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CBS News - Top stories
Notre Dame's dead poet "cold case" mystery may be solved
The exact whereabouts of the tomb of Joachim de Bellay, a renowned Renaissance poet, has puzzled researchers for many years.43 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration proposes wide eligibility for EV charger tax credit
The Biden administration has proposed a rule maximizing the number of electric vehicle (EV) chargers that can qualify for tax credits. Prior to the proposed rule, it was unclear whether the tax ...1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Keir Starmer's top aide Sue Gray paid more than the PM
A row breaks out within government after the prime minister's chief of staff is given a pay rise.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s when falling interest rates will hit your mortgage, car loan, credit-card bills and savings accounts
The Fed’s interest-rate cuts will soften the prices consumers pay for debt — but people may not see an impact on their payments for a while.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
JPMorgan in talks with Apple to take over its credit card venture: report
JPMorgan Chase is in negotiations to take over Apple’s credit card venture from Goldman Sachs after the tech frim made a push to cut its ties with the New York bank last year4 hours ago - Apple -
BBC News - Top stories
Referee 'didn't like' Rice red card in Brighton draw
Premier League referee Chris Kavanagh says he "didn't like" Declan Rice's red card during Arsenal's draw with Brighton last month.7 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Chinese solar panel boom threatens Pakistan’s debt-ridden grid
Industry rushes to switch to clean energy as cost of state power network becomes crippling10 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Wildlife charity declares 'butterfly emergency'
The charity is calling on the government to ban pesticides that can harm butterflies and bees.13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: GOP could keep some IRA credits
Presented by TerraPower — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for repealing "wasteful Green New Deal tax credits" but also said Republicans could keep some Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits ...15 hours ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Despite facing a catastrophic combination of flooding and conflict, there is optimism in the African country - as climate editor Justin Rowlatt discovers.15 hours ago - Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
WWI shipwreck likely found, solving "107-year-old maritime mystery"
An old shipwreck, believed to be the SS Tobol, has been uncovered off the northeast coast of Scotland.19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how a Fed rate cut could impact your credit card balance
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How Stephen Colbert’s Family Cookbook Came to Be
Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert once had a falling out over a spoon, but their new cookbook has them in the kitchen, with love, laughter and the right utensils.20 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
JPMorgan in talks to take over Apple credit card from Goldman Sachs
Discussions come as Wall Street Bank scales back its consumer ambitions, including vaunted partnership with iPhone maker20 hours ago - Apple -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Air Force emerges as serious AAC target
Air Force has emerged as a serious target to be added to the American Athletic Conference, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday, after the program emerged as a potential AAC add prior to the ...21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Kirk Cousins’ Stunning Game-Winning Drive Shows Why the Falcons Paid Him
Atlanta signed Cousins to the largest free-agency deal in N.F.L. history this offseason. The quarterback delivered on Monday night.22 hours ago -
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How much debt do you need to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
This type of bankruptcy can provide significant relief, but you should know how much debt is required to qualify.23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘My mom still has his original will’: A few months before he died, my father went online and made a secret will, cutting off my mother. Can he do this?
“His new will leaves his estate to my two nieces, nephew, my sister and me.”23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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Is debt relief worth it as interest rates drop? Experts weigh in
Interest rates on credit cards and loans may begin to drop. So should borrowers still use debt relief services?Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Oscar Contenders Emerge After Film Festival Season
After film festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto, a slate of contenders has emerged. Still, there are few front-runners.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday - NFL -
The Guardian - World
The cement company that paid millions to Isis: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?
The French cement giant started operating in Syria just before the civil war erupted. When Islamic State took over the region, Lafarge paid them protection money so it could keep trading. The ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Kamala Harris’s Nevada problem: ‘Everything is more expensive’
Donald Trump is winning support among the Las Vegas service workers who could decide the US electionYesterday - Kamala Harris -
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Trump assassination attempt suspect didn't fire gun, Secret Service says
The suspect in what appears to be an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump made his first appearance in court Monday, one day after a Secret Service agent allegedly spotted ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions
Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarksYesterday -
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Titan submersible hearing reveals multiple problems before disaster
The Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation began two weeks of testimony from former employees of OceanGate, the company that operated the Titan submersible, with investigators outlining ...Yesterday