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By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China’s National Security Agency says it is cracking down on allegations of rare earth mineral smuggling, which it says is threatening national security, weeks after Beijing and Washington agreed to facilitate materials essential to American companies from China for manufacturing and computer chip production. In a report released Friday in the state newspaper Global Times, the Department of Security said foreign “spying and intelligence reporting agencies” were conspiring to steal rare earth-related goods by reattacking rare metals and making them relatable to hide Chinese origins. In some cases, the mineral…

st. Augustine, Fla. (WFLA) – A young teenager who fought a man who was trying to invite her to talk about her for the first time. On June 29th, 18-year-old Marine Emma was on work at a smoke shop in St. Augustine. Tundidor looked around for a moment before leaving just to go back an hour and a half. Caught on camera: Florida woman screams and fights during an attempt to lure Emma told reporters how once he re-entered, Tandider went behind the counter and began grabbing things off the shelf and putting items in his pocket. Tandidore then tried…

Stan Choe, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting towards the finish of its past four victory week on Friday as more US companies bring stronger profits than analysts expected. The S&P 500 slid 0.1% in the afternoon trade after setting it to an all-time high the day before. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 207 points (0.5%) as of 12:43pm ET, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.1%, away from its own record. Norfolk Southern is up 2.5% after AP sources said they were talking to Union Pacific about the merger that will create North America’s…

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Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – The proposal to expand the Brightline high speed rail from Orlando to Tampa appears to have community support. At the public meeting, Florida Development Finance Corporation heard from residents who support approving $400 million in bonds to make it happen. The possibility of reaching Orlando from Tampa in an hour could be a reality. In a correspondence call Thursday, many people spoke in support of the expansion, saying they were tired of being bumper-to-bumper on the road. “I’m seeing an increase in traffic in I-4 and Florida in general. I just wanted to say I support…

Michelle Chapman, AP Business Writer HOUSTON (AP) – Chevron has documented a key ruling in Paris. This gave him access to Hess’ $53 billion acquisition and one of the biggest oil discoveries of the decade. Chevron said Friday it completed the acquisition of Hess shortly after a ruling from the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris. Exxon was challenging Chevron’s bid for Hess, one of three companies with access to the large Stabroek block oil field off the coast of Guyana. “We do not agree with the interpretation of the ICC Panel, but we respect the arbitration and dispute resolution…

Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – To promote community health and provide access to early breast cancer detection, YMCA and AdventHealth have partnered to bring mobile mammography bass to various locations. A bus is like a wheel clinic and offers the opportunity to get a convenient way to get a screening for breast cancer. Officials said getting screened could save your life. AdventHealth’s mobile mammography bus makes it easier for people to put their health first. Through partnership with the YMCA, people can step into the bus and get mammogram screenings in the parking lot. Each reservation takes 10 minutes. “We’re supporting…

There are many temptations of summer spending. Long days, travel and camping for kids are just a few of the places where our money ends during the warm months. “The summer costs us that we may not have the rest of the year,” says April Stewart, a financial coach who helps high-income people control their money and build wealth. “In many cases, we tend to overuse when we’re not intentional,” she adds. Stewart and other money experts say they still have time to plan ahead this summer, or even next summer. Here’s how: 1. Decide where you want to go…

This story was created by Instacart and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media. As summer heat reaches its peak, Americans turn to their beloved classics and maintain their ice cream. As toast on National Ice Cream Day on July 20th, Instacart got a scoop on how people from Florida and across the country are filling their sweet teeth in the hottest months of the year. America’s most popular scoop Call it plain or classic, but Vanilla continues to rule in the summer of 2024 at Instacart as America’s most ordered ice cream flavour. In fact, vanilla accounts for 27% of…

TAMPA, Fla. — Brightline is pursuing a $400 million tax-free bond to fund a planned high-speed rail expansion from Orlando to Tampa, further connecting central Florida with existing Miami and Orlando Lines. The request, submitted to the Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC), funds the design, development and construction of the proposed tamper expansion. A hearing on the proposal is scheduled for Thursday. The project is a major step towards linking Tampa to Brightline’s expansion network, already serving southern and central Florida. If approved, the expansion is expected to increase local mobility and provide a competitive alternative to driving on severely…