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Financial Times - Business
Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals era of easing has begun
US central bank’s decision marks milestone in two-year fight against inflation1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
America should think twice before replacing sanctions with tariffs
Donald Trump complains that they are undermining the supremacy of the dollar2 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Carroll homers twice and Rodriguez strikes out 11 in Diamondbacks' 9-4 victory over the Rockies
Corbin Carroll hit two home runs for his third multi-homer game of the year, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out a season-high 11 and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-4 to avert a ...4 hours ago - MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Soderstrom and Gelof lead A's past Cubs 5-3, clinching NL Central crown for Brewers
Tyler Soderstrom homered and Zack Gelof hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning as the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3, putting the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoffs5 hours ago - MLB -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harvey Weinstein Faces New Sexual Assault Charge in Manhattan
The disgraced Hollywood producer’s 2020 sex-crime conviction was thrown out, but he will be retried on those charges as well.8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump weighs in on Fed rate cut during stop at Manhattan bitcoin bar
Former President Trump on Wednesday said the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates showed the economy was struggling, or the central bank was "playing politics." Trump made a stop at ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Top stories
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to criminal sex act charge
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office presented to the grand jury allegations of three separate women who said Weinstein sexually assaulted them.9 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes
The Los Angeles area is seeing more cases of people with dengue fever without traveling outside the United States, a year after the first such case was reported in California9 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Firefighters nearing victory in battle against 3 massive wildfires near Los Angeles
Firefighters are nearing victory in the battles against three major wildfires near Los Angeles.10 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
SEC cuts tick size for stock market trades to a half penny
Regulator softens complex initial proposal after industry pushback13 hours ago -
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ABC News - World
Lebanon's official news agency reports that home solar energy systems exploded in several areas of Beirut
Lebanon's official news agency reports that home solar energy systems exploded in several areas of Beirut15 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed likely to cut interest rates, but size of cut unclear
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time in four years, but how big could the cut be? CBS News contributor Javier David has a preview of the decision.15 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Floods in Poland and wildfires in Portugal show reality of climate breakdown, says EU
Emergency crews battle to reinforce defences around Wrocław in Poland amid devastating rainfall. Soldiers, emergency workers and volunteers battled through the night to reinforce defences around ...17 hours ago - Climate -
ABC News - World
Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
More than 100 wildfires are stretching thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
California Wildfires Pose Too Many Risks for Insurers, but These Residents Want to Stay
In the San Bernardino Mountains, another wildfire has forced residents to flee, the latest reminder that they must accept the risks of climate change if they want to remain.17 hours ago - California -
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ABC News - World
EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm
The European Union's head office is warning that devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the ...18 hours ago - Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
'Schillaci's story will burn forever in memory of all who experienced it'
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty looks back on the life of Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci and the moments that made him an unlikely superstar.19 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Pennsylvania ballots are almost ready. Here's why they look different this year.
Voters in the key battleground of Pennsylvania may notice their ballots look different this year, as the state prepares to deploy a new design in the general election for the first time this year ...20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Manhattan’s King Cole Bar Reopens After a Renovation
After a major renovation, a cozy gathering spot at the St. Regis New York is ready to serve.21 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Shea Langeliers homers twice as the Oakland A's edge the Chicago Cubs 4-3
Shea Langeliers homered twice, including a towering solo drive that cleared the Wrigley Field bleachers in left, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3Yesterday - MLB -
The New York Times - Top stories
Why the Story of the Golf Course Shooting Will Be Told Twice
Florida’s governor says a state investigation is needed because federal agencies can’t be trusted.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Man accused of arson in devastating California wildfire pleads not guilty
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, was denied bail and entered his plea from jail in a video arraignment Tuesday. A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ...Yesterday - California -
CBS News - Top stories
Pipeline explosion injured at least four, fire continues to burn
The pipeline explosion in Deer Park, Texas, forced evacuations and injured at least four people. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety
The delicate rescue mission aimed to head off a major environmental disaster after the oil tanker was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen last month.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Portugal wildfire deaths rise to seven after firefighters trapped in blaze
More than 50 people injured as 54 fires burn across country amid hot, dry and windy weather. Seven people have been killed and more than 50 injured in wildfires ravaging central and northern ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Fall is almost here. Map shows foliage forecast across the U.S.
A CBS News map shows where leaf colors are changing, updated regularly.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sean Combs, Music Mogul Known as Diddy, Is Arrested After Grand Jury Indictment
The music mogul has been under mounting scrutiny since a 2023 lawsuit by his former girlfriend, Cassie, accused him of sex trafficking and years of abuse. Mr. Combs’s representatives called him an ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Starvation in war-hit Sudan 'almost everywhere' - WHO
The head of the UN health agency says the world's attention to Sudan is "really low" and race is a factor.Yesterday -
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 -
Wired - Tech
Burning Man Is Over, but Regional Burns Keep the Party Going Year-Round
If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Burning Man’s vibes—or if you’re looking for “Burning Man Light”—you can attend one of many regional burns around the world.Yesterday -
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NBC News - Top stories
Houston-area pipeline fire prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place orders for thousands
A natural liquid gas pipeline erupted near Houston on Monday, prompting authorities to evacuate homes and businesses as shelter-in-place orders covered multiple schools.2 days ago