Fed cuts interest rate for third consecutive time

'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns

Only a "remote chance" Russia would directly attack the UK if the countries were at war, Admiral Radakin said.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age'

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

‘World at dawn of third nuclear age’, armed forces chief warns

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin cast doubt on the possibility of a Russian attack after a defence minister warned the Army could be wiped out in six months.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Marchand and Geekie help the Bruins beat the Blackhawks 4-2 for their 3rd consecutive win

Brad Marchand and Morgan Geekie each scored two goals, and the Boston Bruins beat the struggling Chicago Blackhawks 4-2

ABC News - Dec. 4

Liverpool player ratings: Alexander-Arnold, Salah star in thriller vs. Newcastle

Mohamed Salah continued his flying form to help Liverpool come from behind and draw Newcastle United.

ESPN - Dec. 4

World entering third nuclear age with few guardrails, UK military chief says

Radakin warns ‘dangerous’ new era involves proliferating and disruptive technologies

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.

With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Powell ‘not concerned’ over risks Trump will stifle Fed independence

US central bank chief says his institution has ‘broad support’ on Capitol Hill

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Inflation Is a ‘Little Higher’ Than Expected

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, said it was too early for the central bank to start reacting to the tariffs that President-elect Trump had been promising.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget

Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to the lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Victim-support cut to be devastating, charity says

The cut follows government promises of stronger protections for victims of crimes such as stalking.

BBC News - Dec. 4

These parts of Trump's tax cut law expire in 2026

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made huge permanent cuts to corporate and business taxes while making temporary cuts to individual taxes to limit the bill’s expansionary effects on the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases

Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interview

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD

Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludes

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Australia's third-quarter GDP grows at a slower-than-expected 0.3% amid higher rates and sticky inflation

Australia's economy grew at slower than expected in the third quarter, as elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation continued to weigh down on the slowing economy.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Trent Dilfer returning for third season at UAB: AD explains decision to retain coach despite 7-17 record

Dilfer's tenure across two seasons has been largely underwhelming, but he will get another crack at it in 2025

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Fed commentary, Foot Locker, ADP jobs data: What to Watch

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be releasing a fresh round of commentary alongside St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin. The central bank is set to ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Former NFL QB Trent Dilfer to return for a third season as UAB's coach

The Blazers have won seven games over Dilfer's first two seasons.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

What drives home equity loan interest rates?

Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.

CBS News - Dec. 3

America’s Hidden Racial Divide: A Mysterious Gap in Psychosis Rates

Black Americans experience schizophrenia and related disorders at twice the rate of white Americans. It’s a disparity that has parallels in other cultures.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It

In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.

Inc. - Dec. 3

How can I avoid paying interest on my credit card?

Interest charges can cause your balance to balloon quickly, but these strategies can reduce those extra costs.

CBS News - Dec. 3

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?

Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Third base not exactly flush with options if Phillies do trade Bohm

With little at third base in free agency after Alex Bregman, who would even be the Phillies' options if they trade Alec Bohm this offseason? Here are some candidates.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?

If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Police address renewed interest in JonBenét Ramsey case

Netflix’s documentary series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey” that re-examines the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old is raising new hope among investigators to bring closure. Boulder police ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

German job cuts darken mood of election campaign

Snap February poll comes as Europe’s largest economy faces its toughest challenges for decades

Financial Times - Dec. 3

2025 Pro Bowl: Ravens' Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry lead fan voting; Saquon Barkley takes third spot

Here's a complete look at who is leading the voting so far

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."

CNBC - Dec. 2

Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 2

Kids worked overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find

Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux Falls, Iowa.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.

NBC News - Dec. 2