China stimulus plans spark a commodities rally, but a soft landing still isn’t a sure bet
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The Guardian - World
North Carolina and Pennsylvania remain toss ups in presidential race, polls show – live
North Carolina poll shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris, with 50% support to the vice-president’s 47% in a head-to-head matchup. The only vice-presidential debate before the November election ...22 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Business
In Silicon Valley, a Rogue Plan to Alter the Climate
Some restless entrepreneurs are releasing pollutants in the sky to try to cool the planet.1 hour ago - Climate -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices pull back as optimism over China stimulus plan fades
Oil futures moved lower Wednesday, pulling back from strong gains a day earlier when China’s announcement of an aggressive monetary stimulus plan sparked a broad commodities rally.2 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Sports
Why Caitlin Clark’s W.N.B.A. Spark Is Reminiscent of Michael Jordan
The sensation is catapulting a sport to new heights. It all feels familiar, a columnist for The Athletic writes.2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Senate Report Details Secret Service Failings at Trump Rally Shooting
A Senate committee report on the Secret Service’s inability to protect the former president at a July event depicts a lack of individual responsibility among those charged with planning.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - World
What Is Zelensky’s ‘Victory Plan’ for Ukraine’s War With Russia?
The Ukrainian leader aims to present President Biden with a strategy to improve his country’s position ahead of any peace negotiations with Russia.2 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Financial Times - World
The stock market can’t save social security
Arbitrage for the public good?3 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Ranking top 10 RBs as pure rushers: Derrick Henry and James Conner land high marks
Here's a look at the top pure running backs in the NFL3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Global economy ‘turning a corner,’ says OECD; Boeing workers ‘not interested’ in 30% pay rise – business live
Paris-based think tank upgrades UK’s growth forecast for this year. UK economy to grow faster than Japan, Italy and Germany this year, says OECD Back to Rightmove’s rejection of the third ...3 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China Says It Test-Fired Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
The launch of a long-range missile carrying a dummy warhead landed in the Pacific Ocean as regional tensions run high.3 hours ago - China -
Inc. - Business
How China Plans to Fix Its Ailing Economy
The People's Bank of China announced a broad stimulus package that led to a sharp stock market rally.3 hours ago - China -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 Presidents Cup odds, picks, predictions: Proven golf expert reveals best bets for Royal Montreal
Mike McClure is up nearly $9,500 on his golf picks since June 2020 and now he's locked in his best bets for the Presidents Cup 20243 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Chinese stocks extend gains after Beijing’s stimulus bazooka
Chinese stocks on Wednesday extended their rally triggered by Beijing’s stimulus bazooka, though optimism elsewhere in the region could not be sustained3 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
China test fires ICBM into international waters
China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Wednesday morning into the Pacific, marking the first known test into international waters in four decades. The Chinese Ministry of ...3 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Finland to return pandas to China early due to cost
Inflation and debt are among the reasons Lumi and Pyry are being sent home eight years early.4 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
My Parents Are Cash-Strapped. Why Won’t They Sell Some of Their Land?
Unable to treat her parents as often as she would like, a reader is unsure how to encourage them to take a big step toward financial self-reliance.4 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
NFL Week 4 odds, picks, best bets: Steelers stay perfect with win in Indy, Rams upset Bears in Chicago
Here's how Week 4 is shaping up as we continue through the 2024 season5 hours ago - NFL -
NBC News - Top stories
Biden 'at peace' with decision to drop out, says it wasn't caused by outside pressure
Trump to rally in North Carolina6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
China stimulus plans spark a commodities rally, but a soft landing still isn’t a sure bet
Commodity prices have climbed this week, with oil, silver, and copper among the more recent standouts, buoyed by China’s stimulus measures, but traders should be wary about the outlook for the ...6 hours ago - China -
CBS Sports - Sports
College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 5, 2024: Proven model likes Notre Dame in best bets
SportsLine's advanced computer model has revealed its 2024 Week 5 college football picks6 hours ago - College Football -
Financial Times - Business
China tests intercontinental ballistic missile in Pacific for first time since 1980
First major missile launch since hypersonic tests in 2021 comes ahead of anticipated Biden-Xi phone call7 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: FBI probes China-backed VC fund
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s ‘new American industrialism’ and Uber vs Amazon7 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Bipartisan Senate report details Secret Service 'failures' at Trump rally shooting
The Secret Service did not communicate properly with local law enforcement or provide necessary resources that caused “preventable” security failings on July 13.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Australia's treasurer will visit China this week in the latest sign that bilateral ties are mending
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will become the first government minister from Australia in that key economic role to visit China in seven years8 hours ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate report details Secret Service failures in response to Trump rally shooting
The report cited a lack of a chain of command, poor coordination with state and local law enforcement, inadequate resources and equipment and failure to ensure Trump's safety.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - World
China Launched a Rocket With a Dummy Warhead Into the Pacific
The ballistic missile launch is a sign of the commitment of Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to continue strengthening the country’s Rocket Force and to project power in Asia.8 hours ago - China -
NBC News - Top stories
China test-fires ICBM into the Pacific Ocean for the first time in decades
China said Wednesday that it had successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, in a rare public test that may raise international concerns as the country ...9 hours ago - China -
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CNBC - Business
China likely needs more than rate cuts to boost economic growth
More fiscal support is needed, analysts said, after the PBOC surprised markets by announcing plans to cut a number of rates.11 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Zelensky looks to Biden to back Ukraine 'victory plan'
Kyiv is hoping for a strong show of support from the US leader before he leaves the White House.17 hours ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
At 83, the Costume Designer Pat Field Still Heeds Her Family’s Advice
The costume designer of “Sex and the City” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” now 82, still heeds her family’s advice.2 days ago