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* **Former Democratic VP Will Speak at McCain's Funeral:**
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Thursday at Sen. John McCain's funeral in Arizona. Thousands of mourners paid their respects on Wednesday to the late Senator during a public viewing at the Arizona State Capitol. [See photos here](https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/29/politics/gallery/mccain-memorials/index.html).
* **Cuomo and Nixon Square Off in Only Televised Gubernatorial Debate:**
Governor Andrew Cuomo and actress Cynthia Nixon faced off Wednesday during the first and only televised debate ahead of New York's September 13 gubernatorial primary. Cuomo is seeking a third term in office; Nixon, known for her role on "Sex and the City," has argued that her opponent isn’t progressive enough. [Here are some takeaways](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/30/nyregion/cuomo-nixon-debate.html).
* **Critics Say U.S. Open Penalty Was Sexist:**
U.S. Open officials apologized Wednesday after critics slammed a chair umpire for penalizing French player Alizé Cornet on Tuesday for briefly taking her shirt off during a break in her match. The chair umpire issued Cornet a code violation, despite the 100-degree heat. Critics said the warning was sexist, as male players have not been penalized for similar actions. For more information [click here](https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/us-open-apologizes-french-tennis-player-alize-cornet/story?id=57473120).
* **Hurricane Season on the Horizon:**
The Atlantic hurricane season has been fairly quiet so far, but forecasters say hurricane activity may “ramp up over the next couple of weeks” in the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Experts said one storm has the potential to affect Florida over Labor Day weekend. For more, [click here](http://time.com/5381396/alize-cornet-us-open-shirt/).
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It's a tough time for the job market. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill. At the same time, some sizeable layoffs have continued to pile up — raising worker anxieties across sectors. Some companies have pointed to rising operational costs due to U.S.'s new tariffs, while others have redirected money to artificial intelligence investments. Workers in the public sector have also been hit hard. Federal jobs were cut by the thousands earlier this year. And many workers are now going without pay as the U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for more than a month.
Nvidia smashes earnings with record-breaking revenue and soaring Blackwell demand as shares slip this morning, Barron’s senior writer Adam Levine unpacks it all
Jeff Wagoner, CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group, discusses the company’s coral preservation initiatives and sustainable practices at their hotels and resorts.
Dena Jalbert, Head of M&A at Align Advisory, discusses the state of mergers and acquisitions in 2025 and beyond, highlighting key trends and opportunities.
Kim Perell, author and entrepreneur, shares actionable tips and tricks to help current and aspiring entrepreneurs kick off 2026 with confidence and momentum.
Computer chipmaker Nvidia is poised to release a quarterly earnings report that is expected to either deepen a recent downturn in the stock market or prompt an ebullient sigh of relief among investors increasingly worried the world’s most valuable company is perched upon an artificial intelligence bubble about to burst.
Emera CEO Scott Balfour discusses soaring energy demand, AI-driven grid challenges, clean-power investments, and how the company is building a resilient future.
JB Mackenzie discusses Robinhood’s new entertainment prediction markets, letting users engage with pop culture, award shows, and more through low-stakes bets.
