Consumer sentiment climbs to 5 month high as election looms
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ESPN - Sports
Duke's Flagg tries to ease in amid high hopes
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg has done his best to avoid the hype and embrace the competition.7 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Cowboys' Parsons has high ankle sprain
Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is dealing with a high left ankle sprain, while defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has a right midfoot sprain, sources told ESPN on Friday.7 minutes ago - NFL -
ABC News - Tech
Earth will have a temporary 'mini moon' for two months
Earth will have a temporary “mini moon” for two months21 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
VW issues second profit warning in three months on weaker sales
The lower guidance comes the carmaker looks to close plants in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Zelensky Finds Ukraine’s Fortunes Ties to the U.S. Election
A whirlwind week of top-level meetings failed to alleviate concerns in Kyiv that a Trump presidency could lead to a dramatic shift in American policy.1 hour ago - Ukraine -
Financial Times - Business
America’s gridlock election: ‘they are fighting for inches’
With just over a month until polling day, the race between Harris and Trump is too close to call. Is there anything that could shift voters’ views?1 hour ago -
The New York Times - World
Zelensky Finds Ukraine’s Fortunes Ties to the U.S. Election
A whirlwind week of top-level meetings failed to alleviate concerns in Kyiv that a Trump presidency could lead to a dramatic shift in American policy.2 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Stock markets hit record highs after news of a fall in US inflation
S&P 500 index of major US companies registers near 100% gain on year ago amid expectation of interest rate cuts. A fall in US inflation expected to pave the way for further cuts in interest rates ...2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
European shares close at record high; luxury giants rally on China stimulus
European markets closed at a record high Friday, as stocks tracked higher on news of China's stimulus blitz and investors assessed fresh inflation data.2 hours ago - China -
CNBC - Business
We're trimming this healthcare stock as it hits new highs Friday — here's why
We disagree with the merits of Thursday's downgrade on this stock by UBS, we can't argue against taking some profits.3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump and Zelenskyy meet for high-stakes talks in New York
Pair meet amid feud between Zelenskyy and Republicans that Ukraine fears could paralyse military aid if Trump wins. Donald Trump has met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York in a high-stakes meeting at ...3 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
In Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, Days of Destruction After Months of Calm
The Bekaa Valley, a Hezbollah bastion in eastern Lebanon, had mostly been spared over 11 months of war. But The New York Times saw widespread devastation there after intense Israeli airstrikes this ...4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Consumer sentiment improves for third straight month, as expectations for the economy brighten
The second and final reading of the University of Michigan’s consumer-sentiment index in September rose to 70.1 — the highest level in five months — from a preliminary reading of 69 released ...4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How much would a $20,000 home equity loan cost per month now that rates are cut?
Home equity loan rates are cooling. Here's how much a $20,000 home equity loan will cost per month now.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Port strike could come at a ‘high political cost’ for Harris campaign
Polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a tight race for the White House, setting up a situation where small economic disturbances could tilt the race one way ...4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Consumer sentiment climbs to 5-month high as election looms
Slowing inflation and the first interest-rate reduction by the Federal Reserve in four years gave Americans a little more confidence in the economy, but the outcome of the presidential election ...5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how a port strike could impact what you buy as deadline for a deal looms
At least 25,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports could walk off the job next week, impacting about half of the country's imports and possibly sending prices higher for consumers. ...5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Martial arts coach, 19, dies in mountain climb fall
Phil Zhu was visiting Snowdonia with his two younger brothers when he slipped on rocks.6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Rape me, not my daughter' - women tell BBC of sexual violence in Sudan's civil war
The BBC hears horrific accounts of rape from women trapped in the conflict between the army and the RSF.8 hours ago -
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CNBC - Business
Alibaba, Tencent rally as Beijing stimulus plans push China's tech stocks to 13-month high
Chinese tech stocks including majors like Alibaba and Tencent rallied this week, pushing them to highs not seen in more than a year.10 hours ago - China -
Inc. - Business
September is National Preparedness Month. Here's How to Approach the Planning Process the Smart Way
Having a well-prepared plan in hand can potentially save your business valuable time, money, and resources.10 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Chloé and Schiaparelli Offer a Kind of High Summer Vibe
In her sophomore collection Chloé’s Chemena Kamali offers a high summer vibe, but not too many suits. Schiaparelli and Rabanne also let the sun shine in.11 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
China’s bumper stimulus leaves consumers wanting more
Struggling homeowners highlight Beijing’s challenge in reigniting consumer confidence13 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Could cruise ship stuck in Belfast for five months finally be about to set sail?
The Villa Vie Residences cruise ship should have left four months ago but has been held up by repairs.13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Ros Atkins on... Why the US election is crucial to Ukraine
The BBC's analysis editor looks at why Volodymyr Zelensky is presenting his 'victory plan' to US political leaders.20 hours ago - Ukraine -
NBC News - Politics
Smartmatic and Newsmax reach settlement in election defamation case
Smartmatic had sued Newsmax over the right-wing news outlet's airing of false claims that Smartmatic's voting machines had rigged the 2020 election for Joe Biden.21 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Google says Gemini-powered automations coming to Workspace next month
Google said it plans to roll out agents slowly through Workspace as Gemini begins to show productivity gains for customers.21 hours ago - Google -
The Hill - Politics
Trump promotes high-dollar watch collection
Former President Trump is urging his followers to buy "Trump Watches" priced upwards of $100,000 each, his latest effort promoting branded merchandise while running for office. “The Official Trump ...22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
Crunchtime for Election Interference: October Is the Month of Mischief
U.S. officials are stepping up their warnings about foreign interference in the election, focused on three main adversaries: Russia, China and Iran.22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Biden signs three-month funding bill to avert US government shutdown
Stopgap bill, passed by House and Senate with bipartisan majorities, extends funding until December. Joe Biden signed a three-month government funding bill on Thursday, averting an imminent ...22 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
As Strike Looms, Port Operators Ask Regulator to Force Dockworkers to Negotiate
The group that represents port terminal operators said the International Longshoremen’s Association was refusing to negotiate a new contract before a Monday deadline.22 hours ago -
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ABC News - World
Official report says Argentina's poverty rate has spiked to 53% in first six months of austerity under President Milei
Official report says Argentina's poverty rate has spiked to 53% in first six months of austerity under President MileiYesterday