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These days, it feels like many stores are fortresses. Source: CNN

The US economy is on a knife’s edge, potentially already in a recession after a second quarter of shrinking activity. But indicators are mixed, fueling uncertainty about the way forward. Source: CNN

Here’s another sign that the economy is slowing. Source: CNN

The US economy contracted for a second quarter. Is the dreaded recession upon us? Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP and Zach Carter, consultant at the Hewlett Foundation, tell “Nightcap’s” Jon Sarlin where the economy is heading. To get the day’s business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter. Source: CNN

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At least 29 people have been confirmed dead after a Russian strike hit an apartment block in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine over the weekend, Ukrainian officials said Monday. Source: CNN

Across Ukraine, in the shimmering heat, one sight is becoming familiar this summer: Combine harvesters sweeping across fields of grain in a race against fast-spreading fires. Source: CNN

• Samuel Alito lashes out at liberals in gun rights case as tensions boil over at Supreme Court • What the Supreme Court’s new gun rights ruling means • Analysis: Second Amendment ruling shows power of conservative supermajority Source: CNN