Electricity use projections are surging, prompting companies to extend fossil fuel plants to meet the expected demand, which is undermining U.S. goals to cut carbon emissions.
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CBS Sports - Sports
Sizzling surge has SEC QBs ahead of pack in early Heisman Trophy race and NFL Draft projections
No conference in college football has produced elite quarterback play like the SEC this season. We should see records shatter in November1 hour ago - NFL -
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 inflation2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he will ‘probably’ meet Zelenskiy in US next week
Ukrainian leader has said he wants to present a peace plan to President Biden, and presidential candidates Trump and Harris. What we know on day 939 Continue reading...4 hours ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Oversight board says it will help speed up projects to fix Puerto Rico's electric grid
A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances says it will step in to help speed up projects to fix the island’s crumbling power grid as widespread outages persist5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Tests show electric vehicles may pose safety threat to U.S. roads
New crash tests indicate the safety infrastructure lining the nation's roads may not be strong enough to handle impacts from some electric vehicles, which tend to be heavier than their gas-powered ...7 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors renew focus on inflation data as Fed weighs size of expected September rate cut
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for August may end up being the deciding factor as to whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a bigger-than-usual, 50-basis-point rate cut on Sept. 18.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
US interest rates cut by 0.5% in first drop in four years
The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected.10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Coco Gauff parts company with coach Brad Gilbert after frustrating US Open
Gauff and Gilbert split as coach looks to ‘next chapter’ Gilbert helped coach Gauff to first major title in 2023 World No 6 Coco Gauff and coach Brad Gilbert are parting company after the player ...10 hours ago - US Open -
ABC News - Tech
Lawsuits buffet US offshore wind projects, seeking to end or delay them
Opponents of offshore wind around the U.S. are pelting the projects with lawsuits, seeking to cancel them or tie them up for years in costly litigation11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020
"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Here's What a Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for U.S. Households
Here's What a Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for U.S. Households12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
HELOC demand from homeowners surges ahead of Fed interest-rate cut
Mortgage lenders are reporting an uptick in interest from homeowners looking for ways to extract equity from their houses through home-equity lines of credit as mortgage rates are poised to fall.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Fossil fuel firms 'spent £4bn on sportswashing' says report
Fossil fuel companies invest more than £4bn in sports sponsorship to "greenwash their reputations", according to a new report.13 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
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 ...13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Weekly mortgage demand surges 14% as interest rates hit two-year low
Mortgage rates came down again last week, and with the expectation that they could fall further, mortgage demand suddenly jumped, especially for refinancing.14 hours ago - Mortgage -
CNBC - Business
Your favorite stocks may soon be quoted in half-penny increments, which could cut trading costs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will vote on a proposed amendment to change the minimum pricing increment for most stocks.15 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Texas Power Grid Faces New Strains, Renewables Help Meet Demand
Texas, the biggest oil-producing state, has turned to solar power and battery storage to see it through extreme weather. But with demand rising, much more power will be needed.16 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Square Enix Says Final Fantasy 16 And Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Didn't Meet Sales Expectations
Within the past two years, Final Fantasy fans have been treated to two major releases in the franchise that were met with critical acclaim. But according to Square Enix, Final Fantasy 16 and ...17 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed expected to cut benchmark interest rate, providing relief to consumers
Senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains what to expect from the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut and what it could mean for your finances.18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Weekly mortgage demand surges 14% higher as interest rates hit two-year low
Mortgage rates don't follow the Fed exactly, but they are influenced by policy and could move on Wednesday's news.19 hours ago - Mortgage -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed interest rate cut expected and global trail behind Hezbollah pager explosions: Morning Rundown
Hezbollah pager explosions, Diddy indictment, government funding, Harris NABJ interview, SALT tax, Home Depot settlement, Gisele Pelicot, France mass rape trial20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Wired - Tech
Project 2025 Would Drastically Cut Support for Carbon Removal
The Heritage Foundation’s plan for a potential Trump second term has little time for schemes to suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.20 hours ago -
ABC News - World
China announces sanctions on US companies selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan
China has announced sanctions on American companies selling arms to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force20 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Top stories
Hezbollah Blames Israel for Deadly Pager Attack, and Fed Expected to Cut Rates
Plus, gymnast Jordan Chiles’s Olympic medal fight.21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Wall Street Expects Half-Point Fed Rate Cut
The S&P 500 is hovering just below record territory, driven by a revived rally as bets have grown that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by half a percentage point.22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Who made the exploding pagers? A messy global trail emerges behind deadly Lebanon blasts
Gold Apollo electronics manufacturer in Taiwan said that it did not make the pagers used by members of Hezbollah that exploded simultaneously across Lebanon.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Biden Administration Extends Review Period for Nippon Takeover of U.S. Steel
U.S. Steel’s chief, David Burritt, expressed confidence on Tuesday that the sale of the American manufacturer to a Japanese owner would close “on its merits” despite bipartisan backlash.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
REIT rally fueled by interest-rate-cut hopes may be slowed by a less-dovish Fed
With the Fed set to announce an interest-rate cut on Wednesday, KeyBanc analysts are questioning whether the REIT rally will continue through an extended cutting cycle and are predicting some ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Betting on U.S. Elections Undermines Confidence in Voting, Agency Says
TheCommodities and Futures Trading Commission continues its bid to keep New York startup Kalshi from taking money for election wagers.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Doomed Titan sub's ex-operations chief says company goal was money
David Lochridge, OceanGate's former operations director, labeled the submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Former operations chief of Titan sub testifies company goal was money and there was "very little in the way of science"
Former operations chief of Titan sub testifies company goal was money and there was "very little in the way of science"Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
My Employee Expects Us All to Attend Her Destination Wedding
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Fed to cut rates by a quarter point with a soft landing expected, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey shows 84% of the 27 respondents, including economists, fund managers and strategists, see the Fed cutting by a quarter percentage point.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
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.2 days ago