug. 1, 1936, the Olympics opened in Berlin with a ceremony presided over by Adolf Hitler. On this date: In 1876, Colorado was admitted as the 38th state. I Hawaii could see a big hurricane season, but most homes aren't ready 08/01/2023 12:54am • HONOLULU (AP) — Jan Pappas and Ronald Yasuda hired a contractor to fasten the roof of their 1960s-era home to their walls with metal plates and nails so high winds of a potential hurricane wouldn't blow it away. Their motivation? Global warming fueling natural disasters around the planet. “It� Austin Hays' spectacular catch preserves the Orioles' 4-2 win over the Blue Jays 07/31/2023 11:29pm • TORONTO (AP) — Austin Hays made a leaping, game-saving catch of Whit Merrifield’s liner in the ninth inning, and the AL-best Baltimore Orioles remained unbeaten at Toronto this season, outlasting the Blue Jays 4-2 on Monday night. Orioles closer Félix Bautista walked two with one out in the Islamic group suggests that member nations downgrade ties with countries that allow Quran burnings 07/31/2023 08:30pm • BEIRUT (AP) — The Organization for Islamic Cooperation urged its member nations Monday to take action against countries that permit public burning or desecration of the Quran, including the recalling of ambassadors. 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