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* **California Wildfire Biggest on Record:**
The Mendocino Complex has grown 80 percent since Friday, burning roughly 283,000 acres in Lake County and destroying 75 homes. Officials said Monday the blaze is only 30 percent contained.
For more on this story, check out the [LA Times](http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-california-wildfires-danger-level-20180806-story.html).
* **4 Primaries and 1 Special Election Today:**
Voters cast their ballots Tuesday for primary candidates in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, and Washington, and will decide who wins the special election for a Columbus, Ohio, House seat. That race could indicate how likely Republicans are to hold off a Democratic challenge for control of Congress. Check out [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/08/03/aug-7-primaries-measure-gop-vulnerability-democratic-tensions/885343002/) for the latest on election results.
* **No Arrests in Chicago After Deadly Weekend:**
More than 70 people were shot, up to a dozen fatally, in a particularly violent weekend in Chicago. Police attributed the violence to gang members, but no arrests have been made. For more, check out the [Chicago Tribune](http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-chicago-weekend-violence-20180806-story.html).
* **Paul Manafort's Former Partner Testifies:**
In the trial of President Trump's former campaign chair, Manafort's former protégé Rick Gates testified that he and his partner hid 15 foreign bank accounts from the federal government. Gates pleaded guilty earlier this year to fraud charges and agreed to testify against his former mentor as part of his plea deal. For more, check out the [NY Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/06/us/politics/rick-gates-manafort-trump-trial.html).
Cheddar's Jill Wagner gets into the latest.
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It's a tough time for the job market. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill. At the same time, some sizeable layoffs have continued to pile up — raising worker anxieties across sectors. Some companies have pointed to rising operational costs due to U.S.'s new tariffs, while others have redirected money to artificial intelligence investments. Workers in the public sector have also been hit hard. Federal jobs were cut by the thousands earlier this year. And many workers are now going without pay as the U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for more than a month.
Nvidia smashes earnings with record-breaking revenue and soaring Blackwell demand as shares slip this morning, Barron’s senior writer Adam Levine unpacks it all
Jeff Wagoner, CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group, discusses the company’s coral preservation initiatives and sustainable practices at their hotels and resorts.
Dena Jalbert, Head of M&A at Align Advisory, discusses the state of mergers and acquisitions in 2025 and beyond, highlighting key trends and opportunities.
Kim Perell, author and entrepreneur, shares actionable tips and tricks to help current and aspiring entrepreneurs kick off 2026 with confidence and momentum.
Computer chipmaker Nvidia is poised to release a quarterly earnings report that is expected to either deepen a recent downturn in the stock market or prompt an ebullient sigh of relief among investors increasingly worried the world’s most valuable company is perched upon an artificial intelligence bubble about to burst.
Emera CEO Scott Balfour discusses soaring energy demand, AI-driven grid challenges, clean-power investments, and how the company is building a resilient future.
JB Mackenzie discusses Robinhood’s new entertainment prediction markets, letting users engage with pop culture, award shows, and more through low-stakes bets.
