Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric edges down to 2.6%
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Financial Times - World
US sees ‘significant opening’ for Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Administration official hails ‘breakthrough’ after Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on ThursdayIsrael -
Financial Times - World
Historic UK election hauls reveal bigger voter trends
We are now in an era of increased volatility where party dominance is never guaranteedUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Orbán meets Putin despite EU outcry
Hungarian PM says positions of Moscow and Kyiv remain ‘very far from one another’European Union -
MarketWatch - Business
Why stocks will be the best bet for your money if the Fed can’t get inflation down
Investing for retirement, college and other longer-term goals should favor stocks over bonds.Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Google Searches Prefer AI Spam to Real Content
Search engine optimization is theholy grailboost trafficto websites--but in the AI era, even Google's much-scrutinized search algorithm shows a preference for ripped-off, AI-generatedmaterial over original content.Google -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Shiny Blowouts, Chic Fashion and West Village Reservations. These Insta-Perfect Lives Are Managed by One Woman.
Shana Davis-Ross scores lucrative brand deals for social-media influencers. And now TikTok has millions of posts devoted to the ‘West Village Girl.’ -
Financial Times - World
Questions in the wake of the global inflation hit
There is still too much we do not know about what happened and why -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Federal LGBTQ Rule for Schools Under Siege
The Biden administration has racked up a string of initial losses in its effort to extend federal protections against discrimination to gay and transgender students. -
ESPN - Sports
Porter to face federal charge in betting scandal
Court papers indicate former Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him. -
NBC News - Top stories
Sean Combs is the subject of a federal criminal investigation
Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team was notified last week by federal authorities in the Southern District of New York that he is a subject of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to two sources familiar with Combs' ongoing legal troubles. -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed says inflation is moving in the right direction
Federal Reserve officials indicated that inflation is moving in the right direction but not quickly enough for them to lower interest rates.Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Voters sound off on inflation ahead of 2024 election
Many Americans say for the last couple of years, their finances either haven't changed or have gotten worse, according to CBS News polling. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with George Fleur, a landscaper ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Metal Prices Mixed; Gold Slips Slightly But Base Metals Rise
Base metals prices were higher while gold futures ticked lower but broadly holding ground, supported by rising jobless claims, which weighed on investor belief in a still-hot U.S. labor market, SP Angel said. -
ABC News - Sports
World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet were allowed to ... -
ABC News - Sports
World swimming federation confirms US has launched federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
World swimming federation confirms US has launched federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests -
The Hill - Politics
Federal judge issues narrow pause on FTC noncompete ban
A federal judge on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction on a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements issued this spring, calling into question its future in the face of opposition by prominent business groups. The Dallas-based tax firm Ryan ... -
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Federal agency plans to cull 450,000 barred owls to boost another species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is keeping its aim trained on the barred owl, hoping an effort to cull the species could save its close genetic relative. -
CNBC - Business
Is inflation Biden's or Trump's fault? The answer isn't so simple, economists say
Biden and Trump traded barbs on the state of the U.S. economy during their first debate. But who or what is really responsible for inflation?Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Turkish Inflation Moves Past Peak as High Rates Begin to Pay Off
Turkish consumer inflation looks to have begun a strong downward slide, says Bartosz Sawicki, market analyst at fintech Conotoxia.Turkey -
Financial Times - World
Fed officials wanted ‘greater confidence’ that US inflation was cooling
Minutes of June meeting showed some officials were concerned about effect of high rates on job marketFederal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
The Hill - Politics
Will the Fed hit its inflation target by 2025? Don’t bet on it.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed optimism that the Federal Reserve Board's 2 percent inflation target might be achieved by 2025, but other forecast groups show a less optimistic outlook, with inflation expected to remain above 2 percent ...Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Pro Take: Inflation Stirs in Latin America After Months of Declines
Robust job markets and weaker currencies could start making the job of containing inflation tougher for the region’s central banks. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation, French Elections in Focus
Investors will monitor whether U.S. prices are easing enough to prompt the Federal Reserve to start cutting rates. In Europe, the aftermath of elections in France and the U.K. will be watched. -
CNBC - Business
Ford sales edge 1% higher in the second quarter, led by trucks
Ford truck sales of 308,920 vehicles marked the company's best second-quarter performance for the vehicle category since 2019. -
The Guardian - World
England edge out New Zealand to complete ODI series whitewash
England, 212-5, beat New Zealand, 211-8, by five wicketsLauren Bell takes five scalps as England seal 3-0 winLauren Bell took her first five-wicket haul in any form of senior cricket as England wrapped up a narrow one-day international whitewash ...New Zealand -
VentureBeat - Tech
Gen AI’s impact on healthcare: Cutting-edge applications (and their challenges)
Generative AI is set to revolutionize healthcare. But it is fraught with many challenges, too. Experts discuss how we can bridge this gap. -
The Guardian - World
Tour de France: Cavendish isolated as Groenewegen edges to stage six win
Mark Cavendish blocked out in final stages of sprintCrash takes down several EF Education EasyPost ridersThe euphoria of Mark Cavendish’s record-breaking stage win on Wednesday’s fifth of the Tour de France proved short-lived, as 24 hours later ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Saudi's Oil Price Cut to Asia Was Less Significant Than Predicted, DNB Says
Saudi Arabia’s price cut for its flagship Arab Light crude it sells to Asian customers was less significant than expected, according to DNB Markets. -
Financial Times - World
UK stands out for its stability after election landslide, say investors
Calm in Britain’s financial markets following Labour victory contrasts with turmoil elsewhere in EuropeUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Huge majority is double-edged sword for Labour government, say allies
As the party cries ‘happy tears’, it prepares to face the dangers of ruling with a big mandate -
Financial Times - World
Huge majority is double-edged sword for Labour government, say allies
As the party cries ‘happy tears’, it prepares to face the dangers of ruling with a big mandate -
BBC News - Top stories
Chasing the 'Ghost' - a superstar struck down by lightning
John White did the League and Cup Double and won the Cup Winners Cup winner, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man beneath the comic-book persona -
BBC News - Top stories
Hurkacz retires injured on match point down
Watch as Hubert Hurkacz retires injured on match point following an earlier diving volley attempt against Arthur Fils. -
The New York Times - World
Hurricane Beryl Bears Down on the Yucatán Peninsula
The storm, now a Category 2, has lost some power since slamming Jamaica and Grenada this week. A hurricane warning is in effect for the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. -
ESPN - Sports
Ashcraft's stare-down of Yanks sets 'tone' for Reds
Graham Ashcraft and the Cincinnati Reds won a stare down with the New York Yankees even before finishing their three-game sweep.MLB -
ABC News - Top stories
GM to pay $146M in federal penalties over older vehicles' carbon dioxide emissions
General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don’t comply with emissions and fuel economy standards -
ABC News - Health
Federal judge sentences 4 anti-abortion activists for a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
Four anti-abortion activists who were convicted for their roles in a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade will serve sentences ranging from six months in prison to three years of supervised releaseAbortion -
ABC News - Top stories
Flight to New Hampshire diverted after man exposes himself, federal officials say
Officials say a flight to Manchester, New Hampshire was diverted to Buffalo, New York, after a man allegedly exposed himself and urinated in the aisle of the airplane -
NBC News - Top stories
Federal judge sentences 4 anti-abortion activists for a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
Four anti-abortion activists were sentenced to between 6 months in prison to three years of supervised release over a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade.Abortion