Sp 500 Ends Worst Month Since September Ahead of Fed Rate Announcement
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49ers' schedule ranks among NFL's worst rest differentials since 2002
The 49ers will lead the NFL in rest disadvantage for the second consecutive season in 2024.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Nearly 4,000 convicted of Covid rule breaches in England since curbs ended
Calls for amnesty intensify as total guilty verdicts over pandemic regulations in England top 27,000Financial Times - Business - Covid -
Fed’s Mester says forecast of 3 rate cuts this year is now probably too many
“I was on the record before saying I was at the median [forecast] which was three,” Loretta Mester said Monday. “The developments I’ve seen in the economy right now, I would not think that that’s still appropriate.”MarketWatch - Business -
Treasury yields dip after rising for three days in a row on Fed rate-cut caution
Bond yields fell early Tuesday as investors eyed another batch of comments from Federal Reserve officials.MarketWatch - Business -
Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in a month, but ‘home buyers are still feeling the pressure’ from high home prices
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 7.02% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Oil scores weekly gains, with U.S. prices ending above $80 for first time this month
Oil futures climbed Friday, contributing to gains for the week and prompting U.S. benchmark prices to settle above $80 a barrel for the first time this month, as some economic data from the U.S. and China raised hopes for stronger crude demand.MarketWatch - Business -
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Pope to visit Belgium, Luxembourg in September
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The best and worst cities for people with allergies
April showers bring May flowers, but for the 100 million Americans suffering from allergies, this time of year also delivers an abundance of sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed to two one-on-one debates, with the first on June 27 and another on Sept. 10. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
U.S. to Withdraw All Troops From Niger by September
The announcement spells out the terms of a pullout that the Biden administration unveiled last month and comes after a military junta ousted Niger’s president last July.The New York Times - Top stories -
The Fed's Miracle Is Finally Back on the Table
Inflation is lower after months of hot readings, and investors love it.Inc. - Business -
How Britain became the world’s worst on homelessness
Insufficient housing, an eroded social sector and diminished state support made tens of thousands destituteFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Ange: City game my worst experience as manager
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said he suffered cold sweats before Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Manchester City for fear of having his integrity questioned.ESPN - Sports -
The End of ‘iPhone’
Ken Segall is the reason so many Apple products start with “i.” Now he says it’s time to drop the prefix entirely.Wired - Tech -
US troops to complete withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says
American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September.CBS News - Top stories -
US to pull troops out of Niger by mid-September: Pentagon
The U.S. military will pull all of its assets out of Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon announced Sunday, after days of talks with the country’s military junta finalized a timeline. A group of military leaders executed a coup in Niger last year, ...The Hill - Politics -
U.S. troops to complete withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, Pentagon says
American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September.CBS News - World -
Starting lineup for the 108th Indy 500
Scott McLaughlin will lead the starting lineup for the 108th Indy 500 to the green flag May 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Ryanair Announces Buyback as Profits Jump
The low-cost carrier will buy back $761 million worth of shares after its core earnings for the fiscal year rose 34%, and said it expected passenger numbers to increase depending on how well Boeing handles its delivery delays.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Channel crossings since start of year at record high
The number of migrants crossing the Channel since January 1 is 9,681, according to Home Office data.BBC News - Top stories -
This Pride Month, Companies Must Decide: Are They Truly Committed?
Despite the recent DEI backlash, many companies are moving forward with Pride Month celebrations. Here are three tips for honoring the occasion.Inc. - Business -
US warns of possible Pride Month attacks worldwide
The warning comes one week after a similar alert from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security.BBC News - Top stories -
WSL 2023-24 season review: our writers’ best and worst
The best players, most thrilling games and finest signings – plus the biggest flops and greatest gripes of the eventful season. It has to be Khadija Shaw. Bunny’s output speaks for itself with 21 goals in 18 games, including a run of three ...The Guardian - World -
‘The insults and screaming took their toll’: the worst time of my life as a chef
In this extract from her memoir, A Woman’s Place Is in the Kitchen, Sally Abé recalls the job she had to leave• Read the interview with Sally Abé. ‘You’ll never amount to anything, young lady.” These are words that no one, no matter what industry ...The Guardian - World -
Man Utd wrap up worst ever Premier League spot
Manchester United's miserable season has ended with confirmation of their worst Premier League finish.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
'The Apprentice' director warns Cannes audience: 'The worst times are to come'
The director of the movie about a young Donald Trump says there's "no nice, metaphorical way" in filmmaking to "deal with the rising wave of fascism." "The Iranian president died. The Israeli prime minister is being indicted in the international ...The Hill - Politics -
Premier League 2023-24 review: our writers’ best and worst
The best managers, finest signings and most dramatic matches – plus the biggest flops and greatest gripes of the season. Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice were the driving forces in Arsenal’s midfield that pushed Manchester City all the way, and ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
The 5 best smartphones under $500: Ring in the savings
Discover the best smartphones you can purchase outright for $500 or less.CBS News - Top stories -
'Speed Capital' Review: How the Indy 500 Was Born
Road racing in the early 20th century was popular, but hard to watch as the cars zoomed by. Indianapolis changed that.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Indy 500: How to watch the practices and qualifying rounds
While you wait for the Indy 500, you can tune into all the practice action on the track.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
McLaughlin wins Indy 500 pole, Penske sweeps
Scott McLaughlin in the famed "Yellow Submarine" entry led a Team Penske sweep of the front row of Indianapolis 500 qualifying with a track record Sunday around Indianapolis Motor Speedway.ESPN - Sports -
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Advance to Start Week
Stocks rose, with technology shares leading the way higher as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite sought fresh record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why the post-Fed stock-market rally is raising fresh inflation questions
The issue is whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks on May 1 — in which he said the central bank’s next move is “unlikely” to be a rate hike — are now easing financial conditions by so much that this ends up stalling progress on ...MarketWatch - Business -
Fed’s Powell tests positive for COVID-19 for second time
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell contracted COVID-19 for the second time and is working from home while he recovers, the Fed said Friday.MarketWatch - Business -
New York crypto personality used 'Seinfeld' joke in fraud, feds reveal
A New York man pleaded guilty to swindling people out of more that $1 million in a scheme that referenced the "Seinfeld" character George Costanza.CNBC - Business - New York -
Fed’s Bostic expects inflation to keep coming down — but slowly
The U.S. economy is slowing down, albeit at a glacial pace, and this should help inflation continue to gradually cool, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic said Monday.MarketWatch - Business -
Surging shipping costs could complicate Fed’s inflation fight
While supply shortages have eased greatly in the past few years, they have not entirely gone away.MarketWatch - Business - Inflation -
Fed likely to keep a $6.8 trillion balance sheet by December, says Barclays
Another lasting facet of the pandemic looks to be a very large Federal Reserve balance sheet.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
GOP lawmaker on Feds, UFOs: 'Give us the information. Let us decide'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is calling on federal government leaders to declassify all documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), arguing federal agencies must be transparent if they are going to be funding millions of dollars. ...The Hill - Politics