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US construction spending unexpectedly falls in June

WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in June as higher mortgage rates continued to weigh on homebuilding. The Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Monday that construction spending dipped 0.1%. Construction spending in May was revised to show it was unchanged... Read More.

Michigan reports two deaths in ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak

Aug 3 (Reuters) - Two deaths have been identified as part of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday. According to medical records, both individuals had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration.... Read More.

Blanche rescinds “anti-weaponization fund”

Washington-(AP) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," a move that follows weeks of negotiations with two Republican senators who had been withholding support for Blanche's confirmation. Late Sunday, Blanche's order-released as the... Read More.

Cricket-US player Reddy gets eight-year ban for match-fixing

Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. international Akhilesh Reddy has been suspended for eight years after being found guilty of match-fixing charges, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. Reddy was charged in November with breaching three counts of the sport's anti-corruption code during the... Read More.