China’s squeeze on the aspiring classes will have an economic cost
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CBS News - Top stories
Python squeezes woman in her kitchen for 2 hours before she's rescued
A woman in Thailand says a massive python coiled around her in her kitchen and "only tightened" as she attempted to fight it off.1 hour ago -
ABC News - World
Python grabs Thai woman, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed
A 64-year-old woman was preparing to do her evening dishes at her home outside Bangkok when she felt a sharp pain in her thigh and looked down to see a huge python taking hold of her2 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Lawmakers demand an end to 'sham' transaction fees on school lunches
A group of senators has demanded that U.S. officials prohibit transaction fees on school meal accounts.3 hours ago -
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 ...3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
ABC News - Sports
A flying bat and a baserunning mistake cost Mariners chance to make up ground in playoff race
With their playoff chances slipping away, the Seattle Mariners found a painful new way to lose5 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Tech’s climate cost and TikTok’s day in court
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times5 hours ago - Climate -
Financial Times - World
London transport upgrades stall as financial squeeze bites
Mayor Sadiq Khan argues improvements are needed to stimulate housebuilding in the capital and regenerate neighbourhoods8 hours ago -
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 economy8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump says inflation has cost households $28,000. Is that true?
Economists told CBS News the calculation is incomplete, since average household incomes have also risen over that time period.13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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 ...14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS Sports - Sports
USC football recruiting: Five-star WR Jerome Myles commits as Trojans' 2025 class closes in on top 10
Myles is the top-ranked recruit (No. 30 overall) in the Trojans' class15 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuit
The U.S. Justice Department is suing the owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How much will an $850,000 mortgage cost per month?
Monthly payments on an $850,000 mortgage loan could fall in the weeks and months ahead. Here's what to know now.17 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.18 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 ...18 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Have we reached peak human?
Our evolutionary position as the smartest and most creative brains on planet earth is likely to be challenged by AI in the very near future.19 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
14 Bears players nominated for 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
Exactly 167 modern-era NFL players have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025, including 14 former Chicago Bears players. Those include Doug Flutie, Thomas Jones, Glyn ...20 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 eligibility20 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Your favorite stocks may soon be quoted in half-penny increments, which could cut trading costs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will vote on a proposed amendment to change the minimum pricing increment for most stocks.20 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Class action lawsuit targets game show and YouTube sensation 'MrBeast'
At least five game show contestants were "shamelessly exploited" and subjected to "unreasonable, unsafe" working conditions on Amazon Prime's "Beast Games,” a California civil action said this week.21 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.22 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Chiefs waive former Cowboys TE who cost Kansas City $100,000 for sideline shove in Week 1 vs. Ravens
A costly transaction23 hours ago - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
The U.S. economy is strong by one measure. Why the Fed is set to lower borrowing costs anyway.
A giddy Wall Street projects the Federal Reserve will dramatically reduce interest rates over the next year, even though the U.S. economy seems to be growing rapidly. Odd? Not at all, economists say.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The next quarterback class should collectively refuse to play for David Tepper
Owners can't be fired. There are other ways to pressure them to shape up, or sell out.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
We have to keep Commonwealth Games going - Kenny
Dame Laura Kenny has called on cities to step up for the 2030 Commonwealth Games after Glasgow became hosts for the 2026 edition.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Vols up ticket costs by 10% to help pay athletes
Tennessee is increasing the cost of tickets for all sports by 10%, with the "talent fee" being used to help pay athletes as part of the revenue-sharing plan.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Small Springfield college moves classes online, cancels athletic events due to bomb threats
Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, decided to move classes online and cancel on-campus activities from Sept. 16-22 following threats received by the school as recently as Monday, according ...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 -
ABC News - World
Gunfire injures 6 police officers in Martinique during protests over living costs
Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique say at least six police officers have been injured by gunfire during violent protests over the high cost of livingYesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Meet e6data: The Kubernetes-native data compute engine promising massive cost savings
e6data's lakehouse compute engine promises 5x better query performance on the heaviest workloads with 50% lower total cost of ownership.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
How much will an $800,000 mortgage cost monthly after rate cuts?
Monthly payments on an $800,000 mortgage loan could soon become less expensive. Here's what to know now.Yesterday - Mortgage -
The New York Times - Sports
In Baltimore, the Orioles and Ravens Have Formed a Surprising Bond
A friendship between two top decision-makers has benefited both organizations.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Pig-Butchering' Scams Cost Americans Billions. This Lawyer Is Taking Them On.
Prosecutor Erin West has been one of the few to have any success against the overseas criminal networks perpetrating a new type of fraud.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Cigna’s PBM Express Scripts sues the FTC, seeking retraction of drug-cost report
Cigna Group’s pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts on Tuesday sued the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, alleging that the agency’s July report on the PBM industry was biased and defamatory and ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn’: the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas
Pesticides banned in the EU are still used in the Central American country, affecting workers and ecosystems, all to meet the demand for ‘perfect’ fruit in the west. Photographs by Marco Valle ...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 -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Chiefs are 2-0, but there are some concerns
The Chiefs have two narrow wins and some key injuries.2 days ago - NFL