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Financial Times - World
For the Fed, the destination matters much more than the pace
Investors have no choice but to guess at the neutral rate1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
The great divide: are office workers more productive than those at home?
Amazon has told staff they must return five days a week – but experts don’t all agree that flexible working cuts output. Four years ago when the world of work was upended by the Covid pandemic, ...2 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Private equity is doing badly — however you measure it
Investors desperate to get cash back are putting pressure on funds to capitulate on sales3 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
What to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria
Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of millitant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of ...4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Lower interest rates are finally here. Here’s how to decide if you should refinance your mortgage.
There’s been upswing in mortgage refinances as rates have dropped. But the time may not be right for you.10 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Walkie-Talkies in Lebanon May Have Held More Explosives Than Pagers
The blasts on Wednesday involved bigger, heavier devices that set off more large fires.10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Captain Stokes to have scan before Pakistan tour
Ben Stokes will have a scan on his hamstring injury next week as England wait on the captain’s fitness for the first Test in Pakistan.10 hours ago - Pakistan -
CBS News - Top stories
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia.11 hours ago - Covid -
CNBC - Business
Here's what changed in the new Fed statement
Here's how the central bank's policy statement changed for its September rate decision.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
A Fed rate cut with the stock market at a record high? Here’s what history says.
The Federal Reserve is preparing Wednesday to cut interest rates with U.S. stocks trading near a record high. leaving investors searching for historical clues to the path ahead for markets.12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What we know about the walkie-talkie explosions
The attacks left at least 21 dead and thousands injured, but how the blasts occurred remains unclear.13 hours ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
Trump and Harris' views on inflation — their records and what they've said
Inflation is a top issue for voters heading into 2024 presidential election. Here's what we know about Harris and Trump's views on combating high prices for Americans.14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
Snyder's Soapbox: Record-breaking White Sox should be more embarrassing for owner Jerry Reinsdorf than players
The players are about to break MLB's single-season losing record, but the root cause is deeper than them15 hours ago - MLB -
ESPN - Sports
'You have to have a sense of humor': How baseball's all-time worst squad is coping with defeat
What's it like in the clubhouse as you are about to shatter the Major League Baseball record for losses? Somehow, not as sad as one would think.15 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How high will gold prices climb this October? Here's what experts think
Experts are bullish on gold for October, despite some market uncertainty. Here's what investors should consider now.16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
More Americans getting their news from TikTok: Research
A growing share of U.S. adults regularly get their news from TikTok, a trend driven by a surge in the platform’s popularity among adults under 30, according to a new analysis from the Pew Research ...16 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Assisted living facilities vs. nursing homes: What to know about cost and care
Costs and services differ between assisted living vs. long-term care facilities. Here's what to consider now.17 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?18 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
An alternative version of the S&P 500 has beaten its more popular sibling back to record highs
The equal-weight S&P 500 has beaten its more popular sibling in the race back to record highs. That tells us a lot about how U.S. stock-market leadership has shifted since the start of the third ...20 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Don't have time for a 'WandaVision' rewatch? What you need to know for 'Agatha All Along'
Agatha Harkness, the witch who was pulling almost every evil string in Marvel's 'WandaVision,' returns in 'Agatha All Along.' Here is everything you need to know about everyone's favorite musical ...21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
More floods are coming to Britain, but you ought to know this: the system that should protect us is a scandal | George Monbiot
A network of public bodies are supposed to safeguard us from flooding. But, like old boys’ clubs, they are bastions of self-interest. Labour’s first stage of government resembles a vast forensic ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Japan faces labor shortages and demographic crisis as elderly population hits record high
Japan's number of people aged 65 and over has reached a record high, cementing it as the worlds most elderly country, according to government statistics.Yesterday - Japan -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Eagles say they didn’t lose because of Saquon Barkley’s drop. Analytics support that more than you might think
Philly will need plenty more firepower on Sunday when they visit New Orleans. Jalen Hurts and Barkley will need to carry the load heavily then as they did Monday night.Yesterday -
CBS News - Politics
Paul Whelan tells other American detainees, "We're coming for you"
The Marine veteran was released in August as part of a complex deal with Russia.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Trump Media shares sink more than 6% two days before merger 'lockup' period ends
Former President Donald Trump on Friday said he will not sell his stake in Trump Media, which owns the Republican's preferred social media app, Truth Social.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
The Champions League's new table explained
The Champions League will follow a new format from 2024-25 - BBC Sport explains what will change and what will stay the same.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
The Hill - Politics
Trump makes pitch to NY voters: 'What the hell do you have to lose?'
Former President Trump made a pitch to New York voters in a Truth Social post Tuesday afternoon in spite of the state’s historically Democratic voting record. “Nassau Coliseum, on Long Island, will ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
What to know about buying a home before the Fed cuts rates
The Fed's rate cut this week could have an impact on the homebuying process. Here's how.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Here’s what ‘No Spend September’ is and how to know if you should participate
'No Spend September' is a social media trend that involves a full month of cutting nonessential purchases. Here's how you may benefit.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Report: More Than 4 Million Older Workers Have Left the Workforce Since 2020
The silver tsunami is already making waves. And businesses in the trade and service industries will soon find it even harder to find workers, according to a new report.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's what to know about the suspect in the apparent Trump assassination attempt
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, appeared in court Monday on two federal gun charges. Court documents show that Routh's ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Silver has been outperforming gold this year — and may rise to its own record highs
Gold, with its rise to record highs this year, deserves attention — but so does its sister metal, silver, which has outperformed the yellow metal so far this year and may be gearing up for a ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Clutch Cousins changes the conversation with primetime comeback
The Falcons heard the criticism for eight days after an ugly Week 1 loss and responded when it mattered; with Kirk Cousins executing a game-winning drive.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Floods and mudslides kill more than 200 in Myanmar
The storm has killed more than 500 people in northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
There Might Be More Than One Way to Make a Planet
Astronomers have found evidence of a process that supports an alternative, more rapid approach to planetary formation, more top down than bottom up.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What can revive the American starter home?
Only one-third of American families can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 100 largest cities in the U.S., CBS News found.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Starter homes increasingly out of reach for American families
Americans are increasingly unable to afford starter homes in many cities across the U.S. Among the problems, there's a shortage of about 5 million homes for sale or rent, and that's driving up ...2 days ago