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The Wall Street Journal - World
Hezbollah Walkie-Talkies Blow Up Across Lebanon in Second Wave of Explosions
The latest attack comes a day after thousands of pagers exploded, with investigations into Tuesday’s detonations pointing to explosives planted in devices by Israel.23 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Treasury-bill rates tumble after Fed delivers biggest interest-rate cut in 16 years
Yields on Treasury bills maturing in up to three months tumbled on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut and signaled the likelihood of additional ...24 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS Sports - Sports
Why Nick Sirianni feels even more confident about Eagles kicking FG instead of going for it in loss to Falcons
Sirianni said after reviewing the data, he was convinced about kicking1 hour ago - NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
Fossil fuel companies spend £4bn on 'sportswashing'
Fossil fuel companies invest more than £4bn in sports sponsorship to "greenwash their reputations", according to a new report.2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Jim Cramer says Salesforce's collaboration with Nvidia should not be overlooked
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.4 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK regulator pushes banks to give savers better value even as rates fall
FCA warns it will take action against any lenders that flout rules to protect depositors4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
More Americans getting their news from TikTok: Research
A growing share of U.S. adults regularly get their news from TikTok, a trend driven by a surge in the platform’s popularity among adults under 30, according to a new analysis from the Pew Research ...5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
54 percent of Americans back mass deportation of immigrants: Poll
A new poll has found that more than half of all Americans support the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, with a large number of Democrats also supporting the effort.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Trump, Vance and American blood and soil
A myth about migrants eating pets masks a calculated political bet9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
UK inflation stays at 2.2% as lower petrol prices offset by higher air fares
Annual rate in August unchanged, and hovering above Bank of England’s 2% target. Business live – latest updates The UK’s annual inflation rate rose by 2.2% in August, matching the increase in ...13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
9/17: CBS Evening News
Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria; World War I memorial unveiled in Washington, D.C.16 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The FTC’s fight to stop an $8.5bn American fashion takeover
Michael Kors among those called to testify as regulators try to block a deal between the owners of Coach and his brand16 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
How China’s ‘Shein village’ grabbed the fast fashion supply chain
Thousands of factories depend on the retailer but rivals are putting pressure on a model based on speed and thin margins17 hours ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: Hundreds of Pagers Explode in Lebanon
Plus, how a rate cut could affect you.22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — Trump returns to campaigning after assassination attempt
Presented by the National Council on Aging — 📝 Speaker Johnson pushes ahead in funding bill fight {beacon} Evening Report © UPI photo Trump returns to campaign trail amid outrage over second ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Crypto spending on 2024 election hits $190 million, led by Winklevoss twins
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are the biggest individual crypto donors this election cycle, giving a combined $10.1 million, or slightly over $5 million each, according to Federal Election ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher after exploding-pagers attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, appearing to get a lift after pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time in an apparent attack — raising fears of a broader ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Gas prices are plummeting. Experts explain why.
In 16 states, an average gallon of gas costs less than $3.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Here’s what ‘No Spend September’ is and how to know if you should participate
'No Spend September' is a social media trend that involves a full month of cutting nonessential purchases. Here's how you may benefit.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Nvidia’s stock has room to run, but analysts see more upside for six other chip makers
Analysts predict Micron’s stock could nearly double from here, while Marvell and AMD are other favored plays.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) knocked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday after news broke of the GOP leader's plan to bring up a funding bill for consideration this week, despite opposition from ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Florida State is college football’s most disappointing team, and it’s not even close
No one could have seen this coming.Yesterday - Florida -
ABC News - Sports
Florida State is college football's most disappointing team, and it's not even close
Few expected Florida State to run the table again in the Atlantic Coast Conference and coast into the expanded, 12-team College Football PlayoffYesterday - College Football -
The Hill - Politics
Florida, Texas 'increasingly in play,' but Senate Dems not ready to spend more yet
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), indicated the party is not yet committed to devoting financial resources to Texas or Florida despite its ...Yesterday -
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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Financial Times - Business
After oil’s tumble, where will prices settle?
Last week’s wipeout in prices prompted a flurry of forecast changes from analystsYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Pret a Manger’s U.S. expansion sees cafe chain’s sales hit $1.5 billion
The coffee seller said one quarter of its overall sales are now generated outside the U.K.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Autistic boy's parents spend £60 a day on taxis
Father Matthew accuses Birmingham City Council of "punishing the most vulnerable children".Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
What can revive the American starter home?
Only one-third of American families can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 100 largest cities in the U.S., CBS News found.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Starter homes increasingly out of reach for American families
Americans are increasingly unable to afford starter homes in many cities across the U.S. Among the problems, there's a shortage of about 5 million homes for sale or rent, and that's driving up ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Starbucks's North American CEO Conway to Retire in November
The company said it won’t fill the North American CEO role and North American President Sara Trilling will continue to lead its retail operations.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Battlefield Boss Says PS5 Pro Price "Makes Sense" Even If Its Expensive For People
The high price point of PlayStation's PS5 Pro has been a hot topic and EA's Vince Zampella has weighed in, offering a more middle of the road take on the console. Zampella said that he thinks the ...Yesterday