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Business - Financial Times
Musk gives $75mn boost to Trump’s presidential run
World’s richest man aims to sway outcome of November election with donationYesterday - Elon Musk -
Business - Financial Times
Has America lost its shame?
The brazenness of US politicians in the face of scandals is a defining feature of the eraYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Migrant took own life after 'multiple failings' at UK detention centre
The coroner examining the death of Frank Ospina said he had been let down by the state "in numerous ways".Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Sports - ESPN
Owners approve Brady's bid to buy into Raiders
Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Raiders was approved by NFL team owners Tuesday.Yesterday - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
Google turns to nuclear energy for AI electricity demand
Google announced a deal with energy startup Kairos Power to supply its data centers with electricity from seven small modular nuclear reactors, which still need to be built. A recent study found ...Yesterday - Google -
Top stories - CBS News
New development in search for Suzanne Simpson as husband remains jailed
Olmos Park police said they began searching a landfill where they are "confident there is a good chance" of recovering the body of missing Texas mother Suzanne Simpson.Yesterday -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
The Dolby Theatre, home of the Oscars, has a new owner
The Dolby Theatre, known for hosting the Academy Awards, is selling to a prominent investor in the media and entertainment space.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Has Boeing done enough to avoid the credit rating junk yard?
Plane maker is burning through an estimated $1bn a month during a strike by its largest labour unionYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How much does a $15,000 home equity loan cost monthly now that rates were cut?
A home equity loan for $15,000 comes with inexpensive monthly payments now. Here's what to know.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Buying a home? Here are some key steps to consider from top-ranked advisors
If you plan to buy a home, you need to take proper steps to prepare for the purchase. Here's how to get there and what to consider, according to experts.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed’s Daly open to skipping rate cut at one of two remaining meetings this year
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly on Tuesday said she is open to skipping an interest-rate cut at one of the Federal Reserve’s two remaining policy meetings this year.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Lucy Letby failed nurse placement for being 'cold'
The nurse was described as "lacking the natural warmth" and empathy needed to care for children.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Google to buy nuclear power for AI datacentres in ‘world first’ deal
Tech company orders six or seven small nuclear reactors from California’s Kairos Power. Business live – latest updates Google has signed a “world first” deal to buy energy from a fleet of ...2 days ago - Google -
Business - CNBC
How a rare type of mortgage is landing homebuyers a 3% rate
U.S. homebuyers are looking into mortgage assumption as a way to secure a sub-3% mortgage rate.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
David Squires on … the game to which we remain addicted: Lawyerball!
Our resident cartoonist pays homage to the tribunal defence teams that make football what it is today. Get copies of David’s cartoons in our Print Shop Continue reading...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Parents of hostage killed by Hamas still fighting for remaining captives
Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage on Oct. 7 at the Nova music festival. Israeli troops found his body in a tunnel in Gaza in late August.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Family of slain hostage: "We were failed by Israel's leaders"
The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli-American hostage who was killed by Hamas, are speaking out for the first time since their son's death. Elizabeth Palmer has more.2 days ago - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Here's what a $150,000 HELOC costs monthly now that rates have dropped
A $150,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall in the months ahead. Here's what to know.2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Phillips 66 Sells Remaining Interest in Coop Mineraloel Joint Venture
Phillips 66 CEO Mark Lashier said the sale is part of the company’s commitment to divest over $3 billion of assets. Coop Mineraloel operates 324 retail sites and petrol stations across Switzerland.3 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month now that rates are cut?
As interest rates fall, home equity loans become cheaper. Here's what a $200,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Costco's gold bars are selling out. Here's where else to buy them.
If you're planning to buy gold at Costco's warehouse stores, you may need a backup plan. Here's where else to look.3 days ago -
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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Legendary buys out China's Wanda ownership stake
'Dune' production company Legendary Entertainment has bought out the stake previously owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group.3 days ago - China -
Top stories - NBC News
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital ignites devastating fire
The Israeli military has launched a series of deadly strikes in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, including on a flour distribution center, a school and a hospital where displaced Palestinians ...3 days ago - Israel -
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World - ABC News
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why some emergency alert systems failed during Hurricane Helene
Some people living in the path of Hurricane Helene may not have received crucial warnings to evacuate from the dangerous storm that killed more than 200 people across multiple states. While severe ...3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
We're buying more of a stock that has gone on sale since reporting earnings
The purchase will increase the stock's weighting in our portfolio to 2.75% from 2.58%.3 days ago -
World - ABC News
Israeli strike in northern Lebanon kills at least 18 people far from Hezbollah's main strongholds
The Lebanese Red Cross says an Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building in northern Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 18 people3 days ago - Israel -
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World - Financial Times
Why the UK is failing to catch up with fraudsters
The UK must equip law enforcement to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminals and give victims confidence to report3 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Pulp Fiction at 30: Quentin Tarantino’s masterwork remains electric
The 1994 follow-up to Reservoir Dogs is a remarkable act of alchemy, winning over both arthouse and multiplex audiences like nothing else before it. Opening Pulp Fiction with the literal two-part ...3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses
The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Where interest rates are heading
The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curve3 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
OpenAI unveils experimental ‘Swarm’ framework, igniting debate on AI-driven automation
OpenAI has unveiled “Swarm,” an experimental framework designed to orchestrate networks of AI agents. This unexpected release has ignited intense discussions among industry leaders and AI ethicists ...3 days ago