Heated eyeballs, inflatable body armour and ‘simultaneous pleasure and torment’: is this the future of relaxation?
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The Guardian - World
Heated eyeballs, inflatable body armour and ‘simultaneous pleasure and torment’: is this the future of relaxation?
Lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman road-tests a new wave of personal massage devices. But do experts think they live up to their hype?. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email “Please close ...7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
In their inhumanity, conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine offer a shared, brutal vision of the future of war | Simon Tisdall
By acting with impunity and tearing up the rulebooks, warmonger leaders are setting an alarming precedent . It’s a golden rule of politics that national leaders do not interfere in other countries’ ...14 hours ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Poland's death toll from floods rises to 9 after 2 more bodies found
Polish police say the death toll in Poland from recent floods has risen to nine after two more bodies were found17 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
On ADHD or anxiety meds? You might be at higher risk for heat stroke
Studies show medications for treating mental health conditions might increase the risk for heat stroke.18 hours ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
Investors see risk that inflation hasn’t been beaten yet
Concerns that inflation might not be so easily defeated are starting to creep back into financial markets20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Are heat pumps the future or just a lot of hot air?
After 250,000 installations across the UK, we look at the devices central to Labour’s vision of a ‘home upgrade revolution’. ‘We don’t think about energy bills any more’: how a heat pump changed ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
How the tiny village of Douzens became an organic wine hotspot
Why did four organic producers emerge from the same Corbières village of 800 people?Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Tory conference: Sunak to leave early as leadership race dominates agenda
Former prime minister will call for unity before departing on Sunday ahead of candidate selection sessionsYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Harris vows US border clampdown in attempt to neutralise immigration issue
The Democratic presidential candidate promises measures to stop illegal crossings in a campaign visit to ArizonaYesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Slot coy on Salah, Van Dijk, TAA Liverpool future
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has remained tight-lipped on the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohammed Salah.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Fed’s preferred inflation measure falls more than expected to 2.2%
Data comes after US central bank last week cut interest rates for the first time since the pandemicYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Treasury yields fall as PCE inflation cools; 2-year rate logs 4-week skid
Bond yields ended Friday lower as traders digested PCE inflation data for August that came in cooler than Wall Street anticipated.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Grim new death records as brutal heat plagues US south-west into the autumn
September has offered little reprieve after a sweltering summer, with Las Vegas on 102nd day of temperatures above 100F. Brutal heat continues to plague the south-west US, with excessive heat ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
How a phone call from Nick Sirianni changed Parris Campbell's NFL future after WR was cut from Eagles
Campbell wasn't going to sign with the Eagles' practice squad after he was cutYesterday - NFL -
CNBC - Business
Hands-on with Meta's Orion AR glasses prototype and the possible future of computing
CNBC senior media and tech correspondent Julia Boorstin experienced Meta's Orion AR glasses prototype, and was impressed by how lightweight they were.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Cooled in August
Inflation is slowing so much that some economists said it could pave the way for another big Fed rate cut, if other data suggest one is warranted.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Stock markets hit record highs after news of a fall in US inflation
S&P 500 index of major US companies registers near 100% gain on year ago amid expectation of interest rate cuts. A fall in US inflation expected to pave the way for further cuts in interest rates ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Fed Looks to Jobs Data to Set Pace of Future Rate Cuts
The looming question of how large subsequent rate cuts is far from decided as Fed governors prepare for their October meeting.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Key Fed inflation gauge at 2.2% in August, lower than expected
The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to increase 0.1% in August and 2.3% from a year ago.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Key Fed inflation gauge at 2.2% in August, lower than expected
Inflation moved closer to the Federal Reserve’s target in August, easing the way for future interest rate cuts, the Commerce Department reported Friday.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Texas lawmaker vows to ban medical research on unclaimed bodies after NBC News investigation
A Texas state legislator is vowing to ban the use of unclaimed bodies for research after an NBC News investigation on University of North Texas Health Science Center.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
European heat pump sales tumble as subsidies shrink
Fading enthusiasm for alternative to gas boilers piles pressure on EU’s green agenda2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Officials' grim request for some Florida residents: Mark your bodies so we can ID you
A Floridal sheriff has a grim warning for residents who have chosen to ignore evacuation orders and wait out Hurricane Helene: Mark yourself with your information so officials can identify you later.2 days ago - Florida -
The New York Times - Top stories
Vance’s Mother Deals With Her Past and His Future
In his 2016 memoir, Senator JD Vance of Ohio described a rough childhood owing to his mother’s devastating drug addiction. Today, he and his mother, Beverly Aikins, are a remarkable team.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Facing an uncertain future, Washington State is controlling its own narrative by winning on the field
Veteran leaders like QB John Mateer have kept the Cougars on track2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Music Review: Sophie's posthumous, self-titled final album still sounds like the future of pop
The Grammy-nominated producer Sophie's final, self-titled and posthumous album — lovingly curated by her brother and studio engineer Benny Long — still sounds like the future of pop music2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Extra legroom, assigned seats, overnight flights: Inside Southwest Airlines' plan for its future
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines executives on Thursday outlined for Wall Street their vision to boost profits: extra legroom seats starting in 2026, assigned seating, international partnerships and ...2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 NFL futures: Ravens' outlook begins to improve, according to the SportsLine Projection Model
The reigning AFC North champions are on the rise in the model's updated projections after Week 3 of the NFL season2 days ago - NFL -
ABC News - Top stories
Man charged with killing 13-year-old Detroit girl whose body remains missing
A man already in jail on sexual assault charges has been charged with murder in the disappearance of a 13-year-old Detroit girl2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
New Data: Amazon Employees Are Rethinking Their Futures Following the Return-to-Office Mandate
Amazon is bringing employees back to the office five days per week. For some, that's making them question their future at the tech giant.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
5 things to know about NBC News’ investigation into unclaimed bodies used for research in Texas
In response to reporters' investigation, the University of North Texas Health Science Center suspended its body donation program and fired the officials in charge.September 16