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Aramco Cuts Aug. Crude Prices to Asia in Sign of Weaker Demand

(Bloomberg) — Saudi Aramco cut prices for all of its oil grades to Asia for a second month in a sign that the world’s biggest crude exporter sees continued demand weakness in its main market. Most Read from Bloomberg Oil prices have risen over the past month as Aramco crimped exports, with June shipments to […]

SMIF seeking applications for Inclusive and Equitable Entrepreneurial Communities Grant applications due Aug. 5

Jun. 25—Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Inclusive and Equitable Entrepreneurial Communities Grant program. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, units/agencies of government or public institutions in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible to apply for this program. Requests of up to $10,000 will be considered. The purpose of this grant program is to […]

Clerks prep for Aug. 6 primary, absentee ballots go out this week

Jun. 23—TRAVERSE CITY — Election preparation in the region is going well, Antrim County Clerk Sheryl Guy said Friday. “It’s pretty routine.” County clerks throughout the region are readying for Aug. 6, when voters will decide on a number of primary races and a slew of ballot proposals amid new voting procedures and a divided […]

Prosecutor finds Spokane Police officers, deputy justified in Aug. 2022 shooting that ended standoff with robber who shot at police

Jun. 14—Spokane law enforcement officers were justified in shooting and killing a man in August 2022 after a standoff during which he fired at police, the Spokane County Prosecutor found Friday. The shooting ended a nearly five-hour confrontation with Dominic Shears, who was wanted after a robbery earlier in the evening. Spokane Police detectives along […]

US says tariff increases on Chinese EVs, batteries and chips to start Aug. 1

By David Shepardson and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Some of the steep U.S. tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports, including electric vehicles and their batteries, computer chips and medical products, will take effect on Aug. 1, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Wednesday. President Joe Biden will keep tariffs put in place […]

Should You Buy Tesla Stock Before Aug. 8?

One of the most scrutinized businesses in the world is electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). Tesla’s unconventional CEO, Elon Musk, has a lot to do with the company’s constant position in the spotlight. Musk’s tendency to go off-script during earnings calls, often speaking in riddles and leaving investors questioning the direction of the […]

Musk Says Tesla Will Unveil Robotaxi on Aug. 8; Shares Jump

(Bloomberg) — Tesla Inc. plans to unveil its robotaxi on Aug. 8, according to a statement from Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk on X, his social media site. Most Read from Bloomberg The shares jumped 3.2% as of 4:59 p.m. after regular trading in New York. The stock was down 34% this year through Friday’s […]