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A New York artist picked up the garbage last Friday from city streets around Madison Square Garden, where the couple staged a glamorous event for hundreds of celebrity guests amid a global frenzy.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

As a result, shares of home builders were getting hit hard Wednesday, amid concerns higher mortgage rates would make new homes less affordable to potential buyers.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

Plus, allies of Mitch McConnell said amid rumors about a deterioration in his health that they’ve held detailed discussions with him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

The fire was one of three that broke out amid unseasonably warm temperatures in Central and Southern California Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

I sign Benefo’s request to Autumn amid the ambient noise.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer