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Wednesday, July 8 423 stories · 97 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Oil prices rose and stock markets declined after Donald Trump indicated a ceasefire regarding Iran.  A New York judge ordered Donald Trump to pay $5.8 million to E.  Jean Carroll, rejecting a request to delay that payout.  And in Maine, Graham Platner announced he is suspending his campaign for the Senate seat.

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Oil shoots back up and stocks slide as Trump indicates Iran ceasefire over

Times of Israel · Tier A3 outlets9h ago

Trump’s comments fuel uncertainty in markets and oil

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Zero Hedgeκ .62Δ .45φ 1.00Futures Slide, Oil Jumps After Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over BOE Reportκ .44Δ .45φ .82Oil surges, stocks tumble as Trump declares Iran MOU ‘over’

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Trump ordered to pay $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll as judge rejects request to delay payout

Washington Examiner · Tier A6 outlets10h ago

Carroll wins significant financial judgment against Trump

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Washington Examinerκ .46Δ .87Trump seeks to block $5.8 million E. Jean Carroll payout pending second Supreme Court appeal Bloomberg Politicsκ .32Δ .87Trump Says Carroll Shouldn’t Get $5 Million Before Verdict Final Al Jazeeraκ .30Δ .87Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll $5.8m after failed appeal The New Republicκ .30Δ .87Judge Orders Release of $5.8 Million Trump Owes E. Jean Carroll

Graham Platner says he's "suspending" Maine Senate bid

Axios · Tier B4 outlets3h ago

People-driven process reflects a shift in campaign strategy

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The Hillκ .50Δ .37Scandal-plagued Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid CBS Newsκ .22Δ .37Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspends U.S. Senate campaign

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