Blame modern decisions, not just ancient history, for economic inequality | Torsten Bell
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BBC News - Top stories
BBC Natural History Unit co-founder dies aged 95
Former BBC wildlife TV presenter, author and naturalist Tony Soper has died.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. leading-economic-indicators index drops for sixth straight month
The leading indicators for the U.S. economy sank 0.2% in August, the privately run Conference Board said Thursday. That is the sixth straight monthly decline.1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Biden speaks at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. The remarks come one day after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.5%, the first cut ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Dissecting Trump's history of anti-immigrant rhetoric
Railing against undocumented immigration has been a consistent feature of Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns, going back to his very first one.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Biden to give 'declaration of progress' to economic club after Fed cuts
President Biden is set to give remarks at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., on Thursday, during which he will give a “declaration of progress” a day after the Federal Reserve slashed interest ...7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Australia’s exemplar for the world on building economic security
Despite interventionist industrial policy rhetoric, Canberra has maintained open trade and a market economy12 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ryan Pepiot throws fourth immaculate inning in Rays history
With only 117 in MLB history, an immaculate inning is rarer than a no-hitter.15 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers
The Israeli government did not tamper with the Hezbollah phones that exploded, defense and intelligence officials say. It manufactured them as part of an elaborate ruse.16 hours ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden economic adviser unpacks Fed interest rate cut
The Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than four years on Wednesday. The move will directly impact the finances of millions of Americans. Jared ...17 hours ago - Joe Biden -
ESPN - Sports
Pulisic, McKennie make UCL history for USMNT
Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie became the first pair of United States internationals to score on the same day in the UEFA Champions League as Europe's top competition returned on Tuesday.19 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Unlock Season 6 Weapon Attachments In CoD: Modern Warfare 3 And Warzone
Season 6 is live in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone , and in addition to all the spooky Halloween-themed content , the update also includes three new weapon attachments: the XTEN ...19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Inside the Highest-Scoring Penalty Shootout in English Soccer History
Two teams combined to make 31 penalty shots on 34 attempts on Tuesday.19 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
The Guardian view on China’s ageing population: an economic and social conundrum | Editorial
Raising the retirement age is never popular, particularly for a country that is getting old before it gets rich . No one should be surprised that China is raising its retirement ages . They are ...22 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Pro Football Hall of Fame announces 167 modern-era players nominated for Class of 2025
Sixteen players are in their first year of eligibility23 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Rogers Communications buys out Bell stake in Maple Leafs Sports for $3.5 billion
Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell’s 37.5% share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $3.5 billionYesterday -
ABC News - Health
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' but local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty productsYesterday -
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The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Want an iPhone 16 Review? Just Ask Joannabot
After more than a decade of reviewing iPhones, columnist Joanna Stern has handed the reins to her generative-AI assistant to discuss Apple’s latest.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Yahoo Sports AM: Ohtani inches closer to history
In today's edition: Ohtani inches closer, NFL power rankings, Bayern explodes for nine goals, how Netflix (yes, Netflix) could help Jordan Chiles get her bronze back, the world's highest-paid ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' yet local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life,” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty productsYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
Israel, blamed by Hizbollah for Tuesday’s attack, has long used telephones and their successors to track and kill enemiesYesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
‘Modern Love Podcast’: Gillian Anderson Wants to Hear Your Sexiest Fantasies
The actor’s new book shares sexual fantasies from anonymous women around the world.Yesterday -
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ESPN - Sports
King to make history with Congressional Medal
Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
The rise of Britishcore: 100 experiences that define and unite modern Britons
Forget the pomp and pageantry. As people worldwide are now discovering, the UK was built on crisp sarnies, trips to B&Q and that age-old question: Corrie or EastEnders?. In the past month or so, ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson outlines economic plan under Trump if GOP controls government in 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday outlined his economic agenda for the first 100 days under a second Trump administration — a plan that assumes Republicans will win unified control of ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Six questions on the Panthers' decision and what's next
What led to Carolina replacing Young, the former No. 1 overall pick, and what does it mean going forward?Yesterday -
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ESPN - Sports
Cousins, Falcons just 'kept fighting' in Philly
Facing an 0-2 start with his new team, Kirk Cousins orchestrated a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter on Monday night, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Eagles overreactions from Week 2 loss to Falcons: Saquon Barkley drop to blame? Fourth-down call bad decision?
Overreactions from the Eagles' stunning loss on Monday night2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump blaming Democrats' rhetoric for apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are blaming the rhetoric of Democrats and Kamala Harris for Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against Trump. CBS News campaign ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
A brief history of English football’s unlikeliest European exports
The Football League has been the source of some surprising transfers to clubs such as Bayern, with mixed results. Eyebrows were raised when Stockport’s assistant coach Andy Mangan appeared on the ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
After the Huw Edwards scandal – and all the others – we must have a BBC fit for the modern age | Jane Martinson
The former presenter’s crimes are his responsibility, but the corporation must change so its stars can never again abuse their power. Disgraced, convicted and now sentenced , a chapter has closed: ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Von der Leyen gives top economic jobs to interventionist EU countries
France, Italy and Spain to share influential portfolios in next European Commission2 days ago - European Union -
ABC News - World
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Time seems to stop at Eiko Araki's studio in Japan2 days ago - Japan -
Financial Times - World
National Grid blames old computer systems for sidelining batteries
Britain’s network operator overlooks batteries up to 30% of the time when they are cheaper, company admits2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Suspect in Trump's apparent assassination attempt has criminal history
Alleged Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh had other brushes with the law prior to Sunday's incident. He also traveled across the globe, volunteering to fight in the war on behalf of ...2 days ago - Donald Trump