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CBS Sports - Sports
2024 college football Week 5 picks against the spread, odds, lines, trends: Vegas expert makes picks
Legendary Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall has studied the trends and found the best betting values during the Week 5 college football schedule3 hours ago - College Football -
The Hill - Politics
We need to have a talk about making the federal bureaucracy work better
At a dinner in Washington, a group of politicians and NGO leaders discussed the challenges of running a federal agency and the importance of having the right people in place to "turn around the ...3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
UK shouldn't shun Shein, says ex-B&Q boss
Chinese firm Shein should list in London despite controversy over green credentials, Sir Ian Cheshire says.3 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Senate will vote Wednesday to avoid government shutdown, Schumer says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced the Senate will vote Wednesday afternoon on a stopgap measure funding the federal government until Dec. 20 and will not consider any ...3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
China stimulus plans spark a commodities rally, but a soft landing still isn’t a sure bet
Commodity prices have climbed this week, with oil, silver, and copper among the more recent standouts, buoyed by China’s stimulus measures, but traders should be wary about the outlook for the ...3 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
I won't back down on broken NHS claims, Streeting says
Health secretary comes out fighting after BBC reveals there is growing unease in NHS about approach.4 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
X’s First Transparency Report Since Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Finally Here
In the first half of 2024, the report says, X received nearly 67 million reports of hateful conduct, and took action on more than 2,000 accounts.4 hours ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
ECB will cut rates more quickly than previously expected, HSBC says
The European Central Bank will likely make a series of consecutive 25 basis point cuts at each of its upcoming meetings between now and April 2025, HSBC’s analysts said4 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Israel Says It Shot Down Missile Over Tel Aviv
The missile fired from Lebanon was the first time Hezbollah had launched an attack aimed at Tel Aviv, the military said.5 hours ago - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
House poised to pass a bill to avert a shutdown after dropping Trump voting plan
The House is poised to pass a bill to avoid a government shutdown after removing a Donald Trump-backed proposal requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Mexico’s datacentre industry is booming – but are more drought and blackouts the price communities must pay?
Many fear the arrival of tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft and Google in the state of Querétaro will place too much of a strain on scarce water and electricity resources. In a nondescript ...5 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Fall is here, but experts say communities need a heat plan
Heat is the leading cause of climate-related deaths in the country, but knowing how deadly it is?6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Mark Cuban Tears Into Trump's Credit Card Plan, Which Some Say Could Hurt Small Businesses
Some financial experts say that Donald Trump's latest economic proposal-capping credit card interest rates at 10 percent-could be devastating for entrepreneurs. Some Democrats have floated the idea ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
UniCredit says it will not seek Commerzbank board seat
Chief executive Andrea Orcel tells conference ‘all scenarios are open’ after Italian bank built large stake in German rival6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Starmer reveals what needs to get ‘worse’ before it gets better
PM points to disruption caused by building and hints at need to ‘properly fund policies’ ahead of expected tax rises in Budget6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
SAP stock falls on report of U.S. probe
SAP shares slumped on Wednesday after a report it’s the target of a probe into whether it and other companies overcharged U.S. government agencies.6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Murder arrest over Ibiza balcony fall death
A 27-year-old man from London is held on suspicion of murdering Robyn Eve Maines who died in Ibiza.6 hours ago -
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Financial Times - Business
PwC average UK partner pay falls to £862,000 as sales growth slows
Mounting costs and legal claims dent profits at Big Four accounting firm8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
N.Y.C. Rezoning Plan That Could Add 109,000 New Homes Is Set to Advance
The City Planning Commission is expected to approve a major rezoning proposal that would ease restrictions on development. The plan faces headwinds in the City Council.8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Healthier rice variety could counter rise in diabetes, Philippine scientists say
Researchers develop grain with lower glycaemic index and more protein that ‘could have big impact in Asia and Africa’. Scientists in the Philippines have created a new variety of rice that could ...9 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Survivor says abusers are domestic terrorists
A report warns that violence against women remains "shockingly high" in Wales.9 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
China likely needs more than rate cuts to boost economic growth
More fiscal support is needed, analysts said, after the PBOC surprised markets by announcing plans to cut a number of rates.9 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Sickness benefit claimants should look for work, says PM
The prime minister has said the public will have to make "trade-offs" if the country is to improve.10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Zelensky looks to Biden to back Ukraine 'victory plan'
Kyiv is hoping for a strong show of support from the US leader before he leaves the White House.15 hours ago - Ukraine -
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