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ABC News - Tech
Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
FBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations4 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
PFA reiterates FIFA lawsuit amid strike storm
The Professional Footballers Association reiterates that it is "taking legal action" against FIFA following the fixture congestion that is affecting the players.4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s one way Boeing plans to preserve cash amid strike
Furloughs for employees and pay cuts for executives are coming at Boeing.6 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Boeing starts furloughing tens of thousands of employees amid machinist strike
CEO Kelly Ortberg said affected employees would take one week of furlough every four weeks for the strike's duration and he and his team would take pay cuts.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks on interest rates, economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce the first interest rate cuts by the central bank in more than a year on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has ...7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: House Republican leaders give remarks amid spending battle
House Republican leadership is slated to deliver remarks Wednesday following a closed-door meeting amid the party's effort to avert a government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told The Hill ...11 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
India overtakes China in world’s biggest investable stock benchmark
Red-hot Indian equities propel country past China weighting in MSCI All-Country index11 hours ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed expected to cut benchmark interest rate, providing relief to consumers
Senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains what to expect from the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut and what it could mean for your finances.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity
Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week.13 hours ago - Russia -
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CBS News - Top stories
Dockworkers at key U.S. ports threatening strike consumers could feel
About 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation's cargo from ships.13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
5 ways the Fed’s rate cuts will affect workers and consumers
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting interest rates this week, marking an inflection point in the economy. The move is expected to have an effect on financing rates in various ...15 hours ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
Tupperware Brands files for bankruptcy after years of weak sales
Tupperware Brands, the iconic food-storage company known for its resealable plastic containers and pioneering direct-to-consumer sales, has filed for bankruptcy after years struggling with weak sales.15 hours ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
Tupperware files for bankruptcy amid slumping sales
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the once-iconic food container maker said in a statement.18 hours ago -
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CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.20 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Tax threat and negativity undermine investment efforts, business leaders warn
Industry executives air concerns over prime minister and chancellor’s gloomy comments about public finances21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Pennsylvania struggling with low energy prices amid 2024 fracking focus
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have focused on fracking, the process of injecting fluid into underground rock formations to extract oil and gas, in their respective ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
BlackRock and Microsoft plan $30bn fund to invest in AI infrastructure
Nvidia and Abu Dhabi-backed MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power and data gridsYesterday - Microsoft -
ABC News - Top stories
Another Southern California community faces gas shutoffs amid landslide threat
The Rancho Pales Verdes Peninsula is located about 30 miles south of Los Angeles.Yesterday - California -
ABC News - Top stories
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rateYesterday -
ABC News - Sports
College football guarantee games pay millions to small-budget schools but opportunities could shrink
Guarantee games are a staple of the college football seasonYesterday - College Football -
The Guardian - World
Brexit deal ‘stifling’ UK-EU trade; German investor morale tumbles – business live
EU-UK trade deal continues to hurt trade with 27% drop in exports since 2021 reports Aston University. UK’s post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables delayed for a third time Here’s Peter ...Yesterday - Germany -
Financial Times - World
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz says he will run for chancellor
Move sets up duel between CDU chief and SPD incumbent Olaf Scholz in 2025 pollYesterday - Germany -
The New York Times - Top stories
New York Philharmonic Opens Its Season Amid Labor Talks and Troubles
The orchestra is working to negotiate a new contract with musicians, resolve a misconduct inquiry and hire a new chief executive.Yesterday - New York -
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 -
The Hill - Politics
Ohio governor sending state troopers to Springfield schools amid threats
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced on Monday he has authorized a contingent of state troopers to be stationed at each school building in Springfield, Ohio, following a series of “unfounded” bomb ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor
Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union has chosen its leader Friedrich Merz to be its candidate for chancellor in next year’s national electionYesterday - Germany -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Officials Jet to Beijing Amid Flood of Cheap Chinese Exports
In the talks, Washington intends to highlight concerns over China’s manufacturing overcapacity.Yesterday - China -
The Guardian - World
Unease as Russia-friendly ‘queen of the elections’ aims for more German poll success
Some see Sahra Wagenknecht’s brand of ‘left conservatism’ as a bulwark against AfD but others see reasons to be wary. Sahra Wagenknecht is not even on the ballot in the upcoming state election in ...Yesterday - Russia -
The New York Times - Top stories
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.Yesterday - China -