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Markets are still trying to figure out the Fed’s next move

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates or hold them steady at its meeting next month? For the market, it’s a coin flip: Odds of a rate hike in September are near 50%, while odds of keeping rates steady are near 50%, according to CME F...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy

For the past two years, more than a dozen major banks have been not only reneging on their climate commitments, they’ve been actively making the crisis worse, Grist reports. In 2024 and 2025, during the leadup to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, all six of the nation...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

business

America’s new boomtowns

Economic growth can change a city quickly. An influx of new residents and expanding business activity creates visible momentum, even as rapid change brings new strains. In recent years, some American cities stand out for attracting people, investment and development at a pace tha...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise

Granted, the 10,000-step goal is often recited as if it is gospel, but whether you’re clocking up the miles on your commute to work or walking around in circles in the kitchen last thing at night, the truth of the matter is, you might already be walking enough. For the record, hi...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

schools

How parents can help college students manage money and avoid mistakes

Sending your child off to college is a big milestone, and for many parents, it’s the first time their teen will be managing money on their own. Talking about money is important in Louann Millar’s family. Millar, who is leader of youth and student banking at Wells Fargo , has two ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

business

How to manage the accounts receivable process step by step

The accounts receivable (AR) process is the step-by-step workflow you use to invoice customers, track payments, and collect the money owed for goods or services sold on credit. When your AR process runs well, cash comes in on schedule and your business can cover payroll, pay supp...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

government

What skip tracing reveals about distressed properties and how investors use it

Every neighborhood has at least one house with an overgrown lawn, boarded-up windows that give you the heebie jeebies, or a stack of clutter piling up on the porch. To the average passerby, it’s simply an eyesore. But to a real estate investor it can be an opportunity for an off-...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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How community-focused homebuilding is preserving character amid rapid growth

Housing shortages have forced American developers to prioritize volume over design. The U.S. currently faces a deficit of approximately 1.2 million housing units compared to pre-2008 levels, pushing builders toward standardized, cost-efficient models that maximize density. Yet th...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

business

National Dog Day is August 26. Here's how to celebrate the real meaning

Every August 26, the internet does its thing. Coffee chains hand out Pup Cups. Pet stores run promotions. Your feed fills up with golden retrievers wearing party hats. National Dog Day has become one of those holidays that’s easy to celebrate without knowing anything about it. Be...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

parks

3 of America's most expensive summer weekend destinations for private jets

High-net-worth individuals targeting summer destinations face predictable cost inflation during peak season. Bookings to desirable locations—like the Hamptons, Martha’s Vineyard, or Aspen—impose dynamic pricing premiums that compound across landing fees, repositioning costs, and ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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How does online dermatology compare to in-person care?

For many chronic skin conditions, the most important advantage of teledermatology is shortening the distance between a problem, a clinical decision, and the next adjustment. Skin problems rarely respect calendars. A painful acne flare does not wait for a convenient week, nor does...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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Trump says he hasn't spoken to Blanche or Pirro about prosecuting Fauci

(The Hill) - President Trump said Monday he has not spoken to Attorney General Todd Blanche nor Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., regarding prosecuting Dr. Anthony Fauci. “I have not spoken to them about that, no,” Trump told Semafor’s Shelby Talcott in the O...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 11, 2026

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A young mother’s killing went unsolved for nearly 40 years. Then the phone rang

By Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — Melissa “Missy” Taylor Ellison’s killing remained a mystery for decades after she was found dead in her bedroom and her 13-month-old daughter was left crying in the living room. For years, Casie Ellison said she felt like she had to shrink herself and...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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El todopoderoso Trump le dice a Estados Unidos: “Nada malo puede pasar”

Análisis por Stephen Collinson, CNN en Español Cualquiera de las acciones y comentarios descabellados del lunes frenético de Donald Trump se contaría entre las cosas más infames que haya hecho jamás un presidente. Al cierre de la jornada laboral, Trump había dado pasos agigantado...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

safety

Chinese rocket carrying satellite explodes seconds after launch

By Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A Chinese rocket set to launch a satellite into orbit blew-up seconds after liftoff Monday, marking the relatively rare failure for a rocket considered a workhorse of Beijing’s space program . The Long March 7A rocket erupted into a massive...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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Coldest Augusts in Texas since 1895

STILLFX // Shutterstock Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Augusts in Texas since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information . Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we’v...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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Trump secretly transferred planes in Turkey amid security concerns, reports say

CNN By Alejandra Jaramillo, Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump secretly flew out of Turkey last month on a smaller aircraft as part of an elaborate ruse prompted by an Iranian threat, according to news reports. The security plan — first reported by the Washington Pos...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

schools

What Trump’s executive order means for vaccinations this fall

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — As parents shop for backpacks, No. 2 pencils and sneakers in preparation for the new school year, making sure children are up to date on their vaccinations is on many families’ back-to-class checklists. This year, many health experts are worried tha...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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Meta to comply with Gov. Abbott’s Texas data center standards

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KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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AOC joins the growing number of women freezing their eggs. Here’s what to know

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs to “feel more in control of her life,” she announced on social media Saturday. The 36-year-old has not said whether she plans to have children but said she had been saving up for the process. Eg...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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This artist’s most-used tool isn’t a paintbrush — it’s a pair of sneakers

Text by Lilit Marcus, Video by Justin Robertson, CNN Beijing/Hong Kong (CNN) — In the top corner, there’s a very small Star of David. On the center right side, the number 51. Near the center, a pentagon. Squint and you might notice a teeny-tiny series of music notes amid a busy g...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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Severe COVID-19 linked to reactivation of some dormant viruses: Study

By Mary Kekatos and Dr. Onaola Adedeji Severe COVID-19 may reactivate some dormant viruses that remain in the body after prior infections, a new study suggests. Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital and collaborators from more than 20 biomedical research hospitals across th...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

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Julio fue el mes más caluroso en Estados Unidos en más de 130 años

Por Andrew Freedman, CNN Julio fue el mes más caluroso jamás registrado en Estados Unidos, según datos publicados el lunes por la Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA). El mes se caracterizó por extensas e intensas olas de calor que provocaron temperaturas récord ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

schools

#9OT Previews: Eastwood Troopers begin 2026 season with high expectations

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — High school football is getting closer in the Borderland, and teams across the region are officially getting back to work. In New Mexico, teams kick off their seasons Aug. 20, while Texas teams begin their seasons Aug. 27. KTSM’s 9 Overtime will also retur...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 11, 2026

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Civivi Kukei review: A discreet tool for office tasks

A reviewer evaluated the Civivi Kukei, a small, practical pocket knife featuring ivory G10 handles and a Nitro V steel blade designed for light cutting tasks....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 11, 2026

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Trump administration ends support for flagship Arctic climate reports

By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is ending federal support for the flagship annual report on the state of the Arctic and how the region is changing due to climate pollution, according to two people familiar with the situation. The Arctic Report Card has be...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

Local

Large flares, gas emissions at El Paso refinery alarm neighbors

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Last week, multiple incidents at the Marathon refinery in South-Central El Paso made some residents question the future of their neighborhood. Two environmental quality reports said the refinery released harmful gasses Aug. 4-5. Some residents said gases ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 11, 2026

safety

Strong storms return by the end of the week

We gave the Misery Meter the weekend off (97 on Saturday, 98 on Sunday), but that old Misery Meter fired back up today with a high of 100. We also officially beat 2025 on triple-digit days: 2025 only had 37 100-degree days. Tuesday is the transitional day back to area t-storms. H...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 11, 2026

safety

2 men accused of setting vehicles on fire in Christmas morning arson

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the city's fire marshal's office asked the public for help to identify suspected arsonists. According to Crime Stoppers, two met set two vehicles on fire in an East El Paso neighborhood. It happened at 4:09 a.m. at the 12100 ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 10, 2026

Local

Migrant lives in fear of deportation following immigration app change

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Trump Administration intensified its immigration enforcement measures since its second term started more than a year ago. For asylum seekers hoping to cross into the U.S., the American Dream is a stone throw away. Joel Vargas legally crossed into the ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 10, 2026

safety

El Paso Fire paramedic retires after 29 years of service

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Paso Fire paramedic is hanging up his hat after serving nearly three decades in the community. Dallas Taylor is officially retired after 29 years, according to EPFD. EPFD celebrated the milestone by giving Taylor a wooden plaque, designed with the A...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 10, 2026

safety

Texas THC ban continues as federal judge rejects emergency motion

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune August 10, 2026 A federal judge denied an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order sought by hemp businesses and consumers, allowing the Texas ban on THC products to continue until the case is resolved. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey B...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 10, 2026

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Taylor Swift takes a quieter approach to Trump using her music on social media

By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Olivia Rodrigo, Katy Perry, Noah Kahan and Sabrina Carpenter all have well-documented histories of speaking out against President Donald Trump. But when it comes to use of their music by the White House, not everyone is so vocal. In recent days, Taylor...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 10, 2026

Local

Traffic: Light pole knocked down at Gateway East, McRae

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Traffic is being impacted Monday afternoon, Aug. 10 in East El Paso because of a fallen light pole A collision along Gateway East at McRae has knocked down a light pole. Heavy traffic is being reported in the area. Motorists are being urged to avoid the a...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 10, 2026

Local

Fort Bliss honors life, legacy of retired Command Sergeant Major Curtis Lee Brown

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Monday, the 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss and family honored El Paso community leader and retired Command Sergeant Major Curtis Lee Brown. He died at the age of 101. Brown made history in 1960 as one of the first African Americans promoted to Command S...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 10, 2026

safety

Ruidoso firefighters respond to structure fire

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Firefighters with the Ruidoso Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday afternoon, Aug. 10, according to a social media post from the Village of Ruidoso. The fire occurred at 306 Apache Trail. As of 2:25 p.m., the fire has reportedly been turned...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 10, 2026