Blinken visits Dominican Republic as talks with president focus on economy and Haiti
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The New York Times - Top stories
Teamsters Won’t Endorse Trump or Harris in 2024 Presidential Election
The Teamsters president, Sean O’Brien, has shown an openness to former President Donald J. Trump, dividing the powerful union. Neither candidate will be the beneficiary of its considerable ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors renew focus on inflation data as Fed weighs size of expected September rate cut
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for August may end up being the deciding factor as to whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a bigger-than-usual, 50-basis-point rate cut on Sept. 18.2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Teamsters leader says Harris, Trump wouldn't 'commit'
Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien told The Hill that the union did not endorse Vice President Harris or former President Trump “because both candidates didn't commit on the core issues that ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Focus Shifts From Hamas in Gaza to Hezbollah in Lebanon
Daily exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israel have been destructive, disruptive and sometimes deadly. An escalation could risk starting a wider regional conflict.3 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - World
Haiti creates a provisional electoral council to prepare for the first elections since 2016
Haiti’s government has created a provisional electoral council3 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Dominican and US officials crack down on regional drug trafficking ring
Officials from the U.S. and the Dominican Republic have arrested nearly a dozen suspects after they launched a joint operation to crack down on a regional drug trafficking ring3 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Teamsters Will Not Endorse Anyone for President in 2024
This is the first time since 1996 that the union is not making an endorsement.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Why a Visit to the White House Matters for These Champions
Gotham F.C. will become the first N.W.S.L. team to meet with a sitting president.4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Haiti creates provisional electoral council as country prepares to hold elections for the first time since 2016
Haiti creates provisional electoral council as country prepares to hold elections for the first time since 20164 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
World reacts to Lebanon device explosions as Blinken visits Egypt
Devices exploding in Lebanon that apparently belonged to Hezbollah militants could escalate tensions in the Middle East. This comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Egypt. CBS News ...5 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Rolls-Royce wins pioneering deal to build mini nuclear plants in Czech Republic
Partnership with state utility ČEZ could prove key test of whether technology can live up to potential6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Walkie-talkie blasts: attacks on Hezbollah kill 20 as Israel says military focus shifting north
Twenty killed and at least 450 injured in cities across Lebanon a day after exploding pagers killed 12. Analysis: Pager and walkie-talkie attacks were audacious and carefully planned A new ...6 hours ago - Israel -
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The New York Times - World
Blinken Visits Egypt, but Skips a Stop in Israel
The secretary of state is making his 10th visit to the Middle East since the Oct. 7 attacks. Until now, he has met with officials in Israel each time.7 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - World
Unidentified gunmen kill high-ranking migration official in one of Haiti's biggest cities
A high-ranking official with Haiti’s National Office of Migration has been killed in the north coastal city of Cap-Haitien7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
IMF postpones Russia visit after heavy criticism across Europe
Trip to Moscow to review economy delayed indefinitely after protests it would ‘normalise relations with aggressor’. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indefinitely postponed a staff mission ...8 hours ago - Russia -
ABC News - World
Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to derail talks for a cease-fire in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed frustration at surprise escalations that threaten to derail efforts to broker a cease-fire deal in Gaza8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Blinken says U.S. was not involved in exploding pager incidents against Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. was not involved with and did not have advance knowledge of the alleged exploding pager attacks against Hezbollah that have killed at least 12 ...9 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Which Candidate Are Top Business Leaders Endorsing for President?
Business titans are flooding social media with presidential endorsements for Harris or Trump. See who supports whom.9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Blinken says US did not know about exploding pagers in Lebanon, calls for restraint
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the U.S. did not know about and was not involved in a wave of exploding pagers targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, and urged restraint ...9 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
HTC Vive Focus Vision Revealed, Preorders Live Now
Anyone looking to experience virtual reality can choose from several brands, and if you're searching for something new, HTC has just announced its latest standalone Vive Vision VR headset . On its ...9 hours ago -
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VentureBeat - Tech
HTC launches Vive Focus Vision XR headset for enterprises and high-end gaming
HTC Vive is launching the Vive Focus Vision XR headsets for enterprises and high-end gaming fans.12 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit
Freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers.14 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Colombia's president says attack on army base 'practically ends' peace talks with ELN rebels
An attack on a military base in eastern Colombia killed two soldiers and injured at least 21, Colombia’s military says, as tensions escalate between Colombia’s government and one of the nation’s ...17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Pennsylvania struggling with low energy prices amid 2024 fracking focus
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have focused on fracking, the process of injecting fluid into underground rock formations to extract oil and gas, in their respective ...23 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Ukraine war briefing: Blinken briefed on Kyiv’s plan to push Russia to end war
Zelenskiy expected to present plan to UN general assembly next week; Microsoft says Russia behind Harris disinformation. What we know on day 938. See all our Ukraine war coverage US secretary ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
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The Hill - Politics
Springfield mayor: Trump visit would be 'an extreme strain' on city resources following threats
Springfield Mayor Rob Rue said a visit from former President Trump would be "an extreme strain" on the city in the wake of unfounded claims made by the former president and his running mate, Sen. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
After false pet claims, Springfield mayor says Trump visit would be 'an extreme strain' on resources
Springfield, Ohio, Mayor Rob Rue said a visit from Donald Trump, who spread false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets there, would "strain" resources.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Not Sure What to Focus on in Life? Richard Branson and Beyoncé Both Suggest the Theory of Circles
When you're not sure how to invest your time and energy, the theory of circles can guide you.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.Yesterday - China