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The New York Times - Top stories
The Fed Rate Cut Was a Tough Call That’s Good For Our Economy
The agency’s bold decision to cut its policy interest rate significantly affirms its commitment to keep the labor market strong.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Apple’s iPhone 16 is selling better than the iPhone 15, says T-Mobile CEO
T-Mobile Chief Executive Mike Sievert says it’s “nonsense” that the iPhone 16 line’s preorder sales are underwhelming so far.1 hour ago - Apple -
CNBC - Business
August home sales drop more than expected, as prices set a new record
The median price of an existing home sold in August was $416,700, up 3.1% from August 2023.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Political Cost to Kamala Harris of Not Answering Direct Questions
Questions can be crystallizing for candidates and voters, and some politicians have had their finest moments answering tough questions on their feet.4 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
NBC News - Top stories
Stocks jump following larger-than-expected Fed rate cut — but labor market concerns linger
Stocks surged to open Thursday trading in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it was lowering interest rates by half a percentage point.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
August home sales drop more than expected, as prices set a new record
Sales of previously owned homes fell 2.5% in August from July, to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.86 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors.5 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Squid Game Season 2 Trailer Coming Today, Check Out Poster Now
Netflix's Emmy Award-winning Squid Game is returning for Season 2 in December. With Netflix's Geeked Week event in full swing, the streaming service revealed a teaser poster and announced the first ...5 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey's range is 'near unlimited'; All-Pro explains why NFL kickers are better than ever
Aubrey's 13 made field goals from 50 yards or deeper are an NFL record to start a career5 hours ago - NFL -
ABC News - World
Denmark's Queen Margrethe who abdicated earlier this year has been hospitalized
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who abdicated earlier this year, has been admitted to a hospital after falling in her home6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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 ago7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
High-grade masks may have been no better than surgical masks, Covid inquiry hears
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.8 hours ago - Covid -
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 slogan10 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 ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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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 ...16 hours ago -
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.22 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.23 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.Yesterday - 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 bumpYesterday -
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.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Woj bomb: Adrian Wojnarowski retiring from ESPN to become GM of his beloved St. Bonaventure
Wojnarowski isretiring from sports journalism, walking away from a lucrative and powerful spot at ESPN as the most powerful and famous reporter in the NBA.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Panic meter: Is the cliff coming faster than expected for Travis Kelce?
Sam LaPorta and Travis Kelce were the No. 1- and No. 2-ranked fantasy tight ends entering the season, but they are among the players who have their managers concerned.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - Japan -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 ...2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - 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.2 days ago - 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 ...2 days ago -
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