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U.S. stock futures sank Sunday, after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the Department of Justice had subpoenaed the Federal Reserve on Friday and threatened a criminal indictment against him over cost overruns at the agency’s headquarters.
From MarketWatch
More than 60 largely peaceful protests took place this weekend against U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
Large protests against ICE occurred in the Bay Area as well as Sacramento and other California cities over the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times
A shellshocked Swiatek lost seven games in a row against Bencic, including a rare set to love, with a racquet toss and tears at the end of the match summing up her frustration.
From Barron's
Swiatek, who picked up solid wins over Eva Lys, Suzan Lamens and Maya Joint before meeting Gauff and Bencic, admitted she physically was not in the second set against the Swiss.
From Barron's
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