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Treasury-bill rates tumble after Fed delivers biggest interest-rate cut in 16 years
Yields on Treasury bills maturing in up to three months tumbled on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut and signaled the likelihood of additional ...11 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
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Q&A: Damien Chazelle, Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons on ‘Whiplash’ returning to theaters after 10 years
Ten years after “Whiplash” took the film world by storm, Damien Chazelle’s breakthrough film is returning to theaters nationwide Friday2 hours ago -
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UK soldier buried in Netherlands 80 years after death
Hundreds gather to pay their respects to Pte Henry Moon at the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery.2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Roma fires De Rossi and hires Jurić after going winless in its opening 4 Serie A matches
Roma has fired coach Daniele De Rossi in a move that was surprising despite the Giallorossi going winless in their opening four Italian league matches2 hours ago -
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British activist denied bail after years in Indian jail without trial
Jagtar Singh Johal is being arbitrarily detained and targeted for his human rights activism, say campaigners. Delhi’s high court has denied bail to the British activist Jagtar Singh Johal, who has ...3 hours ago -
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Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.4 hours ago -
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Train drivers accept pay deal to end two years of strike action
Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes.4 hours ago -
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Want to stay in a 5-star European hotel for $140 a night? Follow this travel rule.
Avoid the major cities and visit under-the-radar destinations to save big bucks. Who needs Paris when you can have Poland?4 hours ago -
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College Football QB Power Rankings: Arch Manning replaces Quinn Ewers, Carson Beck plummets after close call
Manning makes an appearance in this week's QB Power Rankings ahead of making his first career start for Texas5 hours ago - College Football -
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'Bitter and betrayed' - Jeffrey ends World Rugby bid after SRU snub
Scotland legend John Jeffrey ends his bid to become chairman of World Rugby as the former flanker fails to win the support of his own union.6 hours ago -
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Britain's CEO of scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year
The chief executive of Britain’s scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year9 hours ago -
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Daniele De Rossi fired by AS Roma: Club legend sacked with team in 16th place after four Serie A games
The Giallorossi have sacked the Italian soccer legend few months after his contract renewal9 hours ago -
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Protest 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics to come into force
Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.9 hours ago - Abortion -
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Tupperware Brands files for bankruptcy after years of weak sales
Tupperware Brands, the iconic food-storage company known for its resealable plastic containers and pioneering direct-to-consumer sales, has filed for bankruptcy after years struggling with weak sales.10 hours ago -
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Roma fires coach Daniele De Rossi after going winless in its opening four Italian league matches
Roma fires coach Daniele De Rossi after going winless in its opening four Italian league matches11 hours ago -
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Beyond the Ordinary: The Transformative Power of Curiosity
Sure, curiosity might have killed the cat. But it will transform your life for the better.12 hours ago -
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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 ...15 hours ago -
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Britain asked to investigate assets linked to ousted Bangladeshi regime
Dhaka central bank probes whether allies of autocrat Sheikh Hasina diverted upwards of £13bn overseas16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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2-year-old who walked out of her family home after bedtime killed in car accident
Police in Michigan are investigating after a car hit and killed a toddler who appeared to have left her home after being put to bed on Friday.17 hours ago -
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Virginia husband indicted in killing of his wife and another man nearly 1 year after au pair is charged
A Virginia man was indicted in the killing last year of his wife and another man, officials said Monday, nearly a year after the couple’s au pair was charged in connection with the double homicide.18 hours ago -
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UFC's O'Malley set for hip surgery after title loss
Sean O'Malley, who lost his bantamweight title this past weekend at UFC 306, is scheduled to undergo hip surgery early next month to repair a torn labrum he suffered while training for his title ...20 hours ago -
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Rutgers President Announces Resignation After a Year Rocked by Protests
Jonathan Holloway was Rutgers’ first Black president. He helped the university grow but also faced criticism and questioning in Congress over pro-Palestinian encampments on campus.23 hours ago -
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Oil prices end higher after exploding-pagers attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, appearing to get a lift after pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time in an apparent attack — raising fears of a broader ...Yesterday -
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2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
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Lucas Raymond Discusses Contract Negotiations After Signing 8-Year Deal
Lucas Raymond wanted a long-term contract with the Red Wings, and he got his wish. Here's what he had to say about the negotiation process.Yesterday -
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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 -
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Ronaldo's Saudi club fires coach after slow start
Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr, is looking for a new coach after firing Luis Castro on Tuesday in the second managerial change since the Portugal star's arrival.Yesterday -
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More than 140 Post Office convictions could be quashed in Scotland
Sub-postmasters across the UK were wrongly accused of crimes such as theft or fraud on the basis of a faulty IT system.Yesterday -
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Panthers QB carousel keeps on spinning as 36-year-old Andy Dalton gets set to start vs. Raiders
The Carolina Panthers had hoped that Bryce Young would put an end to their ever-churning quarterback carousel when they selected him No. 1 overall last yearYesterday - NFL -
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Major oil spill averted after Houthi attack set tanker alight
The Greek-owned Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude, was attacked by Yemen's Houthis.Yesterday -
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New Hope Keeps Door Open for Acquisitions as Coal Deals Run Hot
Australian miner New Hope’s interest in dealmaking reflects its confidence that coal will remain in demand for years.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Malnutrition crisis threatens child health gains, warns Bill Gates
Foundation says about 40mn children are at risk of stunted growth as climate change worsens food securityYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Trump promotes sons’ crypto company World Liberty Financial
Republican presidential candidate courts digital asset sector in his campaignYesterday - Donald Trump -
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Britain's Prince Harry turns 40
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.2 days ago - United Kingdom