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Fossil fuel companies spend £4bn on 'sportswashing'
Fossil fuel companies invest more than £4bn in sports sponsorship to "greenwash their reputations", according to a new report.1 hour ago -
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Interest rates expected cut from Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce the first interest rate cut since 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what economists predict may occur during today's ...2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
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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Financial Times - Business
Post Office chief resigns after stint overshadowed by scandal
Nick Read has faced criticism for accepting bonuses while wrongfully convicted staff struggled to get compensation6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Post Office boss to step down from role next year
The chief executive had already stepped back from front-line duties to prepare for the Horizon IT inquiry.7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
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 -
Inc. - Business
Instagram’s Latest Change Is Supposed to Make Teens Safer. It’s About to Create an Even Bigger Problem
Private accounts and messaging restrictions don't solve the biggest problems with social platforms.10 hours ago -
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CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Eagles say they didn’t lose because of Saquon Barkley’s drop. Analytics support that more than you might think
Philly will need plenty more firepower on Sunday when they visit New Orleans. Jalen Hurts and Barkley will need to carry the load heavily then as they did Monday night.16 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Eagles' Barkley: 'Let my team down' with drop
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley took responsibility for his drop late in Monday night's game when a catch could have sealed a win over the Falcons.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Banking Deal Oversight to Get a Major Revamp
The F.D.I.C. and the Justice Department are changing how they evaluate mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger
A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Ryans: Tackle Mixon injured on 'definitely' hip-drop
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, having reviewed film of the play, said Monday he believes RB Joe Mixon's ankle injury Sunday night was caused by Bears LB T.J. Edwards using an illegal hip-drop tackle ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) knocked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday after news broke of the GOP leader's plan to bring up a funding bill for consideration this week, despite opposition from ...Yesterday -
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How far will mortgage interest rates drop this week?
The Fed is set to issue its first rate cut since 2020 this week. Here's how far mortgage interest rates could then drop.Yesterday - Mortgage -
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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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Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Football Daily | Get ready for a first taste of Bigger Cup’s Bigger Games guarantee
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . Big Cup is back, and it’s bigger than ever. The new “league phase” format features four more teams than the old group stage, with each club ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
America’s story is bigger than Trump’s hateful conspiracy theories
The presidential debate is over, but the people of Springfield, Ohio, are only beginning to face its fallout.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Wired - Tech
Apple Watch Series 10 Review: Sleep Apnea Notifications and a Bigger Display
The absence of a blood oxygen sensor is a huge ding. But the Apple Watch still does everything else, and looks hella good doing it.Yesterday - Apple -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Brompton tackles tougher terrain with first bike on bigger wheels
UK fold-up specialist breaks with hyper-compact 16-inch format to add off-road modelYesterday -
ABC News - World
At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru
Peruvian authorities say that wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares of cultivated land and natural areas scorchedYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
THG, and the art of expectation management
Ingenuity is an attitude, not just a brand nameYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes-Benz Sells out of China EV Maker as Luxury Spending Drops
Mercedes-Benz has sold its remaining 10% stake in premium EV and hybrid maker Denza to BYD in the wake of disappointing sales locally.Yesterday - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Autistic boy's parents spend £60 a day on taxis
Father Matthew accuses Birmingham City Council of "punishing the most vulnerable children".Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
ESPN - Sports
Eagles' Brown expects to be out 'couple of weeks'
Star receiver A.J. Brown told ESPN reporter Lisa Salters on Monday night that he expects to miss "a couple of weeks" with his injured hamstring, but the Philadelphia Eagles veteran added that he ...Yesterday - NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
Elon Musk deletes X post about Harris and Biden
The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
FX Outduels Bigger Rivals to Collect Huge Emmy Haul
The network has been a darling among critics for years. But it hit a new high on Sunday, with “Shogun” winning best drama and “The Bear” picking up several awards as well.2 days ago -