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ESPN - Sports
Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre will testify during a congressional hearing about the need for welfare reform Tuesday.14 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Personal loans vs. credit cards: Which is better as interest rates drop?
Both options have unique benefits in today's cooling rate climate. Here's what to know now.38 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Business
Amazon Joins Motion Picture Association
The Motion Picture Association has been wooing the company for years. The addition gives the group a lot more muscle.1 hour ago - Amazon -
ABC News - Top stories
MrBeast and Amazon sued by competitors from his $5M reality show over alleged 'unsafe' conditions
MrBeast is accused of creating “unsafe” employment conditions and misrepresenting contestants’ odds at winning his new Amazon reality show’s $5 million grand prize2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
England’s strained health care system should ring alarms in the US
We aren’t there yet in the U.S., but there are several warning signs that we are heading in the wrong direction.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Amazon raises pay for fulfillment and transportation workers by $1.50 an hour, adds Prime membership as benefit
Amazon.com Inc. is raising pay for fulfillment and transportation workers by $1.50 an hour starting this month, raising the base wage to more than $22 an hour, or $3,000 a year on average for ...3 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Starmer faces backlash over early failure to disclose £16,200 in donor-funded clothing
The then opposition leader did not originally specify nature of donation from Waheed Alli5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Will Claim Credit for Economy’s Strength
The president’s speech on Thursday won’t be a “victory lap,” officials said, but it will celebrate falling inflation and borrowing costs along with solid growth.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Trump says half-point rate cut shows US economy is ‘very bad’
Former president adds that central bank could be ‘playing politics’ as it reduces interest rates ahead of election16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Death toll in Lebanon walkie-talkie explosions rises to 20, with more than 450 injured – Middle East crisis live
Rising number of deaths comes as White House says US not involved in wave of explosions ‘in any way’. Local Palestinian media is reporting that a 17-year-old child has been killed by Israeli ...16 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Amazon Raises Hourly Wages for Fulfillment, Transport Workers
The hikes go into effect this month and may help retain workers through the holiday season.17 hours ago - Amazon -
VentureBeat - Tech
Gamebeast raises $3.7M in funding for Roblox games support
Gamebeast has raised $3.7 million in pre-seed funding to put towards its Roblox development and support tools.17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Credit card debt is climbing. Here's how to get rid of yours now.
If you're dealing with compounding credit card debt, these strategies can help you get rid of it.20 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
YouTuber MrBeast, Amazon sued over 'hostile work environment' on 'Beast Games'
At least 1,000 contestants on MrBeast and Amazon's upcoming competition series 'Beast Games' have filed a class-action lawsuit.20 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
28-year-old made 15 offers, went $65,000 over asking price and still got rejected: The housing market is ‘a slap in the face’
To afford a home in many American cities, first-time buyers increasingly need to be wealthy or rely on family help, and they are losing hope.23 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
MrBeast and Amazon named in legal action over Beast Games
The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration proposes wide eligibility for EV charger tax credit
The Biden administration has proposed a rule maximizing the number of electric vehicle (EV) chargers that can qualify for tax credits. Prior to the proposed rule, it was unclear whether the tax ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Wired - Tech
Project 2025 Would Drastically Cut Support for Carbon Removal
The Heritage Foundation’s plan for a potential Trump second term has little time for schemes to suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
JPMorgan in talks with Apple to take over its credit card venture: report
JPMorgan Chase is in negotiations to take over Apple’s credit card venture from Goldman Sachs after the tech frim made a push to cut its ties with the New York bank last yearYesterday - Apple -
The New York Times - World
Second Apparent Assassination Attempt on Trump Prompts International Alarm
There is widespread concern that the November election will not end well and that American democracy has frayed to the breaking point.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: GOP could keep some IRA credits
Presented by TerraPower — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for repealing "wasteful Green New Deal tax credits" but also said Republicans could keep some Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Influencer couple Matt and Abby deny leaving kids alone on cruise ship while they went out to dinner
Popular content creators Matt and Abby Howard denied online speculation that they left their young children alone in a cruise ship cabin while they left for dinner.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Chris Mason: Lib Dems aim to turn election success into influence
The party is celebrating the election of 72 Lib Dem MPs - but turning this into influence won't be easy.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Fires That Could Reshape the Amazon
Vast, diverse parts of Brazil are burning at the same time, forcing officials to rethink how to protect crucial ecosystems like the Amazon.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
JPMorgan in talks to take over Apple credit card from Goldman Sachs
Discussions come as Wall Street Bank scales back its consumer ambitions, including vaunted partnership with iPhone makerYesterday - Apple -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors should brace for lower stock-market returns over the next decade, JPMorgan warns
Millennials and Generation Z might not enjoy the robust returns from U.S. stocks that helped swell the retirement accounts of their parents and grandparents, according to a team of equity analysts ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Lib Dems to press Rachel Reeves to raise taxes on banks and wealthy
Ed Davey wraps up party conference saying rich should pay more to fund transformation of NHS and social care2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
5 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2024), Tested and Reviewed
If you want to wake up with the sun but aren't a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset, too).2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Amazon's CEO Just Declared the Era of Hybrid Work Finally Over
The company is going back to how things were before the pandemic.2 days ago - Amazon -
Financial Times - Business
Fund managers bemoan lack of choice in UK stock market
Rise in foreign takeovers and shortage of IPOs reduce pool that investors can select from2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarks2 days ago