Gap’s earnings come out earlier — and better — than expected, despite tough retail backdrop
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CNBC - Business
Darden Restaurants earnings disappoint as Olive Garden, fine dining sales struggle
Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants reported weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue for its fiscal first quarter.7 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Bank of England widely expected to hold interest rates despite big US Fed cut
The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 5% despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago14 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Denmark's Queen Margrethe who abdicated earlier this year has been hospitalized
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II who stunningly abdicated earlier this year, has been admitted to a hospital after falling in her home38 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
First people are sentenced under Hong Kong's tough new security law
A Hong Kong court has sentenced the first two people under a tough new Hong Kong national security law, including a man who was given 14 months in prison for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kamala Harris Is Great at Asking Tough Questions. She Should Get Better at Answering Them.
Questions can be crystallizing for candidates and voters, and some politicians have had their finest moments answering tough questions on their feet.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Harris has closed the gap with Trump on who would handle the economy better, new report says
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has caught up to Republican rival Donald Trump on the question of which of them is more trusted when it comes to handling the U.S. economy, according ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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ESPN - Sports
Yanks, 'better' than a year ago, return to playoffs
After spending last year sitting at home when the postseason arrived, the Yankees wrapped up their place in the playoffs with a 2-1 win over the Mariners in 10 innings.5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Swedish children to start school a year earlier in move away from play
Compulsory preschool year for six-year-olds to be replaced with extra year in primary school from 2028. Children in Sweden are to start school at six years old from 2028, a year earlier than at ...8 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Tarik Skubal earns 17th win as Tigers beat Royals 4-2
Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot8 hours ago - MLB -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Cowboys star WR CeeDee Lamb out of practice with ankle injury, still expected to play Sunday vs. Ravens
CeeDee Lamb, Trevon Diggs and Mazi Smith were all held out of practice Wednesday for the Cowboys due to injury.14 hours ago - NFL -
The New York Times - Science
Titan Disaster Hearing Upends Earlier Expert Theories on Crew Deaths
Two days of reporting and testifying by experts during a U.S. Coast Guard inquiry challenge the idea that the submersible’s passengers knew they were facing death.15 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Bolts' Herbert has ankle injury but feeling better
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has a right ankle injury but is "feeling much better," coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday.18 hours ago - NFL -
Financial Times - Business
Keir Starmer faces adviser revolt as Sue Gray’s salary tops his own
UK prime minister’s chief of staff on £170,000 a year after post-election pay bump18 hours ago -
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.20 hours ago -
Yahoo News - World
Two dead in botched armed raid on Russian retailer's office
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Woj leaves ESPN for his dream job; it doesn't get better than that
Adrian Wojnarowksi has been at the forefront of reporting all kinds of breaking news around the NBA for decades as a reporter and columnist for Yahoo and ESPN, known for his so-called "Woj Bombs" ...21 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
A Chinese aircraft carrier entered an area near Japan's shores for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo to convey its “serious concerns” to Beijing over China’s increasingly assertive ...23 hours ago - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
Protest 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics to come into force
Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.Yesterday - Abortion -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Harris pledges to 'earn the vote' of Black men, as Trump makes gains
Vice President Kamala Harris cited proposals like a small business tax deduction and eliminating medical debt from credit scores in a pitch to Black voters.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Stars come out in Atlanta to celebrate Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday
Jimmy Carter doesn’t turn 100 until 1 October, but the red carpet was nevertheless rolled out at the Fox Theater to pay homage to America’s oldest living former president. Former president Jimmy ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Billie Jean King set to earn another honor with the Congressional Gold Medal
Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold MedalYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Harris Must Do to Win Over Skeptics (Like Me)
It’s not enough to be “Not Trump.”Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Kamala Harris admits she still has ‘to earn’ the Black male vote
Vice-president also calls out racist comments made by Donald Trump in an interviewYesterday - Kamala Harris -
Inc. - Business
How Retailers Can Win Over Their Customers Before the Holiday Season
Easy return policies, among other strategies, can help lead customers to checkout -- and help retailers capture some of the $1.58 trillion of expected holiday-season sales.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Sam's Club hikes pay as it competes for workers with other retailers
Sam's Club workers with longer tenures to get larger increases in changes slated to take effect in early November.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
EA Won't Drop Sims 4 Support When Project Rene Comes Out
The next big iteration of The Sims franchise, known as Project Rene , apparently won't be The Sims 5. Or at least it won't function the way numbered entries in the have in the past, with players ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
FDA expands approval of breast cancer drug Kisqali to earlier stage patients
The FDA expanded the approval of Kisqali, a drug for metastatic breast cancer, to treat patients with earlier stage cancer, Novartis said.Yesterday - FDA -
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 -
CBS News - Top stories
Widow of man killed in Baltimore bridge collapse speaks out, calls for better safety protections
It's been nearly half a year since a cargo ship slammed into Baltimore's Key Bridge, causing its collapse and the deaths of six workers on the bridge. As some of the victims' families announce a ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Staying Composed Under Pressure: How Leaders Set the Tone in Tough Situations
Pressure can reveal a lot about your leadership style.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Melania Trump has a memoir coming out – and she's acting pretty strangely | Arwa Mahdawi
There has been surprisingly little fanfare about the book, which is being published next month. Is the former first lady about to reveal all?. There’s something weird going on with Melania Trump. I ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
THG, and the art of expectation management
Ingenuity is an attitude, not just a brand name2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Eagles' Brown expects to be out 'couple of weeks'
Star receiver A.J. Brown told ESPN reporter Lisa Salters on Monday night that he expects to miss "a couple of weeks" with his injured hamstring, but the Philadelphia Eagles veteran added that he ...2 days ago - NFL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Panthers sticking with Young despite another ugly outing
Bryce Young will continue to start for Carolina, rookie coach Dave Canales says. Is it the right decision for Young or the Panthers?3 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
First Comes Marriage. Then Comes the Rehearsal Dinner.
Some couples are opting to get the wedding out of the way first, so they can relax and enjoy the rest of the festivities.September 12