After Floods, Soaring Insurance Rates Become a Hot Election Issue
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Business - The New York Times
Fed Officials Debated Whether a Big Rate Cut Was Smart in September
Freshly released minutes from the central bank’s September meeting show that policymakers were divided on how much to cut rates.22 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - NBC News
IV fluid supply crunch forcing hospitals to postpone elective surgeries
A limited supply of IV fluid, stemming from damage caused by Hurricane Helene, is forcing some hospitals across the U.S. to postpone non-emergency procedures.40 minutes ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The Dow is running hot. History says that’s usually a good sign.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is showing “impressive and persistent momentum on daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly time frames,” says SentimenTrader’s Jason Goepfert.1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Fed officials were divided on whether to cut rates by half a point in September, minutes show
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday releases minutes from its Sept. 17-18 policy meeting.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Politics - The Hill
Milton insured losses could total $100B, analysts say
Hurricane Milton’s impact is expected to cause up to $100 billion in damages according to a Wednesday analysis from MorningStar, putting insured losses on par with Hurricane Katrina. The storm is ...1 hour ago -
Business - Financial Times
Fed officials were divided over big rate cut in September
Minutes from meeting showed some dispute about how quickly to reduce borrowing costs1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - CBS News
Here's what a $70,000 home equity loan costs monthly now that rates are falling
A home equity loan for $70,000 could be the cost-effective borrowing option homeowners are looking for now.1 hour ago -
Top stories - ABC News
How rising oil prices could impact the election, according to experts
Oil prices have surged in recent weeks as conflict escalates in the Middle East.1 hour ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Giuliani's son says dad gifted him World Series rings sought by election workers
Rudy Giuliani’s son is trying to stop two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against his father from taking the elder Giuliani’s four New York Yankees World Series ...2 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Trump plans rallies in solidly Democratic states in an unorthodox strategy for the election's final weeks
Get ready for Donald Trump’s blue state extravaganza.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ABC News
Rudy Giuliani's son says dad gifted him 4 World Series rings sought by Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani’s son is trying to stop two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against his father from taking the elder Giuliani’s four New York Yankees World Series ...2 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Trump-Harris Election Is Creating Anxiety on Wall Street
Among deal makers with fortunes at stake, the consequences of a Harris or a Trump win are increasingly murky.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton could cost $60bn in insurance losses
Florida residents warned to evacuate before arrival of ‘deadly and catastrophic’ storm on Wednesday night2 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Fed Minutes Could Offer a Peek at Rate Cut Debate
Insight into the central bank’s decision to cut the prime interest rate may signal its plans for future reductions.2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Manny Machado becoming a playoff villain shouldn't surprise Sox fans
Red Sox fans know all too well about Manny Machado pushing boundaries at the expense of his opponents, writes John Tomase.2 hours ago - MLB -
Politics - NBC News
Harris' political operation crosses $1 billion raised for the 2024 election
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign operation crossed the $1 billion fundraising threshold in September, two months after she took over as the Democratic Party's 2024 standard ...3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Betting markets say Democrats’ best chance in this election lies in taking back the House
As Democrats and Republicans battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate and White House in next month’s elections, here’s a quick rundown of how it’s looking today for those ...3 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
As interest rates fall, it's a 'fantastic time' to revisit bonds, advisor says — here's why
As the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, investors should revisit their bond portfolio, experts say. Here's which bonds could see a boost.3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate panic is creating a windfall for retirees
Those who need to generate low-risk income out of their savings can earn more than they could have done even a few weeks ago.3 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Couple convicted of child cruelty after assault on boy
A couple are found guilty over an assault which left a young boy blind and brain damaged.3 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer refuses to rule out raising employer national insurance rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
The Switch Up Election Series — What polls say about Black voters ahead of November
Kristin Powell is the principal of the Black Futures Lab, an organization working to build political power through civic engagement. Powell sat down with The Hill's The Switch Up just days after ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How much does a $90,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates are cut?
Payments on a $90,000 HELOC are currently affordable and they could become cheaper soon. Here's what to know now.4 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
MLB predictions, picks, best bets: Fernando Tatís stays hot for Padres, Mets ride vibes to beat Phillies
With four playoff games on tap for the last time, let's get in on the action!5 hours ago - MLB -
Business - MarketWatch
Reddit stock climbs after Jefferies initiates coverage with a buy rating
Jefferies estimates that Reddit’s Ebitda will more than double in the next two years to around $450 million.5 hours ago -
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Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
When Hurricane Milton reaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the immense and powerful storm could generate “life-threatening” storm surge of up to 15 feet.5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How to earn big CD returns as interest rates are cut
A single interest rate cut hasn't dramatically affected CD accounts. Here's how you can still earn a big return now.5 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Bayer Shares Plunge After U.S. Legal Setback
Washington state’s top court granted a petition for review in a case over allegations of contamination against Bayer’s Monsanto.5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Our dystopian climate isn’t just about fires and floods. It’s about society fracturing | Bill McKibben
Climate disasters risk pulling society apart. To survive we need solidarity – and only one ticket in the US election offers that. Even as the good people of Florida’s west coast pulled the soggy ...5 hours ago - Climate -
Business - MarketWatch
Economy ranks as No. 1 issue for Republican voters, but it’s not in Democrats’ top 5, poll finds
Ahead of next month’s election, a new Gallup poll has found no overlap at all between Republican and Democratic voters in their top five issues.5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What will happen to home prices as interest rates are cut?
Experts predict home prices will rise as interest rates are cut, but two other outcomes could unfold.5 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
After Floods, Soaring Insurance Rates Become a Hot Election Issue
Few states elect their insurance commissioners. But in North Carolina, a proposed 42 percent rate hike and Hurricane Helene have raised the stakes in the upcoming election.5 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Movie Review: How did Trump become Trump? ‘The Apprentice’ has a theory
Until about a month ago, “The Apprentice” didn’t even have a distributor6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Starmer refuses to rule out raising employer National Insurance rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions7 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Jessica Campbell becomes first ever female assistant NHL coach
Jessica Campbell became the first ever female assistant coach in the history of the NHL after making her debut behind the bench for the Seattle Kraken as they took on the St. Louis Blues in the ...7 hours ago - NHL -
Politics - Politico
Milton threatens to trigger flood insurance reckoning for Congress
Lawmakers are preparing to step in if the hurricane overwhelms the National Flood Insurance Program.7 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Afghan national living in U.S. charged with plotting Election Day terrorist attack
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a resident of Oklahoma City, was charged with conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS on Election Day, according to federal prosecutors.11 hours ago