Consumer rebound could delay BoE rate cuts, warns policymaker
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ABC News - Top stories
Funds are cutting aid for women seeking abortions as costs rise
Some groups that have been helping women pay for abortions and associated travel are cutting back their aid as travel costs rise9 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
Boeing workers felt pressure to prioritize speed over quality: FAA report
Boeing factory workers reported being pressured to prioritize speed of production over the quality of their work, according to findings from a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) probe into the ...21 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: Strikes preparing way for possible ground assault in Lebanon, army chief tells Israeli troops
Herzi Halevi says that, in the event of a ground operation, Hezbollah would meet forces ‘much stronger and far more experienced than they are’. Full report: Lebanon conflict expands as Israeli ...23 minutes ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Zelensky warns of 'nuclear disaster' in UN address
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday warned the United Nations General Assembly that Russia is preparing for potential attacks on nuclear power plants. Zelensky said he recently was ...23 minutes ago - Ukraine -
CNBC - Business
Southwest Airlines to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs
The changes come a day before Southwest's investor day, when executives will map out the company's plan to cut costs and grow revenue.33 minutes ago -
Inc. - Business
Small Businesses Show High AI Adoption Rates
Almost all small businesses are using a software tool that is enabled by AI, a new survey reveals.41 minutes ago -
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The New York Times - Business
Trump’s Low-Tax, High-Tariff Strategy Could Clash With Economic Realities
The former president’s efforts to compel companies to remain in the United States had limited success while he was in the White House.52 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Why an M.L.B. Player Was Cut Right Before He Was Due a Big Bonus
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez was set to earn $200,000 if he made four more plate appearances this season.1 hour ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Pirates cut Rowdy Tellez four plate appearances shy of $200K bonus, GM claims money played 'zero factor'
Tellez hit just .116 in September before he was cut1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What experts say homebuyers should do with interest rates falling
Think you may buy a home as mortgage rates fall? Taking these steps now can help.1 hour ago -
ESPN - Sports
Anna Wolfe won a Pulitzer for a Favre scandal story, now she could face jail
After exposing Mississippi welfare fraud, a journalist and her publication face the former governor's wrath.1 hour 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 ...2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Biden warns that Trump’s climate denial risks a ‘more dangerous world’
US president also mocks former president’s windmill conspiracy theories at Climate Week event in New York. Joe Biden has lauded the US’s progress in fighting the climate crisis during his ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
ESPN - Sports
Play less, get paid less: Could that ease concerns of overworked players?
If the game's players could take a pay cut in exchange for guarantees of time off and fewer games, could that be a way to avoid burnout? It's one option to fix this looming crisis.2 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
Funds are cutting aid for women seeking abortions as costs rise
Some groups that have been helping women pay for abortions and associated travel are cutting back their aid as travel costs rise3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Unions win non-binding vote calling on Labour to scrap winter fuel payment cuts
Keir Starmer defended the move in his conference speech on Tuesday, but Unite boss says it is "wrong".3 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Job Worries Loom as Consumer Confidence Dips
The Conference Board reports a sizable drop in Americans' outlook for the next six months.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
More heavy rain expected across England and Wales
Yellow weather warnings are in place for Thursday and Friday, with more flooding possible.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The 10-year Treasury yield is climbing after the Fed’s big rate cut. Why investors should be concerned.
The Federal Reserve is all about delivering a soft landing for the economy. Investors aren’t totally convinced.3 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 NFL Week 4 QB Power Rankings: Vikings' Sam Darnold storms into top 10, Giants' Daniel Jones rebounds
Assessing every team's starting signal-caller4 hours ago - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
Consumer rebound could delay BoE rate cuts, warns policymaker
Megan Greene says understanding reasons for current sluggish spending will be ‘crucial’ to monetary policy outlook4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
A wave of retail investor cash may hit the stock market when interest rates reach this level
Brokerages are sitting on something that could help fuel a rally in the stock market — piles of uninvested cash.5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Refinances surge 175% from a year ago, as mortgage rates remain at a 2-year low
Mortgage applications rose 11% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.5 hours ago - Mortgage -
MarketWatch - Business
ECB will cut rates more quickly than previously expected, HSBC says
The European Central Bank will likely make a series of consecutive 25 basis point cuts at each of its upcoming meetings between now and April 2025, HSBC’s analysts said5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Tsunami warning Australia: east coast residents sent into panic as BoM issues alert – then says it was just a test
Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) in Australia issues tsunami alert over an 8.2 magnitude earthquake off New Zealand before cancelling it moments later. Get our breaking news email , free app or ...5 hours ago -
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Who could Man City sign to replace injured Rodri?
With Rodri ruled out for a significant spell through injury, who could Manchester City sign to replace him in January?6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
AI Could Eliminate Your Employee's Job – Or Make It Better
Business leaders must be honest about how generative artificial intelligence will affect their employees.6 hours ago - Artificial Intelligence -
The Guardian - World
We’ve ‘gamified’ dating – and I am part of that problem. But there are ways to make it human and fun again | Elle Hunt
I admit I’ve ghosted men and failed to reply to them. The apps need to innovate, and our behaviour has to change too. You wouldn’t know it now, from my thousand-yard stare, but there was once a ...6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘As long as it takes’: on the frontline of the Boeing strike, workers brace for a long battle
Union members picketing in Renton, Washington, say they won’t accept low pay offers nearly two weeks into strike. Workers have manned a picket line outside Boeing ’s airplane factory in Renton, ...7 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Mark Cuban Tears Into Trump's Credit Card Plan, Which Some Say Could Hurt Small Businesses
Some financial experts say that Donald Trump's latest economic proposal-capping credit card interest rates at 10 percent-could be devastating for entrepreneurs. Some Democrats have floated the idea ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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The New York Times - Top stories
N.Y.C. Rezoning Plan That Could Add 109,000 New Homes Is Set to Advance
The City Planning Commission is expected to approve a major rezoning proposal that would ease restrictions on development. The plan faces headwinds in the City Council.9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Healthier rice variety could counter rise in diabetes, Philippine scientists say
Researchers develop grain with lower glycaemic index and more protein that ‘could have big impact in Asia and Africa’. Scientists in the Philippines have created a new variety of rice that could ...10 hours ago -
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.10 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
The town pushing to delay smartphones for children
William Ransom Primary School is inviting all the towns schools to join their smartphone pledge.11 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Esma advisory group warns ETFs will be hit by T+1 move
Stakeholder group calls for temporary suspension of penalties for failed trades when EU moves to one-day trade settlement12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Europe’s deadly floods are glimpse of future climate, scientists warn
A new study shows that the record-breaking rainfall was made more likely and intense by climate change.13 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Conservative judges hear Mississippi case that could peel back mail-in voting
Republicans brought this case to the 5th Circuit, which is the most conservative in the country, but it could have wide-ranging implications nationally.14 hours ago